Lasara Independent School District public meetings in 2023
10 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider a $350 monthly healthcare stipend for employees who buy insurance outside the district plan, and discuss purchasing a new utility vehicle (requiring board approval as it exceeds the superintendent's $25,000 spending limit). They will also consider adjusting the school calendar for early release days on December 15, 2023, and February 1, 2024, and may hire a business teacher to replace one on extended paid leave.
- Possible $350 healthcare stipend for employees with outside coverage
- Discussion of purchasing a new utility vehicle (over $25,000)
- Calendar change for early release Dec 15, 2023 and Feb 1, 2024
- Hiring a business teacher to replace one on paid leave
- Consent agenda: minutes, financial report, budget amendments, tax levy report
Public Hearing/Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to present the annual financial audit for fiscal year 2022-2023, then convene a regular meeting to consider approving the audit, employee benefits, and policy updates. The board will also discuss and possibly take action on hiring contracted personnel and proposing the mid-contract termination of a teacher's probationary contract, with a closed session authorized for related legal and personnel matters.
- Presentation of annual fiscal year audit for 2022-2023 by external auditor Raul Hernandez, CPA
- Discussion and possible approval of annual financial report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023
- Discussion and possible action on employee benefits
- Policy Update 122, including approval of local policies
- Discussion and possible action to propose mid-contract termination of 2023-2024 probationary contract for Teacher M.F.
Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving a Dell laptop purchase for $33,575.62, the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan, and a resolution to establish the Lasara ISD Education Foundation as a nonprofit. The agenda also includes consent items, public comments, a superintendent's report, and a closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of Dell laptop purchase for $33,575.62
- Approval of 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan
- Resolution to establish Lasara ISD Education Foundation as 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- Consent agenda includes minutes, financial report, budget amendments, tax levy adjustments, 2023 appraisal roll, and 2023 tax roll
- Closed session for hiring contracted personnel and legal consultation
Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the 2023-2024 school year, hear public comments, and then consider adopting the tax rate and discounts. The board will also discuss a remote instruction waiver for a middle school student, approve consent agenda items including a property and casualty insurance contract, and enter closed session to discuss hiring contracted personnel.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 tax rate
- Discussion and possible action to adopt tax rate and discounts for 2023-2024
- Approval of consent agenda including budget amendments, tax levy adjustments, MOU with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, and property/casualty insurance contract
- Discussion and approval of remote instruction waiver for Lasara Middle School student
- Closed session for hiring contracted personnel
Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, consent agenda approvals, and discussions on facility security and academic reports. Key actions include possibly amending an access control contractor's scope of work and appointing a new board member to fill a vacancy.
- Discussion and possible action on editing access control contractor scope to cover gate/exterior door access instead of interior door access
- Discussion and possible action to nominate and select a new board appointee for a vacant board seat
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, monthly financial report, budget amendments, and tax levy adjustments
- Recognition of students with welding industry-based certifications and Employees of the Year
- Posthumous service award to family of Mr. Michael Salinas
Special Meeting
The Lasara Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on hiring a new agriculture teacher. The board will first meet in closed session to consult with the school attorney, discuss real property matters, and consider personnel, then reconvene in open session for action.
- Discussion and possible action on hiring a new Ag Teacher
- Closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act for attorney consultation, real property, and personnel
- Call to order, quorum, moment of silence, and pledge of allegiance
Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 31, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and handbooks, as well as several interagency agreements. They will also discuss the superintendent's report, delegate selection, meeting dates, a school calendar change, and enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Student and Employee Handbooks
- Memorandum of Agreement with Region One ESC for Special Education Co-Operative Shared Services
- Memorandum of Understanding with Region One ESC for Ascender Information Management System at a cost of $41,116.61
- Selection of Barrett Insurance as the district's health insurance carrier (exceeds $25,000 spending limit)
- Modify 2023-2024 school calendar: Aug 18 as in-service day, Oct 9 planning day, Oct 10 student day
Public Hearing & Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate, then vote on the budget, a compensation plan, and a $160,017.42 access control upgrade. The board will also consider approving out-of-state travel for a staff member and discuss STAAR data, district climate, and personnel matters in closed session.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
- Approval of $160,017.42 access control upgrades for instructional rooms and gated entries
- Approval of Lasara ISD 2023-2024 budget and compensation plan
- Approval of out-of-state travel for Joanna Gomez to GEAR UP conference in San Francisco, July 16-20, 2023
- Closed session for hiring contracted personnel and FFA Level 3 grievance
Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items like consent agenda approval, plus a discussion on changing the monthly pay date and possible action on hiring contracted personnel. The board will also hear reports on student recognition, college readiness, and discipline issues, and will enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action on a new monthly pay date
- Discussion and possible action on hiring contracted personnel
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, financial report, budget amendments, and tax levy report
- Presentation on Lone Star Governance Goal 3 regarding College and Career Readiness
- Closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters
Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like consent agenda approval and reports on student assessments and intersession attendance. The board will discuss and possibly adopt a policy on an Employee Sick Leave Pool, and will enter closed session to discuss hiring and the superintendent's mid-year evaluation, with possible action afterward.
- Discussion and possible action on adoption of DEC (LOCAL) policy for Employee Sick Leave Pool
- Closed session for hiring of contracted personnel and superintendent's mid-year evaluation
- Approval of consent agenda including minutes, financial report, budget amendments, and tax levy report
- Report on NWEA formative assessment progress from beginning to middle of year
- Report on intersession attendance rates (K-5: 92%, 6-8: 77%, 9-12: 76%)