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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
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
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
DH
Danny Hanks
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
supt-secretary@lpisd.org
DA
Dee Anne Thomson
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
supt-secretary@lpisd.org
JM
Jeff Martin
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
supt-secretary@lpisd.org
KW
Karen Wheeler-Hall
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
supt-secretary@lpisd.org
MP
Mason Peres
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
supt-secretary@lpisd.org
MC
Melissa Crutcher
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
supt-secretary@lpisd.org
RS
Russell Schoppe
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
supt-secretary@lpisd.org
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 (25)
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)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 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
64.0% (753 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
36.0% (424 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 847 (18.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
63.0% (534 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (313 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 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
68.0% (992 votes)David C. Morales
32.0% (467 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 847 (18.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
66.0% (559 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (288 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,318 (28.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
63.0% (830 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (488 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,318 (28.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
63.0% (830 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
37.0% (488 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 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
54.0% (686 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
46.0% (585 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 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
62.0% (759 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
38.0% (465 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 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
57.0% (376 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
43.0% (283 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 800 (17.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
66.0% (528 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
34.0% (272 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 LA PORTE ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,318 (28.0% of 4,708 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Russell Schoppe WINNER
58.0% (764 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (554 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 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
62.0% (788 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
38.0% (483 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 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 • 2001-05-05
May 2001 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
58.0% (382 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (277 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 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)David C. Morales
39.0% (257 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (327)
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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: 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
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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 Dee Anne Thomson, trustee.V: Board RecognitionsV.A: Student & Staff Recognitions Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Board Recognitions - Sept. 8 Board Recognitions Backup - Sept. 8, 2026VI: 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.VII: Discussion Regarding Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session). Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Certification of Compliance - TEC 39.008VII.A: Presentation & Public Hearing for Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008 (89th Texas Legislative Session).VII.B: Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session). Attachments: ( 5 ) Action Sheet - Certification of Compliance - TEC 39.008 TEC - Ch. 11 TEC - Ch. 28 TEC 39.008 - Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required SB 12 Compliance - All Staff_Contractor NotificationVIII: Administrative ReportsVIII.A: Superintendent's ReportVIII.B: Budget & Finance UpdateVIII.C: Bond, Safety & Security UpdateVIII.D: Academic UpdateIX: Consent AgendaIX.A: Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.IX.B: Approve Board Meeting Minutes.IX.B.1: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, August 17, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Back-up - Draft, Minutes August 17, 2026 Regular Board MeetingIX.B.2: Special Board Training Minutes, August 31, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Back-up - Draft, Minutes August 31, 2026 Called Board TrainingIX.C: Receive Principals' Reports.IX.C.1: Early Childhood Center Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - Early Childhood CenterIX.C.2: Bayshore Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - Bayshore ElementaryIX.C.3: College Park Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - College Park ElementaryIX.C.4: Heritage Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - Heritage ElementaryIX.C.5: Jennie Reid Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - Jennie Reid ElementaryIX.C.6: La Porte Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 8 - La Porte ElementaryXI.A: Discuss and Take Possible Action on Distinguished Alumni.IX.C.7: Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - Leo A. Rizzuto ElementaryIX.C.8: Lomax Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - Lomax ElementaryIX.C.9: James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - James H. Baker Sixth Grade CampusIX.C.10: La Porte Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - La Porte Junior HighIX.C.11: Lomax Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08- Lomax Junior HighIX.C.12: La Porte High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - La Porte High SchoolIX.C.13: Viola DeWalt High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - September 08 - The Academy of Viola DeWaltIX.D: Receive Financial Reports for July 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Financial Statements July 2026 Backup - Financial Statements July 2026IX.E: Receive Human Resources Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Human Resources Report Back-Up - Human Resources ReportIX.F: Receive Notice of Employment of Professional Staff. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Notice of Employment of Professional Staff Back-Up - Notice of Employment of Professional StaffIX.G: Approve Budget Amendment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Budget Amendment August 2026 Back-Up - September Budget AmendmentIX.H: Approve Clarification of Budget Amendment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Clarification of June Budget Amendment Back-Up - Clarification of Budget AmendmentIX.I: Approve Interlocal Agreement with Region 18 ESC. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Interlocal Agreement with Region 18 ESC Backup - Interlocal Agreement with Region 18 ESCIX.J: Approve Second Reading and Adoption of TASB Local Policy Update 127. Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Approve Second Reading and Adoption of TASB Update 127 Back-Up - 127 ExplanatoryNotes Back-Up - 127 LocalPolicyComparisonPacketIX.K: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-13) to Declare Extracurricular Status of 4-H and Approve Appointment of Harris County Extension Agents as Adjunct Faculty for Purpose of Supervising LPISD Students Participating in Designated 4-H Activities. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-13) to Declare Extracurricular Status of 4-H Back Up - Resolution (No. 2026-13) to Declare ExtracurrIX.L: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-14) Approving the Certified Appraisal Tax Roll. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Adopt Resolution (No. 2026-14) Certified Appraisal Roll Back Up - Resolution (No. 2026-14) Order Approving Certified Appraisal Tax RollXII: Closing Comments of the Board of Trustees and SuperintendentIX.M: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-15) to Pay Employees for Bad Weather Day, September 1, 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Resolution 2026-15 - Pay Employees for Bad Weather Day Back-Up - Resolution No. 2026-15 to Pay Employees for Bad Weather DayX: Action on Closed Session ItemsXI: Action and/or Discussion ItemsXII.A: Attendance at Recent District and Community EventsXII.B: Announcement of Upcoming District and Community EventsXII.C: Outstanding Performance by District Staff and StudentsXIII: Adjournment2026-08-31 • 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 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.
