February 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Prayer - Jane Castillo

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. January 11, 2021

II.B. January 13, 2021

II.C. January 18, 2021

II.D. January 29, 2021

III. Public Comment

IV. Public Hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

V. Information Item

V.A. STAAR End-of-Course December Results

V.B. Discussion on District Property Values

V.C. Superintendent Performance Goals: Topics

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.A. Monthly Tax Report

VII. Items to Consider and Possible Action

VII.A. Perkins Reserve Grant Stipend - Program Directors

VII.B. Perkins Reserve Grant Stipend - Pathway Teacher

VII.C. Gear-Up Stipend - Millionaires Club Sponsors

VII.D. TASB Update 116 Local Policy

VII.D.1. CQB (LOCAL): Technology Resources - Cybersecurity

VII.D.2. DCD (LOCAL): Employment Practices - At-Will Employment

VII.D.3. DCE (LOCAL): Employment Practices - Other Types of Contracts

VII.D.4. FFAC (LOCAL): Wellness and Health Services - Medical Treatment

VII.D.5. GKA (LOCAL): Community Relations - Conduct on School Premises

VII.E. Purchase Orders over $25,000

VII.E.1. Dell Laptops

VII.E.2. Audio Visual Aids

VII.F. Request for Hybrid Instruction (Grades 9-12)

VII.G. Hybrid Instruction during District - Scheduled Testing Days for K-8th Grade

VII.H. Recommend to Approve MOU with Cameron County for Possible Administration for COVID-19 Vaccines in the Local Community

VII.I. Stipend Adjustments for 2020-2021

VIII. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 551

VIII.A. Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov. Code 551.074)

VIII.A.1. Resignations/Retirements

VIII.A.2. Employment of Personnel

VIII.A.2.a. New to District

VIII.A.2.b. Contracts for Professional Personnel

VIII.A.2.b.(1) Administration

VIII.B. Consultation with attorney 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. (Tex. Gov't Code 551.071)

IX. Reconvene in Open Meeting

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

X. District Announcements

XI. Adjourn