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Meeting Agenda
1. Call the meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of Consent Agenda 
In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by single vote through the use of the consent agenda.  Consent items shall be items placed on the Agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent recommends approval.  Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration.  Requests for individual consideration are made prior to Board meetings and requests must be directed to either the Board President or the Superintendent.
3.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 27, 2016
3.B. Monthly Financial Report
3.C. Budget Amendments and Expenditures Report
3.D. Tax Levy Adjustments and Collections Report
4. Superintendent's Report
4.A. Principal's Campus Report
4.B. Recognition of Willacy County Fair Winners
4.C. Recognition of Elementary and Middle School UIL Students
4.D. Parent and Student Roundtable Report
5. Public Comments
(The public is invited to present issues of public concern.  Board members can not respond to public      
comments; however, they may request that an item be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next board meeting).
6. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Plan of Finance for Series 2016 Refunding Unlimited Tax Bonds
7. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Underwriters for Series 2016 Refunding Unlimited Tax Bonds
8. Consider and approve order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Lasara Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016; delegating certain authority to the President of the Board of Trustees of the school district and Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code,Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding bonds; authorizing the
execution of a bond purchase contract; approving an official statement, execution of an escrow and trust agreement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto.”
9. Discussion and Possible Action on Senior Trip
10. Discussion and Possible Action on Statement of Impact for Harmony Science Academy
11. Discussion and Possible Action for Mrs. Frances Jones to serve as External Trainer/Consultant for the Application for Cycle 9 ACE Grant
12. Discussion and Possible Action for Budget Restoration Amendment for 21st Century Cycle 7 Grant
13. Discussion and Possible Action for Additional Coaching Stipends for Middle School Baseball and Softball
14. Discussion and Possible Action on Decrese in Mileage Reimbursement as per Texas Education Agency
15. Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions:

Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.

Section 551.072 – To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

Section 551.074 – For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.
16. Open Session
17. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 17, 2016 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call the meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3. Approval of Consent Agenda 
In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by single vote through the use of the consent agenda.  Consent items shall be items placed on the Agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent recommends approval.  Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item on the consent agenda shall be removed and given individual consideration.  Requests for individual consideration are made prior to Board meetings and requests must be directed to either the Board President or the Superintendent.
Subject:
3.A. Minutes of Regular Meeting of January 27, 2016
Subject:
3.B. Monthly Financial Report
Subject:
3.C. Budget Amendments and Expenditures Report
Subject:
3.D. Tax Levy Adjustments and Collections Report
Subject:
4. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
4.A. Principal's Campus Report
Presenter:
Melissa Garza/ Alejos Salazar
Subject:
4.B. Recognition of Willacy County Fair Winners
Presenter:
Melissa Garza/ Alejos Salazar
Subject:
4.C. Recognition of Elementary and Middle School UIL Students
Presenter:
Melissa Garza/ Alejos Salazar
Subject:
4.D. Parent and Student Roundtable Report
Presenter:
Sara A. Alvarado
Subject:
5. Public Comments
(The public is invited to present issues of public concern.  Board members can not respond to public      
comments; however, they may request that an item be placed on the agenda for discussion at the next board meeting).
Subject:
6. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Plan of Finance for Series 2016 Refunding Unlimited Tax Bonds
Presenter:
Dr. Miguel De Los Santos
Subject:
7. Discussion and Possible Action on Approval of Underwriters for Series 2016 Refunding Unlimited Tax Bonds
Presenter:
Dr, Miguel De Los Santos
Subject:
8. Consider and approve order authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of Lasara Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2016; delegating certain authority to the President of the Board of Trustees of the school district and Superintendent of Schools pursuant to the provisions of Texas Government Code,Sections 1207.007 and 1207.008; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax; authorizing the refunding of certain outstanding bonds; authorizing the
execution of a bond purchase contract; approving an official statement, execution of an escrow and trust agreement, and making other provisions regarding such bonds and matters incident thereto.”
Presenter:
Dr. Miguel De Los Santos
Subject:
9. Discussion and Possible Action on Senior Trip
Presenter:
Alejos Salazar and Senior Class Officers
Subject:
10. Discussion and Possible Action on Statement of Impact for Harmony Science Academy
Presenter:
Sara A. Alvarado
Subject:
11. Discussion and Possible Action for Mrs. Frances Jones to serve as External Trainer/Consultant for the Application for Cycle 9 ACE Grant
Presenter:
Sara A. Alvarado
Subject:
12. Discussion and Possible Action for Budget Restoration Amendment for 21st Century Cycle 7 Grant
Presenter:
Cynthia Ramos
Subject:
13. Discussion and Possible Action for Additional Coaching Stipends for Middle School Baseball and Softball
Presenter:
Sara A. Alvarado
Subject:
14. Discussion and Possible Action on Decrese in Mileage Reimbursement as per Texas Education Agency
Presenter:
Rogelio Cantu
Description:
Mileage Reimbursement going down to .54 cents a
mile from the current .575 cents a mile.
Subject:
15. Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions:

Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas.

Section 551.072 – To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.

Section 551.074 – For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.
Subject:
16. Open Session
Description:
The Board will reconvene in open session and take such action as is necessary.
Subject:
17. Adjournment

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