La Pryor ISD public meetings in 2024
20 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor Independent School District board will meet on November 20, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve several key items, including a memorandum of understanding with Southwest Texas College for a welding program partnership, budget amendments for the SPED Department, and the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plans. The board will also review monthly financial reports and recognize student achievements in athletics and band.
- Approve memorandum of understanding with Southwest Texas College for welding program partnership
- Approve budget amendment for SPED Department as recommended by Director Josie Castillo
- Approve 2024-2025 District Comprehensive Improvement Plan (CIP)
- Approve 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan (DIP)
- Extend depository contract with Zavala County Bank for 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including discussions on a welding program partnership, budget amendments, and district plans. However, the document does not record the outcomes, votes, or specific decisions made for these items.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to officially canvas the results of the November 5, 2024, election. The meeting includes the issuance of Statements of Office and the administration of Oaths of Office to the elected members.
- Canvas results of November 5, 2024, Board of Trustees Election
- Issuance of Statement of Office to Elected Board of Trustees
- Administration of Oath of Office to Elected Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD board will meet to discuss and possibly approve an invoice from Perdue Brandon for $32,656 related to a 2022–23 property-value study appeal that saved the district $326,560. The board will also consider approving a budget amendment, construction-manager rankings, and TEA-mandated plan reviews.
- Approve $32,656 invoice from Perdue Brandon for property-value study appeal
- Amend budget to reflect appeal savings of $326,560
- Approve highest-ranked Construction Manager at Risk firm for contract negotiations
- Approve ATS Engineers for TEA-mandated plan review and inspections
- Consider resolution requesting state funding for public education
The provided document contains only the meeting header and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider approving supplies for a $220,000 Texas Workforce Commission grant and a contract for JCA Legal Services. Members will also discuss opening a bank account for Bond Project transactions.
- Approval of Pocket Nurse supplies for the $220,000 TWC Dual Credit Grant
- Approval of JCA Legal Services contract for legal counsel without retainer fees
- Opening a bank account with Zavala County Bank for Bond Project transactions
- Presentation of School Based Clinic updates by Vida Y Salud Health Systems
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Public Hearing
The La Pryor Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2024 budget and tax rate. The superintendent and business manager will present details, followed by an opportunity for public comment before the hearing is closed.
- Public hearing on 2024 budget and tax rate
- Presentation by superintendent and business manager
- Public comment period on budget and tax rate
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2024-2025 official budget and tax rates. The meeting includes potential action on issuing school building bonds and approving an architect contract. Other items include staff stipends and school security measures.
- Issuance of 'Unlimited Tax school building bonds, series 2024'
- Setting 2024-2025 Maintenance and Operating Tax Rate at 0.7530 and interest & sinking at 0.1600
- Approval of the 2024-2025 District Official Budget
- Proposed $150 stipend every six weeks for teachers with 100% attendance
- Approval of metal detectors in the High School, Gymnasium and Multi-Purpose Building
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Board Workshop
The board of trustees will meet for Board Budget Workshop #2. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2024-2025 school district budget for discussion and recommendations only.
- Discussion of the 2024-2025 school district budget
Special Meeting
The La Pryor Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a new Pre-K teaching position. The agenda includes procedural items such as a quorum announcement and adjournment.
- Discuss and take possible action to approve a Pre-K Position
Board Workshop #1
The board of trustees will meet to discuss the 2024-2025 school district budget. This meeting is for discussion and recommendations only.
- Discussion of the 2024-2025 school district budget
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor Independent School District board will meet to discuss and possibly approve several handbooks for students, employees, and extracurricular activities, as well as contracts for auditors, insurance, and security services. The board will also consider agreements related to elections, banking, and canine inspections, and review financial reports.
- Approve changes to 2024-2025 Student, Employee, and Extracurricular Handbooks
- Approve PB&H as new annual auditors
- Approve contract with K9 Global Training Academy for canine inspections
- Approve Zavala County Bank ACH Origination Agreement
- Approve November 5, 2024 election date for four Board of Trustees seats
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session to discuss and potentially take action on a recommendation for an Elementary Principal. This includes a closed session to deliberate on personnel and consult with an attorney.
