La Villa ISD public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The La Villa Independent School District board will hold its regular December meeting, including a vote on a stipend for a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor under Title IV. Routine financial and tax reports will be approved without separate discussion.
- Vote on stipend for Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) under Title IV program
- Approval of November 2024 district expense report
- Approval of October 2024 tax report
- Discussion of 2024-2026 Community Partnerships Grant
- Executive session for personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are blank or procedural only.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The La Villa Independent School District Board did not hold its scheduled regular meeting on December 9, 2024. The agenda listed only procedural items and an executive session, but the meeting was cancelled and no official actions were taken.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will declare winners of the November 5, 2024, election and swear in new members. The board will also review the 2023-2024 annual financial audit and discuss district improvement plans.
- Canvassing of November 5, 2024, Board of Trustee Election returns
- Approval of Annual Financial Audit Report for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
- Approval of 2024-2025 District and Campus Improvement Plans
- Possible approval of ESL stipends for certified ESL/Bilingual teachers
- Nomination for the 2025-2027 Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The La Villa ISD school board will meet on October 21, 2024, to discuss routine items, receive superintendent reports, and take action on policy changes and a payment over $10,000 to Edcouch-Elsa ISD Special Education Co-Op. The board may also discuss potential amendments to board policies DEC (LOCAL) and DHE (LOCAL).
- Vote to amend board policy DEC (LOCAL)
- Vote to amend board policy DHE (LOCAL)
- Approve payment over $10,000 to Edcouch-Elsa ISD Special Education Co-Op for 2023-2024 school year
- Possible action to approve ESF administration stipends
- Possible action to approve HQIM curriculum if awarded LASO III Strong Foundations Implementation Grant
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The La Villa ISD Board of Trustees cancelled its October 14, 2024 regular meeting; no decisions or discussions were held. The posted agenda contained only procedural boilerplate and informational items.
Special Meeting
The Board will meet in executive session to discuss a settlement offer regarding the proposed mid-year termination of employee L.R. The Board will then reconvene in open meeting to take action on the termination, resignation, and settlement offer.
- Action to rescind the proposed mid-year termination of Chapter 21 contract for L.R.
- Action to accept the resignation of Chapter 21 Employee L.R.
- Action to accept a proposed settlement offer related to the termination of employee L.R.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The La Villa ISD board will meet September 9, 2024 to discuss and vote on the proposed 2024-25 maintenance & operations and debt service tax rates, plus approve mentor stipends and other routine items. The agenda also includes consent items like the August expense report and a proposed technology curriculum update.
- Set 2024-25 maintenance & operations and debt service tax rates
- Approve mentor stipends
- Approve $10,000+ payment to Edcouch-Elsa ISD Special Education Coop
- Adopt Technology Applications Curriculum for grades K-8 (Proclamation 2024)
- Authorize election agreements for November 2024 Board of Trustees Elections
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The La Villa Independent School District board will meet on August 19, 2024, to discuss and vote on the proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The agenda also includes routine financial reports, policy updates, and potential purchases such as cafeteria tables for the middle school. Several items will be addressed under a consent agenda for efficiency.
- Adoption of the La Villa ISD Proposed Tax Rate for 2024-2025
- Approval of cafeteria tables for Middle School from Indeco over $10,000
- Approval of Property and Casualty Insurance for FY 2024-2025
- Approval of the 2024-2025 DAEP student handbook
- Approval of a Food Bank Distribution for La Villa ISD
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider approving a school board election order and updated pay scales. The meeting includes reviews of the 2024-2025 student and employee handbooks, grading guidelines, and the student code of conduct.
- Order calling for school board election
- Approval of expenditures over $10,000 for 2024-2025 instructional and student/business services
- Approval of Verkada Visitor Management System
- Renewal of TASB Risk Management Fund for Workers Compensation Fully Funded Program FY 2024-2025
- Updated pay scales
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The La Villa Independent School District’s Regular Meeting scheduled for July 22, 2024, at 6:30 PM was cancelled. No official decisions, discussions, or votes took place. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate and an executive session notice, but no actionable items were presented.
Special Meeting Cancelled
The board will meet to discuss personnel matters and legal issues. The meeting includes an executive session and a public session for potential action on a contract termination.
