August 28, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order - 6:00 p.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 7-31-24

2.C. Superintendent's Report
 High School Principal, Elementary Principal, Elementary Counselor Support/LPC, Instructional Coach, Special Programs Director, Athletic Director.

2.C.1. Business Office Reports/Review of Investments
Presenter: Miriam Del Rio, Business 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.1.f. Food Service Report

3. For Information only: Presentation by Bob Farmer in regard to the ADM Group Architects and AIA Agreement between Owner and Architect.

4. Discuss and take possible action to approve the ADM Architect contract.

5. For information only : Presentation by Orlando "Jay" Juarez Jr.  Partner at McCALL Parkhurst and Horton, in regard to the order authorizing the issuance of" Unlimited tax school building bonds, series 2024".

6. Discuss and take action on an order authorizing the issuance of" Unlimited Tax school building bonds, series 2024" ; Levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds; Prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance,sale, and delivery of the bonds; and providing an effective date.

7. For Information only: The txEDCON24 conference will be held September 27-29 in San Antonio at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center. Please let Clarissa Diaz know if you would like to attend the conference. 

8. Discuss and take possible action to approve the AgriLife Zavala County Extension Service agreement.

9. Discuss and take possible action to approve the 2024-2025 District Stipends.

10. Discuss and take possible action to approve the 2024-2025 Resolution setting the Maintenance and Operating Tax Rate at 0.7530 and interest & sinking at 0.1600.

11. Discuss and take possible action to approve the 2024-2025 District Official Budget.

12. Discuss and take possible action to approve the Telephone Consultation Agreement between La Pryor I.S.D. and Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell and Munoz, P.C.

13. Discuss and take possible action to consider approving a $150 dollar stipend every six weeks, for teachers with a 100% attendance during the six weeks.

14. Discuss and take possible action to approve Dr. William Arevalo, Ms. Alba N. Marrero and Ms. Beatrice Martinez as the 2024-2025 T-Tess evaluators.

15. Discuss and take possible action to approve to pay all staff for the closure on August 15, 2024.

16. Discuss and take possible action to approve metal detectors in the High School, Gymnasium and Multi-Purpose Building.

17. Discuss and take possible action to approve the TASB Risk management insurance for the 2024-2025 school year.

18. Discuss and take possible action to approve the beginning and ending dates for all school employees for the 2024-2025 school year.

19. Discuss and take possible action to name the LPISD Gymnasium after Alejandro "Jano" Perez.

20. 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).

20.A. Safety and Security

20.B. Personnel

20.C. Property

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

22. Adjournment