LA FERIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss campus restructuring and board committee appointments. The body will also consider a resolution regarding votes for the Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Possible action to approve the restructure of campuses
- Possible action to approve Board of Trustees Standing Committees
- Possible action on resolution casting votes for the Cameron Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Review of Superintendent Performance Goals regarding parent engagement and district safety measures
- Monthly Tax Report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Board Meeting
The Board will meet to finalize the results of the November 5, 2024, Trustee election. The session includes swearing in new trustees and electing board officers.
- Canvass election results for November 5, 2024, Trustee Election
- Administer Oath of Office to newly elected trustees
- Presentation of Certificates of Election
- Election of Officers
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Workshop Planning Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will hold a workshop planning meeting on November 14, 2024, featuring a presentation on long-range facility planning. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as a prayer, pledges of allegiance, and public comment.
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria Independent School District board will meet on November 11, 2024, to discuss the district’s financial rating under the Texas Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST) and review superintendent performance goals. The meeting includes a public hearing on the financial rating and discussions on Saturday school attendance, facility needs, town hall meetings, and teacher incentive programs.
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) financial rating
- Discussion of superintendent performance goals: Saturday school attendance/failures, facility needs assessment, town hall meetings, and teacher incentive allotment
- Approval of revised stipends schedule
- Monthly tax report review
- Closed meeting on personnel matters, legal consultation, and security devices
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will meet on October 14, 2024 to discuss and possibly approve several items, including the conversion of the Security Director position to a Chief of Police role. The board will also review the 2023–2024 audit report and consider routine financial reports.
- Approval of Independent Auditors Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
- Consideration to change position from Security Director to Chief of Police
- Sponsor stipend for Fellowship of Christian Athletes at W. B. Green Jr. High for 2024-2025 school year
- Monthly Tax Report and Quarterly Investment Report for review
- Remote Homebound Instruction Waiver
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will meet in a special session to discuss two items: nominating a candidate for the Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors and approving a new security officer position at the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP). No other substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Discussion and possible resolution to nominate a candidate for the Cameron County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Discussion and possible approval of a new Security Officer position at DAEP
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will meet to discuss and possibly act on the 2024-2025 tax rate, campus improvement plans, and several consent items including insurance contracts and unemployment compensation renewal. The agenda also includes informational updates on STAAR performance goals and a collaborative autism grant.
- 2024-2025 Tax Rate and Resolution
- 2024-2025 Campus Improvement Plans
- Amendment to Property Casualty Insurance Contract
- Renewal of Unemployment Compensation Insurance for 2024-2025
- Collaborative Autism Grant 2024-2026 with HCISD
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will meet August 12 to discuss and possibly act on several items, including renewing property insurance, approving election services, and endorsing a TASB board candidate. The board will also review superintendent performance goals, mental health initiatives, and multiple memoranda of understanding with external partners.
- Renewal of property and casualty insurance for 2024-2025 school year
- Contract with Cameron County Election Office for election services
- Memorandum of Understanding with NINO's Headstart Program for 2024-2025
- Memorandum of Understanding with Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) for 2024-2025
- Renewal of Skyward finance and student software licenses over $50,000
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve three items: the order for the November 5, 2024 general election, a stipend for LASO for the 2024–2025 school year, and an updated board policy EIC(LOCAL). The agenda includes procedural items like a prayer, pledges, and public comment.
- Approve Order of General Election for November 5, 2024
- Approve LASO Stipend for 2024–2025 School Year
- Approve Updated Board Policy EIC(LOCAL)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and consider approving the District Improvement Plan for the 2024-2025 school year. Other business includes reviewing student conduct and dress code policies and nominating delegates for the TASA/TASB Convention.
- Approval of District Improvement Plan 2024-2025
- 2024-2025 Student Dress Code and Student Code of Conduct
- Nomination of delegates for TASA/TASB Convention (Sept 27-29, 2024)
- Review of Monthly Tax Report and Quarterly Investment Report
- Closed session to discuss Intruder audit Report Findings
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The La Feria ISD board is holding a special meeting to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and preliminary tax rate, then consider approving the budget, a budget amendment, and a memorandum of understanding with the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal issues, with possible action afterward.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget and preliminary tax rate
- Consideration to approve 2024-2025 school year budget
- Consideration to approve Budget Amendment #4
- Memorandum of Understanding with Cameron County Sheriff's Office and La Feria ISD Police Department
- Closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will consider approving the 2024-2025 compensation plan, a budget amendment, and the District Improvement Plan goals. They will also vote on consent agenda items including insurance renewals, bids for supplies and services, and a meeting date change. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.
- Approve 2024-2025 compensation plan
- Approve Budget Amendment #3
- Approve District Improvement Plan goals 2024-2025
- Consent agenda: worker's comp, auto liability, school liability insurance renewals
- 2024-2025 bids for fire extinguishers, supplies, therapy, and maintenance services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Called Meeting
The La Feria ISD board is holding a special called meeting with a budget workshop and an update on the South Texas Health CO-OP insurance plan. Under consent, the board will consider a grant for planning assistance, a memorandum of understanding with the City of La Feria Police Department, and a gift to the district. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal issues.
