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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Hidalgo County, TX
LA JOYA ISD
Population / Scale
21,613
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.98746
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$303.6M
+3.4% YoY • +22.0% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$152.82M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.1 pts
1Y: +0.4 pts • 10Y: -0.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -4.4 pts
67 (C) → 62.6 (C)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.4%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.0% (5Y)
10Y: +50.6% • Since '00: +218.9%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2787
FY 22: $1.2662 → FY 27: $0.9875
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 67 (C)'10: 65 (C)'17: 63.5 (C)'22: 62.7 (C)'27: 62.6 (C)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $95.2M'10: $146.6M'17: $201.6M'22: $248.9M'27: $303.6M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 62.6 (C)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($303,594,766) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.987460 per $100 valuation: $0.743870 M&O + $0.243590 I&S) for LA JOYA ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Hidalgo County).
Total Appropriation
$303.6M
General Fund
$257.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.4M
Capital Projects
$1.7M
Per Capita
$14,047
Public Safety: $6.4M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $172.3M (57%)
Public Works: $44.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $9.1M
Administration: $34.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.98746 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 62.2 (C)• Adopted Sep 16, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($293,611,959) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.002500 per $100 valuation) for LA JOYA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$293.6M
General Fund
$246.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.2M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$13,585
Public Safety: $6.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $164.3M (56%)
Public Works: $42.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $8.6M
Administration: $33.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0025 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.8% YoYFreedom Score: 62.2 (C)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($283,683,052) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.053300 per $100 valuation) for LA JOYA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$283.7M
General Fund
$246.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.2M
Capital Projects
$1.6M
Per Capita
$13,126
Public Safety: $6.1M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $164.3M (58%)
Public Works: $42.7M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $8.6M
Administration: $33.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0533 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 62.3 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LA JOYA ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $273,350,407. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.0344 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$273.4M
General Fund
$237.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$5.1M
Capital Projects
$1.5M
Per Capita
$12,648
Public Safety: $5.8M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $158.3M (58%)
Public Works: $41.1M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $8.3M
Administration: $31.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0344 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 62.5 (C)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LA JOYA ISD (Hidalgo County) totaling $260,185,044. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2700 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$260.2M
General Fund
$225.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.8M
Capital Projects
$1.4M
Per Capita
$12,038
Public Safety: $5.6M (2%)
Instruction & Teachers: $150.7M (58%)
Public Works: $39.1M (15%)
Parks & Culture: $7.9M
Administration: $30.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2700 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$303.59M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $257.9MPer Capita: $14,047Tax Rate: $0.98746Freedom: 62.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2026$293.61M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $246.1MPer Capita: $13,585Tax Rate: $1.0025Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2025$283.68M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $246.1MPer Capita: $13,126Tax Rate: $1.0533Freedom: 62.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2024$273.35M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $237.1MPer Capita: $12,648Tax Rate: $1.0344Freedom: 62.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2023$260.19M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $225.7MPer Capita: $12,038Tax Rate: $1.2700Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2022$248.86M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $215.9MPer Capita: $11,514Tax Rate: $1.2662Freedom: 62.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2021$240.08M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $208.2MPer Capita: $11,108Tax Rate: $1.286459Freedom: 62.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2020$231.02M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $200.4MPer Capita: $10,689Tax Rate: $1.30061Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2019$219.79M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $190.6MPer Capita: $10,169Tax Rate: $1.32272Freedom: 63.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2018$212.19M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $184.0MPer Capita: $9,818Tax Rate: $1.338593Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$201.61M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $174.9MPer Capita: $9,328Tax Rate: $1.347963Freedom: 63.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$190.79M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $165.5MPer Capita: $8,828Tax Rate: $1.358747Freedom: 63.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$183.75M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $159.4MPer Capita: $8,502Tax Rate: $1.365541Freedom: 63.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$175.67M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $152.4MPer Capita: $8,128Tax Rate: $1.369638Freedom: 64.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$167.23M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $145.0MPer Capita: $7,737Tax Rate: $1.371008Freedom: 64.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$159.57M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $138.4MPer Capita: $7,383Tax Rate: $1.365524Freedom: 64.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$153.86M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $133.5MPer Capita: $7,119Tax Rate: $1.373717Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$146.57M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $127.1MPer Capita: $6,782Tax Rate: $1.373717Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$140.96M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $122.3MPer Capita: $6,522Tax Rate: $1.377838Freedom: 65.