Los Fresnos CISD public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider various district business, including budget amendments and professional service contracts. Action items include awarding contracts for school gym HVAC upgrades and student band uniforms.
- Award HVAC upgrade contract for elementary school gyms to Holchemont, Ltd.
- Purchase student band uniforms for Los Fresnos High School from Fred J. Miller Inc.
- Approve a $5,000 donation from Texas Oil & Gas Association for 5th graders
- Approve employment contract for Head Football Coach/Athletic Director
- Approve vendor ranking for the Los Fresnos CISD Performing Arts Center
BOARD WORKSHOP
The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss the closeout of ESSER II funds, the status of ESSER III projects, and an update on the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Overview of ESSER II Closeout
- Status of ESSER III Projects
- Update on Annual Financial Audit for Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2023
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD board is holding a special called meeting to canvass the November 7, 2023 school trustee election and declare results, followed by administering certificates of election and oaths of office, and reorganizing the board by electing officers. The board will also discuss and take action on approving an additional activity account, authorizing the superintendent and chief financial officer to complete required documentation to open it. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, pledge, public comment, and recognition of the board president.
- Canvass of November 7, 2023 School Trustee Election and declare results
- Certificates of Election and Oath of Office for trustees
- Reorganization of Board/Election of Officers
- Approve an additional activity account and authorize superintendent and CFO to open it
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD school board is meeting to handle routine business, including financial reports, consent agenda items, and personnel recommendations. Key actions include approving a budget amendment, ratifying equipment purchases, and selecting vendors for HVAC upgrades at elementary school gyms.
- Approve Budget Amendment #3 for FY 2023-2024
- Ratify purchase of maintenance equipment from Deere & Company via BuyBoard
- Approve vendor ranking for Mini Gym's HVAC upgrades (CSP #23-24-18)
- Approve resolution supporting Gloria Santillan Casas for Cameron Appraisal District Board
- Approve personnel recommendations for teachers and assistant speech pathologist
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and take action on several administrative items, including approving employee rates and district contributions for self-funded group health and dental insurance effective January 1, 2024, and approving revisions to administrative/professional and clerical pay grades for the 2023-2024 school year. The board will also consider a request for qualifications for appraisal services, delegate authority for a competitive sealed proposal for a performing arts center, and act on personnel recommendations. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel and real estate matters.
- Approve employee rates and district contributions for self-funded group health and dental insurance effective Jan 1, 2024
- Request for Qualifications #23-24-17 for appraisal services district-wide
- Authorize delegation of authority for competitive sealed proposal for Performing Arts Center
- Approve revisions to Administrative/Professional and Clerical pay grades for 2023-2024
- Approve superintendent's personnel recommendations for teachers
BOARD WORKSHOP
The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss several operational and financial items. Topics include maintenance of effort requirements, options related to House Bill 763, an update on ongoing construction projects, the sound system at Leo Aguilar Memorial Stadium, and a proposal to address the bus driver shortage. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of maintenance of effort requirements
- Options related to House Bill 763
- Update on ongoing construction projects
- Sound system at Leo Aguilar Memorial Stadium
- Proposal to offset bus driver shortage
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD school board will hold its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and reports, but also action items on a budget amendment, a change order for the Los Cuates Middle School roof renovation, and personnel recommendations. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve Budget Amendment #2 for FY 2023-2024
- Approve Change Order #2 for Los Cuates Middle School Roof Renovations
- Approve Superintendent's personnel recommendations (teachers, registered nurse)
- Approve class size waivers for Villareal, Palmer-Laakso, Rancho Verde, Dora Romero elementary schools
- Approve agreements with Workforce Solutions Cameron, Behavioral Health Solutions of South Texas, RGV Vocational Services, IAEMT
FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss all items pertaining to the 2021 Bond Projects. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge, roll call, and public comment, with the main discussion item being the bond projects.
- Discussion of all items pertaining to the 2021 Bond Projects
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD school board will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2023. The board will consider a budget amendment, renew casualty insurance contracts, approve policy updates, and vote on personnel recommendations. Several consent agenda items include approving the student code of conduct and professional service agreements.
- Budget Amendment #12 for FY 2022-2023
- Renewal of casualty insurance contracts with HUB International
- Resolution to provide seed money to the Los Fresnos CISD Education Foundation
- Approval of 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Professional services agreements with South Texas Emergency Care Foundation and A New Today Counseling Services
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD board is holding a special called meeting to discuss and vote on the superintendent's personnel recommendations for the 2023-2024 school year, including teachers, a nurse, a diagnostician, speech pathologists, and a principal. The board will also hear a presentation on TASB policy updates and a summary of the proposed budget. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters before the public vote.
- Approve superintendent's personnel recommendations for teachers, registered nurse, diagnostician, speech language pathologists, and principal for Olmito Elementary
- TASB Policy Updates 120 & 121 presentation
- Summary of Proposed Budget report
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel discussions
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD school board will hold its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a summary of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024, a large consent agenda with numerous contracts and agreements for the 2023-2024 school year, and several action items such as approving budget amendment #11, awarding a kitchen equipment contract, and approving personnel recommendations. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Summary of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
- Budget Amendment #11 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
- Award contract for Child Nutrition Services Kitchen Equipment to Mission Restaurant Supply
- Approve out-of-state student travel for DECA, BPA, HOSA, and Skills USA
- Approve revisions to pay grades and job classifications for 2023-2024
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, district reports, and a consent agenda. Action items include renewing group health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield, purchasing vehicles, approving a facility fee schedule, and approving out-of-state student travel. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, real estate, and a proposed education foundation.
