Lyford CISD public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider an amendment to a tax abatement agreement with El Sauz Ranch Wind, LLC, and to acknowledge district conflict of interest policies. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, legal, and security matters, with any required action taken afterward in open session.
- Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement #155 with El Sauz Ranch Wind, LLC for limitation on appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations taxes
- Acknowledgment of District Conflict of Interest Policies
- Closed session on personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code § 551.074)
- Closed session on legal matters (Texas Gov't Code § 551.071)
- Closed session on security matters (Texas Gov't Code § 551.076 and Texas Education Code § 37.109)
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on December 11, 2023, to consider routine approvals and several action items. The board will vote on a budget amendment, a contract for driver's education, a policy update, and proposals for cafeteria furniture and automotive alignment equipment. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #4 for the 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of contract with 'U Can 2' Driving School for driver's education at Lyford High School
- Approval of Policy Update 122 affecting local policies
- Approval of Elementary Cafeteria Furniture Proposal
- Approval of Automotive Alignment Equipment Proposal
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 school year, purchases over $50,000, and ballots for appraisal district board nominees. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the district's financial accountability rating, presentations on construction and special education, and a closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #3 for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000
- Approval of ballots for Willacy, Hidalgo, and Cameron County Appraisal District board nominees
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 First Financial Accountability Rating
- Closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider and take action on the 2023-2024 district budget, state compensatory education budget, and the 2023 maintenance & operation and interest & sinking tax rates. The board will also consider resolutions related to defeasing and redeeming outstanding bonds, approving a bond counsel engagement, and approving bids for speech and therapy services. Public hearings are scheduled on the proposed tax rate, budget, and accelerated instruction program evaluation.
- Public hearing and approval of 2023-2024 proposed tax rate
- Approval of 2023-2024 district budget and state compensatory education budget
- Resolution to defease and redeem certain outstanding bonds
- Approval of bids for speech services and occupational/physical therapy services
- Approval of budget amendment #14 for 2022-2023 school year
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting on August 14, 2023, to consider routine approvals including minutes, consent agenda items, and action items. Key decisions include a budget amendment for the 2022-2023 school year, approval of purchases and services over $50,000, and bids for catering and general merchandise. The board will also hear reports on STAAR scores, construction, and improvement plans, and may enter closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #13 for 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of bids for catering, eatery & restaurant services
- Approval of bids for general merchandise catalog
- Approval of resolution regarding hazardous traffic conditions
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review the preliminary proposed 2023-2024 budget and consider action on HVAC service bids. The board will also vote on a budget amendment for the current school year and may enter closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Review of preliminary proposed 2023-2024 budget
- Approval of Budget Amendment #12 for 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of bids for HVAC services and repairs
- Closed session on personnel, legal, and security matters
- Presentation of Resolution to the School Board of the Year
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including appointing Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt as superintendent and approving her contract. The board will also review the preliminary 2023-2024 budget, approve consent agenda items, and discuss personnel and security matters in closed session.
- Consideration and possible action to appoint Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt as Superintendent
- Approval of Superintendent's Contract
- Review of Preliminary Proposed 2023-2024 Budget
- Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000
- Approval of Budget Amendment #11 for 2022-2023
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider selecting an interim superintendent and to discuss the superintendent search process. The board will also meet in closed session for personnel and legal matters related to these decisions. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker, with sign-in required by 5:55 p.m.
- Consider and take possible action on selection of interim superintendent
- Consider and take possible action regarding superintendent search process
- Closed session for personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code § 551.074)
- Closed session for legal consultation on superintendent search (Texas Gov't Code § 551.071)
- Future meetings scheduled for July 10 and July 24, 2023
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular June 2023 meeting, covering routine approvals, reports, and several action items. The board will vote on the 2022-2023 pay plan, a depository contract for 2023-2025, and a budget amendment, among other items. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, legal, security, and land purchase matters.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #10 for 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000
- Approval of Depository Contract for 2023-2025
- Approval of 2022-2023 Pay Plan and Compensation
- Closed session for personnel, legal, security, and land purchase
Special Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to canvass the May 6, 2023 election results, present certificates of election, and administer the oath of office to newly elected trustees. The board will also reorganize by selecting a president, vice-president, and secretary. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker, with sign-in required by 5:55 p.m.
- Canvass of May 6, 2023 board election results
- Presentation of certificates of election to new trustees
- Oath of office for newly elected trustees
- Selection of board president, vice-president, and secretary
- New board orientation scheduled for May 17, 2023
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider action items including renewing the school nutrition contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, retaining legal counsel regarding Hurricane Hanna insurance claims, and approving litigation regarding South Texas ISD Tax. The agenda also includes consent agenda items such as a budget amendment, purchases over $50,000, and service agreements, plus a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #9 for 2022-2023
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of legal service agreement with Leon Alcala Attorneys at Law
- Approval of service agreement with Interquest Detection Canines
- Renewal of School Nutrition Program contract with Southwest Foodservice Excellence
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 11, 2023, to consider a range of action items including a budget amendment, construction projects, curriculum approvals, and personnel contracts. The board will also hear reports on construction and legislative updates, and may enter closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approval of Budget Amendment #8 for 2022-2023 school year
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of bids for Tennis/DAEP Renovation Project
- Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price for demolition of auditorium, old high school, and staff development
- Approval of Human Trafficking Grant and Curriculum
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving the 2023-2024 instructional calendar, the 2023 summer school program, bids for a band hall addition, and a request to the Texas Education Agency for reimbursement of ad valorem tax credits provided to wind farms. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, reports on construction and safety, and a closed session for personnel, legal, and security matters.
- Approval of bids for Band Hall Addition
- Request to TEA for reimbursement of ad valorem tax credit for Magic Valley Wind Farm 1 and Los Vientos Windpower 1A & 1B
- Approval of 2023-2024 Lyford CISD Instructional Calendar
- Approval of 2023 Summer School Program
- Approval of Joint Election Agreement and Resolution with City of Lyford for 2023 School Board Elections
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving a pre-kindergarten policy (EHBG-LOCAL) and to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, contract, and compensation in closed session, with possible action on the contract afterward. The agenda also includes routine items like the invocation, pledge, roll call, and public audience.
- Approval of PK3 Policy-EHBG(LOCAL)
- Closed session: Superintendent's Formative Evaluation
- Closed session: Superintendent's Contract and Compensation
- Possible action on Superintendent's Contract and Compensation
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2020-2021 Texas Academic Performance Report, followed by votes on several action items. Key decisions include approving a full-day PK3 program for 2023-2024, calling for the May 6 school board election, and awarding contracts for property insurance, a baseball/softball fieldhouse, and a weight room bond project. The board will also enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of full-day PK3 program for 2023-2024 school year
- Order to call May 6, 2023 school board election and contract with Willacy County
- Award property insurance coverage including windstorm
- Bids for baseball/softball fieldhouse and Guaranteed Maximum Price for weight room bond project
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000 and Budget Amendment #6