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$136.01M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $118.0MPer Capita: $6,293Tax Rate: $1.369571Freedom: 65.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$130.63M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $113.3MPer Capita: $6,044Tax Rate: $1.362723Freedom: 65.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$126.19M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $109.5MPer Capita: $5,839Tax Rate: $1.366811Freedom: 65.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$121.07M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $105.0MPer Capita: $5,602Tax Rate: $1.366811Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$115.79M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $100.4MPer Capita: $5,357Tax Rate: $1.377745Freedom: 66 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$111.00M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $96.3MPer Capita: $5,136Tax Rate: $1.369479Freedom: 66.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$105.52M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $91.5MPer Capita: $4,882Tax Rate: $1.369479Freedom: 66.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$99.94M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $86.7MPer Capita: $4,624Tax Rate: $1.370848Freedom: 66.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$95.21M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $82.6MPer Capita: $4,405Tax Rate: $1.365365Freedom: 67 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $27...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $26...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $24...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $24...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $23...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $21...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $21...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $20...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $19...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $18...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $17...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA JOYA ISD totaling $16...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA JOYA ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 LA JOYA ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 2,792 (19.0% of 14,696 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Anita Chavez WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Julian Alvarez WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Alyssa Pena WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Celso Gomez, Jr WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Dr Carlos Margo WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Jessica Ochoa WINNER
100.0% (2,456 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,351 (16.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
58.0% (1,364 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (987 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,205 (15.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
58.0% (1,279 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (926 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,645 (18.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
57.0% (1,508 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (1,137 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,233 (22.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
71.0% (2,295 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (938 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,968 (27.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
63.0% (2,500 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (1,468 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,821 (26.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
66.0% (2,522 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
34.0% (1,299 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 3,674 (25.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
60.0% (2,204 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (1,470 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 2,498 (17.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
58.0% (1,449 votes)David C. Morales
42.0% (1,049 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 LA JOYA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 4,262 (29.0% of 14,697 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Dr Rosalva Hernandez WINNER
55.0% (2,344 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (1,918 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (330)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA JOYA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)5: STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)5.1: Recognition of La Joya ISD Campus Educators who Participated in the TEA Educator Assessment Item Review Committees, presented by Mr. Patrick Smith, Deputy Chief of Strategic Initiatives & Talent Development Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. LJISD Campus Educators - TEA Ed. Asst. Review Com.5.2: Recognition of La Joya ISD Educators Selected for TEA State Assessment Educator Review Committees (Summer 2026), presented by Dr. Derek Little, Deputy Superintendent Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. LJISD Educators Selected TEA State Asst. Review Com.5.3: Recognition of IT Professional Day - September 15, 2026, presented by Mr. Haissam Mayasi, Chief Technology Office r Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. IT Professional Day Sept. 15, 20262026-09-12 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA JOYA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
7: CALENDAR - (Other)1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: BOARD WORKSHOP - (Progress and Accountability)4.1: Evaluating and Improving Student Outcomes, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development4.2: Discuss Potential Activities to Engage with the Community, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development5: CLOSED SESSION - (Synergy and Teamwork) Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.001, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.129, and 551.0821 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed below.2026-08-24 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA JOYA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)5: PUBLIC HEARING - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5.1: Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate for School Year 2026-2027, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate SY 26-275.2: Public Input Regarding the 2026 Proposed Tax Rate for School Year 2026-20276: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)2026-08-11 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA JOYA ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)5: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)5.1: Introduction to the Roles and Responsibilities of the Lone Star Governance Coach and Texas Education Agency Conservator, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development & Dr. Sylvia Ibarra, TEA Conservator5.2: Implementation of the LSG Integrity Instrument for the 2026-2027 School Year, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development5.3: Revisiting Board Operating Procedures for the 2026-2027 School Year, presented by Ms. Mónica Barnes, TEA Director of Board Coaching & Development2026-07-29 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment2026-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President4: PUBLIC COMMENTS5: LA JOYA ISD DISTRICT SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE5.1: Welcome, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President5.2: Introduction of Members, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President Attachments: ( 1 ) Members6: CLOSED SESSION - Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.075 and 551.076. Time:2026-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5: PUBLIC HEARING - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5.1: Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Proposed Tax Rate, presented by Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) Public Hearing to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget & Proposed Tax Ra5.2: Public Input Regarding the 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Proposed Tax Rate6: BUDGET HEARING ACTION & DISCUSSION ITEM - (Systems and Processes)2026-06-03 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5: STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)5.1: Recognition of Manuel "Ricky" Garcia, Head Baseball Coach at Palmview High School, and Guadalupe "Wally" Barrera, Head Baseball Coach at La Joya High School, for their Successful 2025-2026 Baseball Season. In addition, Recognition of Coach Manual "Ricky" Garcia for his Retirement and 35 Years of Dedicated Service to Education and Athletics, presented by Mr. José Peña, Executive Director of Athleti6: LONE STAR GOVERNANCE - (Progress and Accountability)6.1: EOY MAP Results, Reading & Math (GPMs for Goals 1, 2 & 3), presented by Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership2026-05-27 • SPECIAL SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5: STUDENT RECOGNITION(S) - (Other)5.1: Recognition of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee 2025-2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Communications & Public Relations Director Attachments: ( 1 ) Supts. Student Advisory Com. 2025-20265.2: Recognition of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Annual Torneo de Ortografía Participants and Winners, presented by Ms. Irma Zuniga, Executive Director for Bilingual and Mirgant Attachments: ( 1 ) UTRGV Annual Torneo de Ortografia Winners5.3: Recognition of 12 Students who Advanced to and Competed at Texas Science and Engineering Fair held at Texas A&M University, March 26-29, 2026, presented by Ms. Brenda Garcia, Executive Director for Math & Science Attachments: ( 1 ) 12 Students Adv. Texas Science and Eng. Fair Texas A&M2026-05-20 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)5: STUDENT/STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)5.1: Recognition of Valedictorians and Salutatorians - La Joya ISD High Schools, presented by Ms. Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. Valedictorians & Salutatorians LJISD High Schools5.2: Recognition of the Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee 2025-2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Communications & Public Relations Director Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. Supt. Parent Advisory Committee 25-265.3: Recognition of the Superintendent's Educator Advisory Committee 2025-2026, presented by Ms. Blanca Cantú, Communications & Public Relations Director Attachments: ( 1 ) Rec. Supt. Educator Advisory Committee 25-262026-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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12: CALENDAR - (Other)12.1: May 2026: National Speech-Language-Hearing Month12.2: May 2026: National Occupational Therapy Month1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork)5: STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)2026-05-05 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS - Dr. Marcey Sorensen, Superintendent of Schools Attachments: ( 1 ) 1 District Advisory Committee 5-5-26.pptx2: DAC REMINDERS & MEETING NORMS - Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations Attachments: ( 1 ) 2 District Advisory Committee 5-5-26.pptx (1)3: DISTRICT OF INNOVATION - Ms. Robyn Derigton, Deputy Chief of Strategic Initiatives & Talent Development Attachments: ( 1 ) 3 What is District of Innovation in Texas4: TAPR REPORT - Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) 4 032526 - 2024-25 TAPR Report for Board.pptx5: SUMMER PROGRAMS UPDATE - Dr. Derek Little, Chief of Academics & School Leadership Attachments: ( 1 ) 5 040826 Summer Programs Update.pptx6: BUDGET DEVELOPMENT 26-27 - Ms. Mirgitt Crespo, Chief of Business, Finance & Administrative Services Attachments: ( 1 ) 6 Budget Development 26-27.pptx7: FACILITIES CONDITION ASSESSMENT & FACILITIES MASTER PLAN SERVICES/TRANSPORTATION AUDIT UPDATE - Mr. S.B. Pierson, Chief of Operations & Infrastructure Attachments: ( 1 ) 7 Facilities Condition Asst. & Fam. Master Plan Services-Transportation Audit Update8: DATES & EVENTS TO KNOW - Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations2026-04-22 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER - (Other)2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM - (Other)3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President - (Other)4: PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Synergy and Teamwork or Other)5: STAFF RECOGNITION(S) - (Vision and Goals)5.1: Recognition of Dr. Maria Filomena Leo, Former La Joya ISD Superintendent of Schools, presented by Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations Attachments: ( 1 ) Dr. Maria Filomena Leo Former LJISD Superintendent5.2: Recognition of Mr. Emilio Cantú, Former La Joya ISD Mariachi Director, presented by Blanca E. Cantú, Director of Communications & Public Relations Attachments: ( 1 ) Emilio Cantu, Former LJISD Mariachi Director5.3: Recognition of Ruben Adame, Fine Arts Director, Inducted into the Phi Beta Mu Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame, presented by Anna Marie Candelario, Deputy Chief of Academic Advancement & School Performance Attachments: ( 1 ) Ruben Adame, Fine Arts Director2026-04-15 • REGULAR SESSION
LA JOYA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA JOYA ISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER2: ROLL CALL & DECLARE QUORUM3: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President4: PUBLIC COMMENTS5: LA JOYA ISD DISTRICT SAFETY AND SECURITY COMMITTEE5.1: Welcome, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President5.2: Introduction of Members, Julian Alvarez III, School Board President Attachments: ( 1 ) Members6: CLOSED SESSION - Closed Meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.075 and 551.076. Time: