La Pryor ISD public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss a capital improvement needs priority list and consider hiring Specialized Public Finance, Inc. as financial advisor and McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P as bond counsel. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, with possible action afterward.
- Discussion of capital improvement needs priority list
- Consideration of engaging Specialized Public Finance, Inc. as financial advisor
- Consideration of engaging McCall, Parkhurst & Horton L.L.P as bond counsel
- Closed session for personnel and attorney consultation
- Possible action on closed session items
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD board will hold its regular meeting on November 29, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with UT Health Science Center San Antonio, tax refunds for overpayment, and an extension of the depository contract with Zavala County Bank. They will also receive informational updates on a $300 staff stipend, an AT&T refund, and the Ag program.
- Memorandum of Understanding with UT Health Science Center San Antonio
- Tax refunds for overpayment
- Extension of depository contract with Zavala County Bank (2021-2023)
- One-time $300 stipend for staff (prorated for hires after Sept 1, 2023)
- AT&T refund of $21,978 for long distance calls
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 25, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss and potentially approve a policy change on the grade scale (EIC Local), the 2023-2024 Board Goals, the District of Innovation Plan for 2024-2028, Campus Improvement Plans, and the District Improvement Plan. They will also hear presentations from community organizations and consider a stipend for the IT director in closed session.
- Approve EIC (Local) policy change on grade scale
- Approve 2023-2024 Board Goals
- Approve District of Innovation Plan (DOI) for 2024-2028
- Approve Campus Improvement Plans (CIP) and District Improvement Plan (DIP)
- Approve stipend for IT director (closed session)
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD school board will hold its regular meeting on September 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving budget amendments, a new board operating procedure, a $12,301.05 E-Rate contract with Flexile Systems, a student handbook amendment, a chaplain policy under Senate Bill 763, a legal consultation agreement, and a securities pledge with Zavala County Bank. They will also hear informational reports on a Region 20 transcript audit and new A-F ratings from TEA, and will enter closed session for personnel, safety, and real estate matters.
- Approve 2023-2024 Budget Amendments
- Approve $12,301.05 funding obligation to Flexile Systems for E-Rate equipment/services
- Adopt policy on employing or accepting chaplains as volunteers (Senate Bill 763)
- Approve Telephone Consultation Agreement with Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell and Munoz, P.C.
- Approve Securities Pledged agreement with Zavala County Bank
Public Hearing
The La Pryor ISD Board is convening a public hearing to present the official budget and tax rate, and to receive public comment. The hearing also includes a presentation by the Federal Grant Director on the intent to apply for 2023-2024 ESSA federal grant funding. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a hearing for information and public input.
- Public hearing on official budget and tax rate
- Presentation by Superintendent and Business Manager on budget and tax rate
- Public comment on official budget and tax rate
- Presentation by Federal Grant Director Claudia Garcia on intent to apply for 2023-2024 ESSA federal grant funding
The board convened a public hearing to receive presentations on the official budget and tax rate. Federal Grant Director Claudia Garcia presented the intent to apply for 2023-2024 ESSA Federal Grant Funding. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Board Workshop
The La Pryor ISD board of trustees is holding a workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 school district budget. This is for discussion and recommendations only, with no formal decisions expected. The agenda contains only this single item.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 school district budget
The board met for a workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 school district budget. The meeting was for discussion and recommendations only; no formal decisions were recorded.
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider several financial items, including the 2023-2024 official budget, a tax rate resolution, and a bond defeasance. The board will also discuss and possibly approve stipends, a letter of agreement with Family Service Association, and a telephone consultation agreement with a law firm. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Resolution to set Maintenance and Operating tax rate at .755300 and interest & sinking at .066498
- Approval of 2023-2024 District Official Budget
- Resolution for defeasance and redemption of outstanding district obligations
- Extension of depository contract with Zavala County Bank
- 2023-2024 Letter of Agreement with Family Service Association of San Antonio, Inc.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD board is meeting to approve several 2023-2024 school year policies and contracts, including student and employee handbooks, a teacher stipend, and a contract with Bayes Achievement Center. They will also discuss new state laws affecting student discipline and grooming, and hold a closed session on personnel and school security.
- Approve 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, Employee Handbook, and Extra-curricular Handbook
- Approve $3,000 stipend for teachers doing a fourth prep
- Approve contract with Bayes Achievement Center, Inc.
- Approve TASB Risk Management Insurance
- Approve waiver for Sept 14, 2022 low attendance due to online threat
The provided document is an agenda listing items for discussion and possible action. It does not record the final outcomes, votes, or decisions made during the meeting.
Budget Workshop #1 Cancelled
This meeting agenda for the La Pryor ISD Budget Workshop #1, scheduled for July 25, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda itself only lists procedural items: convening, discussing the 2023-2024 budget for discussion and recommendations only, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are documented.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda item: discuss 2023-2024 school district budget (discussion only)
Board Training/Workshop
The La Pryor Independent School District board convened for a workshop on July 19, 2023. The sole agenda item involved receiving training on board operating procedures from Esperanza Orosco, a consultant with the Texas Association of School Boards. No other decisions, contracts, or public hearings were listed.
