Lyford CISD public meetings in 2025
16 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a resolution for early release and review mock accountability results. The meeting includes a consent agenda for financial reports and budget amendments for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Resolution regarding early release
- Budget amendment for the 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Accountability update regarding mock results
- Approval of Memorandums of Understanding, Interlocal Agreements, and contracts
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving a settlement agreement with property insurance carriers regarding damage claims from Hurricane Hanna in July 2020. The meeting includes procedural items, public audience rules, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Consideration and possible approval of a settlement and release agreement with property insurance carriers for Hurricane Hanna storm damage claims (July 2020)
- Public audience session with specific rules for speaker registration and time limits
- Closed session for personnel matters and legal consultation with the board's attorney
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the Lyford Middle School Turnaround Plan. The board will also consider authorizing a time warrant not to exceed $1,000,000 and a settlement regarding property damage from Hurricane Hanna.
- Public hearing and approval of Lyford Middle School Turnaround Plan
- Authorization of a time warrant in a principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Settlement agreement for property-damage claims from Hurricane Hanna (July 2020)
- Budget amendment for the 2025-2026 school year
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the needs and uses of Federal Block Grant funds. The board will also consider approvals for HVAC and CNS uniforms bids, a compensation plan update, and a budget amendment for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Public hearing on Federal Block Grant Funds Needs and Uses
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of bids for HVAC
- Approval of bids for CNS Uniforms, Services, and Equipment
- Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School Year
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025 M&O and I&S tax rates and the tax appraisal roll. The board will also reorganize its leadership by selecting a President, Vice-President, and Secretary.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Proposed Tax Rate
- Approval of 2025 Resolution Setting M&O and I&S Tax Rate
- Approval of 2025 Tax Appraisal Roll Resolution
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Selection of Board President, Vice-President, and Secretary
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed 2025-2026 district budget, state compensatory education budget, and tax rates. The board will also hear public comments and consider personnel matters in closed session.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 District Budget and State Compensatory Education Budget
- Approval of 2025 Maintenance & Operation Tax Rate
- Approval of 2025 Interest & Sinking Tax Rate
- Approval of 2025 Tax Appraisal Roll Resolution
- Public hearings on 2024-2025 financial accountability rating and accelerated instruction program evaluation
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review and vote on district and campus improvement plans, student and employee handbooks, and the 2025-2026 compensation plan. The meeting includes approvals for district goals, HB3 goals, and various local policy revisions.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan Update
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Resolution regarding hazardous traffic conditions
- Approval of administrator's contracts for the 2025-2027 school year
Regular Meeting
The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on July 28, 2025. The board will review reports on SHAC activities, the preliminary 2025-2026 budget, purchasing co-op fees, and a new compensation plan. They will also vote on approving an audit engagement letter, a master services agreement, and updates to policy DEC(Local).
- Approval of Audit Engagement Letter and Master Services Agreement for 2025-2026
- Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000
- Review of Preliminary Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
Special Board Meeting
The Lyford CISD Board of Trustees will discuss potential options for increased funding, including a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election. The board will also consider authorizing the issuance and sale of the Maintenance Tax Note, Series 2025.
- Discussion of potential Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election
- Action on resolution for Lyford CISD Maintenance Tax Note, Series 2025
- Possible action on Superintendent's contract and compensation
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss construction updates, STAAR scores, and delinquent tax collections. The body is deciding on a budget amendment for the 2024-2025 school year and approving purchases and services exceeding $50,000.
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Approval of Policy Update 125 affecting (Local) Policies
- Approval of Board Meeting Calendar for 2025-2026
- Nomination for TASB Position-Region One-Position B
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will administer the oath of office to newly elected members and select its President, Vice-President, and Secretary. The body will also consider several contracts, budget amendments, and the issuance of a maintenance tax note.
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Issuance, sale, and delivery of the LCISD Maintenance Tax Note, Series 2025
- Legal service agreement with Leon Alcala Attorneys at Law
- Service agreement with Interquest Detection Canines
- Contracts with UTRGV for Summer STEM Camp
Regular Meeting
The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on April 14, 2025, to conduct routine business including approval of minutes, public audience, presentations, and several action items. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session as permitted by Texas law.
- Approval of Supplemental Pay Schedules and Pay Plan Changes for 2025-2026 School Year
- Approval of Resolution of the Board of Trustees Regarding Employee Pay during Weather Emergency
- Approval of Resolution regarding Emergency Procurement for Integral Enviroments Consulting Services
- Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000 as Presented
- Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2024-2025 School Year
Regular Meeting
The Lyford Consolidated Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on March 3, 2025. The board will consider approving the 2025 summer school program, voting for Region One Board of Directors, and a request to the Texas Education Agency for tax credit reimbursement related to Los Vientos Windpower I. The meeting also includes presentations on Apple Distinguished Schools recognition, budget workshop updates, and SFE program progress.
- Approval of the 2025 Summer School Program for Lyford CISD
- Approval of Voting for Region One Board of Directors
- Consideration and approval of TEA reimbursement request for Los Vientos Windpower I tax credit
- Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Approval to retain Leon Alcala for reporting services under existing 313 agreements
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 instructional calendar and the cancellation of the May 5, 2025, school board election. The body will also review budget amendments and property insurance renewals.
- Cancellation of School Board Election scheduled for May 5, 2025
- Approval of 2025-2026 Lyford CISD Instructional Calendar
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Renewal of property insurance coverage including windstorm coverage
- Approval of budget amendment for the 2024-2025 school year
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to receive a presentation on the 2023-2024 Audit Report and vote on its approval. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Audit Report
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
- Closed session for private consultation with Board attorney
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report. The board is also deciding on a budget amendment and a change order for the PE building and band practice pad.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Approval of purchases and services over $50,000
- Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Approval of Final Deductive Change Order for Lyford PE Building and Band Practice Pad
- Quarterly Investment Report presentation