Tag: La Joya ISD (LJISD)

The Texas Education Agency released the 2024 STAAR End-of-Course assessment results with some Hidalgo County school districts being close to, on par or surpassing state averages in categories while some school districts were completely under in almost all end-of-course exams.

The La Joya Independent School District policy barring employees from holding public office has caused a ripple effect well outside of the district's boundaries resulting in multiple resignations, prompting cities to call special elections — all at the cost of the taxpayer.

LA JOYA — Facing an enormous uphill battle with next year's budget, La Joya ISD has brought down its $20 million deficit by half, but it comes at the price of 175 employees being laid off.

The city of Palmview is calling for a special election to be held at the end of next month after a councilman submitted his resignation in the middle of his second term.

SAN JUAN — The city of San Juan will hold a special election in July following the resignation of Place 4 Commissioner Leonardo "Lenny" Sanchez.

LA JOYA — The school board here voted unanimously Thursday on a new board policy that prohibits certain district employees from holding elected office with the superintendent saying it is to ensure problems of the past do not repeat themselves.

McALLEN — Certain school district employees in the Rio Grande Valley may be prohibited from holding elected office under a new proposed policy.

MERCEDES — He's set for success.

LA JOYA — On the same night where La Joya Superintendent Marcey Sorensen had her contract approved, she gave an eye-opening presentation regarding the school district's financial decisions over the last four years, which revealed a $19.5 million budget deficit.

LA JOYA — A special school board meeting here ushered in a new era as a TEA-appointed school board and acting superintendent were welcomed to the district through public comments.