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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, 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.VI: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-12) Authorizing a Designated Officer for Various Tax-Related Purposes Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-12) Authorizing a Designated Officer for Various Tax Related Purposes Back-Up - Resolution (No. 2026-12) to Designate Officer Calculate Tax RateVII: Public Hearing to Discuss Budget & Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027VII.A: Presentations of Budget & Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and Voter Approval Tax Rate ElectionVII.B: Public HearingVIII: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-09) for Tax Rate Adoption Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-09) for Tax Rate Adoption Back-Up - Resolution (No. 2026-09) for Tax Rate AdoptionIX: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-10) Order Calling November 3, 2026, Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-10) Order Calling a November 3, 2026 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election BackUp - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-10) Order Calling a November 3,2026 Voter-Approval Tax Rate ElectionX: Administrative ReportsX.A: Superintendent's ReportX.B: Human Resources UpdateX.C: 2026 Accountability UpdateXI: Consent AgendaXI.A: Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.XI.B: Approve Board Meeting Minutes.XI.B.1: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, June 23, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Back-Up - Draft Minutes of June 23, 2026 Regular Board MeetingXI.C: Receive Cooperative Fees Report. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Cooperative Fees Report 2026-27XI.D: Receive Financial Reports for June 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Financial Statements June 2026 Back-Up - Financial Statements June 2026XI.E: Receive Notice of Employment of Professional Staff. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Notice of Employment of Professional Staff Back-Up - Notice of Employment of Professional StaffXI.F: Receive Quarterly Investment Report for June 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Quarterly Investment Report June 2026 Back-Up - Quarterly Investment Report 2025-26 - JuneXI.G: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-11) Amending TexPool Authorized Representatives. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-11) Amending TexPool Authorized Representatives Back-Up - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-11) Amending TexPool Authorized RepresentativesXI.H: Approve Amendment to Lone Star Investment Pool Authorized Representatives. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Authorized Representatives for Lone Star Pool Back-Up - Lone Star Pool Authorized Representatives Add formXI.I: Approve Amendment to Extend Memorandum of Understanding with San Jacinto Community College District. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Amendment to Extend SJCCD MOU Back-Up - Amendment to SJCCD MOUXI.J: Approve Budget Amendment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Budget Amendment Back-Up - August Budget AmendmentXI.K: Approve Purchase of Special Education Contracted Services. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Purchase of Special Education Contract Services_Delta-TXI.L: Approve Receipt and First Reading of TASB Local Policy Update 127. Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Update 127 - First Reading and Receipt Back-Up - 127_ExplanatoryNotes (1) Back-Up - 127_LocalPolicyComparisonPacket (1)XI.M: Approve 2026 Certified Anticipated Debt Collection Rate. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Certified Debt Collection Rate 2026 Back-Up - Certified Debt Collection RateXI.N: Approve 2026-2027 La Porte ISD Student Code of Conduct. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Student Code of Conduct 2026-2027 Back-Up - Student Code of Conduct 2026-2027XI.O: Approve 2026-2027 La Porte ISD Student Handbook. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Student Handbook 2026-2027 Back-Up - Student Handbook 2026-2027XI.P: Approve 2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisal Calendar and T-TESS List of Teacher Appraisers. Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Approve 2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisal Calendar and T-TESS List of Teacher Appraisers Back-Up- 2026-2027 T-TESS General Guidlines and Appraisal Calendar BackUp - 2026-2027 T-TESS List of Teacher XI.Q: Authorize the Superintendent to Negotiate and Finalize the Second Amendment to a Lease Agreement Regarding District Property. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Authorize Superintendent to Negotiate and Finalize Lease Agreement Back-Up - Premier Cryogenic Second Amendment Lease AgreementXII: Action on Closed Session ItemsXIII: Closing Comments of the Board of Trustees and SuperintendentXIII.A: Attendance at Recent District and Community EventsXIII.B: Announcement of Upcoming District and Community EventsXIII.C: Outstanding Performance by District Staff and StudentsXIV: Adjournment2026-07-20 • 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
