La Porte Independent School District public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and consider action on Amendment No. 1 to a tax abatement agreement with Stepan Company under Chapter 313 of the Texas Tax Code. The board will also consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, purchases, and policy updates, and will hold a closed meeting before reconvening for public session.
- Public hearing and possible action on Amendment No. 1 to tax abatement agreement with Stepan Company (Comptroller Application No. 1545)
- Approve budget amendment for November 2023
- Approve change order for Lomax Junior High track & field renovations (additional asphalt)
- Approve purchase of a learning management system (Schoology)
- Approve purchase of fencing for multiple campuses
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and a header indicating the meeting occurred on December 12, 2023.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review administrative reports and approve several district-wide plans. Key items include a public hearing on the district's financial integrity rating and the approval of campus improvement plans.
- Public hearing for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Approval of 2023-2024 District and Campus Improvement Plans
- Resolution for Series 2012 Bond Early Redemption
- Approval of chemical processing and disposal at the former LPISD Transportation Facility
- Approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2023
The provided document is a cover page for the approved minutes of the November 14, 2023, Regular Meeting. It contains no record of motions, votes, or specific actions taken by the board.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees will consider adopting Resolution No. 2023-21 to join litigation against the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a budget amendment, a track and field renovation at Lomax Junior High, and an amendment to a dual credit agreement with San Jacinto Community College District. The meeting includes a closed session from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, followed by public comments and recognitions.
- Resolution No. 2023-21 to join litigation against TEA
- Approve purchase and installation of track & field renovations at Lomax Junior High
- Approve budget amendment for September 2023
- Approve amendment to MOU with San Jacinto Community College District for dual credit
- Approve and adopt second reading of TASB local policy revisions EIC (LOCAL) and EIE (LOCAL)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting.
Special Team Building Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent are meeting for their annual team building session. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, pledge, invocation, public comments, and closing remarks. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Annual Team Building Meeting for Board and Superintendent
- Public comments per Texas Open Meetings Act
- Invocation by board president Danny Hanks
- Closing comments on district and community events
The provided minutes for the September 19, 2023, Special Team Building Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and does not list any substantive decisions.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, recognitions, public comments, and administrative reports. Key action items include adopting the 2023 property tax rate, approving a budget amendment, and various purchases and contracts. The board will also discuss excess local revenue and a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency over rating system changes.
- Adopt 2023 property tax rate of $0.9739 per $100 of assessed valuation (Resolution No. 2023-20)
- Approve budget amendment for 2023-2024
- Approve purchase of school buses for transportation department
- Approve purchase of playground equipment
- Approve interlocal contract with University of Houston – Clear Lake
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting minutes.
Called Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider adopting the 2023 tax rate and ordering a November 7, 2023 voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE). The board will also meet in closed session from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, then reconvene for public comments and action on closed-session items.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-17 adopting the 2023 tax rate
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-18 ordering a November 7, 2023 voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE)
- Closed meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
- Public comments per Texas Open Meetings Act
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the August 21, 2023, Called Meeting.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, recognitions, public comments, and administrative reports. The board will consider a voter-approval tax rate election (VATRE) and vote on a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, staff laptop purchases, security cameras, and other routine items.
- Discuss and consider a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)
- Approve purchase of replacement chillers for La Porte High School and Heritage Elementary
- Approve purchase of security cameras and wearable panic badges
- Approve budget amendment for 2023-2024
- Authorize superintendent to negotiate lease for district property at 601 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr
The provided document contains only a title and administrative metadata. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes were recorded in the text.
Board Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider approving Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) No. 2 for the construction of Bulldog Stadium and Bulldog Development Centre. The agenda also includes routine items such as the call to order, pledge, invocation, and public comments.
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) No. 2 for Bulldog Stadium & Bulldog Development Centre
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the meeting minutes.
Called Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on June 27, 2023. The only substantive item is discussion and possible approval of an amended compensation plan for the 2023-2024 school year. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, pledge, invocation, public comments, adjournment).
- Discuss and possibly approve amended compensation plan for 2023-2024
The provided document is a cover page for the minutes of the June 27, 2023, Called Meeting. It contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive actions taken by the Board.
Called Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider approving the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP No. 1) for the construction of Bulldog Stadium and Bulldog Development Centre. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, pledge, invocation, and public comments, but the sole action item is the construction price approval.
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP No. 1) for Bulldog Stadium and Bulldog Development Centre construction
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the June 20, 2023, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, then vote to adopt the budget. They will also consider issuing school building bonds, approving a compensation plan, and various contracts and purchases. The meeting includes a closed session and board officer elections.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
- Resolution authorizing issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds
- Approve 2023-2024 compensation plan
- Approve 18-month rental of storage trailers for stadium construction
- Approve resale of tax foreclosure property (Account # 006-249-000-0017)
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header indicating the meeting occurred, but no substantive actions were documented.