- Discussion with legal counsel regarding school fundraiser matters
- Discussion and potential action to propose the termination of a Chapter 21 Term Contract for E.R.
Special Meeting
The La Villa ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a 2023-2024 low attendance days waiver, a District College & Career Advisor position, and District Guardian positions. The board will also discuss implementing board operating procedures. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters, with possible action afterward.
- 2023-2024 low attendance days waiver application
- District College & Career Advisor position
- District Guardian positions
- Discussion on board operating procedures
- Executive session for personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The La Villa ISD Board of Trustees will meet to adopt the 2024-2025 school year budget and vote on several financial and operational items, including payments over $10,000, an audit engagement, and a federal grant application. The board will also enter executive session to discuss potential censure of a board member, termination of a Chapter 21 employment contract, and hiring for two teaching positions, with possible action on these items after reconvening.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 La Villa ISD budget
- Approval of payment over $10,000 to Edcouch-Elsa ISD Special Education Coop
- Approval of Audit Engagement Letter with Raul Hernandez & Company, P.C. for 2023-2024
- Approval of payment over $10,000 for chocolate fundraiser
- Discussion and action on termination of Chapter 21 employment contract for L.R.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Public Hearing/Public Notice
The La Villa ISD Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the adoption of the district's budget and proposed tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting includes routine items such as the pledge, prayer, roll call, and a public audience period before the hearing. No votes are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.
- Discussion on adoption of 2024-2025 school year budget
- Discussion on adoption of proposed tax rate for 2024-2025
- Public audience period
- Pledge of Allegiance and prayer
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The La Villa ISD Board of Trustees will consider adopting the 2024-2025 school year budget and several action items, including payments over $10,000 to Edcouch-Elsa ISD Special Education Coop, an audit engagement letter, and the Teacher Incentive Allotment Spending Plan. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session, including potential censure of a board member, termination of a Chapter 21 contract, and hiring teachers, with possible action after reconvening.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 La Villa ISD budget
- Payment to Edcouch-Elsa ISD Special Education Coop over $10,000
- Audit engagement letter with Raul Hernandez & Company, P.C.
- Potential censure of board member and termination of contract for L.R.
- Hiring social studies and science teachers at La Villa Early College High School
Regular Meeting
The La Villa ISD board will hold a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and discuss setting a public meeting date for the budget and proposed tax rate. The board will also consider several action items, including employee pay increases, summer work schedules, student/athletics insurance, and purchases of Chromebooks and iPads over $10,000 using grant funds. Personnel matters, including teacher contracts and hiring a Dyslexia/504/RTI Coordinator, will be discussed in executive session and may be voted on after reconvening.
- 2024-2025 Budget Workshop II and public meeting date discussion
- Employee pay increase for fiscal year 2024-2025
- Purchase of Chromebooks and iPads over $10,000 using Technology Lending Grant
- Approval of 2024-2025 Extra Duty Pay and Stipends
- Adoption of K-12 Science Curriculum (Proclamation 2024)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The La Villa ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to continue budget workshops for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, discuss a public meeting date for the budget and proposed tax rate, and consider several action items including employee pay increases, summer work schedules, and purchases over $10,000. The board will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, including teacher contracts and hiring a Dyslexia/504/RTI Coordinator.
- 2024-2025 Budget Workshop II and discussion of public meeting date for budget and proposed tax rate
- Approval of 2024-2025 Extra Duty Pay and Stipends (UIL/Chess, Club Sponsorship, Instructional, Athletic)
- Purchase of HQIM print and digital materials over $10,000 with LASO II Grant
- Purchase of Chromebooks and iPads over $10,000 using Technology Lending Grant
- Approval of employee pay increase for fiscal year 2024-2025
Special Meeting
The La Villa ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a settlement agreement for a Hurricane Hannah insurance claim. The board will first meet in closed executive session to receive legal updates and consider personnel matters, then reconvene in open session to take any final action on the settlement.
- Discussion and action to approve settlement agreement for Hurricane Hannah insurance claim
- Authorize Superintendent to execute documents related to the settlement
- Executive session on pending litigation and compliance with Texas Government Code 2254
- Personnel matters discussed in closed session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The La Villa ISD Board will hold its second budget workshop for the 2024-2025 school year and consider several purchases and contracts, including cheerleading uniforms, Newline televisions, and nutrition software. The board will also discuss a missed school waiver, a mental health MOU, and a policy change for bereavement days. Personnel matters, including teacher contracts, will be discussed in executive session.