- Approve Budget Amendment #10 for FY 2022-2023
- Approve $5,000 donation from America's Farmers-Bayer Fund to Las Yescas Elementary STEM Program
- Approve renewal of group health third party administration and stop loss insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for 1/1/2024-12/31/2024
- Approve purchase of white fleet vehicles for Transportation Department
- Approve revisions to Policy GKD (Exhibit) facility request fee schedule
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD school board is meeting to vote on several action items, including a resolution opposing school vouchers, approval of substantial completion for the Leo Aguilar Stadium turf project, and the schematic design for a new multipurpose/performing arts center. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as a budget amendment, contracts for landscaping and professional learning, and an MOU with BCFS Health and Human Services. Closed session items include personnel, security, and real estate matters.
- Resolution opposing school vouchers and other diversion of public funds from public schools
- Approve substantial completion of Leo Aguilar Stadium's new turf project
- Approve schematic design for Multipurpose/Performing Arts Center by Megamorphosis
- Renew property, equipment breakdown, and terrorism insurance (CSP #19-20-39) effective May 15, 2023
- Approve budget amendment #8 for FY 2022-2023
BUDGET AND FACILITIES WORKSHOP
The Los Fresnos CISD board is holding a budget and facilities workshop to discuss the current 2022-2023 budget, capital improvement projects, and the upcoming 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes public comment and announcements, but no specific dollar amounts or project details are listed.
- Discussion of 2022-2023 budget items
- Discussion of capital improvement projects
- Discussion of 2023-2024 budget items
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD school board will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, public comment, and district reports. Action items include approving meeting minutes, a budget amendment, a roof replacement contract, substantial completion of a track, and professional learning contracts.
- Approve Budget Amendment #7 for FY 2021-2022
- Award Resaca Middle School roof replacement to Rio Roofing
- Approve substantial completion of Liberty Memorial Middle School Track & Fields
- Approve contracts with independent contractors for professional learning
- Approve minutes from Feb 13 and Mar 6 meetings
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD board is holding a special called meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including authorizing a protest against the Comptroller's property value study, awarding contracts for dining furniture, HVAC services, and a construction project, and approving a dual enrollment MOU and out-of-state student travel. The board will also consider adopting its operating procedures.
- Resolution authorizing Cameron Appraisal District to file protest against Comptroller's 2022 Property Value Study
- Award contract for Child Nutrition Services dining furniture and décor to Edu-Source Corporation (CSP #22-23-25)
- Approve HVAC commissioning services for Resaca Middle School with Ethos Engineering
- Award contract for Agricultural and Vocational Complex Project Phase 1 Part 2 to C&A Builders
- Ratify Texas State Technical College MOU for CTE dual enrollment 2023-2024
FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD Facilities Committee is meeting to discuss several facilities-related items, including the current property value study, the design of the Performing Art Center, the status of the New Middle School Project, and the Ag Relocation Project. These are discussion items only; no votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of current property value study
- Discussion of Performing Art Center design
- Status update on New Middle School Project
- Status update on Ag Relocation Project
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD school board is meeting to hear a Career & Technical Education presentation, receive financial and summer school reports, and act on several items including contracts, a budget amendment, and personnel recommendations. A notable action item is a resolution requesting the state legislature address school funding equity among Region One schools.
- Consider and approve Budget Amendment #6 for Fiscal Year 2021
- Ratify contract with EarthCo LLC for Agricultural and Vocational Complex Project
- Approve purchase of replacement vehicle for Technology Department
- Adopt resolution on school funding equity among Region One schools
- Approve superintendent's personnel recommendations for teachers, assistant principal, and accountant
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider several action items, including awarding contracts for sports lighting improvements at Los Fresnos United and turf replacement at Leo Aguilar Memorial Stadium, as well as approving the purchase of furniture for the new Resaca Middle School. The board will also receive the annual auditor's report and financial statements, hear a public comment period, and discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract in closed session before taking possible action.
- Award contract for sports lighting improvements at Los Fresnos United to Musco
- Award contract for turf replacement at Leo Aguilar Memorial Stadium to Hellas Construction, Inc.
- Approve purchase of student and teacher furniture for new Resaca Middle School
- Approve annual investment report for fiscal year ended August 31, 2022
- Approve auditor's report and annual financial statements for fiscal year ended August 31, 2022
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Los Fresnos CISD school board is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of prior minutes and contracts with independent contractors for professional services, specifically insurance consultants. The board will also discuss and take action on rescinding the resignation of an employee identified as G.W. A closed session is scheduled to discuss security personnel, infrastructure, devices, and audit findings.
- Approve minutes from December 19, 2022 meeting
- Approve agreements/contracts with independent contractors for professional services (insurance consultants)
- Discuss and take action to approve rescinding resignation of employee G.W.
- Closed session on security personnel, critical infrastructure, security devices, and security audit findings