Juan A. Molina, Jr. was elected to the district four seat on May 15, 2004. Molina serves parents and students attending L.B. Johnson H.S., United South H.S., Los Obispos M.S., United South M.S., Centeno Elementary, Perez Elementary, Prada Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, Ruiz Elementary, and Salinas Elementary.

Molina serves on the school district’s Student Expulsion Appeals Committee. UISD also has two board members who represent the district’s property value interests on the Webb County Appraisal District’s (five-member Board of Directors). Juan A. Molina, Jr. is one of two UISD representatives.

Molina was born in Laredo and graduated from Nixon High School. It was during those early years that he spent his after school hours working part-time in his family’s business. After obtaining a computer programming and business management degree from Computer Business Management Systems, Molina went to work full time with his father for six years and eventually purchased the business from him in 1994. Under his leadership, the business thrived and expanded into new fields. Molina is currently the owner of South Texas Neon Signs.

Molina is married and has three children who attend UISD schools. Molina says “I am involved in my children’s education and I participate in our school PTC’s. I am also a member of site based decision making committees for two schools. Molina also contributes much of his personal time to helping our community and its children. “I enjoy my role as a Cub Scout Master. I believe in our kids and want to see a better future for them.” Molina has attended special training sessions, enabling him to provide Laredo Boy Scouts with more camping and outdoor learning opportunities. Molina also enjoys being a member of his church choir, and is an active participant in its annual fund-raising Jamaica.

“I work hard to ensure the safety of our children and employees, and to improve our District test results. I also strive to seek revenues from sources other than taxes. “

“District four is the newest in UISD, and was created in recognition of the explosive growth of our neighborhood. My district is made up of young families with young children, and I want to make sure they are provided with the best educational opportunities available.”