Lasara Independent School District, TX

Special Board Meeting

The Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the Superintendent position, the Interim Superintendent position, and the Superintendent search process. These items will be addressed in both closed and open sessions.

• Discussion and possible action regarding the Superintendent position
• Discussion and possible action regarding the Interim Superintendent position
• Discussion and possible action regarding the Superintendent Search Process

Regular Meeting

The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on several key items, including the 2026-2027 compensation plan, a new Student Code of Conduct, and the Student and Employee Handbooks. The board will also consider a Region One performance agreement, a resolution for the November 3, 2026 school board election, and a joint election agreement with Willacy County. Additionally, they will discuss adding Adrian Montemayor as a signer on district bank accounts and removing Alejos Salazar, Jr.

• Discussion and approval of the Lasara ISD Compensation Plan for 2026-2027
• Discussion and action to adopt a new Student Code of Conduct
• Discussion and possible action on adding Adrian Montemayor as a signer on Lasara ISD's Texas National Bank business accounts and removing Alejos Salazar, Jr.
• Discussion and possible action on adopting a resolution for the School Board Election on November 3, 2026
• Discussion and possible action on a Joint Election Resolution and Agreement with Willacy County

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider the 2026-2027 compensation plan, school calendar, and various grant budgets. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to the superintendent's resignation, the interim position, and the search for a new superintendent.

• Approval of the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan
• Selection of a provider for employee medical and third party administrator benefits
• Approval of contract for Property and Casualty Insurance renewal
• Discussion and possible action on LIFT Grant budget and JET grant expenditure structure
• Hiring of high school teachers, an elementary teacher, and a Director of Safety and Security

Regular Meeting Cancelled

The Lasara Independent School District’s regular meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026, was cancelled. No decisions, votes, or discussions took place. The agenda listed routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, policy updates, and personnel discussions, but these were not acted upon.

Public Hearing and Regular School Board Meeting

The Lasara ISD board will hold a public hearing to discuss and possibly approve the 2026-2027 school budget and proposed tax rate. The meeting also includes votes on staff compensation, policy updates, and grants, plus personnel decisions in closed session.

• Public hearing on 2026-27 budget and tax rate
• Approval of 2026-27 compensation plan for staff
• Discussion and possible action on MOU with Children's Advocacy Centers of Cameron and Willacy Counties
• Approval of LIFT, JET, and Summer CTE grant expenditure structures
• Action on Superintendent's evaluation and possible contract changes

Special Meeting

The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on the superintendent contract and transition. The agenda includes a closed session under Texas Government Code sections to consult with legal counsel and deliberate on personnel matters, followed by an open session where the board may take action on the same topics.

• Closed session under Texas Government Code §551.071 and §551.074 to discuss superintendent contract and transition with legal counsel
• Open session to consider and possibly act on superintendent contract and/or transition

Special Meeting

The Lasara Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a budget amendment, the 2026-2027 budget and compensation plan, and a purchase of laptops exceeding $25,000. The board will also discuss hiring decisions for staff positions and consult with legal counsel regarding Superintendent-related matters.

• Possible action to approve 2026-27 budget amendment
• Discussion and possible action on 2026-27 budget and compensation plan
• Possible action on purchase of laptops exceeding $25,000
• Discussion and possible action on hiring elementary teachers for 2026-27
• Discussion and possible action on hiring school nurse for 2026-27

Special Meeting Cancelled

The Lasara Independent School District board cancelled its June 8, 2026 special meeting; no decisions or discussions took place. The agenda listed only procedural items and closed-session topics.

Regular Meeting

The Lasara Independent School District board will meet May 11, 2026 to discuss and possibly act on adding two new signers to district bank accounts, expanding the Guardian Program, approving a revised school calendar, and amending the compensation plan. The board will also consider the Teacher Incentive Allotment spending plan and hear public comments during the open session.

• Add Miss Raquel Ventura and Mrs. Sylvia Perez as Texas National Bank business account signers
• Expand scope of the Lasara ISD Guardian Program
• Approve revised 2026–2027 school calendar
• Amend current compensation plan
• Consider Teacher Incentive Allotment spending plan

Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on equipment and vehicle acquisitions for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding superintendent hiring authority.

