LA FERIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving standing committees, updating district goal plans, voting on a resolution related to House Bill 763, modifying policy FFAC(LOCAL) per Senate Bill 629, and accepting a gift to the district. The meeting also includes recognitions, public comment, information items, a consent agenda, and a closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Resolution regarding options in connection with House Bill 763
- Modify FFAC(LOCAL) policy in accordance with Senate Bill 629
- Approve update to Early Childhood and College Career, and Military Readiness District Goal Plans
- Approve Board of Trustees Standing Committees
- Approve a gift to the district per CDC (LOCAL)
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Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a closed meeting to deliberate on a resolution to form a La Feria ISD Police Department. This includes authorizing the Superintendent to apply to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
- Resolution for the formation of the La Feria ISD Police Department
- Authorization for Superintendent to submit TCOLE application
- Legal consultation regarding police department formation
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the independent auditor's report for fiscal year 2022-2023 and a public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas. The meeting also includes discussions on superintendent performance goals and various local policy updates.
- Public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Approval of Independent Auditors Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Discussion of TASB Policy Update 122 covering cybersecurity, safety, and employment
- Discussion of 21st Century Grant - ACE Program
- Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors voting ballot and resolution
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Special Meeting
The La Feria ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly act on a single item: nominating one candidate by resolution to the Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors. The agenda includes only this item plus routine opening and adjournment procedures.
- Nomination by resolution of one candidate to the Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors
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Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving revisions to two policies (Innovative Courses and Student Welfare, Wellness and Health Services), discuss superintendent performance goals related to school safety, parental volunteers, and school climate, and vote on renaming Lion Stadium to Joseph Wenke Stadium. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters, legal consultation, and security deliberations.
- Consider renaming Lion Stadium to Joseph Wenke Stadium
- Approve revision to Policy EHBJ - Innovative Courses
- Approve revision to Policy FFA(LOCAL) - Student Welfare, Wellness and Health Services
- Discuss Superintendent Performance Goal 2: School Safety
- Discuss Superintendent Performance Goal 3: Parental Volunteers
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Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will consider adopting the 2023-2024 tax rate and a tax discount resolution, approve campus improvement plans, and revise a purchasing policy. They will also vote on several consent agenda items, including a monthly tax report, insurance renewal, and purchases for a gym rooftop unit and software. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Adopt 2023-2024 tax rate and resolution
- Approve tax discount resolution for 2023-2024
- Purchase of gas/electric rooftop unit for W. B. Green Gym I
- Purchase of Skyward software renewal
- Purchase of telephone system for district (over $25,000)
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Regular Meeting
The La Feria Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting on August 14, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes discussions on superintendent performance goals, school finance updates, and several action items, including approving property and casualty insurance, adjusting teacher pay, and purchasing equipment. The board will also consider a resolution to seek a good cause exception from providing armed security officers at each campus, and will enter a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approve property and casualty insurance for 2023-2024 school year
- Adjust teacher pay to conform with 2023-2024 salary schedule
- Purchase 2 stainless steel exhaust systems for CTE program (over $25,000)
- Resolution to approve good cause exception to armed security officer requirement
- Approve annual T-TESS calendar and appraisers for 2023-2024
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Special Meeting
The La Feria Independent School District board is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, legal issues, and security. The board will reconvene in open session to take action on any items discussed behind closed doors. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no public decisions listed.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters (resignations, retirements, employment)
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 for attorney consultation on litigation or settlement
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.076/551.089 for security devices or security audit
- Public comment period
- Reconvene in open meeting for action on closed-session items
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Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will consider approving the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan, several local policy revisions, and the student handbook and code of conduct. They will also hear updates on facilities and superintendent performance goals, and may take action on consent agenda items including tax and investment reports and curriculum renewals. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approve District Improvement Plan 2023-2024
- Approve revisions to policies EIC, EHBD, EHBB, FDB, FDA (LOCAL)
- Approve 2023-2024 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
- Consent agenda: Monthly Tax Report (June 2023), Quarterly Investment Report, Sharon Wells and Pearlized Math curriculum renewals
- Closed session: personnel, legal consultation, security audit
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Special Meeting
The La Feria Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly approve the 2023-2024 school year budget, a budget amendment, the teacher salary schedule and compensation plan, bank depository services, a TCLAS stipend, and purchase orders over $25,000. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the proposed budget and preliminary tax rate, followed by a closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approve 2023-2024 budget
- Approve Budget Amendment #2
- Approve 2023-2024 teacher salary schedule and compensation plan
- Approve bank depository services
- Purchase orders over $25,000: band instruments for W.B. Green Jr. High and playground equipment for David G. Sanchez Elementary
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Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD Board will hold a public hearing on amending its District of Innovation plan, discuss the preliminary 2023-2024 budget, and consider several action items including renaming La Feria High School to La Feria Early College High School. The board will also vote on multiple purchase orders over $25,000 for facility upgrades and approve various insurance renewals and bids for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Public hearing on amendment to District of Innovation plan
- Discussion of preliminary budget for 2023-2024
- Purchase orders over $25,000: turf rollback at old scoreboard, canopy at C.E. Vail Elementary, intercom upgrade at David G. Sanchez Elementary, fire alarm panel at C.E. Vail Elementary, painting at La Feria High School
- Consider renaming La Feria High School to La Feria Early College High School
- Approval of 2023-2024 bids for supplies and services (fire extinguishers, janitorial, HVAC, roofing, etc.)
