July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Prayer - Alma Martinez

I.B. Pledges of Allegiance

I.B.1. United States of America Flag

I.B.2. State of Texas Flag

II. Approve Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)

II.A. June 9, 2025

II.B. June 19, 2025

II.C. June 26, 2025

III. Public Comment

IV. Information Item

IV.A. Superintendent Performance Goal 1, Activity 4: Completion of Certifications

IV.B. Superintendent Performance Goal 3, Activity 1: Parent Engagement

IV.C. Superintendent Performance Goal 5, Activity 1 and 3: Bond and Facilities Update

V. Consent Agenda

V.A. Monthly Tax Report

V.B. Quarterly Investment Report

V.C. 2025-2026 T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System) Calendar and Appraisers 

V.D. Memorandum of Understanding with the Juvenile Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) for the 2025-2026 School Year

V.E. Board Policy EHBJ-Innovative Courses

VI. Items to Consider and Possible Action

VI.A. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to Approve District Improvement Plan 2025-2026

VI.B. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to Nominate and Approve Delegates for the TASA/TASB Convention - September 11 - 14, 2025

VI.C. Discussion, consideration, and possible action on the Endorsement of TASB Board of Directors' Candidate for Region One, Position B

VI.D. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to Approve Local Funding for the After-School ACE Program from July 2025-October 2025

VI.E. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to Approve an Order by the Board of Trustees of the La Feria ISD Authorizing the issuance of "La Feria ISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025";Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the Payment of the Bonds; Authorizing the Execution of any Necessary Engagement Agreement with the District's Financial Advisors; and Providing an effective date

VI.F. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to Approve of a Resolution Relating to Establishing the La Feria Independent School District 's intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing various school district improvements from the proceeds of obligations to be issued by the district for authorized purposes: authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date

VI.G. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to Approve New Employer/Employee Health Insurance Rates effective October 1, 2025

VI.H. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to Approve the Superintendent's recommendation regarding the designation of ten non-business Public Information Act days for Public Information Act requests beginning September 1, 2025, and continuing throughout the 2025 and 2026 calendar year

VI.I. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to Approve Change Order #001 to Amend Owner/Contractor Agreement with Venser Contractors, LLC for W. B. Green Middle School Paving Project

VI.J. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to Approve and Adopt the following Policies:

VI.J.1. FNCE(LOCAL) Personal Communication Devices/Electronic Devices 

VI.J.2. EFB(LOCAL) Library Materials

VI.J.3. FM(LOCAL) Student Activites

VI.J.4. FD(LOCAL) Admissions

VI.K. Discussion, consideration, and possible action to Approve the Request for Applying for Upcoming Bids for E-Rate 27

VII. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551

VII.A. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov. Code 551.074)

VII.A.1. Resignations/Retirements

VII.A.2. Employment of Personnel

VII.A.2.a. New to District

VII.A.2.b. Contracts for Professional Personnel

VII.A.2.c. Superintendent Approval of New to District Teachers for the 2025-2026 School Year

VII.B. Consultation with attorney regarding: a) pending or contemplated litigation; b) a settlement offer; or c) a matter in which the duty of the attorney to La Feria Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)

VIII. Reconvene in Open Meeting

VIII.A. Action on any Item Deliberated in Closed Meeting

IX. District Announcements

X. Adjourn