Cotulla ISD, TX

Special Meeting

The Cotulla ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving multiple memoranda of understanding, including one with La Salle County for a food pantry at George Hopkins Cafeteria and another with Texas A&M Kingsville for a teacher pipeline program. The board will also vote on salaries for all staff categories, academic and extracurricular stipends, and the substitute pay scale for the 2026-27 school year. Additionally, they will discuss purchases over $25,000, a legal retainer, and personnel actions in closed session.

• Consideration to approve MOU with La Salle County and La Salle County Food Pantry for use of George Hopkins Cafeteria facility
• Consideration to approve PREP Grow Your Own MOU with Texas A&M Kingsville
• Consideration to approve salaries for Administrators, Teachers, Professionals, Paraprofessionals, Auxiliary, and Bus Drivers for 2026-27
• Consideration to approve Academic Stipends and Extra-Curricular Stipends for 2026-27
• Purchases over $25,000: Time Clock Plus renewal

Special Meeting

The Cotulla Independent School District board will meet July 30, 2026 to consider several financial and policy items, including a proposed affordable housing development with potential property tax exemptions or abatements, a memorandum of understanding for a School Resource Officer program with the La Salle County Sheriff’s Department, and approval of the 2026–27 budget amendment and salaries. The board will also hear district reports on safety, construction, and finances, and may act on routine items such as the student code of conduct and senior trip approval.

• Discussion and possible action on affordable housing development with property tax exemption or abatement
• Consideration to approve SRO MOU with La Salle County Sheriff’s Department
• Consideration to approve Budget Amendment 26-107
• Consideration to approve 2026–27 salaries for administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and staff
• Consideration to approve 2026–27 Student Code of Conduct

Budget Workshop

The Cotulla Independent School District board holds a budget workshop to discuss and review financial matters for the 2026 fiscal year. Items include administrator and teacher salaries, stipends for extracurricular and equity programs, and substitute teacher pay. The board also receives training on budget processes.

• Review salaries for administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, and auxiliary staff
• Review extra-curricular, academic, economic equity stipends, and other recommended stipends
• Review substitute teacher pay
• Board training for budget processes
• Review other budgetary matters

Regular Meeting Cancelled

The Cotulla Independent School District’s regular board meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026, was cancelled. No official business, votes, or decisions were conducted. The agenda listed only procedural items and presentations, none of which required action.

Regular Meeting

The Cotulla ISD Board of Trustees will meet on June 22, 2026, to review routine reports and vote on several items, including policy updates, campus safety protocols, and agreements with external organizations. The board will also discuss term limits for trustees and law enforcement protocols for campus visits.

• Approve minutes for May 18, 2026
• Consider TASB Policy Update 127 affecting multiple policies
• Approve Memorandum of Understanding with La Salle County for food pantry
• Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation
• Discuss and vote on written protocol for law enforcement campus visits

Regular Meeting

The Cotulla Independent School District board will hold its regular May 2026 meeting to swear in newly elected trustees, reorganize board leadership, and approve routine reports. The board will also discuss and possibly act on several education partnerships and financial matters.

• Administer oath of office to newly elected trustees
• Approve minutes for April 20, 2026
• Consider hiring authority for superintendent
• Approve agreement with South Texas College for Adult Education and Literacy Program
• Approve purchases over $25,000 including NIET-Support for Cotulla ISD Prep Mentor and Howard Technology Solutions

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Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review March 2026 reports on finances, student enrollment, and campus safety. The board is also considering a budget amendment and a personnel report regarding employee appointments and resignations.

• Consideration to approve Budget Amendment
• Consideration to approve Personnel Report (Appointments, Reassignments, Resignations, Terminations, and/or Retirements)
• Delinquent Tax Collections Report for March 2026
• Update on Construction Projects
• Safety and Security Report for March 2026

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Special Meeting

The Cotulla Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to approve corrected minutes, an MOU with Texas A&M University-San Antonio, and personnel contracts for administrators and teachers across four campuses. The board will also discuss the proposed Southwest Texas College La Salle County Training Center.

• Approve corrected minutes for January 26, 2026
• Approve MOU with Texas A&M University-San Antonio
• Approve personnel contracts for Cotulla High School, Newman Middle School, Ramirez/Burks Elementary, and Encinal Elementary
• Discuss proposed Southwest Texas College La Salle County Training Center
• Review administrator contracts and professional contracts for multiple campuses

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Regular Meeting

The Cotulla ISD Board of Trustees will meet on March 30, 2026, to discuss routine reports, recognize student achievements, and vote on a memorandum of understanding with CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2024-25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).

• Public hearing on 2024-25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Vote on MOU with CoreCivic of Tennessee, LLC
• Approve minutes for February 26, 2026 (Special) meeting
• Consider budget amendment 26-105
• Approve purchases over $25,000 (EAI Education, NIET, Comprehensive Training Center)

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Special Meeting

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Regular Meeting Cancelled

Special Meeting

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Regular Meeting

The Cotulla Independent School District board will meet on January 26, 2026, to review routine reports, recognize students, and take action on key financial and academic items. The board will consider approving the guaranteed maximum price for the new high school gym and the 2025-26 academic calendar. Closed session will address personnel matters and a parent grievance.

• Consideration to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the High School Gym
• Consideration to approve the 2025-26 Academic Calendar
• Consideration to approve the District Fiscal Auditors
• Consideration to approve the revised Academic Stipend List
• Consideration and possible action regarding the Parent Grievance filed by Dr. Margie Hinojosa

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Special Meeting/Board Training

The board will meet to discuss the approval of the Class of 2028 senior trip and undergo 'Team of 8' training. The meeting also includes a closed session and a subsequent vote regarding a personnel report on staff changes.

• Approval of the Class of 2028 Senior Trip
• Team of 8 Training presented by TASB Board Consultant Esperanza Orosco
• Personnel Report regarding appointments, reassignments, resignations, terminations, and/or retirements

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