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Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with informational discussions on the preliminary 2023-2024 budget and district property values. The board will also consider approving purchase orders over $25,000 for high school cafetorium furniture and security cameras for electric gates, plus a consent agenda including a monthly tax report and a memorandum of understanding with PSS College Bound. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters, legal consultation, and security deliberations.
- Discussion of preliminary budget report for 2023-2024
- Discussion of district property values
- Purchase order over $25,000 for high school cafetorium furniture (Child Nutrition Program)
- Purchase order over $25,000 for security cameras for electric gates
- Memorandum of understanding with PSS College Bound
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Regular Meeting
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Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving purchases over $25,000, changing a pay grade, and adjusting graduation requirements. The board will also discuss benchmark scores, approve minutes, and enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approve purchase of vape detectors for selected campuses (over $25,000)
- Change pay grade for Video Surveillance Operator
- Resolution to adjust FMH(LOCAL) requirements for Student Activities: Commencement
- Approve a gift to the district for a specific purpose per CDC(LOCAL)
- Election of Board of Directors of Region One Educational Service Center
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Special Meeting
The La Feria ISD board is holding a special meeting to consider a single action item: a resolution authorizing the Cameron Appraisal District to act as the district's agent in filing a protest against the Comptroller's 2022 Property Value Study. The meeting includes routine opening procedures and public comment.
- Resolution authorizing Cameron Appraisal District to protest Comptroller's 2022 Property Value Study for La Feria ISD
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Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD Board will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, discuss fall 2022 end-of-course results and an intruder detection audit, and consider several action items. These include awarding a delinquent tax collection contract to Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, and adopting TASB Policy Update 120. The board will also enter a closed meeting for personnel and legal matters.
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Discussion of Fall 2022 End-of-Course Results
- Discussion of Intruder Detection Audit Report findings for January 2023
- Action to award delinquent tax collection services contract to Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP
- Approval of 2023-2024 school calendar and new/revised stipends (including dual enrollment chess)
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Special Meeting
The La Feria ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss the local, ESSER, and food service budgets, and will consider approving Budget Amendment #1. Public comment is also scheduled.
- Discussion of local budget update
- Discussion of ESSER budget
- Discussion of food service budget
- Consideration of Budget Amendment #1
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Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the La Feria ISD board. The board will enter a closed session to hear a parent complaint and consult with an attorney, then reconvene in open session to consider possible action on the complaint. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.0821 and 551.071
- Hearing on parent complaint (FNG, GKA legal/local)
- Consideration and deliberation on parent complaint
- Consultation with attorney on parent complaint
- Possible action on parent complaint in open session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to signed minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, information items on superintendent performance goals and an intruder detection audit, and a consent agenda. Action items include approving multiple purchase orders over $25,000 for vehicles, computers, and a scoreboard, plus a resolution on withdrawing from STISD to avoid duplicate taxation. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and security deliberations.
- Approve purchase of two 2023 Polaris Rangers for CTE
- Approve purchase of Raptor Technologies
- Approve purchase of Ford F-350 and F-150 trucks for CTE
- Approve RFP for scoreboard at Lion Stadium
- Resolution to withdraw from STISD to avoid duplication of taxation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to signed minutes without the actual content of the meeting.