Marlen A. Anaya

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.

The meeting included district presentations on Career and Technical Education and the Performing Arts Center. District reports covered financial statements, tax collections, revenue/expenditure status, budget adjustments, capital project funds, Early Childhood Goals, CCMR Goals, the 2025 Racial Profiling Report, and a Summer School update. Action items included the approval of a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026, approval of the CTE principal activity account, authorization to submit an attendance waiver due to inclement weather, approval of change order No. 3 for the CTE Vocational Complex, amendment of the instructional calendar, and approval of Memorandums of Understanding with UTRGV for Cybersecurity Services and TSTC for Student Recruitment. Furthermore, the Board approved equipment purchases for the Mechatronics Program via the JET Grant, an agreement for Work-Based Training internships, agreements for professional learning services, and revisions to the School Board Member's Operating Procedures (First Reading). Personnel recommendations for Teachers and a Technology Director were also approved. Closed sessions were held for consultation with general counsel and other confidential matters.

The agenda for this meeting included student performances by the Choir and Dazzling Paws Dance Team, followed by a public comment period. Key action items involved discussing and taking action to approve a Temporary Staffing Agreement with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. for medical services. Additionally, the Board was set to discuss and take action on an agreement with the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley Department of Counseling for the 2026 - 2031 School Years, discuss possible action regarding Senate Bill 11, and discuss and take action to approve revisions to the School Board Members' Operating Procedures (Second Reading). The Board noted the possibility of entering a closed meeting to discuss certain items in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act.

The key discussion items for this meeting included District Recognitions for Los Fresnos High School's Cross Country, Team Tennis, Volleyball, and Football Teams. A Public Hearing was scheduled for the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), followed by a District Presentation on the Strategic Plan Update. District Reports covered Finance, including portfolio, tax collection, revenue/expenditure status, disbursements, budget adjustments, and capital project funds. Action items focused on approving Superintendent's personnel recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year (Teachers and Principals), which were also discussed in Closed Session alongside consultation with Legal Counsel regarding a subpoena for student records. Further action items included approving vehicle purchases for Transportation, construction of new tennis courts, an agreement with United Migrant Opportunity Services (UMOS) for future school years, and approving the Instructional Calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, along with an employment contract for the Head Football Coach/Athletic Director for those same years.

This District Improvement Plan for Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District outlines strategic goals focused on maintaining a safe and positive school environment, enhancing academic programs beyond state and federal standards for college and career readiness, providing professional learning opportunities to increase staff proficiency, and effectively managing resources and operations to maximize student learning potential.