United ISD meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

United ISD board to weigh budget, tax rate, land sales at Aug. 19 meeting

The United ISD Board of Trustees met Aug. 19 for a regular meeting with an agenda that included adopting the 2026-27 budget and tax rate, approving a dual enrollment agreement with Laredo College, and considering the sale of two tracts of land. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed. The board also held a workshop and a special called meeting on Aug. 12, both of which were agenda-only.

Budget and tax rate

The Aug. 19 regular meeting included a public hearing and adoption of the 2026-2027 official budget and the 2026 tax rate. The board had previously discussed these items at an Aug. 12 workshop, where recommendations were to be made at the next regular meeting. The workshop agenda also included budget amendments for August 2026, monthly disbursements, and a resolution to adopt the 2026 tax rate.

Land sales and school renaming

The Aug. 19 agenda included a closed session to discuss the sale of the Las Tiendas 165-acre tract and the Las Blancas 20.0647-acre tract, with possible action afterward. The board also was scheduled to consider renaming United High School's Technical School to the Andy Rosas School of Diesel Technology.

Personnel and other items

At an Aug. 12 special called meeting, the board was set to consider possible appointments of a Dean for the Early College Program at United South High School and a Principal at Trautmann Middle School, following a closed session. That meeting also included a resolution authorizing a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN) for the 2026-2027 school year, discussion of an agreement with Communities in Schools (CIS), and approval of T-TESS 2.0 Appraisers for the 2026-2027 school year.

The Aug. 12 workshop also reviewed policy changes from a June 2026 TASB policy review session, a proposed library book list, and a dual enrollment memorandum of understanding with Laredo College. The dual enrollment MOU (2026-2031) was also listed on the Aug. 19 consent agenda.

Coming up

The board will hold a special called team-building meeting on Aug. 24. The agenda includes a closed session for team-building and training, plus consultation with legal counsel. Public comments are limited to agenda items, with 3 minutes per speaker (6 minutes with a translator).

United ISD board to adopt budget, tax rate at Aug. 19 meeting; recent sessions produced no published decisions

The United ISD Board of Trustees has not published any decisions from its two special called meetings and a workshop held Aug. 5 and Aug. 12. The board is scheduled to adopt the 2026-27 budget and tax rate at its regular meeting Aug. 19, along with possible action on land sales and personnel appointments.

Recent meetings

Aug. 5 special called meeting

The board met to discuss and possibly vote on the appointment of a principal at United High School. The agenda also included a review of Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes issuance and a presentation of the 2026-2027 budget update. No substantive decisions are listed in the agenda; minutes have not yet been published.

Aug. 12 special called meeting

This meeting's agenda included possible appointments for a Dean for the Early College Program at United South High School and a Principal at Trautmann Middle School, following a closed session. The board also considered a resolution authorizing a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note (TRAN) for the 2026-2027 school year, discussion and possible action on an agreement with Communities in Schools (CIS), and T-TESS 2.0 Appraisers for 2026-2027. Public comments were limited to agenda items. No decisions have been published.

Aug. 12 board workshop

The workshop covered financial and operational items, with recommendations for action to be made at the next regular board meeting. Topics included budget amendments for August 2026, monthly disbursements, adoption of the official budget for 2026-2027, a resolution to adopt the 2026 tax rate, policy changes from a June 2026 TASB policy review, a proposed library book list, a dual enrollment memorandum of understanding with Laredo College, and a possible renaming of United High School's Technical School to Andy Rosas School of Diesel Technology. No action was taken.

Upcoming regular meeting (Aug. 19)

The board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2026-2027 official budget and the 2026 tax rate. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, monthly disbursements, awarding bids, and appraisal roll submission. The board may also approve a Laredo College dual enrollment MOU (2026-2031) and vote on renaming the technical school to Andy Rosas School of Diesel Technology.

In closed session, the board will discuss the superintendent's evaluation, personnel appointments, and the sale of two tracts of real property: the Las Tiendas 165-acre tract and the Las Blancas 20.0647-acre tract. Possible action on those sales may follow the closed session.

