Ada Amaro-Sibaja

The committee discussed several facilities projects, including the reconstruction of Stadium Drive, the construction status and repurposing plans for tennis courts, the repurposing of the welding facility for the NJROTC, and updates on the Performing Arts Center marquee. Additional agenda items covered the HVAC chiller tower at Los Fresnos United, fire alarm and suppression system upgrades at the Career and Technical Education Center, and a courtyard redesign project at Liberty Memorial Middle School.

The committee meeting agenda included a presentation regarding the committee's function, informational items focused on strategies for increasing average daily student attendance, and discussions regarding initiatives to support campus and community well-being. Additionally, the committee engaged in a session regarding the impact of recess on daily school attendance and noted that this was the final meeting for the school year.

The board meeting primarily focused on student and program recognition. Key agenda items included the pledge of allegiance led by students, followed by extensive recognition of various student achievements. Highlights included the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show champions, the Mariachi Novo Halong and Konhunto programs for their statewide competition success and rankings, and the recognition of the girls and boys soccer teams for their district and area championship titles. Individual athletic accolades for team members and senior players were also presented.

The meeting featured extensive student recognitions and accomplishments across various programs, including HOSA, Skills USA, the engineering club, DECA, FFA, and student athletes. District leadership provided updates regarding the near completion of the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) center, noting that an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony would be scheduled soon. Additionally, the board recognized 45 students who earned associate degrees, highlighting their academic dedication and the district's support for early college success.

Key discussion topics included District Recognitions for various Los Fresnos High School teams and the ABCD Award recipient. District Reports covered Financial Reports, the 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Calendar, the Mathematics Instructional Framework, and a Trustee Report. Action items focused on approving Superintendent's personnel recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year. The agenda also included a Closed Session to discuss personnel matters and consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation, followed by an Open Session to take action on personnel recommendations. Further Action Items involved approving Budget Amendment #5 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, final completion of the Performing Arts Center and track resurfacing at Leo Aguilar Memorial Stadium, approving student out-of-state travel for SeaPerch Robotics, approving revisions to the Pay Grades for the 2025-2026 School Year, and approving the 2026-2027 Work Calendar for 260 employees. The Consent Agenda addressed the approval of minutes from previous meetings and contracts for E-Rate Category 2 services and professional learning services.