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La joya isd candidates running for school board seats that hold no governing power
Five candidates are competing for three La Joya ISD board seats in November 2026, but the TEA clarifies that elected trustees will have no governing power until a state takeover ends.
The Monitor (MyRGV)
La Joya ISD super’s salary increases to $355,000
La Joya ISD superintendent Marcey Sorensen was granted a contract extension through June 30 2031 with an annual salary of $355,865, about $10,000 higher than her previous contract, and the agreement includes reimbursement for travel and other reasonable expenses subject to audit.
KRGV Channel 5
La joya isd spends 2 8 million on 18 new school buses for students
La Joya ISD purchased 18 school buses totaling $2,794,600 to improve student transportation safety, reliability, and special-needs access across the district.
Progress Times
Survey shows La Joya ISD favorability decreases as students age
A climate and culture survey showed La Joya ISD families feel welcomed and respected, but favorability declines as their child gets older. The LJISD administration already has a plan to improve confidence at the secondary level and address three other problem areas the questionnaire exposed. In May, the La Joya school district…
The Monitor (MyRGV)
La Joya ISD super receives contract extension through 2031
The La Joya ISD school board extended Superintendent Marcey Sorensen’s contract through 2031, noting her leadership since 2024, previous salary terms, district academic improvements, balanced budgets, a financial integrity rating of A, and a 3% pay increase for employees.
Progress Times
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING- City of La Joya
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on the City of La Joya, Texas Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 P.M at City of La Joya City Hall, 701 E Expressway 83 La…