Verbatim meeting docket from LA PORTE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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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.VI: Board RecognitionsVI.A: Staff RecognitionsVII: 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.VIII: Administrative ReportsVIII.A: TIRZ Presentation by the City of La PorteVIII.B: STAAR Assessment Scores UpdateVIII.C: Special Programs UpdateIX: Public Hearing to Discuss Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027IX.A: Presentation of Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Public Hearing to Discuss Budget and Tax Rate for FY 2027 Back-Up - 2026-2027 PROPOSED Budget - 06.23.26IX.B: Public HearingX: Consent AgendaX.A: Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.X.B: Approve Board Meeting Minutes.X.B.1: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, May 12, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Draft Minutes May 12, 2026 Regular Board MeetingX.B.2: Special Board Workshop Meeting Minutes, May 26, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Draft Minutes May 26, 2026 Special Board Workshop MeetingX.B.3: Special Board Workshop Meeting Minutes, June 16, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Draft Minutes June 16, 2026 Special Board Workshop MeetingX.C: Receive Principals' Reports.X.C.1: Early Childhood Center Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23, 2026 - Early Childhood CenterX.C.2: Bayshore Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23 - Bayshore ElementaryX.C.3: College Park Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23 - College Park ElementaryX.C.4: Heritage Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23 - Heritage ElementaryX.C.5: Jennie Reid Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23 - Jennie Reid ElementaryX.C.6: La Porte ElementaryX.C.7: Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23 - Leo A. Rizzuto ElementaryX.C.8: Lomax Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23 - Lomax ElementaryX.C.9: James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23 - James H. Baker 6th Grade CampusX.C.10: La Porte Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23 - La Porte Junior HighX.C.11: Lomax Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23 - Lomax Junior HighX.C.12: La Porte High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23, 2026 - La Porte High SchoolX.C.13: Viola DeWalt High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - June 23, 2026 - The Academy of Viola DeWaltX.D: Receive Financial Reports for April 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Financial Statements April 2026 Back-Up - Financial Statements April 2026X.E: Receive Human Resources Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Human Resources Report 6-23-26 Backup - Receive Human Resources Report 6-23-26X.F: Notice of Employment of Professional Staff. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Notice of Employment of Professional Staff 6-23-26 Back-Up - Notice of Employment of Professional Staff 6-23-2026X.G: Approve Agreement for Communities in Schools Partnership. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - 2026-27 CIS Partnership Agreement Backup - 2026-2027 CIS Partnership AgreementX.H: Approve Agreement for Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Academic Behavior School (ABS) East. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - 2026-27 HCDE ABSE Interlocal Agreement Backup - 2026-27 HCDE ABSE InterlocalX.I: Approve Agreement for Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) Highpoint School East. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - 2026-27 HCDE Highpoint Interlocal Agreement Backup - 2026-27 HCDE Highpoint InterlocalX.J: Approve Amendment to Architect Services Contract for Renovations to Sonja Angelo Theater. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Contract Amendment with Huckabee Backup - Huckabee Contract AmendmentX.K: Approve Budget Amendment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Budget Amendment June 2026 Back-Up - June Budget AmendmentX.L: Approve Continuation of the 3-Year Plan/Year 2, for Worker’s Compensation Coverage. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - 2026-27 Workers' Compensation Renewal Backup - 2026-27 Workers' Comp RenewalX.M: Approve Contract with University of Houston-Clear Lake. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - UHCL Interlocal Project Launch 26-27 Backup - UHCL Interlocal Project Launch 26-27X.N: Approve Disposal of Obsolete Property. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Approve Disposal of Obsolete PropertyX.O: Approve Proposals for Special Education Contracted Services. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Special Education Contracted Services RFP26003 Backup - Special Education Contracted Services RFP 26003X.P: Approve Proposals for Food and Catering Services. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Food & Catering Services RFP26-004 Backup - Food & Catering Services RFP 26004X.Q: Approve Purchases and/or Encumbrances Over $50,000. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - 2026-27 Purchases over $50,000X.R: Approve Purchase of Cisco Security Enterprise Agreement. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Purchase of Cybersecurity Agreement Backup - Purchase of Cisco Cybersecurity AgreementX.S: Approve Purchase of Marketing and Communication Services. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Purchase Marketing & Communications for VATREX.T: Approve Purchase of Staff Laptops. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Purchase of Staff Laptops Backup - Purchase of Staff LaptopsX.U: Approve Purchase of Student Laptops. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Purchase of Student Laptops Backup - Purchase of Student LaptopsX.V: Approve Regular Board Meeting Schedule for the First Semester of the 2026-2027 School Year. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Regular Board Meeting Schedule for 2026-2027 Back-Up - Academic Calendar with Board Meeting DatesX.W: Approve 2026-2027 Compensation Plan. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Compensation Plan for 2026-2027 6-23-26 Back-Up - DRAFT 2026-2027 Compensation Plan 6-23-2026X.X: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-06) for the Annual Review of Investment Policy and Strategies, and Resolution (No. 2026-07) for the Investment Officer and List of Authorized Broker/Dealers. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Investment Policy Review, Investment Officer Resolution and List of Brokers consent Back-Up - Resolution (No. 2026-06) Investment Policy Review, Resolution (No. 2026-07) IX.Y: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-08) for Annual Review and Approval of the District’s Investment Training Providers. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-08) for Investment Training Providers Back-Up - Resolution (No. 2026-08) for Investment TrainingXI: Action and/or Discussion ItemsXI.A: Adopt Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Annual Budget for General Fund, Debt Service, and Food Service. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Adopt the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adoption for General Fund, Debt Service and Food ServiceXI.B: Delegate contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) 11.1511(c)(4) to the superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC, §48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, 49.006. This includes approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of AttendanXII: Action on Closed Session ItemsXIII: Closing Comments of the Board of Trustees and SuperintendentXIII.A: Attendance at Recent District and Community EventsXIII.B: Announcement of Upcoming District and Community EventsXIII.C: Outstanding Performance by District Staff and StudentsXIV: Adjournment2026-06-16 • 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 campusV.B: Approve Purchase of Painting Services at La Porte High School B-Building. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of Painting Services at LPHS B building Backup - Proposal for Painting Services LPHS B buildingV.C: Consider and Possibly Approve La Porte ISD Distinguished Alumni Policy Revision and Update. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Consider La Porte ISD Distinguished Alumni-Staff-Citizen Nominations May 12 2026V.D: Consider and Possibly Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-05) for Compliance with Senate Bill 546. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Consider and Adopt a Resolution (No.2026-05) for Compliance with Senate Bill 546 Backup - Resolution (No.2026-05) regarding SB-546 (Seat-Belts-on-Buses)VI: Adjournment2026-05-12 • 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 PMVI: Board Protocol, Pledge and InvocationVI.A: Board Protocol will be read by Jeff Martin, board president.VI.B: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.VI.C: Invocation will be given by Dee Anne Thomson, board trustee.VII: Board RecognitionsVII.B: Student, Staff & Community Recognitions Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Student, Staff and Community Recognitions 05_12_2026 Backup - Student, Staff and Community Recognitions 05_12_2026VIII: 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.IX: Administrative ReportsIX.A: Superintendent's Student AdvisoryIX.B: Budget & FinanceIX.C: Teachers Incentive AllotmentX: Board Officer's Report Attachments: ( 1 ) Backup - Board Officer's ReportX.A: Trustee's Continuing Education Hours ReportXI: Consent AgendaXI.A: Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.XI.B: Approve Board Meeting Minutes.XI.B.1: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, April 14, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) Backup - Draft Minutes April 14, 2026 Regular Board MeetingXI.B.2: Special Board Workshop Meeting Minutes, April 28, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) Backup - Draft Minutes of April 28, 2026 Special Board WorkshopXI.C: Receive Principals' Reports.XI.C.1: Early Childhood Center Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - Early Childhood CenterXI.C.2: Bayshore Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - Bayshore ElementaryXI.C.3: College Park Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - College Park ElementaryXI.C.4: Heritage Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - Heritage ElementaryXI.C.5: Jennie Reid Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - Jennie Reid