- 2024-2025 Budget Workshop II
- Purchase of cheerleading uniforms through Varsity over $10,000
- Purchase of Newline televisions for J.B. Muñoz Elementary over $10,000
- 2024-2025 MOU with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
- Dyslexia/Special Education law administrator boot camp training over $10,000
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The La Villa ISD school board is holding a regular meeting on April 15, 2024, to discuss and possibly approve several items, including training, purchases, a waiver, a memorandum of understanding, and a policy amendment. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine financial reports and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Dyslexia/Special Education law administrator boot camp training over $10,000
- 2023-2024 application for missed school waiver
- Ratification of cheerleading uniforms purchase through Varsity over $10,000
- Newline televisions for J.B. Muñoz Elementary campus over $10,000
- 2024-2025 MOU with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health
Regular Meeting
The La Villa ISD school board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including the 2024-2025 school calendar, revised policies, and multiple school safety measures. The board will also consider personnel matters in closed session and may take action on them after reconvening.
- Discussion and possible action to authorize the Superintendent to make repairs/purchases over $10,000 for security and safety
- Discussion and possible action on purchase/installation of BrightWatch Panic Button in all campuses
- Discussion and possible action on purchase/installation of FlipLock in all campuses
- Discussion and possible action on purchase/installation of EZY PA Communication System at Middle School and Early College High School
- Discussion and possible action to approve 2024-2025 School Calendar
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Regular Meeting Cancelled
The La Villa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 25, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving the 2024-2025 school calendar, several policy revisions, and multiple safety and security measures, including panic buttons and door locks. It will also discuss and potentially approve personnel contracts and a new coordinator position in closed session. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as the February expense report and tax report.
- Approve 2024-2025 school calendar
- Authorize superintendent for security repairs/purchases over $10,000
- Purchase and install BrightWatch Panic Button in all campuses
- Purchase and install FlipLock in all campuses
- Approve MOU with Hidalgo County JJAEP
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The La Villa ISD school board will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2024. The agenda includes discussion and possible action on the 2024-2025 school calendar, a security agreement with Hidalgo County, and authorizing the superintendent to make security-related purchases over $10,000. The board will also consider approving revised policies, a donation from the La Villa ISD Education Foundation, and will enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action to approve La Villa ISD 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Discussion and possible action to authorize the Superintendent to make repairs/purchases and functional budget amendments over $10,000 regarding security and safety
- Discussion and possible action on the purchase and installation of BrightWatch Panic Button in all campuses
- Discussion and possible action to approve the 2024-2025 MOU Agreement with Hidalgo County JJAEP
- Discussion and possible action to approve La Villa ISD Education Foundation donation for specific purpose
Public Hearing/Public Notice
The La Villa Independent School District is holding a public hearing and notice meeting. The board will hear the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and a presentation on the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Presentation of Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
Regular Meeting
The La Villa ISD school board will hold its first budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and consider approving several grants and purchases. The board will also hear reports from campus principals and the superintendent, and may take action on a health science lab remodel and a supper program rate. The meeting includes a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- 2024-2025 Budget Workshop I
- Grants: Supply Chain Assistance $25,792, School Improvement $43,000, LASO Cycle II $345,000, Local Foods for School $30,000, PTECH Health Science/Law Enforcement $88,000
- Possible approval of P-TECH Health Science Simulator Manikin, Medical Assistant Package, and Lab Remodel (over $10,000)
- Possible approval of CACFP Supper Program Hourly Rate
- Consent agenda: January 2024 expense report, revenue-to-budget comparison, December 2023 tax report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The La Villa ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving a kitchen equipment purchase from Jean's Restaurant Supply over $10,000 and the installation of fire alarm systems in all campuses. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action to approve kitchen equipment purchase from Jean's Restaurant Supply over $10,000
- Discussion and possible action to approve fire alarm systems in all campuses, requested by Board Vice-president Marianna Reyna
- Approval of District Expense Report for December 2023
- Approval of Functional Budget Amendments
- Executive session for personnel matters
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