Los Fresnos CISD public meetings in 2024

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The school board will hold a public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas and consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board will also review bids for several properties from a November tax resale and discuss personnel contracts.

• Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
• Budget Amendment #4 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Bids for 8 properties in Holly Beach Townsite and Tradition Estates from November 5 tax resale
• Employment contract for Head Football Coach/Athletic Director for 2025-2027
• Out-of-state travel for cheerleaders to Orlando, Florida (Feb 6-10, 2025)

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The school board will consider a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025 and various operational contracts. The meeting also includes the reorganization of the board and the election of officers following recent election results.

• Budget Amendment #3 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• CTE Renovation contract award to Scoggins Construction (CSP #23-24-30)
• Cafeteria furniture contract with Edu-Source Corporation
• Cisco Call Manager Upgrade contract with Netsync
• MOUs with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024-2025 and health and dental insurance rates for employees effective January 1, 2025. The board will also review contracts for the EMT and Health Science programs and a proposal for CTE renovation.

• Budget Amendment #2 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Employee rates and district contributions for self-funded group health and dental insurance
• Contract with Emergence Medicine PA - R. Joe Ybarra, MD for the EMT Program
• Contract with Torres Family Pharmacy LLC for Health Science clinical rotations
• Competitive Sealed Proposal for the CTE Renovation

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD school board will meet on September 9, 2024, to discuss and vote on several financial, policy, and operational items, including a $1.4 million transfer for maintenance, budget amendments, and updates to local policies. The meeting also includes recognitions for staff, district reports, and approval of various contracts and agreements.

• Approve $1,400,000 transfer from Local Capital Projects Fund for Maintenance and Operations in FY 2025
• Approve Budget Amendment #1 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Approve agreements for Vocational Complex construction with 8A Builders and RCJ Roofing
• Approve revisions to multiple local policies (CH, DEC, EFB, EIC) in first reading
• Renew agreements with Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund for unemployment insurance

SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the 2025 budget, a budget amendment for 2023-2024, and the 2024 tax rate. The board will also take action on items related to the November 5, 2024 school trustee election, including approving an order and notice, certifying unopposed candidates, and potentially cancelling the election.

• Adopt Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Approve Budget Amendment #12 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Approve tax rate of $0.880272 per $100 valuation for 2024
• Approve Order and Notice for November 5, 2024 School Trustee Election
• Approve Agreement for Retrofit Stray Foam Insulation for Agricultural and Vocational Complex ($amount not specified)

POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD Policy Committee will hold a meeting to discuss updates to TASB Policy 123, proposed revisions to local policies, and legislative priorities. No decisions are listed; only discussion items are on the agenda.

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The board will receive a summary of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and review various district reports. Members will consider approvals for student and employee handbooks, grading guidelines, and several inter-institutional partnerships. The meeting includes action items regarding facility maintenance and equipment purchases.

• Purchase of 5 new 77-passenger school buses from Longhorn Bus
• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
• Contract with USA Glass for Aquatic Center Maintenance
• Change Order No. 1 and No. 2 for Agricultural Complex and Vocational Complex Project Phase 2
• Pipeline Relocation Plan agreements at Villareal Elementary School

FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD Facilities Committee will meet to discuss items related to the 2021 bond projects. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING

The Facilities Committee will meet to discuss items pertaining to the 2021 Bond Projects.

• Discussion of 2021 Bond Projects

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The school board will discuss the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 and preliminary accountability data. The board is also deciding on pay grades, salary supplements, and various stipends for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
• Budget Amendment #11 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Revisions to pay grades, job classifications, and salary supplements for 2024-2025
• Proposed athletics and music department stipends for 2024-2025
• Contracts for various supplies including athletics, uniforms, and police/security equipment

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD school board will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, recognitions, and reports on finances and STAAR data. The board will vote on a budget amendment, several construction contracts for the Vocational Complex, and personnel recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approve Budget Amendment #10 for FY 2023-2024
• Approve contracts for Vocational Complex: door replacement (USA Glass), Bistro Project (Synergy Development), Wing D Project (Noble Texas Builders)
• Approve renewal of group health third-party administration and stop loss insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Approve attendance waivers for January 16, 2024 (inclement weather) and April 8, 2024 (solar eclipse)
• Approve superintendent's personnel recommendations for teachers, counselors, principals, and other positions

BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD Budget Committee is meeting to discuss all items pertaining to the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 budgets. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, public comment, and announcements. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 budget items
• Discussion of 2024-2025 budget items
• Public comment period

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD school board will hold its regular meeting, recognizing students and hearing public comment. The board will receive finance and election reports, then vote on a consent agenda covering contracts and projects. Action items include approving vendor rankings for a new track at Resaca Middle School, a district agricultural building, and a Career and Technical Education Center, plus personnel recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Renew food service contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) for 1-year fixed cost
• Award kitchen serving line contract for Lopez-Riggins Elementary to Mission Restaurant Supply
• Approve contract for Professional Learning Center Project to Synergy Development and Construction
• Approve substantial completion of Los Cuates Middle School re-roofing
• Approve vendor rankings for New Resaca Middle School Track, District Agricultural Building, and CTE Center

SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD board is holding a special called meeting to consider consent agenda items and take action on several contracts, a budget amendment, and personnel recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year. The agenda includes recognitions, public comment, and a closed session for personnel discussions.

