Lyford CISD public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss construction updates and approve several administrative reports. Key decisions include a contract for driver education and a change order for gym renovations.
- Contract with "U Can 2" Driving School for drivers' education at Lyford High School
- Final Deductive Change Order for Lyford Veteran's Gym Renovations
- Resolution regarding Early Release
- Approval of Business Office and Tax Office reports
- Closed session regarding security personnel, devices, and audits
Board Workshop-Team Building
The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District board is holding a workshop focused on team-building exercises. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda. Public comments are permitted under specific policy guidelines.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the Superintendent's goals and receive a construction update. The body is deciding on budget amendments, compensation plan revisions, and final change orders for district facilities.
- Approval of Compensation Plan Revisions
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Final Deductive Change Order for Lyford CISD Field House
- Final Deductive Change Order for DAEP and Tennis Field House
- Budget Amendment for the 2024-2025 School Year
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 First Financial Accountability Rating. The body will also consider the purchase of 1.28 acres on High School Circle and review bids for various tax resale properties.
- Purchase of approximately 1.28 acres on High School Circle
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Budget Amendment #1 for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Bids for Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Sign Language therapy services
- Interlocal Governmental Agreements with the City of Lyford regarding employees and equipment
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Federal Block Grant funds and consider authorizing negotiations for a property purchase. The meeting also includes reports on construction and a presentation from Lyford Elementary School.
- Public hearing on Federal Block Grant Funds Needs and Uses
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Authorization to negotiate on behalf of the Board for purchase of property
- Approval of School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
- Construction update and Business Office presentation
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed 2024-2025 district budget, state compensatory education budget, and tax rates. The board will also hear public comments and consider a budget amendment from the prior school year.
- Approval of the Proposed 2024-2025 District Budget and State Compensatory Education Budget
- Approval of 2024 Maintenance & Operation Tax Rate
- Approval of 2024 Interest & Sinking Tax Rate
- Approval of Budget Amendment #13 for the 2023-2024 School Year
- Consider Results of the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Accelerated Instruction Program
Regular Meeting
The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District board will hold its regular August meeting to approve district goals, a student code of conduct, and a resolution on hazardous traffic conditions. The board will also hear updates on construction, the budget, and campus improvement plans for Lyford Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.
- Approval of 2024-2025 District Goals
- Approval of Resolution Regarding Hazardous Traffic Conditions
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Region One Education Service Center
Regular Meeting
The Lyford CISD board will meet July 15 to decide on issuing $24 million in school building bonds, approve a 2024-25 budget preview, and ratify inter-agency safety agreements with local police and fire departments. Members will also hear updates on campus construction, student insurance, and curriculum adoption.
- $24M Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2024 (Action Item 7.A)
- 2024-25 Employee Incentives approval (Consent Agenda 6.D)
- Memorandum of Understanding with Lyford Fire Department for 2024-25 security collaboration (Consent Agenda 6.I)
- Preliminary Proposed 2024-2025 Budget review (Presentation 5.C)
- Approval of student insurance coverage for 2024-25 (Action Item 7.C)