March 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Prayer - Jane Castillo

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. February 16, 2026

III. Celebration of Student Achievements

IV. Public Comment

V. Information Item

V.A. Bond Project Update

V.B. Benchmark Scores

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.A. Monthly Tax Report 

VI.B. Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials 2026-2027

VI.C. Waiver for Low Attendance on January 26, 2026, due to Inclement Weather 

VI.D. Recommend Approval of Request for Proposals for E-Rate 26 Project and to Delegate Authority to the Superintendent to Enter Into A Contract Approved by Legal Counsel for the District for Said Projects Not to Exceed $330,040.48

VI.E. Recommend Approval of Resolution Related to the Application for the Vulnerability Management Grant through the Texas Office of the Governor

VII. Items to Consider and Possible Action

VII.A. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Approve 2026-2027 Academic School Calendar

VII.B. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent's Performance Goals 2026

VII.C. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Approve a Perpetual Easement and Right of Way Granted to AEP Texas Inc. for Electric Distribution Lines at the New Baseball and Softball Fields Location 

VII.D. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Electricity with the Texas Public Energy Alliance (TPEA)

VII.E. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Approve a Construction Delivery Method for the La Feria Early College High School Fencing Project

VII.F. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Approve Change Order #001 to Amend Owner/Contractor Agreement with ARGIO Roofing & Construction, LLC for Roofing Improvements Bond Project

VII.G. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Approve Rubber Flooring Systems d/b/a RFS Sports from an Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative to Provide Construction Services for the District's Gym Bleachers and Gym Flooring Projects at La Feria Early College High School, W.B. Green Middle School, and Noemi Dominguez Elementary and to Delegate the Authority to the Superintendent to Enter Into a Contract Approved by Legal Counsel for the District for Such Services for an Amount Not to Exceed $897,611.61

VII.H. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Approve the W.B. Green Middle School Paving and Drainage Improvement Project as Substantially Complete

VII.I. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Scoggins Construction Company, Inc. from the Competitive Sealed Proposals to Provide Construction Services for the District's Walkway Canopy Projects at La Feria Early College High School, W.B. Green Middle School, Sam Houston Elementary and Noemi Dominguez Elementary, and to Delegate the Authority to the Superintendent to Enter Into a Contract Approved by Legal Counsel for the District for Such Services for an Amount Not to Exceed $595,000.00

VII.J. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Approve to Authorize the Superintendent as a Member of the South Texas Health Cooperative (the "Plan Sponsor") to Advertise for Request for Proposals for Health Insurance Consulting Services

VII.K. Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Approve a Construction Delivery Method for the Digital Marquees Bond Project and Delegate Authority to the Superintendent to Proceed with Procurement

VIII. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551.082 and 551.0821

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

VIII.A.1. Resignations/Retirements

VIII.A.2. Employment of Personnel

VIII.A.2.a. New to District

VIII.A.2.a.(1) Licensed Specialist in School Psychology Intern-Grant Funded: UTRGV Project MHS ACCESS 2: Accessing Mental Health Services for 2026-2027

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

VIII.A.2.b.(1) Teachers, Librarians, Counselors, and Professional Staff Contracts

VIII.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.C. Deliberation regarding Security Devices or Security Audit (Tex. Gov. Code 551.076 and 551.089)

IX. Reconvene in Open Meeting

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

X. District Announcements

XI. Adjourn