March 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Special Meeting

I. Call to Order

I.A. Prayer - Ruben Zambrano

I.B. Pledges of Allegiance

I.B.1. United States of America Flag

I.B.2. State of Texas Flag

II. Public Comment

III. Information Items

III.A. 2019-2020 Cyclical Special Education Report

III.B. Budget Workshop (Superintendent Performance Goal 2, Activity 1)

IV. Items to Consider and Possible Action

IV.A. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDER BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LA FERIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF “LA FERIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT LIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2020”; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ANY NECESSARY ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE DISTRICT’S FINANCIAL ADVISORS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

IV.B. Vendor Selection for E-Rate Round 23

IV.C. Purchase Order over $25,000

IV.C.1. Equipment for Current Erate 22

V. Closed Meeting Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071
§551.071 – For the purpose of private consultation with the Board’s Attorney on any subjects or matters authorized by law.

V.A. Consultation with Attorney:
Consultation with Walsh Gallegos Treviño Russo & Kyle P.C. regarding a.) pending or contemplated litigation b.) settlement offer; or c) a matter in which the duty of the attorney to La Feria Independent School District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tx. Gov’t Code 551.071):

V.A.1. Discussion and consideration regarding Civil Action No. 1:18-cv-71, Evelyn Flores a/n/f J.G., et al. v. La Feria Independent School District and Jonathan Flores, In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division

VI. Reconvene in Open Meeting

VI.A. Action on any Item Deliberated in Closed Meeting

VI.A.1. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Civil Action No. 1:18-cv-71, Evelyn Flores a/n/f J.G., et al. v. La Feria Independent School District and Jonathan Flores, In the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Brownsville Division.

VII. Adjourn