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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Harris County, TX
LA PORTE ISD
Population / Scale
6,923
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.06836
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$139.4M
+3.4% YoY • +21.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$402.66M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.6 pts
1Y: -0.9 pts • 10Y: -2.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.6 pts
59.7 (D) → 53.1 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.9% (5Y)
10Y: +53.1% • Since '00: +231.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.1881
FY 22: $1.2565 → FY 27: $1.0684
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 59.7 (D)'10: 57.5 (D)'17: 55.8 (D)'22: 54.7 (D)'27: 53.1 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $42.1M'10: $65.9M'17: $91.1M'22: $114.4M'27: $139.4M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 53.1 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($139,440,960) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.068360 per $100 valuation: $0.805412 M&O + $0.262948 I&S) for LA PORTE ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Harris County).
Total Appropriation
$139.4M
General Fund
$86.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$43.9M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$20,142
Public Safety: $3.6M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $53.9M (39%)
Public Works: $16.3M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.9M
Administration: $12.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.06836 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 54 (D)• Adopted Sep 8, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($134,855,861) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.064100 per $100 valuation) for LA PORTE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$134.9M
General Fund
$83.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$42.8M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$19,479
Public Safety: $3.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $51.9M (38%)
Public Works: $15.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $12.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0641 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.6% YoYFreedom Score: 54.2 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($130,295,518) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.973900 per $100 valuation) for LA PORTE ISD.
Total Appropriation
$130.3M
General Fund
$83.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$42.8M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$18,821
Public Safety: $3.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $51.9M (40%)
Public Works: $15.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $12.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9739 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 54.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LA PORTE ISD (Harris County) totaling $124,613,158. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9739 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$124.6M
General Fund
$79.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$40.9M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$18,000
Public Safety: $3.3M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $49.6M (40%)
Public Works: $15.0M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.8M
Administration: $11.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9739 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.4% YoYFreedom Score: 54.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 3, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LA PORTE ISD (Harris County) totaling $119,429,900. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2565 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$119.4M
General Fund
$76.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$39.2M
Capital Projects
$0.2M
Per Capita
$17,251
Public Safety: $3.2M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $47.6M (40%)
Public Works: $14.4M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $1.7M
Administration: $11.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2565 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$139.44M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $86.6MPer Capita: $20,142Tax Rate: $1.06836Freedom: 53.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$134.86M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $83.4MPer Capita: $19,479Tax Rate: $1.0641Freedom: 54 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$130.30M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $83.4MPer Capita: $18,821Tax Rate: $0.9739Freedom: 54.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$124.61M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $79.8MPer Capita: $18,000Tax Rate: $0.9739Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$119.43M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $76.5MPer Capita: $17,251Tax Rate: $1.2565Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$114.37M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $73.3MPer Capita: $16,521Tax Rate: $1.2565Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$109.65M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $70.2MPer Capita: $15,838Tax Rate: $1.274091Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$104.53M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $66.9MPer Capita: $15,098Tax Rate: $1.290654Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$99.65M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $63.8MPer Capita: $14,395Tax Rate: $1.303561Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$95.50M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $61.2MPer Capita: $13,795Tax Rate: $1.319204Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$91.06M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $58.3MPer Capita: $13,154Tax Rate: $1.323162Freedom: 55.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$86.60M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $55.5MPer Capita: $12,510Tax Rate: $1.319193Freedom: 56.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$82.67M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $52.9MPer Capita: $11,941Tax Rate: $1.329747Freedom: 56.