April 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Prayer - Juan Briones

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. March 9, 2015

III. Superintendent Celebrations

III.A. Business Professionals of America

III.B. RGV Spelling Bee Champion

IV. Campus Report

IV.A. David G. Sanchez Elementary - Umberto Flores, Principal

V. Open Forum

V.A. The Board shall allot 30 minutes to hear persons who desire to make comments to the Board. Persons shall sign up as they arrive, indicating the topic upon which they wish to speak. No presentation shall exceed five minutes. Delegations of more than five persons shall appoint one person to present their views before the Board. As provided by Board Policy, GF(Local), complaints or charges about an employee will be heard by the Board in closed meeting unless the employee complained about request it to be public. Complaints about an employee shall be directed first through provided resolution procedures before addressing the Board.

VI. Information Items

VI.A. Bilingual Program Update

VI.B. Agricultural Program Update

VII. Consent Agenda

VII.A. IMA TEKS Verification

VII.B. Monthly Tax Report

VII.C. Quarterly Investment Report

VII.D. Statement of Impact

VII.D.1. Harmony Science Academy San Antonio

VIII. Items to Consider and Possible Action

VIII.A. Approval of Board Resolution Authorizing La Feria ISD to Participate in the Texas Public Energy Alliance by approving the Certificate of Formation, the Bylaws and the Interlocal Participation Agreement

VIII.B. Region One SUB-HUB Contract

VIII.C. La Feria ISD Strategic Plan

VIII.D. District Technology Plan

VIII.E. Mercedes Special Education Coop Name Change

VIII.F. Discussion and action regarding bid(s) received on the following property struck off to Cameron County, for itself and other taxing jurisdictions from a tax resale conducted on November 4th, 2014

VIII.F.1. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 0.216 acre, more or less, 50.00 feet by 188.25 feet, out of Lot 3, Block 1, Marez Subdivision, Tract 4-B, are-subdivision of Lots 1-8, Adams Gardens Subdivision "B", a subdivision in Cameron County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume "I", Page 570-B, Map Records of County, Texas. (Account No. 85-4400-0010-0030-00)

VIII.F.2. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Lot 7, Block 4, Adams Gardens Mobile Estates, Unit No. 2, Cameron County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 25, Page 33, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas. (Account No. 84-0730-0040-0070-00)

VIII.F.3. LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Lot 6, Block 4, Adams Gardens Mobile Estates, Unit No. 2, Cameron County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 25, Page 33, Map Records of Cameron County, Texas. (Account No. 84-0730-0040-0060-00)

VIII.G. Discussion and possible action on the resolution approving the bid(s) received on the tax resale conducted on November 4th, 2014 for the above mentioned property

VIII.H. Discussion and possible action on City of La Feria's request for use of LFISD property for placement of excavated soil/dirt in connection with a city project

VIII.I. Discussion and possible action to authorize Superintendent and Board President to negotiate the terms of a lease with Bruce Gamble Farms for maintaining District real property on Solis Road and authorize the
Superintendent to execute lease after best and final terms.”  

VIII.J. Discussion and possible action to create four new professional teaching positions as follows:
        1. 3- Elementary Music Teachers
        2. 1- Itinerant Art Teacher

VIII.K. Revised Sanctioned Organization List

VIII.L. Purchase Orders over $25,000

VIII.L.1. Textbook Purchase

IX. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551

IX.A. Personnel Matters (Tx. Gov. Code 551.074)

IX.A.1. Resignations/Retirements

IX.A.2. Employment of Personnel

IX.A.2.a. New to District

IX.A.2.b. Contracts for Professional Staff

IX.A.3. Discussion of Employees or Public Officers

IX.A.4. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal or proposed termination of a District employee or public officer or employee, pursuant to Tx. Gov. Code 551.074

IX.B. Student Discipline (TX. Gov. Code 551.082)

IX.C. Deliberation Regarding Real Property (Tx. Gov. Code 551.072)

IX.D. Consultation with Walsh, Anderson, Gallegos, Green & Trevino, P.C. 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. (Tx. Gov. Code 551.071)

IX.D.1. Discussion and consideration regarding Cause No. 2014-DCL-2458; Marty De Leon vs. La Feria Independent School District; In the 138th Judicial District Court of Cameron County, Texas

X. Reconvene in Open Session

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

X.B. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Cause No. 2014-DCL-2458; Marty De Leon vs. La Feria Independent School District; In the 138th Judicial District Court of Cameron County, Texas

XI. District Announcements

XII. Adjourn