- Discussion and possible action on Elementary Principal recommendation
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD school board will meet to consider several financial and policy items, including a financing plan for approximately $6,000,000 in school building bonds, a summer school pay increase from $30 to $40 per hour, and a partnership with Effective School Solutions funded by a Stronger Connections Grant. The board will also discuss the 2024-2025 school calendar, policy updates, and ratify a previously appointed trustee. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, safety, and real estate matters.
- Consider approval of Financing Plan for ~$6,000,000 Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024
- Discuss and take possible action to amend summer school pay from $30 to $40 an hour
- Discuss and take possible action to approve Effective School Solutions Partnership under Stronger Connections Grant
- Discuss and take possible action to approve 2024-2025 School Board Calendar and an amendment moving end of 5th six weeks to April 4, 2025
- Deliberate and possibly ratify appointment of Joel Jacinto Quijano as trustee
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
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 first convene in closed session to deliberate on these personnel matters, then reconvene to take possible action on them.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 and 551.071 for personnel matters
- Discussion of Superintendent's Evaluation
- Discussion of Superintendent's Contract
- Possible action on Superintendent's Evaluation
- Possible action on Superintendent's Contract
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD board will consider approving an AG/CM project management firm for bond projects, adopting new science and reading instructional materials, and approving contracts tied to a state grant. The agenda also includes routine items like approving bills, minutes, and tax refunds, plus a closed session for personnel and real estate matters.
- Approve AG/CM as project management firm for Bond Projects
- Adopt SAVVAS Science Textbook and Instructional Materials (K-12)
- Adopt Amplify RLA High Quality Instructional Materials (K-5)
- Approve three LASO Phase 2 Grant contracts (ESC 20, zSpace Learning Station)
- Approve tax refunds for overpayment
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
Special Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve a resolution that canvasses the returns and declares the results of a bond election. The agenda contains only this item plus the call to order and adjournment, so it is a procedural meeting focused on certifying the election outcome.
- Resolution canvassing bond election returns and declaring results
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, financial reports, and several action items. Key decisions include a budget amendment for a $35,000 high school gym unit, a resolution on staff pay for the April 8 school closure, and a tax refund for overpayment. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including contracts and non-renewals for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Budget amendment to purchase HS Gym unit for $35,000
- Resolution regarding staff pay during school closure on April 8, 2024
- Approval of additional checking account with Zavala County Bank
- Tax refund for overpayment
- Closed session on personnel contracts and non-renewals
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and consider several action items. The board will vote on the 2024-2025 academic calendar and a proposal to pay teachers $30 per hour for summer instruction and $25 per hour for professional development. They will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, safety, and real estate matters, with possible action afterward.
- Approve 2024-2025 academic school year calendar
- Approve teacher pay of $30/hour for summer instruction and $25/hour for professional development
- Closed session for personnel, safety, real estate, and superintendent's formative review
- Possible action on superintendent's salary adjustment and contract employee terminations
- Consent agenda includes approval of monthly bills and minutes
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD school board is meeting to discuss and vote on several operational items, including a proposed bus driver pay increase to $18 per hour, replacing a gym AC unit for $68,000, and approving a one-time stipend for a teacher's assistant. The board will also hear a presentation on a dual credit agreement with Sul Ross University and consider searching for a new third-party administrator for employee benefits. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel and other matters.
- Approve bus driver pay increase to $18/hr
- Replace 20-ton gym AC unit at $68,000
- Approve one-time stipend for teacher's assistant
- Approve search for new Third Party Administrator for health/life insurance and 403B
- Approve two tax refunds for overpayment
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Public Hearing
The La Pryor ISD Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (School F.I.R.S.T.). The hearing includes a presentation by Miriam Del Rio-Castillo and an opportunity for public comments. No decisions are being made; it is a discussion and comment session.
- Public hearing on School F.I.R.S.T. rating
- Presentation by Miriam Del Rio-Castillo
- Public comments on School F.I.R.S.T.
Regular Meeting
The La Pryor ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 24, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider calling a $23 million bond election for May 4, 2024, and will also discuss and possibly approve the audit report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023. Other agenda items include a budget amendment, a policy change on campaign-related use, and a closed session for personnel and other matters.
- Consideration of order calling a $23 million bond election on May 4, 2024
- Discussion and possible approval of the Audit Report ending August 31, 2023
- Discussion and possible action on the 2023-2024 Budget Amendment Form
- Consideration of changing Local Policy GKD(LOCAL) on campaign-related use
- Consent agenda including approval of monthly bills and minutes
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.