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$78.68M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $50.4MPer Capita: $11,365Tax Rate: $1.337725Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$75.42M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $48.3MPer Capita: $10,894Tax Rate: $1.33505Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$72.25M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $46.3MPer Capita: $10,436Tax Rate: $1.331045Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$69.10M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $44.3MPer Capita: $9,981Tax Rate: $1.333707Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$65.92M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $42.2MPer Capita: $9,522Tax Rate: $1.339042Freedom: 57.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$63.00M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $40.3MPer Capita: $9,100Tax Rate: $1.335025Freedom: 57.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$59.71M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $38.2MPer Capita: $8,625Tax Rate: $1.332355Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$57.07M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $36.6MPer Capita: $8,244Tax Rate: $1.324361Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$54.30M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.8MPer Capita: $7,844Tax Rate: $1.32701Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$52.35M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $33.5MPer Capita: $7,562Tax Rate: $1.323029Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$50.27M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.2MPer Capita: $7,261Tax Rate: $1.326998Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$47.72M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $30.6MPer Capita: $6,892Tax Rate: $1.324344Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$45.72M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.3MPer Capita: $6,604Tax Rate: $1.334939Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$43.78M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.0MPer Capita: $6,324Tax Rate: $1.330934Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$42.05M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.9MPer Capita: $6,074Tax Rate: $1.329603Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $1...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $9...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $9...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $9...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $8...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $8...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $7...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LA PORTE ISD totaling $7...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LA PORTE ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (10)
UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-12
May 2026 LA PORTE ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 894 (19.0% of 4,707 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Dee Anne Thomson WINNER
100.0% (786 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Melissa Crutcher WINNER
100.0% (786 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Karen Wheeler-Hall WINNER
100.0% (786 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Jeff Martin WINNER
100.0% (786 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Danny Hanks WINNER
100.0% (786 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Mason Peres WINNER
100.0% (786 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
100.0% (786 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06
LA PORTE ISD 2023 May Uniform Election
Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
Proposition 1 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 1: School Building & Buses
Authorized Debt: $164.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $164,000,000 in bond obligations for School Building & Buses....
Proposition 2 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 2: Technology
Authorized Debt: $15.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $15,000,000 in bond obligations for Technology....
Proposition 3 • BOND DEBTPASSED
Proposition 3: Stadium
Authorized Debt: $56.0M
Certified ballot proposition to authorize $56,000,000 in bond obligations for Stadium....
UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,412 (30.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
68.0% (960 votes)Michael R. Vance
32.0% (452 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,083 (23.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
55.0% (596 votes)David C. Morales
45.0% (487 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 659 (14.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
61.0% (402 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (257 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,177 (25.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
59.0% (694 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
41.0% (483 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,459 (31.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
64.0% (934 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
36.0% (525 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,083 (23.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
69.0% (747 votes)Michael R. Vance
31.0% (336 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,271 (27.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
72.0% (915 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (356 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,224 (26.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
61.0% (747 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (477 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2026-09-08 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA PORTE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Closed Meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 PMIII: Reconvene from Closed Meeting 7:00 PMIV: Board Protocol, Pledge and InvocationIV.A: Board Protocol will be read by Jeff Martin, board president.IV.B: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.IV.C: Invocation will be given by Dee Anne Thomson, trustee.V: Board Recognitions2026-08-31 • SPECIAL SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA PORTE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Pledge and InvocationII.A: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas FlagsII.B: Invocation will be given by Mr. Russell Schoppe, board trusteeIII: Public Comments Description: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Complaints and concerns, for which other resolution channels are provided, shall be directed through those channels.IV: Board Training Description: The Board of Trustees will receive a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election training.V: Adjournment2026-08-17 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA PORTE ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
I: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Closed Meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 PMIII: Reconvene from Closed Meeting 7:00 PMIV: Board Protocol, Pledge and InvocationIV.A: Board Protocol will be read by Jeff Martin, board president.IV.B: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.IV.C: Invocation will be given by Jeff Martin, president.V: Public Comments Description: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Complaints and concerns, for which other resolution channels are provided, shall be directed through those channels.2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-06-23 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Closed Meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 PMIII: Reconvene from Closed Meeting 7:00 PMIV: Board Protocol, Pledge and InvocationIV.A: Board Protocol will be read by Jeff Martin, board president.IV.B: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.IV.C: Invocation will be given by Danny Hanks, board trustee.V: Election of Board Officers and Reorganization of the Board for the 2026-2027 School Year. Description: Superintendent Dr. Walter Jackson will act as president pro tem for the election of Board Officers for the 2026-2027 school year.2026-06-16 • SPECIAL SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Pledge and InvocationII.A: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas FlagsII.B: Invocation will be given by Melissa Crutcher, board secretaryIII: Public Comments Description: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Complaints and concerns, for which other resolution channels are provided, shall be directed through those channels.IV: Discuss Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). Description: The Board of Trustees and Administration will discuss a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election.V: Action on Closed Session ItemsVI: Adjournment2026-05-26 • SPECIAL SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Pledge and InvocationII.A: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas FlagsII.B: Invocation will be given by Karen Wheeler-Hall, board trusteeIII: Public Comments Description: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Complaints and concerns, for which other resolution channels are provided, shall be directed through those channels.IV: Budget Workshop Description: The Board and Administration will discuss the Compensation Plan & District Budget.V: Action and/or Discussion ItemsV.A: Approve Purchase of Painting Services at James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of Painting Services at Baker Backup - Proposal for Painting Services Baker 6 grade campus2026-05-12 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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VII.A: Performance by College Park Elementary StudentsI: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Canvass Returns of May 2, 2026 General Trustee ElectionII.A: The Board President will read into the record the final results of the LPISD General Trustee Election held on May 2, 2026, as required by Chapter 67 of the Texas Election Code.III: Swearing-In Ceremony for Elected TrusteesIII.A: Oath of Office will be administered by Candace Olivares, administrative assistant.IV: Closed Meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 PMV: Reconvene from Closed Meeting 7:00 PM2026-04-28 • SPECIAL SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Pledge and InvocationII.A: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas FlagsII.B: Invocation will be given by Russell Schoppe, board trusteeIII: Public Comments Description: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Complaints and concerns, for which other resolution channels are provided, shall be directed through those channels.IV: Compensation Plan Review & Workshop Description: The Board and Administration will discuss the preparation of the 2026-2027 District Budget & Compensation Plan.V: Adjournment2026-04-14 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Closed Meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 PMIII: Reconvene from Closed Meeting 7:00 PMIV: Board Protocol, Pledge and InvocationIV.A: Board Protocol will be read by Jeff Martin, board president.IV.B: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.IV.C: Invocation will be given by Jeff Martin, board president.V: Board Recognitions2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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III: Reconvene from Closed Meeting 7:00 PMI: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Closed Meeting from 6:00 to 7:00 PMIV: Board Protocol, Pledge and InvocationIV.A: Board Protocol will be read by Jeff Martin, board president.IV.B: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.IV.C: Invocation will be given by Danny Hanks, trustee.V: Board Recognitions2026-02-10 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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VII.E: HB 3 Board Goals PresentationVIII: Consent AgendaVIII.A: Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.VII.B: Delinquent Tax Presentation by Perdue BrandonVII.C: Secondary Schedule InitiativeI: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Closed Meeting from 5:30 to 7:00 PMIII: Reconvene from Closed Meeting 7:00 PM2026-01-13 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: Call to Order Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Closed Meeting from 5:30 to 7:00 PMIII: Reconvene from Closed Meeting 7:00 PMIV: Board Protocol, Pledge and InvocationIV.A: Board Protocol will be read by Jeff Martin, board president.IV.B: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.IV.C: Invocation will be given by Karen Wheeler-Hall, board trustee.V: Recognitions2026-01-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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I: Call to Order 5:00 PM Description: CALL TO ORDER and an announcement by the president that a notice of the meeting has been posted in a manner required by law, and that a quorum is present.II: Pledge and InvocationII.A: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas FlagsII.B: Invocation will be given by Russell Schoppe, board trusteeIII: Public Comments Description: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Complaints and concerns, for which other resolution channels are provided, shall be directed through those channels.IV: Review & Discuss the 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Description: Board members will have an opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion with the administrative team.V: Adjournment