July 31, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order - 6:00p.m.

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 

1.D. Public Comment

1.E. Public Address

2. Consent Agenda

2.A. Approval of monthly bills

2.B. Approval of Minutes
Regular Board Meeting 6-19-24
 

2.C. High School Principal, High School Counselor, Elementary Counselor/ LPC, Special Education Director, Instructional Coach, Athletic Director.

2.C.1. Business Office Reports/Review of Investments
Presenter: Miriam Del Rio, Finance Director

2.C.1.a. Zavala County Bank

2.C.1.b. Lone Star Investment Pool Report

2.C.1.c. Monthly Board Budget Report

2.C.1.d. Tax Collection Report

2.C.1.e. Student Activity

2.C.2. Food Service Report Summer Program

3. For information only: Presentation by Bob Farmer, Senior Program Manager for AG/CM Professional Project Management Firm.

4. Discussion and take possible action to approve the delivery method of the at-risk construction manager.

5. Discussion and take possible action to continue with ADM as the Bond architect. 

6. Discussion and take possible action to approve PB&H as our new annual auditors.

7. Discussion and possible action to approve the changes to the 2024-2025 Student Handbook.

8. Discussion and possible action to approve the changes to the 2024-2025 Employee Handbook.

9. Discussion and possible action to approve the changes to the 2024-2025 Extra-curricular Handbook for Cheer, Band, and Athletics.

10. Discussion and take possible action to approve the changes to the 2024-2025 Drug Testing Policy.

11. Discussion and possible action to approve the Zavala County Bank ACH Origination Agreement.

12. Discussion and possible action to approve the contract to continue services with K9 Global Training Academy for Canine inspections.

13. Discussion and possible action to approve the contract between La Pryor ISD and Bayes Achievement Center, Inc.

14. For Information Only - LPISD intent to apply for ESSA and Idea B for the 2024-2025 school year.

15. Discussion and possible action to approve The Brokerage Store contract for student insurance.

16. Discussion and possible action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between LPISD and Security Services.

17. Discussion and possible action to approve a new credit card provider as CitiBank to replace Bank of America.

18. Discussion and possible action to approve the Special Education Consultant contracts.

19. Discussion and take possible action regarding the upcoming election for four seats on the Board of Trustees. The proposed date for this election is November 5th.

20. Discussion and possible action to seek the agreement with Zavala County to conduct the Election for the LPISD Board of Trustees on November 5, 2024.

21. Closed Session - Adjourn to closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.101 et seq. Specifically, Personnel, to deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee (Texas Government Code section 551.074); and/or Consultation with Attorney, to discuss personnel, resignations, and other personnel items (Texas Government Code section 551.071).
A. Safety and Security
B. Personnel
C. Real Estate

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

23. Adjournment