Zapata County Independent School District public meetings in 2025
37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Zapata County Independent School District board’s December 18, 2025 regular meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive decisions or discussions.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Called Meeting
The Zapata County Independent School District board will meet in a special session to discuss and possibly approve a resolution for a recruitment stipend for district police officers. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation and personnel matters, followed by an open session for any necessary action.
- Discussion and possible action to approve a resolution for a recruitment stipend for district police officers
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Board Workshop
The Zapata County Independent School District Board will hold a workshop to receive administrative reports. The session includes presentations on facilities improvements, bond overviews, and state law requirements for library materials.
- Preliminary findings for Potential Facilities Savings and Improvement Plan by Schneider Electric
- Presentation on SB13 requirements related to school library materials
- Review of Policy Update 126
- Bond presentation overview
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Public Hearing
The board will review the Financial Integrity System of Texas (FIRST) overview and the district's 2024-2025 rating based on 2023-2024 data. A public hearing is scheduled to allow comments regarding this financial rating.
- Public hearing and comments for Zapata County ISD FIRST rating
- Review of 2024-2025 FIRST Rating based on 2023-2024 School Year Data
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and contain no substantive content.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review financial reports and consider several action items, including a budget amendment and a memorandum of understanding with the Zapata County Sheriff's Office. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding personnel matters.
- Budget Amendment BA25-06-01
- Contracts/Purchases over $25,000 and/or Fund Balance Expenditures OF25-26-03
- Memorandum of Understanding between Zapata County Sheriff's Office and the District
- Reclassification of a Child Nutrition Program position to a Specialist position
- Delinquent Tax Collection Report for September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
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Regular Meeting
The Zapata County Independent School District Board will consider approving the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan and Performance Objectives. The meeting includes financial updates and a potential agreement extension with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan and Performance Objectives
- Approval to extend the agreement with The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Program (OCDETF)
- Finance updates for Child Nutrition Program, General Operating Fund, and Debt Service Fund
- Quarterly Investment Report for 3rd Quarter 2025
- Closed session regarding employee evaluations, discipline, and grievances
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Special Called Meeting
The Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve a retirement agreement for the Chief of Police. This process includes a closed session for legal consultation and a public hearing regarding the payment for the agreement.
- Public hearing regarding payment to retirement agreement for Chief of Police
- Discussion and action to approve retirement agreement for Chief of Police
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Public Hearing-CANCELED
The public hearing scheduled for October 15, 2025, was canceled. The agenda had listed a review of the Financial Integrity System of Texas (FIRST) and the district's 2024-2025 rating based on 2023-2024 data.
- Canceled public hearing regarding Zapata County ISD FIRST rating
The scheduled public hearing for the Zapata County Independent School District on October 15, 2025, was canceled. No substantive decisions were recorded.
Board Workshop
The Zapata County Independent School District board will hold a workshop on October 15, 2025, to receive administrative reports including a financial update for the 2025-26 school year, an overview of local assessments and accountability monitoring, and a presentation on the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS). The meeting follows standard procedural steps including roll call, public comments, and adjournment.
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The Board will vote on the 2024-2025 Committed Fund Budget and the district's investment policy. Members will also discuss agreements with the Zapata County Sheriff's Office and the Juvenile Probation Office. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal matters and a police chief retirement agreement.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Committed Fund Budget
- Approval of contracts/purchases over $25,000 (OF25-26-02)
- Proposed MOU with Zapata County Sheriff's Office
- Proposed Tri Agency MOU between the District, PILLAR, and Zapata County Juvenile Probation Office
- Discussion of Chief of Police Voluntary Retirement Agreement
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Board Workshop
The Zapata County Independent School District Board will hold a workshop to review the 2025-2026 Committed Fund Balance Plan. The meeting also includes an update on the 2025 A–F Accountability System.
- Budget Workshop No.1: 2025-2026 Committed Fund Balance Plan
- 2025 A–F Accountability System Update
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Called Meeting
The Board will meet in closed session to consult with legal counsel regarding a third-party report. This report concerns the ZCISD Police Department and the duties, responsibilities, and employment of the Chief of Police.
- Closed session discussion regarding third-party report on ZCISD Police Department and Chief of Police
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the 2025-2026 budget, the 2025 tax rate, and the classification of fund balances. The meeting also includes approvals for various educational partnerships and district contracts.
- Adoption of 2025 Tax Rate by Resolution
- Approval of 2025-2026 Budget
- Approval of contracts/purchases over $25,000 (OF25-26-01)
- Approval of MOUs with Laredo Medical Center, Pillar, Laredo College, and Texas A&M International University
- Approval of a service shared agreement with Laredo ISD's Regional Day School for the Deaf
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Public Hearing
The board will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting includes a dedicated period for public comments specifically related to the budget.
- Public hearing regarding the 2025-2026 Budget
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Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop to review administrative reports. The session includes presentations and discussions regarding a budget workshop and a TASB update.
