Lasara Independent School District public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports, budget amendments, and an investment agreement for the Lone Star Investment Pool. The board will also discuss the school guardian program and the hiring of contracted personnel.
- Memorandum of Agreement with ESC Region 1 for Ascender Business Subscription costing $43,380.10
- Resolution for participation in the Lone Star Investment Pool
- Possible action on attendance incentives for school employees
- Discussion and possible action on the school guardian program
- Discussion and possible action on hiring contracted personnel
Public Hearing/Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will present the 2023-2024 annual fiscal year audit and canvass election results. The meeting includes discussions on board reorganization, employee incentives, and school safety assessments.
- Approval of the Annual Fiscal Year Audit for 2023-2024
- Appointment of a new board member to fill a current vacancy
- Possible action on a stipend for the assistant business manager
- Review and approval of the 10/24/2024 school safety lockdown drill results
- Approval of the TEA District Vulnerability Assessment corrective action plan
Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will meet on October 14, 2024, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the purchase of an automated classroom door access system tied to the existing exterior door system for $124,702.38. The board will also consider approving school board committee appointments, a cooperative service agreement with Region One ESC, and resolutions to authorize new credit cards and cancel an existing one. Public comments and consent agenda approvals are also scheduled.
- Purchase and install automated classroom door access system for $124,702.38
- Approval of Region One ESC School System Cooperative service agreement
- Resolution to authorize issuance of new credit cards tied to Texas National Bank
- Resolution to authorize cancellation of an existing credit card
- Appointment of School Board Committees (Education, Finance, Operations and Facilities)
Regular Meeting
The Lasara ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine items like minutes and financial reports, vote on cancelling the November 5, 2024 general election due to unopposed candidates, and consider accepting a $44,385.90 grant-funded laptop purchase. The board will also discuss a senior class out-of-state trip to Portland, Oregon.
- Purchase 65 Dell laptops for $44,385.90 using LASO 2 Technology Grant funds
- Vote to cancel November 5, 2024 Lasara ISD General Election due to unopposed candidates
- Discuss and possibly approve senior class out-of-state trip to Portland, Oregon
- Review 24-25 NWEA MAP BOY Report on student testing results
- Consider hiring of contracted personnel in closed and open sessions
Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on tax rates and discounts for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting includes discussions on school security programs, employee insurance, and a telecommunications system purchase.
- Public hearing and possible action to adopt tax rates and discounts for 2024-2025
- Possible purchase of Telecommunication/BDA System for $165,344.28
- Possible action to establish a School Guardian Program and associated stipends
- Selection of employee health insurance carrier
- Memorandum of understanding with Region One ESC regarding RGV-CAREER CTE collaborative
Regular Meeting
The board will consider calling a school board election for November 5, 2024, and modifying the school calendar to convert August 16 to an in-service day. Other business includes approving the 2024-2025 student code of conduct and employee handbook.
- Resolution to call School Board Election for November 5, 2024
- Proposed school calendar change: August 16 as in-service day, October 9 as planning day, and October 10 as instructional day
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of 2024-2025 Employee Handbook
- Joint Election Resolution and Agreement with Willacy County