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Meeting Agenda
1. Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence
2. Overview of Schools TAPR (Texas Academic Performance Report)
3. Comments from the Audience Regarding TAPR
4. Closing of Public Hearing
5. Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence
6. Pledge of Allegiance
7. Recognition of HS basketball teams for playoff appearances and recognition of all-district selections for both teams.
8. 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).
9. 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.
9.A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on February 16, 2022 and Special Board Meeting on February 28, 2022 
9.B. Monthly Financial Report
9.C. Budget Amendments and Expenditures Report
9.D. Tax Levy Adjustments and Collections Report
9.E. TASB Risk Management Fund Interlocal Participation Agreement
9.F. Acceptance of the Agreement for Financial Advisory Services by and between Lasara Independent School District and Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc.
9.G. Approval to move forward with replacement of LISD's HVAC system with ESSER money that had been designated for that purpose.  
9.H. Adoption of the calendar for the 2022-2023 School Year.
10. Discussion and possible action to update Lasara ISD on the Student Code of Conduct.  
11. Discussion and possible action to approve funding for one night's stay and fuel cost for college(s) visit portion of the trip.
12. Discussion and possible action to send correspondence to the Willacy County Judge, the Willacy County Sheriff, and the Willacy County Commissioners on behalf of Lasara ISD, expressing LISD's desire to enter into a formal inter-local agreement with the Willacy County Sheriff's Department so that a School Resource Officer (SRO) may be assigned to Lasara ISD.
13. Superintendent's Report
13.A. Status report on the presence of Mr. Ben Castillo, attorney, at the special board meeting on February 28, 2022.
13.B. Clarification on language regarding mask usage and return to mask mandate in case of COVID Positive count as discussed and acted on at the Special Board Meeting held on February 28, 2022.
13.C. Updated report on work being done with Dr. Roberto Zamora and campus leadership.
14. 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.
14.A. Discussion on Hiring of Contracted Personnel
14.B. Discussion on the hiring of Administrative Personnel
14.C. Discussion and Consideration of Superintendent's Evaluation
15. Open Session
15.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Hiring of Contracted Personnel
15.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Hiring of Administrative Personnel
15.C. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on Superintendent's Contract
16. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing and Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence
Subject:
2. Overview of Schools TAPR (Texas Academic Performance Report)
Presenter:
Cynthia Ramos
Subject:
3. Comments from the Audience Regarding TAPR
Presenter:
Cynthia Ramos
Subject:
4. Closing of Public Hearing
Subject:
5. Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence
Subject:
6. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
7. Recognition of HS basketball teams for playoff appearances and recognition of all-district selections for both teams.
Presenter:
Coach Garza and Coach Carlos
Subject:
8. 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:
9. 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:
9.A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting on February 16, 2022 and Special Board Meeting on February 28, 2022 
Subject:
9.B. Monthly Financial Report
Subject:
9.C. Budget Amendments and Expenditures Report
Subject:
9.D. Tax Levy Adjustments and Collections Report
Subject:
9.E. TASB Risk Management Fund Interlocal Participation Agreement
Subject:
9.F. Acceptance of the Agreement for Financial Advisory Services by and between Lasara Independent School District and Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc.
Description:
A copy of the contract is attached
Subject:
9.G. Approval to move forward with replacement of LISD's HVAC system with ESSER money that had been designated for that purpose.  
Subject:
9.H. Adoption of the calendar for the 2022-2023 School Year.
Description:
A calendar survey will be sent out via Remind and email to all employees.  Votes will be tallied by noon on Monday, March 21, 2022.
Subject:
10. Discussion and possible action to update Lasara ISD on the Student Code of Conduct.  
Presenter:
Alejos Salazar
Description:
The updated policy will include restorative measures to address student use of tobacco and vaping products.  
Subject:
11. Discussion and possible action to approve funding for one night's stay and fuel cost for college(s) visit portion of the trip.
Presenter:
Alejos Salazar
Description:
This has been the practice in the past and the senior class is requesting the same as has been previously approved for other senior trips.
Subject:
12. Discussion and possible action to send correspondence to the Willacy County Judge, the Willacy County Sheriff, and the Willacy County Commissioners on behalf of Lasara ISD, expressing LISD's desire to enter into a formal inter-local agreement with the Willacy County Sheriff's Department so that a School Resource Officer (SRO) may be assigned to Lasara ISD.
Subject:
13. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
13.A. Status report on the presence of Mr. Ben Castillo, attorney, at the special board meeting on February 28, 2022.
Presenter:
Alejos Salazar
Subject:
13.B. Clarification on language regarding mask usage and return to mask mandate in case of COVID Positive count as discussed and acted on at the Special Board Meeting held on February 28, 2022.
Presenter:
Alejos Salazar
Subject:
13.C. Updated report on work being done with Dr. Roberto Zamora and campus leadership.
Presenter:
Alejos Salazar
Subject:
14. 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:
14.A. Discussion on Hiring of Contracted Personnel
Subject:
14.B. Discussion on the hiring of Administrative Personnel
Presenter:
Alejos Salazar
Description:
Renewal of Administrator Contract to Mr. Bardwell as Secondary Principal
Extending an Administrator Contract to Mrs. Lupercio as Elementary Principal
Extending an Administrator Contract to Mrs. Ramos as Federal Programs Director  
Subject:
14.C. Discussion and Consideration of Superintendent's Evaluation
Subject:
15. Open Session
Description:
The Board will reconvene in open session and take such action as is necessary.
Subject:
15.A. Discussion and Possible Action on Hiring of Contracted Personnel
Subject:
15.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Hiring of Administrative Personnel
Presenter:
Alejos Salazar
Subject:
15.C. Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on Superintendent's Contract
Subject:
16. Adjournment

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