April 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. 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. Consent Agenda

2.A. Approval of monthly bills

2.B. Approval of Minutes
Regular Board Meeting 2-26-25
 

2.C. Superintendent's Report
High School Interim Principal, High School Counselor, LPC, Special Education Director, Instructional Coach, and Athletic Director.

2.C.1. Business Office Reports/Review of Investments
Presenter: Miriam Del Rio-Castillo, Finance Director

2.C.1.a. Zavala County Bank

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

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

2.C.1.d. Tax Collection Report

2.C.1.e. Student Activity

2.C.1.f. Food Service Report

2.C.1.g. Report from Director of Special Education on need for and steps to establish a behavioral management program.

3. For Information Only: Summer Leadership Institute will take place from June 11th- June 14th in San Antonio. All registrations and hotel accommodations  have been completed for this event.

4. For Information Only: ESC 20 Presentation showcasing the Amplify service, focusing on professional development training for K-5th grade ELA teachers to enhance the effective implementation of classroom materials.

5. Discuss and take possible action to approve the Open Education Resources (OER) Transition Plan for Bluebonnet Learning Instructional Materials.

6. Discuss and take possible action to approve the resolution related to the continuance of the district's membership with Texas SmartBuy through Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Such membership allows the district to maintain compliance and follow procurement policy and procedure.

7. Discuss and take possible action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between LPISD and Security Services.

8. Discuss and take possible action to approve the proposal for Student Athletic Accident Insurance.

9. Discuss and take possible action to approve Resolution NO. R-4232025 for appointment the Zavala County Appraisal District Board of Directors.

10. Closed Session - Adjourn to closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.001 et seq. 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).

10.A. Safety and Security

10.B. Personnel

• Discussion in regards to Chapter 21 contracts and non Chapter 21 contracts, as well as non-renewals and terminations for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Discussion on a new Position for Director of Mental Health and Social Services.
• Discussion on a position for Assistant Principal at the Secondary Campus.
• Discussion on the Chapter 21 contract appeal to the Commissioner of Education by Dr. William Arevalo.
• Discussion on a term contract for Dr. Jesse Salazar.

10.C. Real Estate

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

11.A. Discuss and take possible action to approve agenda items regarding Safety and Security as discussed in closed session.

11.B. Discuss and take possible action to approve all Personnel agenda items as discussed in closed session.

• Discuss and take possible action to approve Chapter 21 contracts and non Chapter 21 Contracts, as well as non-renewals and terminations for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Discuss and take possible action to approve a new Position for Director of Mental Health and Social Services
• Discuss and take possible action to approve a position for Assistant Pricipal at the secondary campus.
• Discuss and take possible action on the Chapter 21 contract appeal to the Commissioner of Education by Dr. William Arevalo.
• Discuss and take possible action to approve a term contract for Dr. Jesse Salazar.

11.C. Discuss and take possible action to approve any real estate agenda items as discussed in closed session.

12. Adjournment