Coming up

The next regular meeting of the United ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled for Aug. 19. The agenda includes the budget and tax rate adoption, land sales, and personnel items. Residents interested in public comment should note that comments at the Aug. 12 special meeting were limited to agenda items; the Aug. 19 agenda does not specify a comment period.

United ISD board weighs insurance re-award, principal hire; budget and tax rate on tap

Over the past two weeks, the United ISD Board of Trustees held two special called meetings and a safety and security committee meeting. Agenda items included a possible re-award of a stop-loss insurance contract, a principal appointment at United High School, and a review of the district's emergency operations plan. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions have been reported.

Stop-loss insurance contract

On July 29, the board held a special meeting to consider rescinding the current stop-loss insurance award under RFP 2026-001 for ASO self-insured health benefits and stop-loss insurance coverage, and re-awarding it to the next highest-ranked proposer. The board also received a presentation on the 2026–2027 budget update. No action has been reported.

Safety and security committee

Also on July 29, the Safety and Security Committee met to discuss findings from an intruder detection audit and review the district's annual Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan. The committee adjourned into closed session to deliberate on security devices and audits before reconvening to possibly take action on the emergency plan review. No minutes are available.

Principal appointment and financial review

On August 5, the board held a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on the appointment of a principal at United High School. The board also reviewed a tax and revenue anticipation notes issuance and received a budget update for 2026–2027. No decisions have been reported.

Coming up

Two meetings are scheduled for August 12.

A special called meeting will consider personnel appointments, including a Dean for the Early College Program at United South High School and a Principal at Trautmann Middle School, following a closed session. The board will also vote on a resolution authorizing a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note for the 2026–2027 school year and discuss a potential agreement with Communities in Schools (CIS). Public comments are limited to agenda items.

A board workshop will discuss budget amendments, monthly disbursements, adoption of the official budget for 2026–2027, a resolution to adopt the 2026 tax rate, and possible renaming of United High School's Technical School to Andy Rosas School of Diesel Technology. Recommendations for action will be made at the next regular board meeting.

United ISD board schedules November election, weighs stop-loss insurance re-award

United ISD's Board of Trustees has a busy stretch of meetings centered on the November 2026 trustee election, a potential re-award of the district's stop-loss insurance contract, and a security review. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, all items below reflect what was posted on the agendas; the district has not yet confirmed what actions were taken.

November 2026 election on the table

At its July 22 regular meeting, the Board was scheduled to consider the order of election for Districts 3, 5, and 6 for the November 3, 2026 election. Trustees were also set to vote on a contract with the Webb County Elections Administrator to administer that election.

Other July 22 agenda items included:

• Designation of Elizabeth Garza to calculate the 2026 tax rate.
• A budget amendment and monthly disbursements for July 2026.
• Possible action to rescind and re-award the Stop Loss Insurance Award under RFP 2026-001.
• Discussion of 2026–2027 school year goals.

Stop-loss insurance: rescind and re-award

The Board held a special called meeting July 29 focused on a single action item: whether to rescind the current Stop Loss Insurance Award for RFP 2026-001, covering ASO Self-Insured Health Benefits and Stop Loss Insurance Coverage, and re-award it to the next highest-ranked proposer. The same meeting included a presentation of the 2026–2027 budget update.

The stop-loss insurance question also appeared on the July 22 regular meeting agenda, indicating the Board has been weighing the contract across multiple sessions. No vote tally or dollar figure was included in the agenda materials provided.

Safety and Security Committee meets

Also on July 29, the district's Safety and Security Committee met to discuss findings from an Intruder Detection Audit (IDA) report and conduct the annual review of the District Multi-hazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).

The committee was scheduled to adjourn into closed session to deliberate on security devices and audits, then reconvene for possible action on the annual EOP review. No outcome has been confirmed.

Coming up

August 5 — Special Called Meeting. The Board may vote on the appointment of a principal at United High School. Trustees are also scheduled to review a Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes issuance and receive another presentation of the 2026–2027 budget update.

Residents who want to follow the stop-loss insurance decision, the November election setup, or the United High School principal appointment should watch for the district to post minutes from the July 22, July 29, and August 5 meetings. Until those minutes are available, the agendas are the authoritative record of what was planned for discussion.