January 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Regular Board Meeting - Call to order - 6:00 p.m.

1.A. Announcement by the chairman whether a quorum is present and that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been posted in the time and manner required by law.

1.B. Moment of Silence.

1.C. Pledge of Allegiance

1.D. Public Comment

1.E. Public Address

2. Presentation: Elementary and High School UIL  Competition awards presented by Ms. Alba Marrero, followed by a 1,000 Career point Academic Achievement Award for Shaila Nevarez presented by Coach Annette Bermea.

3. Presentation by Robert Carter regarding Audit report ending August 31, 2023.

4. Discuss and take possible action to approve the Audit Report ending August 31, 2023 presented by Mr. Robert Carter.

5. Presentation: Property and collection updates by Perdue Brandon attorneys.

6. Consent Agenda.

6.A. Approval of monthly bills.       

6.B. Approval of minutes.
Regular Board Meeting 11/29/23
Special Board Meeting  12/19/23

6.C. Superintendent's Report.
Federal Programs Director, District Principal, H.S. Assistant Principal, H. S. Counselor, Elementary Assistant Principal, Elementary Counselor, Special Programs Director, Technology Director, District Instructional Coach and Athletic Director.

6.C.1. Business Office Reports / Review of Investments.
Presenter: Miriam Del Rio-Castillo, Business Manager

6.C.1.a. Zavala County Bank

6.C.1.b. Lone Star Investment Pool Report

6.C.1.c. Monthly Board Budget Report

6.C.1.d. Tax Collection Report.

6.C.1.e. Student Activity

6.C.1.f. Food Service Report

7. Discuss and take possible action to approve the 2023-2024 Budget Amendment Form as presented.

8. Consideration and possible approval of an order calling a bond election in the La Pryor Independent School District on May 4, 2024, for the amount of 23 million dollars.

9. Consideration and possible approval to change Local Policy addressing campaign related use. GKD(LOCAL)-X 3/18/2015.

10. For information only: Governance Camp is scheduled for February 28, 2024 through March 2, 2024.

11. For information only: ESC Region 20 Grassroots meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

12. Closed Session - Adjourn to closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.101 Specifically, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Texas Government Code section 551.074); and/or Consultation with Attorney, to discuss personnel, resignations, and other personnel items (Texas Government Code section 551.071).

12.A. Safety and Security

12.B. Personnel

12.C. Real Estate

13. Reconvene from closed session for possible action relevant to items covered in closed session.

14. Adjournment.