- Presentation and discussion on Budget Workshop No. 7
- Presentation and discussion on TASB Update 126
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Special Called Meeting
The Zapata County Independent School District board will meet in a special session to vote on three action items: the 2025-2026 stipend plan, updates to district policies EFB Local and FNCE Local, and the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss district safety and security issues with legal counsel, followed by an open session for any necessary actions arising from the closed discussion.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Stipend Plan
- Approval of Updates to District Policy EFB Local and FNCE Local
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Closed session discussion on district safety and security issues with legal counsel
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Public Hearing
The board will hold a public hearing regarding applications for several 2025-2026 block grant funds. These funds are intended for federal grants and specialized educational programs.
- Public hearing for 2025-26 ESSA Consolidated Federal Grant
- Public hearing for 2025-26 Special Education Consolidated Federal Grant
- Public hearing for 2025-26 Perkins V: Strengthening Career and Technical Education
- Public hearing for 2025-26 Title V, Part B, Subpart 2 - Rural and Low-Income School Program
The provided minutes for the July 29, 2025 Public Hearing contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Zapata County Independent School District Board will review financial reports and discuss the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct and Stipend Plan. The board will decide on a date and location for a public meeting regarding the proposed budget and tax rate. Other actions include approving contracts over $25,000 and a tax refund to SideStream LLC.
- Approval of 2024 tax refund to SideStream LLC
- Approval of contracts and purchases over $25,000 (OF24-25-11)
- Decision on public meeting date for 2025-2026 Budget and 2025 Tax Rate
- Possible action on cell phone use during instructional days (House Bill 1481)
- Possible approval of Memorandum of Understanding regarding Los Ebanos Golf Course
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Called Board Meeting
The Board will decide on an electrical audit with Schneider and purchases exceeding $25,000. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss school safety and the superintendent's contract. Possible actions include restructuring the police department to add three armed security guard positions.
- Approval of Electrical Audit with Schneider
- Approval of Contracts/Purchases over $25,000 (OF24-25-10)
- Superintendent contract modification
- Restructuring of the Police Department to open three L III Armed Security Guard positions
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop to present and discuss Budget Workshop No. 6. The meeting also includes time for public comments on agenda items.
- Presentation and discussion on Budget Workshop No. 6
The provided minutes for the July 15, 2025, Board Workshop contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Zapata County Independent School District board will meet June 24 to decide on staffing restructures, new contracts, and curriculum support roles. The agenda includes approvals for purchases over $25,000, a support agreement with Communities In Schools, and a memorandum of understanding with Avance, Inc. for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Approval of contracts/purchases over $25,000 (OF24-25-09)
- Approval of 2025-2026 Support Agreement with Communities In Schools of Laredo, Inc.
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Avance, Inc. for 2025-2026 Academic Year
- Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan for employees
- Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Zapata County regarding Los Ebanos Golf Course
Special Called Board Meeting
The Zapata County Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to conduct the annual evaluation of the superintendent, discuss potential modifications to the superintendent’s contract, and review a proposal to restructure curriculum support by creating five new administrative and specialist positions. The board will also consider endorsing a candidate for a regional education board position.
- Annual evaluation of the superintendent
- Discussion and possible action on superintendent contract modification
- Proposal to restructure curriculum support with five new positions: Secondary ELAR/Assessment Coordinator, CCMR/CTE Coordinator, Secondary Math Coordinator, Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment Specialist, and ZHS CCMR Counselor
- Possible endorsement of a candidate for Region 1, Position B on the TASB Board of Directors
Board Workshop
The Board will hold a workshop to discuss Budget Workshop No. 5 and review preliminary 2024-2025 STAAR and STAAR ALTERNATE 2 results. The meeting also includes an efficiency audit presentation and a year-end discipline report.
- Efficiency Audit presentation by Schneider Electric
- 2024-2025 End of Year Discipline Report
- Preliminary 2024-2025 STAAR and STAAR ALTERNATE 2 Results
- Budget Workshop No. 5 presentation and discussion
Regular Meeting
The Zapata County Independent School District Board will discuss potential litigation against social media companies regarding student usage. The meeting also includes votes on budget amendments, instructional materials, and personnel policies.
- Contingency fee legal services agreement with JCA Law, PLLC and Guerra LLP for social media litigation
- Approval of Budget Amendment BA24-25-04 General Operating Fund
- Approval of contracts and purchases over $25,000 (OF24-25-08)
- Pilot of Bluebonnet Learning Spanish instructional materials for 2025-2026
- Appointment of a Trustee Representative to the Zapata County Appraisal District Board of Directors
Board Workshop
The Board will conduct Budget Workshop No. 4. Additionally, the body will present and discuss results from employee and Title One parent surveys.
