{ "city": "Zapata County Independent School District", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-2305/", "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": "2026-08-10", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to call Nov. 3 election for three trustee seats", "summary": "The Zapata County ISD Board will discuss and possibly approve an order calling a November 3, 2026 election to fill Board Trustee seats for Single Member Districts 2 and 5 and one At-Large position. The board will also enter closed session to consult with legal counsel and discuss updates to the district's compensation plan, with possible action in open session afterward.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=759083", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Zapata CISD holds public hearing on 2026-2027 block grant funds", "summary": "The Board is conducting a public hearing regarding the application for 2026-2027 block grant funds. The meeting also includes time for public comments on agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=753094", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Zapata ISD board to vote on 2026-27 budget, tax certifications, and staff plans", "summary": "The Zapata County Independent School District board will meet on July 28, 2026, to approve a budget amendment, contracts over $25,000, and certify taxable values for FY2026. The board will also discuss and vote on the 2026-2027 compensation plan, stipend plan, and a memorandum of understanding with Zapata County for board elections. Financial reports and compliance certifications are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=752267", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Board to discuss 2026-2027 budget and compensation plan", "summary": "The Board is holding a workshop to review administrative reports and financial planning. Discussions will focus on staffing updates, a proposed compensation plan, and the sixth budget workshop for the 2026-2027 school year.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=752266", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on opening new staff positions and laptop transfers", "summary": "The Zapata County ISD Board will hold a special meeting to vote on opening two new staff positions for the 2026-2027 school year and transfer ownership of grant-funded laptops to eligible graduating students. The board will also discuss personnel matters in closed session before taking final action in open session.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=754587", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider RFP for ZMS Gymnasium and budget amendment", "summary": "The Zapata County Independent School District Board will review financial reports and discuss several action items. Key decisions include a budget amendment and the approval of a school day program application.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=743741", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Zapata ISD board to name auditorium and vote on policy updates and contracts", "summary": "The Zapata County Independent School District board will meet in a special session to discuss and vote on several items, including naming the high school auditorium after a local figure, approving policy updates, and authorizing contracts over $25,000. The board will also discuss employee-related matters in a closed session before returning to open session for final actions.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=747778", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Board workshop to review compliance, budget, and facilities for 2026-27 school year", "summary": "The Zapata County ISD Board will hold a workshop to receive administrative reports on district compliance with state education codes, student field trip travel, donations, facilities, and the upcoming 2026–2027 budget. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a discussion-focused meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=743755", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Zapata CISD to vote on 2025-2026 curriculum writing and summer school rates", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and a student athletic handbook. The board is scheduled to decide on pay rates for summer school and curriculum writing for the 2025-2026 period.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=743146", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=743146", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Zapata County ISD to consider staff contracts and new high school position", "summary": "The Board will discuss and potentially act on staff contracts for the 2026-2027 school year and a budget amendment. The meeting includes decisions on district purchases and a potential new clear backpack policy.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=744463", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=744463", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on hiring Director of PEIMS position", "summary": "The Zapata County Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the hiring of a Director of PEIMS position. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation and personnel matters, followed by an open session for a vote on the hiring recommendation.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=742875", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=742875", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Zapata ISD board to hold fourth budget workshop for 2026-2027 fiscal year", "summary": "The Zapata County Independent School District Board will conduct a workshop on May 4, 2026, focusing on the fourth budget workshop for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, public comments under specific time limits, and administrative reports.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=742874", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=742874", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on new police chief and election-district boundary contract", "summary": "The Zapata County ISD Board will meet April 23, 2026 to vote on hiring a new police chief and awarding a professional-services contract to redraw trustee election-district boundaries. The board will also hear routine finance and donation reports and consider dual-credit partnerships with Laredo College.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=738783", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=738783", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Zapata County ISD board to discuss 2027 budget and operating procedures", "summary": "The Zapata County Independent School District Board will hold a workshop on April 9, 2026, to review the proposed 2026-2027 budget and discuss updates to board operating procedures. The meeting includes public comment under specific time limits and administrative reports.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=739099", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=739099", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Zapata CISD to vote on 2026-2028 academic calendars", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will review financial updates and consider several contracts and budget amendments. The meeting includes decisions on the district academic calendar for the next two years and a partnership agreement with CIS of Laredo, Inc.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=735791", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=735791", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Zapata County ISD board holds public hearing on 2024-2025 academic performance report", "summary": "The Zapata County Independent School District board will conduct a public hearing to review the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report, including financial data, accreditation status, and student outcomes. The meeting follows standard procedures for public comment and administrative reports.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=733277", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=733277", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Special Called Meeting-CANCELED", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=734601", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-03-05", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=734572", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=734572", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-02-26", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=728907", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=728907", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Zapata County ISD holds first budget workshop for 2026-2027", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will conduct its first budget workshop for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes administrative reports on student attendance and a presentation from Schneider Electric.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=728167", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=728167", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-01-22", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board considers resolution for daily prayer and Bible reading on campuses", "summary": "The Zapata County Independent School District Board will discuss adopting a period of prayer and religious text reading for students and employees. The board will also review financial updates and approve various contracts and library materials.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=726123", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=726123", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "body": "Board Workshop", "headline": "Board to discuss possible 2027 Bond Election", "summary": "The Board will hold a workshop to discuss several administrative reports and potential future funding. The meeting includes discussions on a possible 2027 bond election and options for the Zapata Middle School Gymnasium.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2305?meeting=726120", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/2305?meeting=726120", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2305" } ] }