March 18, 2014 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order.

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 to the Flag of the United States of America.

2. Public Comment Period.

3. Consent Agenda.

3.A. Approval of Minutes.

3.A.1. February 11, 2014 - Regular Board Meeting.

3.A.2. February 25, 2014 - Special Board Meeting.

3.B. Approval of Monthly Bills.

4. Staff Reports - Directors, Principals and Counselors.

4.A. Student Activities.

4.B. School Operations.

5. Superintendent's Report.

5.A. Business Office Reports / Review of Investments.

5.A.1. Food Service Report.

5.A.2. Zavala County Bank - Monthly District Financial Report.

5.A.3. Lone Star Investment Pool Report.

5.A.4. Investment Report.

5.A.5. Monthly Board Budget Report.

5.A.6. Tax Collection Report.

5.A.7. Maintenance Report.

5.A.8. Enrollment / Attendance.

5.A.9. Student Activity Accounts.

6. 2013 Methods and Assistance Program (MAP) Report - Yolanda Cervera, Chief Appraiser-Zavala County Appraisal District.

7. Delinquent Tax Collection Report (Veronica Vasquez - Partner, Purdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP).

8. Consideration and approval of a resolution by the Board of Trustees of the La Pryor Independent School District authorizing the issuance of obligations designated as "La Pryor Independent School District Limited Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2014"; making provision for the payment thereof by the annual levy of the District's Maintenance and Operations Ad Valorem Taxes; providing the terms and conditions of said obligations and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale and delivery of said obligations; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase and investment letter; complying with the requirements of the letter of representations previously executed with the depository trust company; and providing an effective date. (W. Jeffrey Kuhn, Partner - Norton Rose Fulbright, LLP)

9. Consideration and approval of a resolution relating to establishing the La Prior Independent School District's intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing various school district improvements from the proceeds of obligations to be issued by the District for authorized purposes; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date.

10. Consideration and approval of the engagement of the investment bank firm of Estrada, Hinojosa & Company, Inc. to serve as financial advisors for La Pryor Independent School District.  (David N. Gonzalez, Vice-President, Estrada, Hinojosa & Company, Inc.)

11. Consideration and approval to amend Policy BE (LOCAL) to change board meetings from the Elementary Library to the Multi-Purpose Building.

12. 2012-2013 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), PEIMS 2011-2012 Actual Financial Standard Report, and Report of 2010-2011 HS Graduates & Student Enrollment academic Performance Update. (Informational only)

13. HB5 Update.(Informational only)

14. Facilities Update. (Informational only)

15. Zavala County Education District (ZCED) Update. (Informational only)

16. Closed Session: Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074 (Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee), and/or Texas Government Code §551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), specifically to discuss:

16.A. Discussion of Personnel Employment, Assignments and Resignations.

16.A.1. Discussion of Contract Renewals.

16.A.1.a. Principals

16.A.1.b. Directors

16.A.1.c. Business Manager

16.A.1.d. Counselors

16.A.1.e. Athletic Director / Head Football Coach

16.A.2. Other personnel employment issues.

16.A.3. Consult with attorney regarding pending litigation.

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

17.A. Discussion and take possible action on personnel employment, assignments and resignations.

17.A.1. Discuss and take action on Contract Renewals.

17.A.1.a. Principals

17.A.1.b. Directors

17.A.1.c. Business Manager

17.A.1.d. Counselors

17.A.1.e. Athletic Director / Head Football Coach

18. Adjournment.