• Approve cafeteria furniture/decor contract for Lopez-Riggins Elementary with Edu-Source Corporation
• Approve miscellaneous maintenance projects contract district-wide (CSP #23-24-25)
• Approve Proclamation 2024 textbook adoptions for K-5 and 6-8 science, high school biology, and IPC
• Renew property, equipment breakdown, and terrorism insurance (CSP #19-20-39) effective May 15, 2024
• Approve Budget Amendment #9 for FY 2023-2024 and employment contracts for 2024-2025

BOARD TRAINING

The Los Fresnos CISD board is holding a training session with a single discussion item: school safety and security measures. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion of all items pertaining to school safety and security measures

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD school board will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and take action on several items, including a budget amendment for fiscal year 2023-2024, declaring district vehicles as surplus, technology equipment purchases, out-of-state student travel, and personnel recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year. The agenda also includes recognitions, public comment, district reports, and a consent agenda with contracts and agreements.

• Approve Budget Amendment #8 for FY 2023-2024
• Declare certain district vehicles as surplus and authorize disposal
• Approve technology equipment purchases from purchasing cooperative vendors
• Approve out-of-state travel for CTE SeaPerch Robotics Internationals in Maryland, May 31-June 1, 2024
• Approve contracts for occupational therapy services (CSP #23-24-24) and professional learning services

SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to vote on several purchases, including student and teacher furniture, a CTE vehicle, and materials for the agricultural barn and welding program. They will also consider a new TEA-approved course for newcomers, the 2024-2025 work calendar, and personnel recommendations. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel and real estate matters.

• Adopt resolution for Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Program
• Approve purchase of student and teacher furniture (Phase 2)
• Approve purchase of furniture for Professional Learning Center (Phase 1)
• Approve purchase of vehicle for Career and Technical Education Department
• Approve 2024-2025 work calendar for 260 employees

BOARD TRAINING

This is a board training session, not a decision-making meeting. The Los Fresnos CISD board will discuss evaluating student outcomes through STAAR, TELPAS, and RDA, as well as the state's financial integrity rating (FIRST). No votes or actions are listed.

• Discussion of STAAR accountability
• Discussion of TELPAS (English language proficiency assessment)
• Discussion of Results Driven Accountability (RDA)
• Discussion of Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD school board will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2024, with action items including approving a budget amendment, awarding a contract for district fuel tanks and a fuel management system, ranking vendors for the Agricultural and Vocational Complex, renewing a SHARS billing interlocal agreement with Houston ISD, and amending the District of Innovation plan. The board will also consider personnel recommendations and enter closed session to discuss them.

• Approve Budget Amendment #7 for FY 2023-2024
• Award contract for CSP #23-24-22, District Fuel Tanks and Fuel Management System
• Rank vendors for CSP #23-24-23, Agricultural and Vocational Complex
• Renew interlocal agreement with Houston ISD for SHARS billing services
• Amend District of Innovation plan

SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to discuss and take action on multiple items, including contracts for the Performing Arts Center project, agreements for a waterline on Highway 100, a change order for Laureles Elementary, E-Rate services, the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 instructional calendars, and a partnership with Noble Texas Builders. The board will also consider personnel recommendations and a Level III employee grievance, with closed-session discussions permitted under Texas law.

• Ratify contract with Earth, LLC for materials testing on the Performing Arts Center project
• Approve agreements for waterline work on Highway 100 for Synergy Development
• Approve Change Order #1 for the Laureles Elementary project
• Approve agreements for E-Rate services (CSP #23-24-19)
• Approve the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 instructional school calendars

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD school board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the State Compensatory Evaluation, receive financial reports, and vote on a budget amendment, a records management software purchase, and personnel recommendations. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal issues, the superintendent's contract, and possible sanctions against an educator.

• Approve Budget Amendment #6 for Fiscal Year 2024
• Approve purchase of Record Management System (RMS) software from Buy Board vendor EForce
• Approve agreements/contracts for CSP # 23-24-19, E-Rate Services for Funding Year 2024
• Approve agreements with independent contractors for professional learning services
• Discuss and take possible action on sanctions against a certified educator for contract abandonment

SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider several action items, including awarding a construction contract for the Performing Arts Center, approving a required corrective action and reimbursement to the Child Nutrition Fund, and adopting policy updates. The board will also discuss personnel recommendations and the superintendent's evaluation and contract in closed session, with possible action in open session.

• Award contract for CSP #23-24-20, Los Fresnos CISD Performing Arts Center to Noble Texas Builders, LLC
• Approve Texas Department of Agriculture review findings and $59,271.54 reimbursement to Child Nutrition Fund from General Fund
• Adopt TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 122 (second reading)
• Approve superintendent's personnel recommendations for teachers, counselor, assistant principal
• Discuss superintendent's annual summative evaluation and contract terms

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

The Los Fresnos CISD school board is meeting to consider routine financial matters, including a budget amendment, the annual auditor's report, and an investment report. They will also vote on an HVAC upgrade contract for elementary school gyms and personnel recommendations. The agenda includes public hearings and reports on financial status.

• Budget Amendment #5 for FY 2023-2024
• Auditor's Report and Annual Financial Statements for FY ended Aug 31, 2023
• Annual Investment Report and list of qualified broker/dealers
• Ranking of vendors for E-Rate services (CSP #22-23-23)
• Ratify HVAC upgrade contract for elementary school gyms with Synergy Development and Construction with C&A Builders