Board of Trustees

Juan A. Molina, Jr.

Juan A. Molina, Jr. is the newest member to join the United ISD Board of Trustees. Molina was elected to the district four seat on May 15, 2004. Molina will serve parents and students attending L.B. Johnson H.S., United South H.S., Los Obispos M.S., United South M.S., the new 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, raised, and educated in Laredo. He spent his after school hours working part-time in his family’s business. He is a 1988 graduate of Nixon High School. After obtaining a computer programming and business management degree from Computer Business Management Systems, Molina went to work with his father for six years. He eventually purchased the business from his father in 1994. Under his leadership, the business has prospered and has expanded into new fields. Molina is the owner of South Texas Neon Signs.

Molina is married and has three children who attend UISD schools. “I am involved in my children’s education through participation in the school PTC’s and as a Site Based Decision Making Committee member of two schools. I am also a Cub Scout Master because I believe in our kids and want to see a better future for them.” Molina has gone through special training sessions to provide Laredo Boy Scouts with more camping and outdoor learning opportunities. His new training has allowed him to direct an adventure weekend and assist in another. He helped organize and direct a scout show and “Spookery” at Camp Huisache. Molina plays an active role in the Perez Elementary Boy Scout Color Guard. In addition, he was also a little league assistant coach for two years. He is involved with his church as a choir member, and as an active participant in the annual fund-raising Jamaica.

“I can and will work hard to insure the safety of our children and employees. I will work to increase revenues from sources other than taxes. I will also make it a priority to improve our District test results.”

“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.”