Lyford CISD public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss construction updates and approve several administrative reports. Key decisions include a contract for driver education and a change order for gym renovations.
- Contract with "U Can 2" Driving School for drivers' education at Lyford High School
- Final Deductive Change Order for Lyford Veteran's Gym Renovations
- Resolution regarding Early Release
- Approval of Business Office and Tax Office reports
- Closed session regarding security personnel, devices, and audits
Board Workshop-Team Building
The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District board is holding a workshop focused on team-building exercises. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda. Public comments are permitted under specific policy guidelines.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the Superintendent's goals and receive a construction update. The body is deciding on budget amendments, compensation plan revisions, and final change orders for district facilities.
- Approval of Compensation Plan Revisions
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Final Deductive Change Order for Lyford CISD Field House
- Final Deductive Change Order for DAEP and Tennis Field House
- Budget Amendment for the 2024-2025 School Year
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 First Financial Accountability Rating. The body will also consider the purchase of 1.28 acres on High School Circle and review bids for various tax resale properties.
- Purchase of approximately 1.28 acres on High School Circle
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Budget Amendment #1 for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Bids for Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Sign Language therapy services
- Interlocal Governmental Agreements with the City of Lyford regarding employees and equipment
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Federal Block Grant funds and consider authorizing negotiations for a property purchase. The meeting also includes reports on construction and a presentation from Lyford Elementary School.
- Public hearing on Federal Block Grant Funds Needs and Uses
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Authorization to negotiate on behalf of the Board for purchase of property
- Approval of School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
- Construction update and Business Office presentation
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed 2024-2025 district budget, state compensatory education budget, and tax rates. The board will also hear public comments and consider a budget amendment from the prior school year.
- Approval of the Proposed 2024-2025 District Budget and State Compensatory Education Budget
- Approval of 2024 Maintenance & Operation Tax Rate
- Approval of 2024 Interest & Sinking Tax Rate
- Approval of Budget Amendment #13 for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Consider Results of the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Accelerated Instruction Program
Regular Meeting
The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District board will hold its regular August meeting to approve district goals, a student code of conduct, and a resolution on hazardous traffic conditions. The board will also hear updates on construction, the budget, and campus improvement plans for Lyford Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.
- Approval of 2024-2025 District Goals
- Approval of Resolution Regarding Hazardous Traffic Conditions
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Region One Education Service Center
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD board will meet July 15 to decide on issuing $24 million in school building bonds, approve a 2024-25 budget preview, and ratify inter-agency safety agreements with local police and fire departments. Members will also hear updates on campus construction, student insurance, and curriculum adoption.
- $24M Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 (Action Item 7.A)
- 2024-25 Employee Incentives approval (Consent Agenda 6.D)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Lyford Fire Department for 2024-25 security collaboration (Consent Agenda 6.I)
- Preliminary Proposed 2024-2025 Budget review (Presentation 5.C)
- Approval of student insurance coverage for 2024-25 (Action Item 7.C)
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the superintendent's contract and compensation. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters, followed by possible board action. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker.
- Possible action on Superintendent's contract and compensation
- Closed session for personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code § 551.074)
- Closed session for legal consultation with board attorney (Texas Gov't Code § 551.071)
- Superintendent's evaluation discussion
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for July 15, 2024
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on June 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider action items including approval of the 2024-2025 compensation plan, opening a new bank account for remaining bond funds, and legal services from Escamilla and Poneck. The agenda also includes presentations on construction, STAAR scores, and survey results, plus a consent agenda with budget amendment #10 and purchases over $50,000. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, security, and land purchase matters.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Compensation Plan
- Approval to open new bank account for remaining bond funds
- Discussion and possible action on Escamilla and Poneck legal services
- Approval of Budget Amendment #10 for 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including approval of the 2024-2025 pay plan and compensation, renewal of the school nutrition program contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, and a resolution expressing intent to reimburse expenditures. The board will also hear reports on the Teacher of the Year, TIA recognition, delinquent tax collection, construction updates, and a TASB salary study. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Pay Plan and Compensation
- Renewal of School Nutrition Program contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence for 2024-2025
- Approval of Budget Amendment #9 for 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of Change Order #1 for the Auditorium
Team of 8 Training Cancelled
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a Team of 8 training session, followed by a discussion on evaluating and improving student outcomes. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, public audience, and possible closed session for personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2024, at 6:00 PM.
- Team of 8 training session
- Discussion on evaluating and improving student outcomes
- Public audience with sign-in by 5:55 PM and 5-minute speaking limit
- Possible closed session for personnel matters
- Next regular board meeting set for May 13, 2024
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with presentations on construction, safety, and budget, followed by votes on consent agenda items and action items. Key decisions include approving a request for proposal for kitchen equipment, supplemental pay schedules for 2024-2025, and contracts for teachers and administrators. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #8 for 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval to retain Leon Alcala for reporting services with existing 313 agreements
- Approval of Request for Proposal for Kitchen Equipment
- Approval of Supplemental Pay Schedules and Pay Plan Changes for 2024-2025
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and vote on several action items, including an easement for softball and baseball field houses, the 2024-2025 instructional calendar, the 2024 summer school program, a one-to-one technology refresh, a District of Innovation Plan amendment, a guaranteed maximum price for the Veteran's Gym renovation, a resolution on accountability, voting for the Region One Board of Directors, a resolution for legal services with Flores & Pelaez-Prada, and a request to TEA for reimbursement of an ad valorem tax credit for Los Vientos Windpower. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with approval of business and tax office reports, purchases over $50,000, and budget amendment #7, as well as a closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approval of Easement for Softball & Baseball Field Houses
- Approval of Guarantee Maximum Price for Renovation of the Veteran's Gym
- Approval of One-to-One Technology Refresh
- Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000
- Approval of Budget Amendment #7 for 2023-2024
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 12, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving a property insurance award, a budget amendment, and several routine reports, along with hearing presentations on teen dating violence awareness and construction updates. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approval to award property insurance coverage including windstorm coverage
- Approval of Budget Amendment #6 for the 2023-2024 school year
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of proclamation declaring February 2024 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
- Closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider approving the 2022-2023 audit report and a class size waiver, and may take action on the superintendent's contract and compensation after a closed session. The board will also hear public comments and receive the audit report presentation.
- Approval of 2022-2023 Audit Report
- Approval of Class Size Waiver
- Possible action on Superintendent's Contract and Compensation
- Closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters
- Public audience with sign-in by 5:55 p.m. and 5-minute speaking limit
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider approving the 2022-2023 audit report and a change order for the baseball/softball fieldhouses. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and security matters, with any required action taken afterward in open session.
- Approval of 2022-2023 Audit Report
- Approval of Change Order 1 for Baseball/Softball Fieldhouses
- Closed session on personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code § 551.074)
- Closed session on legal matters (Texas Gov't Code § 551.071)
- Closed session on security matters (Texas Gov't Code § 551.076 and Texas Education Code § 37.109)
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report, followed by presentations and reports. The board will consider approving a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a Construction Manager-at-Risk for the Veteran's Gym, along with consent agenda items including purchases over $50,000 and a budget amendment. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approval of RFQ for Construction Manager-at-Risk for Veteran's Gym
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of Budget Amendment #5 for 2023-2024 school year
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters