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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Willacy County, TX
LASARA ISD
Population / Scale
330
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.08633
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$6.8M
+3.4% YoY • +21.5% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$4.54M
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28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.8 pts
1Y: -0.3 pts • 10Y: -1.9 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.3 pts
60.2 (C) → 54.9 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+21.5% (5Y)
10Y: +53.8% • Since '00: +231.1%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.3082
FY 22: $1.3945 → FY 27: $1.0863
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 60.2 (C)'10: 58.3 (D)'17: 56.8 (D)'22: 55.7 (D)'27: 54.9 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.1M'10: $3.2M'17: $4.5M'22: $5.6M'27: $6.8M
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 54.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 23, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LASARA ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($6,844,405) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.086330 per $100 valuation: $0.782094 M&O + $0.304236 I&S) for LASARA ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Willacy County).
Total Appropriation
$6.8M
General Fund
$4.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.5M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$20,741
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.5M (37%)
Public Works: $0.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.08633 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 55.2 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LASARA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($6,619,347) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.096200 per $100 valuation) for LASARA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$6.6M
General Fund
$4.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$20,059
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.4M (36%)
Public Works: $0.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0962 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 55.1 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — LASARA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($6,395,504) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.343800 per $100 valuation) for LASARA ISD.
Total Appropriation
$6.4M
General Fund
$4.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$19,380
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.4M (37%)
Public Works: $0.8M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.3438 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+5.1% YoYFreedom Score: 55.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LASARA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LASARA ISD (Willacy County) totaling $6,151,890. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2812 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$6.2M
General Fund
$4.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$18,642
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.3M (37%)
Public Works: $0.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2812 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 55.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 2, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LASARA ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LASARA ISD (Willacy County) totaling $5,855,039. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.4028 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$5.9M
General Fund
$3.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.4M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$17,743
Public Safety: $0.0M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $2.2M (37%)
Public Works: $0.7M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.2M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.4028 / $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$6.84M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $20,741Tax Rate: $1.08633Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$6.62M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $20,059Tax Rate: $1.0962Freedom: 55.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$6.40M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.2MPer Capita: $19,380Tax Rate: $1.3438Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$6.15M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.0MPer Capita: $18,642Tax Rate: $1.2812Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$5.86M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $17,743Tax Rate: $1.4028Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$5.63M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $17,065Tax Rate: $1.3945Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$5.34M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $16,182Tax Rate: $1.416812Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$5.07M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $15,377Tax Rate: $1.432397Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$4.86M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $14,724Tax Rate: $1.440991Freedom: 56.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$4.64M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $14,053Tax Rate: $1.461165Freedom: 56.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$4.45M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $13,488Tax Rate: $1.464087Freedom: 56.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$4.21M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $12,772Tax Rate: $1.474336Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$4.06M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $12,315Tax Rate: $1.481708Freedom: 57.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$3.85M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $11,671Tax Rate: $1.481708Freedom: 57.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$3.70M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $11,224Tax Rate: $1.48319Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$3.53M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $10,688Tax Rate: $1.496539Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$3.38M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $10,256Tax Rate: $1.490553Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$3.21M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $9,715Tax Rate: $1.4831Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$3.04M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $9,207Tax Rate: $1.484583Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$2.93M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $8,877Tax Rate: $1.489037Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$2.77M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $8,400Tax Rate: $1.494993Freedom: 59 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$2.66M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $8,059Tax Rate: $1.500973Freedom: 59.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$2.56M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $7,767Tax Rate: $1.512981Freedom: 59.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$2.43M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $7,368Tax Rate: $1.51752Freedom: 59.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.34M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $7,094Tax Rate: $1.512967Freedom: 59.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.23M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.5MPer Capita: $6,762Tax Rate: $1.519019Freedom: 59.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.15M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $6,510Tax Rate: $1.514462Freedom: 60.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.07M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.4MPer Capita: $6,264Tax Rate: $1.528092Freedom: 60.2 (C)
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 — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $6,1...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LASARA 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 LASARA 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 — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $5,8...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LASARA 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 — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $5,6...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $5,3...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LASARA 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 LASARA 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 — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $5,0...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $4,8...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LASARA 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 LASARA 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 — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $4,6...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $4,4...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LASARA 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 LASARA 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 — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $4,2...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $4,0...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LASARA 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 LASARA 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 — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $3,8...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LASARA ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LASARA ISD totaling $3,7...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LASARA 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 LASARA 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 • 2025-05-03
May 2025 LASARA ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 66 (18.9% of 350 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Jennifer Carmona WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Eloy Castaneda WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Laura Rios WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Margot Salinas WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Rolando Velazquez WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Sylvia Perez WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Joey Nieto WINNER
100.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 LASARA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Joey Nieto WINNER
55.0% (66 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (54 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 LASARA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (29.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Joey Nieto WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 LASARA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (16.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Joey Nieto WINNER
57.0% (68 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
43.0% (52 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 LASARA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Joey Nieto WINNER
59.0% (71 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 LASARA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (26.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Joey Nieto WINNER
70.0% (84 votes)Michael R. Vance
30.0% (36 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 LASARA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (25.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Joey Nieto WINNER
60.0% (72 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
40.0% (48 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 LASARA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (19.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Joey Nieto WINNER
66.0% (79 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (41 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 LASARA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (27.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Joey Nieto WINNER
62.0% (74 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (46 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 LASARA ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 120 (15.0% of 408 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Joey Nieto WINNER
71.0% (85 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (35 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (333)
Showing Top 15 • Search All Meeting Dockets →2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION
LASARA 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-09-30 • SPECIAL SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LASARA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence2: Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Discussion and possible action to purchase JET GRANT HVAC supplies for CTE classroom that exceed 25,000.00. Presenter: Adrian Montemayor Description: This is being brought forward for board approval on all HVAC equipment that exceeds the superintendent's spending limit. The current superintendent's spending limit is $25,000.5: Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions: Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. Section 551.072 – To deliberate the purc6: Discussion on Hiring of Contracted Personnel Description: CTE Teacher Paraprofessional7: Open Session8: Action on Hiring of Contracted Personnel2026-09-23 • SPECIAL SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LASARA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence2: Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions: Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. Section 551.072 – To deliberate the purc4.A: Conduct interview(s) of applicant(s) for superintendent position, and consider and discuss same, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.4.B: Consultation with legal counsel regarding issues related to employment of new superintendent, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071, 551.129.5: Open Session5.A: Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process2026-09-16 • SPECIAL SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LASARA ISD BoardBook public portal.
