LaPoynor ISD, TX

Special Board Meeting

The Board will conduct a budget workshop to review revenue, expenditures, and appraisal rolls for Henderson and Anderson counties. Members may take action on the 2026 proposed tax rate and the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct.

• Possible action to set the Proposed Tax Rate for 2026
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct and dress code
• Possible purchase of a food service trailer using CTE allotment
• Possible budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Designation of an employee to calculate No-New Revenue and Voter Approval tax rates

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss several administrative and financial items for the 2026-2027 school year. Key considerations include salary schedules, insurance providers, and compliance with state laws regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Calling a Board of Trustees Election for November 3, 2026
• Salary schedules for the 2026-2027 school year
• Compliance with SB 12 regarding instruction and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) duties
• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Murchison ISD for 2026-2027
• Setting a date for the Public Hearing on Tax Rate and Budget for 2026-2027

Regular Meeting

The LaPoynor ISD Board of Trustees will meet to deliberate and potentially act on several items, including a proposed easement, budget amendments, and applications for state and federal funds. The board will also consider salary changes for 12-month employees, hiring a secondary principal and counselor, and a homebound waiver for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Deliberate and take action on proposed easement
• Deliberate and take action on proposed budget amendments
• Deliberate and take action on intent to apply for State and Federal Funds
• Deliberate and take action on pay/salary changes for 12-month employees
• Deliberate and take action on hiring a 12-month Secondary Principal and an 11-month Secondary Counselor

The Board of Trustees approved the hiring of a new Secondary Principal and Secondary Counselor. Other actions included approving budget amendments, re-investing in CDs, and certifying that the curriculum meets TEKS standards.

• Hired Melissa Barrett as 12-Month Secondary Principal (6-0)
• Hired Jeffery Tauber as 11-Month Secondary Counselor (6-0)
• Approved re-investment of two CDs at West Financial for $250,000 each (6-0)
• Approved proposed budget amendments (6-0)
• Approved proposed pay/salary changes for 12-month employees (6-0)
• Approved intent to apply for State and Federal Funds (6-0)
• Approved proposed easement (6-0)
• Certified curriculum provides instructional materials covering all TEKS elements (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The LaPoynor ISD Board of Trustees will meet to act on personnel changes, approve routine financial reports, and consider several spending items including a $27,750 summer floor cleaning contract and a $18,500 AC unit purchase for the Secondary Office. The board will also discuss budget adjustments for career and technical education programs and college/career readiness metrics.

• Accept resignation of Patrick DeBusk from board seat 7
• Appoint Michael "Shaun" Hanks to fill board seat 7
• Approve $27,750 summer floor cleaning contract with TMT
• Approve $18,500 purchase of new AC unit for Secondary Office
• Adjust budget allotments for CTE and CCMR programs

The Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Patrick DeBusk and appointed Michael "Shaun" Hanks to fill the vacancy in Place 7. The board also reorganized its officers and approved several facility and financial expenditures.

• Accepted resignation of Patrick DeBusk from board Place 7
• Appointed Michael "Shaun" Hanks to fill board Place 7
• Appointed Bryan Forester as Vice President
• Appointed Stacie Cook as Secretary
• Approved $27,750 for summer floor cleaning by TMT
• Approved $18,500 for a new Secondary Office AC unit
• Appointed Henderson County Tax Assessor as district collection agency
• Approved budget amendments for CTE and CCMR allotments

Regular Meeting

The LaPoynor Independent School District board will meet on April 20, 2026, to discuss and potentially act on several personnel and financial items. The board will review routine consent agenda items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and monthly financial statements, as well as receive reports on enrollment, graduations, sports, and facility updates. Key decisions may include extending the superintendent's contract, renewing or approving professional contracts for staff, and authorizing new hires for the 2026-2027 school year.

• Consider approval of March meeting minutes
• Deliberate on extension addendum to Dr. Lahey's superintendent contract effective June 1, 2026
• Deliberate on renewal of professional contracts for the 2026-2027 school year
• Deliberate on new professional contracts for the 2026-2027 school year
• Consider giving Superintendent authorization to offer contracts to prospective employees from May through August

The Board of Trustees approved an extension to Dr. Lahey's superintendent contract and authorized professional contracts for new hires and renewals for the 2026-2027 school year. Other actions included approving financial statements, investment renewals, and the appointment of an annual audit firm.

