La Porte Independent School District public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2025-2026 instructional school calendar and a budget amendment. The meeting includes administrative reports on campus reviews, safety and security, and a grant update.
- Approval of the proposed 2025-2026 Instructional School Calendar
- Approval of a budget amendment for December 2024
- Purchase of a chiller replacement for La Porte Junior High
- Resale of tax foreclosure property at 902 S. Utah St.
- Approval of 2025-2029 House Bill 3 Board Goals
The provided document is a cover page for the December 10, 2024, regular meeting minutes but contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. No substantive actions were documented in the text provided.
Special Workshop Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board will hold a special workshop meeting to receive and discuss presentations from medical insurance representatives. The session includes procedural items like the pledge and public comments, but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentations by Higginbotham Insurance Agency and First Financial Group of America
- Public comments under Texas Open Meetings Act rules
The provided minutes for the November 19, 2024, Special Workshop Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document is procedural and does not list any agenda items or outcomes.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The meeting includes approvals for a budget amendment, professional staff employment, and the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
- Public hearing for Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) 2023-2024
- Approval of Budget Amendment for November 2024
- Approval of a pool of firms for construction-related professional services (RFQ25001)
- Resolution No. 2024-16 to amend the committed fund balance for the year ended June 30, 2024
- Resolution No. 2024-17 to cast votes for Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the meeting minutes.
Called Meeting
The La Porte ISD board will hold a called meeting to conduct routine business including a public-comment period and a vote on the guaranteed maximum price for the Lomax Junior High School bond projects. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Lomax Junior High School Bond Projects
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review district and campus improvement plans and consider a budget amendment. Members will also discuss campus enrollment and potential rezoning recommendations.
- Discussion of campus enrollment and possible rezoning recommendations
- Approval of boiler replacement at Heritage Elementary
- Approval of Student Information System services and software from Skyward
- Interlocal Agreement with City of La Porte for joint elections
- Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Clerk's Office for facility use on November 5, 2024
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the October 8, 2024, meeting.
Safety & Security Meeting
The La Porte Independent School District board will hold a Safety & Security Meeting on October 7, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The meeting includes a welcome by the deputy superintendent, public comments under Texas Open Meetings Act rules, and a Safety & Security Committee discussion before adjourning.
Called Meeting
The La Porte Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve the purchase of a vehicle for the band trailer.
- Purchase of a 2020 Freightliner Cascadia from Houston Freightliner - SelecTrucks of Houston
The provided minutes for the September 23, 2024 Called Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or votes. The document is procedural and does not list any substantive decisions.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte Independent School District board will hold its regular September meeting to conduct routine business including approving minutes, receiving financial and HR reports, and acting on several contracts. The board will also adopt the 2024 property tax rate and consider amendments to the student handbook and district policies.
- Approve 2024 property tax rate of $0.9739 per $100 of assessed valuation
- Approve purchase of special education and general education school buses
- Approve amendment to the 2024-2025 La Porte ISD Student Handbook
- Approve budget amendment for 2024-2025
- Adopt resolution declaring 4-H as an extracurricular activity
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the meeting minutes.
Called Meeting
The La Porte ISD board will meet August 29, 2024 to conduct procedural items and discuss allocating funds to teachers for classroom materials. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
The board approved the minutes from the Called Workshop Meeting held on August 29, 2024. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the provided text.
- Approved Minutes, Called Workshop Meeting August 29, 2024
Regular Meeting
The La Porte Independent School District board will meet August 13, 2024 to conduct routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and policy updates. The board will also vote on a budget amendment, employee compensation for missed work due to Hurricane Beryl, and several contracts and purchases ranging from vehicles to playground safety equipment.
- Approve budget amendment for 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Adopt resolution to pay employees for missed work days due to Hurricane Beryl
- Approve $1.2M interlocal contract with University of Houston-Clear Lake
- Approve purchase of two Chevrolet Suburban vehicles
- Approve playground fall protection surfacing at Bayshore Elementary
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the August 13, 2024, meeting.
Called Meeting
The La Porte ISD board is holding a called meeting with a public hearing to discuss the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and tax rate, followed by votes to adopt the budget and approve the compensation plan. The agenda includes standard procedural items like the pledge, invocation, and public comments.
- Public hearing to discuss FY 2024-2025 budget and tax rate
- Approve 2024-2025 compensation plan
- Adopt fiscal year 2024-2025 budget
The provided record contains no details regarding motions, votes, or discussions. The document is procedural and does not list any substantive actions taken by the board.
Special Workshop Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special workshop to discuss preparation of the 2024-2025 General Fund Budget and Compensation Plan. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, pledge, invocation, and public comments.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 General Fund Budget
- Discussion of Compensation Plan
- Public comments session
- Invocation by board vice president Jeff Martin
The provided minutes for the Special Workshop Meeting on June 19, 2024, contain no record of substantive decisions, discussions, or vote tallies. The document is primarily procedural and contains system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and tax rate, then vote to adopt the budget. The board will also elect officers for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and consider a request from a business to sell alcohol within 1,000 feet of a school.
- Public hearing and adoption of FY 2024-2025 budget and tax rate
- Election of board officers for 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Consider notice of intent to sell alcoholic beverages within 1,000 feet of a school (De-Ja Brew & Gifts)
- Approve purchases/encumbrances over $50K for 2024-2025
- Adopt resolution to pay employees for missed workday due to flooding
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of a title page and system maintenance notices.
Team of Eight Training
This is a training session for the La Porte ISD Board of Trustees, not a regular decision-making meeting. The agenda contains only the notice of the training and no specific items for discussion or action.
The provided document is a record for a Special Team Building Meeting held on June 3, 2024. It contains no details regarding discussions, proposals, or decisions made during the session.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD board is meeting to handle routine business including a closed session, recognitions, and a consent agenda with numerous approvals. Key items include a budget amendment, several contracts and equipment purchases, and a school resource officer contract extension. The meeting also includes a swearing-in ceremony for a newly elected trustee and updates on STEM, bond, and safety programs.
- Approve budget amendment for May 2024
- Approve 2024-2025 HCDE ABS East Interlocal Contract
- Approve purchase of armored car services and authorize contract negotiation
- Approve SRO contract extension for law enforcement services
- Approve purchases: AV equipment, backflow replacements, boiler, chiller, painting, seating, web filtering
The provided document is a cover page for the May 14, 2024, Regular Meeting minutes but contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. No substantive actions were documented in the text provided.
Special Workshop Meeting
The La Porte ISD board is holding a special workshop meeting that includes a closed session, public comments, and a budget planning workshop to discuss preparation of the 2024-2025 general fund budget. The board will also take action on any items from the closed session.
- Budget planning workshop for 2024-2025 general fund
- Closed meeting from 5:30 to 6:00 PM
- Public comments section
- Pledge and invocation by Russell Schoppe
The provided minutes for the Special Workshop Meeting on May 7, 2024, contain no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. The document is procedural and does not list any actions taken by the board.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 9, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider adopting resolutions to authorize the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds and to nominate the superintendent for a TASB award. They will also consider a notice of intent for an alcohol beverage license within 1,000 feet of a school, and will receive the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report during a public hearing.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024-07 authorizing issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06 nominating superintendent for 2024 TASB Superintendent of the Year
- Consider notice of intent to apply for a license/permit to sell alcoholic beverages within 1,000 feet of a school
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report
- Approve purchase of playground equipment for Bayshore, Lomax, Jennie Reid & Heritage Elementary
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the April 9, 2024, meeting.
Special Workshop Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special workshop meeting. The main agenda items are a closed session, followed by a budget planning workshop to discuss the 2024-2025 district budget and the next phase of Bond 2023 plans. The board will also hear public comments and take action on any items from the closed session.
- Closed meeting from 5:30 to 6:00 PM
- Budget Planning Workshop on 2024-2025 budget and Bond 2023 plans
- Public Comments
- Invocation by trustee Mason Peres
- Action on Closed Session Items
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains only the title and approval status of the minutes for the March 5, 2024, regular meeting. No specific actions, votes, or discussions are detailed in the text.
Board Workshop Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss academic programs, elementary and junior high school boundaries, and strategic planning. The meeting includes a closed session from 5:30 to 6:00 PM, followed by public comments and the workshop discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Closed meeting from 5:30 to 6:00 PM
- Discussion of Academic Programs
- Discussion of Elementary & Junior High School Boundaries
- Discussion of Strategic Planning
- Public comments per Texas Open Meetings Act
The provided minutes for the February 20, 2024 Board Workshop Meeting contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document is procedural and does not list any actions taken by the board.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, financial reports, and several purchase approvals. The board will also consider a resolution related to Senate Bill 763 and take action on items discussed in closed session.
- Approve purchase of property insurance including boiler & machinery and crime coverage
- Approve purchase of playground equipment for Rizzuto Elementary
- Approve budget amendment for January 2024
- Approve interlocal agreement for joint elections with City of Shoreacres
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024-02 referencing Senate Bill 763
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It is a procedural placeholder for the February 13, 2024, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The La Porte ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2024, starting with a closed session from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, followed by public recognitions, reports, and action items. The board will consider approving a resolution to call the May 4, 2024 general trustee election, possible amendments to the superintendent's contract, and several consent agenda items including budget amendments, interlocal election agreements, and purchases. Public comments will be heard, and the meeting will conclude with board and superintendent comments.
- Adopt Resolution No. 2024-01 calling the May 4, 2024 General Trustee Election
- Consider and approve possible amendments to the Superintendent's contract
- Approve interlocal agreements for joint elections with the City of La Porte and City of Morgan's Point
- Approve budget amendment for December 2023
- Approve purchases: furniture for Lomax Junior High, playground equipment for Heritage Elementary, sunshade structures for La Porte Elementary, College Park Elementary, and Rizzuto Elementary
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It is a procedural shell indicating the meeting occurred on January 9, 2024.