- Budget Workshop No. 4
- Employee Survey Results
- Title One Parent Survey Results
Regular Meeting
The Zapata County Independent School District Board will consider 2025-2026 staff contracts and an early separation incentive program. The board will also review agreements between the district police and the Zapata County Sheriff's Department.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Administrative, Teacher, and Professional Support Staff contracts
- Non-Terminal Agency Agreement and MOU between Zapata County Sheriff's Department and ZCISD Police Department
- Approval of contracts and purchases over $25,000 (OF24-25-07)
- Budget Amendment BA24-25-03 for General Operating and Committed Fund Balances
- Approval of 2024-2025 Summer School Rates and 2025 Summer Bilingual Education Program
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop to review administrative reports. The session focuses on presentations and discussions regarding the district budget, staffing levels, and enrollment.
- Budget Workshop No. 3
- Staffing and Enrollment discussion
- Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) discussion
Board Workshop
The Zapata County Independent School District Board will hold a workshop to receive administrative reports, including trustee training on evaluating and improving student outcomes. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural with public comment limited to agenda items.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2025-2026 district calendars and a contract for the Zapata Middle School serving line. The board will also review financial updates and consider proclamations for awareness months in April.
- Approval of RFP No. 25-0001 for Zapata Middle School Serving Line
- Approval of 2025-2026 District Calendars
- Approval of update to CH Local Board Policy
- Proclamations for April 2025 as Autism Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month
- Endorsement for Region One Education Service Center Board of Directors Place 3 and Place 6
Board Workshop
The Zapata County Independent School District board will hold a workshop meeting to receive administrative reports on programs, policies, and budget planning. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the session is for discussion and information-sharing.
- Discussion of board policy CH (Local) Purchasing and Acquisition
- Presentation of Staff Climate Survey results
- Budget Workshop No. 2 for fiscal planning
- Zapata Hawk Recovery Center 2024-2025 Optional Flexible School Day Program report
- Aspiring Leaders Academy update
Public Hearing
The Zapata County Independent School District board will hold a legally required public hearing to review the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report, including district finances, accreditation status, campus objectives, and student outcomes. The meeting follows Texas Education Code and board policy procedures for public comment and adjournment.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report
- Review of 2022-2023 PEIMS Financial Standard Report
- Discussion of district accreditation status for 2022-2023
- Presentation of campus performance objectives under TEC §11.253
Regular Meeting
The Zapata County ISD board will hold its regular February 18 meeting to approve minutes, hear finance updates, and take action on a $50,000+ bus-fleet lease and a resolution proclaiming February 2025 Career Technical Education Month. The board will also discuss employee matters in closed session before returning to open session for any resulting actions.
- Approval of contracts/purchases over $50,000: Buyboard Cooperative Contract No. 744-24 for Vehicle & Bus Fleet Leasing
- Approval of resolution to proclaim February 2025 Career Technical Education (CTE) Month
- Approval of minutes for January 13 workshop, January 20 regular meeting, and January 23 special meeting
- Finance update covering Child Nutrition, General Operating, Debt Service funds and January 2025 bills/claims
- Closed-session discussion on legal consultation, procurement policies, and employee employment/resignations
Board Workshop
The Zapata County Independent School District board holds a workshop to receive administrative reports, including a discussion on the Apple Initiative, a Board Orientation review, a Budget Workshop, and a TASB Update. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion and Presentation on Apple Initiative
- Board Orientation 2024 Part II
- Budget Workshop No. 1
- Discussion and Presentation on TASB Update 124
Special Called Board Meeting
The Zapata County Independent School District Board will meet to discuss and approve the 2023-2024 audit report. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding employee compensation and equipment leasing.
- Discussion and approval of 2023-2024 Audit Report
- Approval of Region VII Education Service Center Contract No. CMPH2324 (over $50,000)
- Approval of a master lease purchase agreement for equipment
- Resolution to compensate employees for school closure due to severe weather
Canceled-Public Hearing
The Zapata County Independent School District board canceled a scheduled public hearing on the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions or discussions held due to the cancellation.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider approving several high-value contracts and a budget amendment for the General Operating Fund. The meeting includes a review of STAAR preliminary results and a targeted improvement plan for Zapata Middle School.
- Approval of contracts over $50,000: Region VII Education Service Center (CMPH2324) and TASB Energy Cooperative electricity renewal
- Approval of Targeted Improvement Plan for Zapata Middle School
- Approval of Budget Amendment BA24-25-02 for the General Operating Fund
- Solicitation of proposals for Zapata Middle School serving line and Zapata High School stainless steel bolts installation
- Resolution to proclaim February 2025 Career Technical Education (CTE) Month
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will conduct a workshop featuring the second part of the 2024 District Orientation. The meeting also includes a presentation by Juan Cruz and Associates regarding a 'Team of Eight' pursuant to 19 TAC 61.1(b)(4).
- District Orientation 2024 Part II
- Team of Eight presentation by Juan Cruz and Associates