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence2: Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions: Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. Section 551.072 – To deliberate the purc4.A: Conduct interview(s) of applicant(s) for superintendent position, and consider and discuss same, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.4.B: Consultation with legal counsel regarding issues related to employment of new superintendent, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071, 551.129.5: Open Session5.A: Take action, if any, regarding Superintendent Search process2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence2: Pledge of Allegiance14: Discussion and Possible Action on MOU with Communities Against Substance Abuse (CASA) Presenter: Ashley Tello / Rosalie Tristan15: Superintendent's Report3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Approval of Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by single vote through the use of the consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the Agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item 4.A: Minutes4.B: Monthly Financial Report2026-09-12 • SPECIAL SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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5: Open Session1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence2: Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions: Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. Section 551.072 – To deliberate the purc4.A: Conduct interview(s) of applicant(s) for superintendent position, and consider and discuss same, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.5.A: Take action, if any, regarding the Superintendent Search process.6: Adjournment2026-09-07 • SPECIAL SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence2: Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions: Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. Section 551.072 – To deliberate the purc4.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to Superintendent position.4.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to Superintendent Search Process.4.C: Review, consider and discuss applicants for the superintendent position, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074.4.D: Consultation with legal counsel regarding issues related to the superintendent search process, pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071, 551.129.2026-08-13 • SPECIAL SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence2: Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions: Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. Section 551.072 – To deliberate the purc4.A: Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.074 discussion and consideration regarding Superintendent Search.4.B: Pursuant to Tex. Gov’t Code 551.071, 551.129. discussion with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to Superintendent Search.5: Open Session5.A: Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Superintendent Search.2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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17: Open Session1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence2: Pledge of Allegiance3: Introduction of Lasara ISD's newest staff members4: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa5: Approval of Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by single vote through the use of the consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the Agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item 5.A: Minutes5.B: Monthly Financial Report2026-08-06 • SPECIAL SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence2: Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions: Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. Section 551.072 – To deliberate the purc4.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to Superintendent position.4.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to Interim Superintendent position.4.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to Superintendent Search Process.4.D: Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.074 discussion and deliberation regarding Superintendent position.2026-08-01 • REGULAR SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence2: Pledge of Allegiance3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Approval of Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by single vote through the use of the consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the Agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item 4.A: Minutes4.B: Monthly Financial Report4.C: Budget Amendments and Expenditures Report4.D: Tax Levy Adjustments and Collections Report2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
LASARA 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: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-06-29 • REGULAR SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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2: Pledge of Allegiance1: Call Public Hearing to order: Verify quorum and meeting posted as required by law3: Public Hearing to discuss the budget and proposed tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Joanna Gomez4: Closing of Public Hearing5: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence6: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa7: Approval of Consent Agenda In order to promote efficient meetings, the Board may act upon more than one item by single vote through the use of the consent agenda. Consent items shall be items placed on the Agenda for which no Board discussion is anticipated and for which the Superintendent recommends approval. Prior to the meeting, at the request of any member of the Board of Trustees, any item 7.A: Minutes2026-06-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2: Pledge of Allegiance1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions: Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. Section 551.072 – To deliberate the purc4.A: “Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074, discussion regarding Superintendent Contract and Superintendent Transition and consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to same.”5: Open Session5.A: “Consideration and possible action regarding Superintendent Contract and/or Superintendent Transition.”6: Adjournment2026-06-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
LASARA ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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2: Pledge of Allegiance1: Call the Meeting to order: Establish a quorum, Moment of Silence3: Public Comments The next items on the agenda is Public Comment and Public Audience, which is the time for members of the audience to address the Board of trustees through either public comment or public audience, if applicable.Before we begin, I will remind our audience members of the Board’s procedures for handling public comments. The public comment portion of our Regular Board meeting is availa4: Discussion and possible action to approve budget amendment. Presenter: Joanna Gomez5: Discussion and consideration on the proposed budget and compensation plan for the 2026-2027 school year. Presenter: Joanna Gomez6: Discussion and possible action on the purchase of laptops in excess of $25,000. Presenter: William Bardwell7: Closed Session or Meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 et seq of the Texas Government Code (The Open Meetings Act), under the following provisions: Section 551.071 – Consultation with School Attorney on matters in which the duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.077.A: Discussion and consideration on the hiring of elementary teachers for the 2026-2027 school year Presenter: Alejos Salazar