- Budget workshop
- South Texas Health CO-OP update
- LASO Strong Foundations Planning Grant Technical Assistance from Region One
- MOU between La Feria ISD Police and City of La Feria Police
- Gift to the district for a specific purpose
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will consider approving several purchase orders over $50,000, including science textbooks, door hardware, police vehicles, and a Suburban for the CTE program. They will also discuss creating a Director of Teaching & Learning position, a fencing contract change order, and revised athletic stipends. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Purchase orders over $50,000: HMH Science Curriculum textbooks, IDN ACME door hardware, police department vehicles, 2025 Chevy Suburban for CTE program
- Discussion and possible approval of Director of Teaching & Learning position
- Change order with Demo-Con for district fencing
- Revised athletic stipends for 2024-2025 school year
- Closed session: personnel matters and attorney consultation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Workshop Meeting
The La Feria ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop that includes a budget workshop as an information item, followed by a closed session for personnel matters and legal consultation. The board may take action on items discussed in the closed session after reconvening. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.
- Budget workshop as information item
- Closed session for personnel matters (resignations/retirements, employment)
- Possible hire: Dean of Instruction
- Possible hire: Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Intern (grant-funded, UTRGV Project MHS ACCESS 2)
- Closed session for legal consultation (litigation, settlement)
The provided minutes for the Board Workshop Meeting on April 30, 2024, contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and contains no substantive content.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will hold a regular meeting on April 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM. They will consider approving a stipend for a teacher externship, adding a health teacher position, and purchase orders over $50,000, plus routine consent items. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, legal, and intruder audit discussions.
- Approve stipend for teacher in Workforce Solutions Externship for Teachers Program
- Add Health Teacher position at La Feria Early College High School
- Purchase order over $50,000 for serving line at Sam Houston Elementary
- Approve minutes from March 25, 2024
- Closed session for personnel, legal, and intruder audit findings
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD board will hold its regular meeting on March 25, 2024, to consider several action items, including approving the 2024-2025 academic calendar, Budget Amendment #1, the superintendent's performance goals, and a mental health services grant. The board will also discuss benchmark scores, hear a report on TASB Governance Camp, and enter closed session for a grievance hearing and personnel matters.
- Approve 2024-2025 academic school calendar
- Approve Budget Amendment #1
- Approve Superintendent's Performance Goals 2024
- Approve UTRGV Project MHS Access 2: Accessing Mental Health Services
- Closed session: FNG Level III grievance hearing (Keith and Stephany Bauer) and personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Special Meeting
The La Feria Independent School District board is holding a special meeting with a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters (resignations, retirements, new hires, and teacher contracts), legal consultation, and security devices or audits. The board will reconvene in open session to take any action on items discussed behind closed doors.
- Closed session on personnel matters (Tex. Gov. Code 551.074)
- Closed session with attorney on litigation or settlement (Tex. Gov. Code 551.071)
- Closed session on security devices or security audit (Tex. Gov. Code 551.076 and 551.089)
- Public comment period
- Action on any item deliberated in closed session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss academic results and superintendent goals. The board will also consider several district-wide requests for proposals and a major dining room upgrade.
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Discussion of Fall 2023 End-of-Course Results
- RFP for districtwide fencing
- RFP for districtwide locksmith and door hardware
- Dining room upgrades for W. B. Green Jr. High
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The La Feria Independent School District board is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel matters (resignations, retirements, new hires, contracts for teachers and athletic director), legal consultation, and security devices/audits. The board will reconvene in open session to take action on any items discussed behind closed doors. No other substantive public business is listed.
- Closed session on personnel: resignations/retirements, new hires, contracts for teachers and athletic director
- Closed session with attorney on pending litigation, settlement offers, or ethical conflicts
- Closed session on security devices or security audit
- Reconvene in open meeting for action on closed-session items
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting Cancelled
The special meeting scheduled for February 1, 2024, was cancelled. The original agenda included items for public comment and closed sessions regarding personnel and legal matters.
Board Workshop Meeting
This is a workshop meeting of the La Feria ISD Board of Trustees, with the main agenda item being a governance team building and self-assessment session for the board and superintendent. The meeting also includes routine items such as a call to order, prayer, pledges, public comment, and a possible closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.
- Governance team building and self-assessment for board and superintendent
- Public comment period
- Possible closed meeting per Texas Open Meetings Act
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The La Feria ISD Board will hold a regular meeting on January 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM. They will consider approving the purchase of 1,045 Chromebooks for campuses, discuss school safety and training items, and take possible action on establishing a Security Director position and contracting armed security guard services for the 2023-2024 school year. The board will also enter a closed meeting for personnel and security matters, and may act on those items afterward.
- Purchase of 1,045 Chromebooks for campuses (over $50,000)
- Establish position of Security Director for La Feria ISD
- Contract for Armed Security Guard Services for 2023-2024 school year
- Change February board meeting from Feb 12 to Feb 13, 2024
- Monthly tax report and quarterly investment report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.