Called Meeting
The board met for a called meeting and approved the minutes from the Special Board Workshop Meeting held on June 5, 2023. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved Minutes of Special Board Workshop Meeting June 5, 2023
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the May 6, 2023 bond election results and consider a resolution to finance expenditures. The board will also act on a consent agenda covering purchases, contracts, and personnel items, and hear reports from principals and administrators.
- Canvass May 6, 2023 bond election results (Resolution 2023-11)
- Adopt resolution expressing intent to finance expenditures (Resolution 2023-12)
- Approve Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) proposal for 2023 bond projects
- Approve purchases of school buses, laptops, and classroom technology
- Approve resale of tax foreclosure property (Lot 17, Block 73, Town of Bay View)
The provided document contains only the title and approval status of the minutes for the May 9, 2023, meeting. No specific actions, votes, or discussions are detailed in the text.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD board is holding a regular meeting with a closed session, recognitions, public comments, and administrative reports. The board will discuss campus safety and security protocols, the FY2024 budget process, and STAAR test preparation. The consent agenda includes approving a budget amendment, instructional materials, a grant partnership, and professional staff employment and contracts.
- Discuss campus safety and security protocols
- Approve budget amendment for 2022-2023
- Approve 2023-2024 instructional materials allotment and TEKS certification
- Approve agreement for Scaling for Success Grant Partnership (2023-2026)
- Adopt resolution (No. 2023-10) for Central Texas Purchasing Alliance interlocal agreement
The provided document is a cover page for the April 11, 2023, Regular Meeting minutes. It contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, recognitions, and public comments. Key action items include approving a budget amendment, purchasing a box truck and tractor-trailer for the Fine Arts Department, installing AstroTurf and drainage at La Porte High School's practice field, and adopting resolutions related to the May 2023 election and E-Rate funding. The board will also receive the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report and hear an intruder detection audit report.
- Approve budget amendment for 2022-2023
- Approve change order for mental health counseling services
- Approve purchase of box truck and tractor-trailer for Fine Arts Department
- Approve purchase and installation of AstroTurf and drainage at La Porte High School practice field
- Adopt resolutions for May 6, 2023 election, including canceling if unopposed
The provided document contains only the title and approval status of the minutes for the March 7, 2023, meeting. No specific actions, votes, or discussions are detailed in the text.
Special Townhall Meeting
The La Porte Independent School District is holding a special townhall meeting to discuss a bond proposition and provide a finance overview. The agenda includes welcome remarks, public comments on agenda items, and the bond/finance presentation, followed by adjournment.
- Bond Proposition & Finance Overview presentation
- Public comments on agenda items per Texas Open Meetings Act
- Welcome by Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session, recognitions, public comments, and a consent agenda. Key actions include adopting resolutions to call the May 6, 2023 general trustee election and a bond election, plus approving consent items like a budget amendment, demolition services purchase, and flood insurance purchase.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-02 calling the May 6, 2023 general trustee election
- Adopt Resolution No. 2023-03 calling the May 6, 2023 bond election
- Approve purchase of demolition services for former LPISD buildings
- Approve purchase of flood insurance
- Approve interlocal agreement for joint elections with City of La Porte
The provided document contains only the title and header for the February 7, 2023, Regular Meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Bond Steering Committee Meeting
The La Porte Independent School District Bond Steering Committee is meeting to discuss bond-related agenda items. The agenda includes welcome remarks, public comments on agenda items, and the committee's main agenda, followed by adjournment. No specific bond projects or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Welcome by Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson
- Public comments on agenda items per Texas Open Meetings Act
- Bond Steering Committee agenda discussion
The meeting consisted of a welcome by Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson and a period for public comments. No substantive actions, votes, or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Board Workshop Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board is holding a workshop meeting that includes a closed session, public comments, and a discussion on bond planning. The board will hear a financial overview, a bond election campaign presentation, and an update from the Bond Steering Committee. No formal votes are listed on the agenda except for action on closed session items.
- Closed meeting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM
- Financial overview by Doug Whitt, Samco Capital Markets
- Bond election campaign presentation by Ronna Johnson, edVantage Strategy Group
- Bond Steering Committee update
- Action on closed session items
The provided minutes for the January 24, 2023 Board Workshop Meeting contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document is procedural and does not list any actions taken.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 10, 2023, starting with a closed session from 6-7 PM. The board will consider approving the 2023-2024 instructional school calendar, possible amendments to the superintendent's contract, and a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, staff employment, and technology purchases.
- Approve proposed 2023-2024 instructional school calendar
- Consider and approve possible amendments to superintendent's contract
- Approve budget amendment for January 2023
- Approve purchase of student laptops
- Approve purchase and renewal of PowerSchool student information system
The provided document is a cover page for the January 10, 2023, regular meeting minutes. It contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions.