Texas / School Districts / LAREDO ISD
City leaders presented proclamations recognizing school board members from UISD and LAREDO ISD, with officials highlighting trustees' unpaid volunteer service and schools' role in providing meals and other supports to students.
Texas / School Districts / LAREDO ISD
Trustees recognized Wreaths Across America volunteers Bob and Lynette Mead, named students of the month and awarded community partners and teachers for service and contest wins during public recognitions.
Texas / School Districts / LAREDO ISD
The board approved using the construction manager at risk (CMAR) procurement method for the Raymond and Teresa Martin junior ROTC building; staff explained CMAR roles, oversight, and price variability.
Texas / School Districts / LAREDO ISD
On Dec. 17 the Laredo ISD Board of Trustees voted 5–2 to name interim superintendent Guillermo Pro the lone finalist for superintendent and to terminate the district's external search and TASB executive-search agreement.
Texas / School Districts / LAREDO ISD
Trustees voted 5–2 on Dec. 17 to revert to the district's original class-ranking formula so students who graduate early but hold the highest GPAs remain eligible for valedictorian and salutatorian honors.
Texas / School Districts / LAREDO ISD
Administration proposed extending a telemedicine MOU with Gateway Community Health Center (effective 2026–2030) to support on‑site testing/treatment and presented a five‑year student clinical affiliation with Laredo Medical Center for healthcare pathway rotations; trustees had no objections at committee level.
Texas / School Districts / LAREDO ISD
HUB International reported rising health-plan costs—PEPM at $912.59 (up 15.3% YOY) driven by high‑cost claimants and expensive diabetes drugs—projecting a $3.6M shortfall for 2025 and $4.9M for 2026 before general‑fund infusions to the health fund.
Texas / School Districts / LAREDO ISD
Administration reported October disbursements of $23.1M (about $16.1M payroll; $6.9M goods/services), revenues of $67.1M YTD and expenditures up 5% year over year largely due to payroll and raises; construction bond spend rates were also highlighted.
Texas / School Districts / LAREDO ISD
Board staff presented multiple procurement items including graduation items, playground equipment (quote increased to ~$200,000) and a CMAR procurement method for a JROTC building. Trustees asked about bid posting, market pricing, and whether a third‑party project manager should review large projects.
Texas / School Districts / LAREDO ISD
Administration recommended reversing a recent 4‑by‑4 class‑rank change after staff analysis showed it creates separate ceremonial and official ranks, requires manual ranking for local honors and could disadvantage four‑year students; trustees debated equity and notification timing for middle‑school students.