• Approved March meeting minutes, monthly financial statement, and monthly check payments (4-0)
• Approved investment renewals maturing in April and May (4-0)
• Approved extension addendum to Dr. Lahey's superintendent contract effective June 1, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Alexander, Lankford and Heirs to complete the annual audit (4-0)
• Approved professional contracts for new hires for 2026-2027 school year (4-0)
• Approved renewal of professional contracts for 2026-2027 school year (4-0)
• Approved 12-month administrator contract for the Special Programs Director (4-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to offer contracts to prospective employees from May through August (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The LaPoynor Independent School District board will meet on March 23, 2026, to hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The meeting will also include routine approvals, reports from district leadership, and possible actions on budget amendments, policy updates, and hiring decisions.

• Public hearing on LaPoynor ISD 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Possible budget amendment to add Workman's Comp refund check to the budget
• Possible update to LOCAL DEC Policy
• Possible acceptance of faculty resignations
• Possible hiring of a Secondary Counselor and new teachers for 2026-2027 school year

The Board approved the hiring of K. Cornelius as secondary counselor and accepted resignations from four faculty members. Additionally, the Board approved a budget amendment for a workman's comp refund and updated the LOCAL DEC policy.

• Approved February meeting minutes, monthly financial statement, and monthly check payments (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment to add workman's comp refund check to the budget (6-0)
• Approved update to LOCAL DEC policy (6-0)
• Approved faculty resignations from A. Hurte, M. Becker, P. Bristow, and L. Griffith (6-0)
• Approved hiring of K. Cornelius as secondary counselor (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025 financial audit and the 2026-2027 district calendar. The board is also considering several personnel contracts and resolutions regarding school closings and religious texts.

• Purchase of a 2025 Collins 14 passenger wheelchair accessible bus from Rush Truck Center for $115,304
• 2025 Financial Audit presented by Alexander Lankford & Hiers
• Budget amendment for insurance payment related to an October 2025 bus accident
• 3-year contract for Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Lahey
• Determination on budget for bus seat belt requirements under SB 546

The Board approved the purchase of a wheelchair-accessible bus for $115,304 and a new three-year contract for Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Lahey. Other actions included approving the 2025 financial audit, the 2026-2027 district calendar, and various administrator contracts.

• Approved purchase of 2025 Collins 14 passenger wheelchair accessible bus for $115,304 (4-0)
• Approved 3-year, 12-month contract for Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Lahey (4-0)
• Approved 2025 Financial Audit by Alexander Lankford & Hiers (4-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 District Calendar (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment for insurance payment regarding October 2025 bus accident (4-0)
• Approved administrator contracts for H. Franklin, J. Miller, K. Hargett, C. Carnes, P. Shultz, J. Reid, and A. Arnold (4-0)
• Approved resolution regarding wage payments during Emergency School Closings (4-0)
• Approved determination that budget cannot permit bus seat belt compliance with SB 546 (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The LaPoynor ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the appointment of a superintendent for the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also review school safety reports and security requirements.

• Naming the lone finalist for the Superintendent position for 2026-2027
• District Vulnerability Assessment full report
• Resolution for armed security on each campus
• Nomination of candidates for vacant seats on the Henderson County Appraisal Board of Trustees
• Investment Report for December 31, 2025

The Board named Dr. Jeffrey Lahey as the lone finalist for the 2026-2027 school year Superintendent position. The Board also approved a vulnerability assessment report and a resolution for armed security on each campus.

• Named Dr. Jeffrey Lahey as Lone Finalist for Superintendent Position for 2026-2027 (7-0)
• Approved District Vulnerability Assessment full report (7-0)
• Approved resolution for armed security on each campus (7-0)
• Approved December Meeting Minutes, Monthly Financial Statement, and Monthly Check Payments (7-0)
• Approved Investment Report for December 31, 2025 (7-0)