Lasara ISD board to weigh compensation plan, superintendent search; no decisions confirmed from recent meetings
The Lasara Independent School District board has not confirmed any decisions from its past two weeks of meetings. The July 27 regular meeting was cancelled, and minutes from the Aug. 1 and Aug. 6 meetings have not been published, so no actions are known. The board's next regular meeting on Aug. 10 will consider a compensation plan, a student code of conduct, and a change to bank account signers.
Recent meetings
July 27 (cancelled) — The regular meeting scheduled for July 27 was cancelled. No decisions, votes, or discussions took place. The agenda had listed routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, policy updates, and personnel discussions, but these were not acted upon.
Aug. 1 (regular meeting) — The board met, but minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included the 2026-2027 compensation plan, the school calendar, and various grant budgets. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the superintendent's resignation, the interim position, and the search for a new superintendent. Also on the agenda were approval of the compensation plan, selection of a provider for employee medical and third-party administrator benefits, approval of a property and casualty insurance renewal contract, discussion of the LIFT Grant budget and JET grant expenditure structure, and hiring of high school teachers, an elementary teacher, and a Director of Safety and Security. No vote tallies or outcomes are available.
Aug. 6 (special meeting) — The board held a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the Superintendent position, the Interim Superintendent position, and the Superintendent search process. These items were addressed in both closed and open sessions. Minutes have not been published, so no decisions are confirmed.
Upcoming meetings
Aug. 10 (regular meeting) — The board 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 Nov. 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 at Texas National Bank and removing Alejos Salazar, Jr. No vote tallies or dollar amounts have been provided.
Aug. 13 (special meeting) — The board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on the superintendent search. The agenda includes a closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters, a closed session with legal counsel under 551.071 and 551.129 regarding search legal issues, and an open session for discussion and possible action. Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting.
Coming up
- **Aug. 10, 2026** — Regular meeting: compensation plan, student code of conduct, bank signer change, election resolution, joint election agreement with Willacy County.
- **Aug. 13, 2026** — Special meeting: superintendent search (closed and open sessions).
Both meetings are open to the public unless noted for closed session. Check the district's official agenda for times and locations.