Lillian L. Ramos

The board meeting focused on celebrating student achievements across various programs, including Business Professionals of America, culinary arts, computer science and animation, public law and safety, UIL academics, Future Farmers of America, one-act play, and girls basketball. Students were recognized for their performance in competitions, artistic projects, and athletic seasons.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding the proposed budget and preliminary tax rate for the upcoming school year. Actions taken included the approval of the budget, the teacher salary schedule and compensation plan, bank depository services, and a stipend for education and training. Additionally, the board approved significant purchase orders for playground equipment at a local elementary school and instructional equipment for a junior high school. Administrative actions were also finalized, including the acknowledgment of several staff resignations and the approval of new probationary employment contracts.

The Board received updates regarding the ACE Program and School Safety Intruder Audit findings. Consent agenda items were approved, including the monthly tax report, a revised 2025-2026 calendar, the quarterly investment report, and a low attendance waiver. The Board authorized the creation of a supervisor position for alternative education, the purchase of a new math curriculum, the removal and replacement of egress gates, and the ratification of payments related to an emergency school closure. Following a closed session, the Board accepted staff resignations and approved employment contracts for teachers, counselors, and professional personnel for the 2025-2026 school year.

This document outlines the La Feria Independent School District's plan for utilizing ESSER III funds to address the educational impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan prioritizes five key goals: Academics, Technology, College, Career, & Post-Secondary Readiness, Safety/Health, and Facilities. Key initiatives include mitigating learning loss through staffing and programs, enhancing educational technology, improving facility infrastructure and air quality, and providing comprehensive social-emotional and mental health supports. The overarching aim is to ensure a safe learning environment, address student needs, and maintain district operations and services.

The meeting included a public hearing on the Texas Annual Performance Report, covering topics such as financial standards, accreditation status, campus performance objectives, and student demographics. The board discussed fall end-of-course results and information regarding the Region One ESC Board of Directors election. Key actions included the approval of consent agenda items, such as the monthly tax report and a date change for the March board meeting, as well as calling a bond election and approving a related contract with the county. The board also approved updates to employee practice policies, local policy manual revisions, and the renaming of two schools. Additionally, the board accepted resignations and approved various administrative and probationary employment contracts.