{
 "city": "Lasara Independent School District",
 "state": "TX",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-2296/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to discuss Superintendent and Interim Superintendent positions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=759030",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Lasara ISD board to vote on compensation plan, student code of conduct, and bank signer change",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=759170",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-01",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Lasara ISD to discuss superintendent resignation and search process",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=758109",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Regular Meeting Cancelled",
   "headline": "Lasara ISD July 27 meeting cancelled; no decisions or discussions held",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=756816",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-29",
   "body": "Public Hearing and Regular School Board Meeting",
   "headline": "School board to vote on 2026-27 budget and tax rate in public hearing",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=748757",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to consider superintendent contract and transition in closed and open sessions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=751385",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Lasara ISD board to vote on 2026-27 budget and $25k+ laptop purchase",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=749383",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Special Meeting Cancelled",
   "headline": "Special school board meeting cancelled for June 8, 2026",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=749295",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Lasara ISD board to vote on bank signers, staff changes, and school calendar",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=740728",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Lasara ISD to discuss HVAC and vehicle purchases",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=743044",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Public Hearing & Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Lasara ISD board to vote on staffing changes and bus safety upgrades",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=737706",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=732706",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-20",
   "body": "Public Hearing and Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Lasara ISD to review 2024-2025 annual fiscal year audit",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=731817",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-09",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on establishing daily prayer and religious text reading",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=729117",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Operations, Safety & Security",
   "headline": "Board to discuss school bus seat belt mandates and custodial schedules",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=728869",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "Academic Committee Meetig",
   "headline": "Academic Committee to review Benchmark #2 results and interventions",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=728870",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-26",
   "body": "Operations, Safety & Security Committee Meeting Cancelled",
   "headline": "Lasara ISD safety committee meeting cancelled for Jan 26, 2026",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=727447",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-19",
   "body": "Special Board Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to consider academic support contracts and multiple staff hires",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=726792",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Lasara ISD to consider hiring special education and after-school staff",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=723993",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "Academic Committee Meeting",
   "headline": "Academic committee to review STAAR results and spring re-test schedule",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2296?meeting=723991",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2296"
  }
 ]
}