• Purchase of an HVAC unit for the Lasara Athletic Complex gymnasium
• Purchase of school bus(es) for the 2026-2027 school year
• Purchase of 15-passenger van(s) for the 2026-2027 school year
• TASB Facility Services Statement of Work and Master Agreement
• Closed session regarding Superintendent hiring authority

Public Hearing & Regular Meeting

The Lasara Independent School District board will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss Texas Academic Performance Reports, student recognitions, staffing decisions, and a proposed retrofit of 3-point seat belts on school buses under SB546. The board may also act on nonrenewal of term-contract employees and hiring of support staff.

• Overview and public comments on Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
• Possible action to declare program changes requiring nonrenewal of district employees
• Discussion and possible action on SB546 school bus 3-point seat belt retrofit costs
• Consideration of hiring a paraprofessional for kindergarten vacancy
• Consideration of hiring substitutes for remainder of 2025-2026 school year

Regular Meeting

Public Hearing and Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and special meeting to receive a presentation on the district's annual fiscal year audit for the period ending June 30, 2025. The board will discuss and potentially approve the audit following the presentation.

• Presentation of the Annual Fiscal Year Audit for 2024-2025 by external auditor Raul Hernandez, CPA
• Public hearing for audience comments regarding the annual audit
• Possible approval of the Annual Fiscal Year Audit for the period ending June 30, 2025

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider adopting a resolution regarding SB 11 to establish a daily period of prayer and reading of religious texts. The meeting also includes discussions on employee supplemental pay and the hiring of contracted personnel.

• Possible action to adopt resolution for daily prayer and reading of religious texts per SB 11
• Possible action to approve the purchase of library books for students
• Discussion on supplemental pay for district employees through grants
• Discussion and possible action on hiring contracted personnel and academic tutoring contractors
• Discussion and possible action on contract renewals for district and campus administration

Operations, Safety & Security

The Operations, Safety & Security committee will discuss compliance with SB 546 regarding school bus seat belts and a new custodial work schedule. The meeting also includes a presentation on a recently installed transportation monitoring system.

• Discussion of SB 546 mandate for 3-point seat belts on all school buses
• Consideration of newly implemented custodial work schedule
• Presentation on implementation of transportation monitoring system

Academic Committee Meetig

The Lasara Independent School District Academic Committee will meet to hear a presentation and discuss the results of Benchmark #2 and the interventions planned based on those results. The discussion will be led by Adrian Montemayor and Angela Perez.

• Presentation and discussion on Benchmark #2 results
• Review of interventions based on Benchmark #2

Operations, Safety & Security Committee Meeting Cancelled

The Lasara Independent School District Operations, Safety & Security Committee meeting scheduled for January 26, 2026, at 6:00 PM was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Special Board Meeting

The Board will discuss approving independent contracted academic support for various tested subjects and literacy skills. Members will also consider hiring a special education teacher, a part-time custodian, and staff for the Camp Get Fit after-school program.

• Possible approval of academic support contracts for STAAR/EOC, TELPAS, college readiness, and early literacy/numeracy
• Discussion and possible action on hiring a special education teacher
• Discussion and possible action on hiring a part-time custodian
• Discussion and possible action on hiring employees and a lead/director for the Camp Get Fit after-school program
• Discussion in preparation for the annual financial audit

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially take action on hiring two special education teachers and six after-school program employees. The meeting also includes presentations on a Career and Technology grant and STAAR test scores.

• Possible hiring of two special education teachers for current vacancies
• Possible hiring of one hourly lead/manager and five hourly workers for the after-school program
• Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent hiring authority
• Presentation on summer Career and Technology (CTE) grant
• Presentation on December STAAR End-of-Course re-test scores

Academic Committee Meeting

The Lasara ISD Academic Committee will hold a workshop to discuss December STAAR/EOC test results and plan schedule changes to support students retaking exams in spring. Adrian Montemayor will present the assessment data, and Angela Perez will join to outline adjustments for re-testers.

• Discussion of December STAAR/EOC administration results
• Planning revised master schedule for STAAR/EOC spring re-testers