- Training on board operating procedures provided by Esperanza Orosco of the Texas Association of School Boards
The board convened for a training workshop. Members received training on board operating procedures and related topics from Texas Association of School Boards consultant Esperanza Orosco.
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board will hear a virtual presentation on a facilities audit and may vote on its recommendations. They will also consider the 2023-2024 school calendar, a furniture donation, and local policy updates. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Facilities audit presentation and possible approval of recommendations
- Approval of 2023-2024 School Board Calendar
- Approval of office furniture donation
- Local Policy Updates 120 and 121
- Election of voting delegate for 2023 TASB Delegate Assembly
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract. The board will enter closed session to deliberate on personnel matters, then reconvene to possibly take action on the superintendent's evaluation and contract.
- Closed session for personnel discussion under Texas Government Code 551.074
- Discussion of Superintendent's Evaluation
- Discussion of Superintendent's Contract
- Possible action on Superintendent's Evaluation
- Possible action on Superintendent's Contract
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the text.
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on several items, including a resolution for Robb Elementary Remembrance Day, a payroll audit presentation and recommendations, staff pay during school closures, cheerleading uniform expenses, and employee start/end dates. The board will also consider a tax refund, an agreement with Great Minds, and the superintendent's evaluation. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and the proposed nonrenewal of term contract employee Alejandro Sanchez.
- Resolution to designate May 24th as Robb Elementary Remembrance Day
- TASB payroll audit recommendations for implementation in 23-24 fiscal year
- Resolution regarding staff pay during school closure
- Modification of board action on cheerleading uniform expenses
- Proposed nonrenewal of term contract employee Alejandro Sanchez
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of a website interface and a reference to signed minutes without the actual content of the meeting.
Special Orientation Meeting
This is a special orientation meeting for the La Pryor ISD school board, convened to orient newly elected board member Anthony Gallegos. The agenda includes discussions on local policies, the local budget, and local board operating procedures. No votes or formal decisions are listed.
- Board orientation for Board Member Anthony Gallegos
- Discussion of local policies
- Discussion of local budget
- Discussion of local board operating procedures
The board convened for an orientation session for Board Member Anthony Gallegos. The meeting consisted of discussions regarding local policies, the local budget, and local board operating procedures. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.
Board Workshop
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss and finalize the Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.
- Discussion to modify and finalize Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument
The board convened for a workshop to discuss the modification and finalization of the Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Team of Eight Training
The La Pryor ISD school board is meeting for a Team of Eight Training session, which is a team-building exercise with the superintendent. The agenda includes a call to order, public comment, the training, and adjournment. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Team of Eight Training with superintendent
- Public comment period
- Call to order and quorum establishment
The board and superintendent participated in a team-building session. The session was intended to enhance team effectiveness and assess continuing education needs.
Regular Board Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 29, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss and possibly approve recommendations from an internal human resources staffing audit, the 2023-2024 academic calendar, summer teacher pay rates, a resolution against school vouchers, and a partnership with UT Health San Antonio's UT Teen Health program. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve recommendations from Karen Dooley's Internal Human Resource Staffing Audit
- Approve 2023-2024 Academic School Year Calendar as voted by LPISD employees
- Set summer instruction pay at $40/hour and professional development at $30/hour for Fall 2023
- Approve resolution against vouchers, education savings accounts, and taxpayer savings grants
- Approve partnership with UT Health SA-UT Teen Health for 2023-2024 school year
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Team of Eight Training Cancelled
The La Pryor ISD board is meeting for a Team of Eight Training session, which is a team-building exercise with the superintendent. The agenda includes call to order, public comment, the training, and adjournment. This appears to be a routine training meeting with no substantive decisions or public hearings.
- Team of Eight Training with superintendent
- Public comment period
- Call to order and quorum establishment
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD school board is meeting to decide on several policy and operational items, including budget amendments, placing cameras on school buses, amending the Student Code of Conduct for bus violations, and implementing unannounced drug testing for students in extracurricular activities starting in the 2023-2024 school year. The board will also consider approving a tax refund, hiring a Counselor/Social Emotional Support Secretary, and setting a date for the superintendent's evaluation. Several items are for information only, such as a potential employee housing project and a GED program.
- Budget amendments as outlined by Finance Director under CPA Dana Morgan
- Placement of cameras on district school buses
- Student Code of Conduct amendment with escalating bus privilege removals (1 week to rest of school year)
- Unannounced drug testing for all students in extracurricular activities starting 2023-2024
- Tax refund for overpayment
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the meeting.
Public Hearing/Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD board will hold a public hearing on School First, then a regular meeting to consider approving the district's audit report, hear a budget and finance audit presentation, and vote on a salary placement policy for Career and Technical Education teachers. The agenda also includes consent items, reports, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on School First
- Approve audit report ending August 31, 2022
- Salary placement for CTE teachers (1-for-1 credit up to 10 years, 1-for-2 beyond)
- Consent agenda: monthly bills, minutes, reports
- Closed session for personnel and attorney consultation
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no recorded decisions, votes, or discussion details from the January 18, 2023, meeting.