La Jolla ISD board approves compensation updates, purchases, interlocal agreements and multiple contract items

Returning from closed session, the board approved updates to the 2026–27 compensation plan (item 10.1), a sound system purchase for La Jolla High School band (10.2), and the 2026–27 student code of conduct (10.3). Trustees also approved a budget increase for special education staffing consulting (10.4), professional development services for gifted and talented (10.5), student assessment, progress monitoring and professional learning services (10.6), and several interlocal agreements with South Texas College (10.7–10.10) to support P‑TECH programs.

Board member Carlos Margo recused himself from voting on items 10.7 through 10.10 because of his employment at South Texas College; the record notes the recusal. The board approved an order of general election for Nov. 3, 2026 (10.11), contract extensions for self‑funded employee insurance benefits (10.12), leadership‑development services linked to the strategic plan (10.13), a fuel‑services extension (10.14), produce procurement (10.15), an electricity contract through a purchasing cooperative (10.16), architectural services and construction related to district entry door access improvements (10.17–10.18) tied to a school safety grant, and baseball field renovations at the district sports complex (10.19).

The board also considered employee grievance items: it voted to uphold a level‑2 decision and deny a level‑3 grievance appeal (10.20) and then voted to delegate authority to a board committee to hear employee grievances under administrative regulations prepared by the superintendent (10.21).

Procedure and outcomes: Most items were approved by motion and voice vote. Where recusal was stated on the record it was noted (Carlos Margo recused from 10.7–10.10). For the consent agenda earlier in the meeting the board approved 32 consent items by voice vote.