ElementaryXI.C.6: La Porte Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - La Porte ElementaryXI.C.7: Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - Leo A. Rizzuto ElementaryXI.C.8: Lomax Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - Lomax ElementaryXI.C.9: James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026- James H. Baker 6th Grade CampusXI.C.10: La Porte Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - La Porte Junior HighXI.C.11: Lomax Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - Lomax Junior HighXI.C.12: La Porte High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - La Porte High SchoolXI.C.13: Viola DeWalt High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - May 12, 2026 - The Academy of Viola DeWalt (1)XI.D: Receive Financial Reports for March 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Financial Statements March 2026 Backup - Receive Financial Statements March 2026XI.E: Receive Quarterly Investment Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Quarterly Investment Report March 2026 Back-Up - Quarterly Investment Report 2025-2026 March 2026XI.F: Receive Human Resources Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Human Resources Report 5-12-26 Backup - Receive HR Board Report 5-12-26XI.G: Notice of Employment of Professional Staff. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Notice of Employment of Professional Staff 5-12-26 Backup - Receive Notice of Employment of Professional Staff 5-12-26XI.H: Approve Budget Amendment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Budget Amendment May 2026 Backup - Approve Budget Amendment 2025-2026 MayXI.I: Approve Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for 2026-2027 Backup - Approve Certification of Provision for 2026_2027XI.J: Approve Disposal of Instructional Materials Removed from Classrooms and Libraries. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Disposal of Instructional MaterialsXI.K: Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of La Porte for School Resource Officers (SROs) Services. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Interlocal Agreement w CoLP for SRO Services Backup - SRO Agreement with the CityXI.L: Approve Memorandum of Understanding for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP). Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - 2026-27 JJAEP MOU Backup - Approve MOU with Harris Co. for JJAEPXI.M: Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Tech University. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve MOU with TTU Backup - Approve MOU with TTUXI.N: Approve Purchase of Carpet for Bayshore Elementary. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase Carpet for BSE Backup - QUOTE Approve Purchase of Carpet for BSEXI.O: Approve Purchase of Carpet for DeWalt High School. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase Carpet for VDWA Backup - QUOTE Approve Purchase of Carpet for VDWAXI.P: Approve Purchase of Carpet for Heritage Elementary. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase Carpet for HRE Backup - QUOTE Approve Purchase of Carpet for HREXI.Q: Approve Purchase of Carpet for La Porte Junior High. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase Carpet for LPJH Backup - QUOTE Approve Purchase of Carpet for LPJHXI.R: Approve Purchase of Furniture for La Porte Junior High School. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Purchase Furniture LP Junior High Backup - Purchase of Furniture LP Junior HighXI.S: Approve Purchase of Carpet for La Porte High School B- Building. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase Carpet for LPHS B blg Backup - QUOTE Approve Purchase of Carpet for LPHS B-BuildingXI.T: Approve Purchase of Furniture for La Porte High School B-Building. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of LPHS B Building Furniture Backup - QUOTE Approve Purchase of Furniture for LPHS B-BuildingXI.U: Approve Purchase of Furniture for La Porte High School Offices. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Purchase of LPHS Office Furniture Backup - QUOTE Approve Purchase of Furniture for LPHS OfficeXI.V: Approve Purchase of Network Switches for Rizzuto. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Purchase of RZE Network Switches Backup - Purchase of RZE Network SwitchesXI.W: Approve Purchase of a Three-Year TimeClock Plus Software Subscription. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of TimeClock Plus Licenses Backup - QUOTE -Approve Purchase of TimeClock Plus LicensesXI.X: Approve Proposal for Supplemental Professional Development, Consultants, and Related Services and Materials. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Supplemental Professional Development, Consultants and Related Services & Materials Backup - Approve Supplemental Proff Dev Bid RFP26-002XI.Y: Approve Resale of Tax Foreclosure Property Described as Lots 7 And 8, Block 62, Bayfront Addition, (HCAD Account No. 0061520000007). Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Item - Tax Property Resale Acct # 006-152-000-0007 Back-Up - Tax Resale Property Acct # 006-152-000-0007XI.Z: Delegate Authority for Utilities Procurement. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Delegate Authority to Procure Electricity Back-Up - Delegate Authority to Procure ElectrictyXII: Action and/or Discussion ItemsXII.A: Consider and Approve La Porte ISD Distinguished Alumni Policy Revision and Update. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - 5-12-26 - Consider La Porte ISD Distinguished Alumni-Staff-Citizen Nominations Backup -5-12-26 - La Porte ISD Distinguished Alumni Policy and RevisionXII.B: Consider and Adopt a Resolution (No.2026-05) for Compliance with Senate Bill 546. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Consider and Adopt a Resolution (No.2026-05) for Compliance with Senate Bill 546 Backup - Resolution (No.2026-05) regarding SB-546 (Seat-Belts-on-Buses)XIII: Action on Closed Session ItemsXIV: Closing Comments of the Board of Trustees and SuperintendentXIV.A: Attendance at Recent District and Community EventsXIV.B: Announcement of Upcoming District and Community EventsXIV.C: Outstanding Performance by District Staff and StudentsXV: Adjournment2026-04-28 • 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 RecognitionsV.A: Performance by La Porte Elementary StudentsV.B: Student & Staff Recognitions Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Student & Staff Recognitions - April 14, 2026 Backup - Student & Staff Recognitions 4-14-26VI: 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.VII: Consent AgendaVII.A: Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.VII.B: Approve Board Meeting Minutes.VII.B.1: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, March 17, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Backup - Draft Minutes of March 17, 2026 Regular Board MeetingVII.C: Receive Principals' Reports.VII.C.1: Early Childhood Center Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - ECCVII.C.2: Bayshore Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - Bayshore ElementaryVII.C.3: College Park Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - College Park ElementaryVII.C.4: Heritage Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - Heritage ElementaryVII.C.5: Jennie Reid Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - Jennie Reid ElementaryVII.C.6: La Porte Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - La Porte ElementaryVII.C.7: Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - Rizzuto ElementaryVII.C.8: Lomax Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - Lomax ElementaryVII.C.9: James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - Baker Sixth Grade CampusVII.C.10: La Porte Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - La Porte Jr. HighVII.C.11: Lomax Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14, 2026 - Lomax Junior HighVII.C.12: La Porte High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report- April 14, 2026 - La Porte High SchoolVII.C.13: Viola DeWalt High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - April 14 - DeWalt CampusVII.D: Receive Financial Reports for February 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Financial Statements February 2026 Backup - Financial Statements February 2026VII.E: Approve Budget Amendment April 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Budget Amendment April 2026 Backup - Budget Amendment April 2026VII.F: Receive Human Resources Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Human Resources Report 4-14-26 Backup - HR Board Report - 4-14-26VII.G: Approve Employment of Professional Staff. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Employment of Professional Staff 4-14-26 Backup - Employment of Professional Staff 4-14-26VII.H: Approve Term, Probationary, and Non-Certified Contract Recommendations for Certified Teachers, Administrators and Professionals in Pay Grades 1-7. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Term, Probationary and Non-Certified Contract Recommendations for Certified Teachers, Administrators and Professionals in Pay G Back-up - Approve Term, Probationary and Non-Certified Contract Recommendations forVII.I: Authorize the Superintendent to Approve Hiring of Contract Professionals of Director Level or Below on the District's Pay Scale from April 15, 2026 to August 31, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Authorize Superintendent to Hire 4-14-26VII.J: Approve Attendance Waiver for La Porte Junior High for February 27, 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Attendance Waiver for February 27, 2026 - LPJH Backup - Attendance Waiver for February 27, 2026 - La Porte JHVII.K: Approve Contract and Purchase of Services Required for LIFT Grant Implementation. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Contract and Purchase of Services Required for LIFT Grant Implementation Backup - Contract for Services Required for LIFT Grant ImplementationVII.L: Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Renovations to Sonja Angelo Theater. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve GMP for Renovations to Sonja Angelo Theater Backup - Sonja Angelo Theather upgrades Estimate budget 20260403VII.M: Approve Library Materials Acquisition List. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Library Materials Acquisition List Backup - Proposed Library Materials Acquisition ListVII.N: Approve Purchase of iPads for Grades 3-5. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of iPads for Grades 3-5 Backup - Purchase of iPadsVII.O: Approve Purchase of iPad Accessories for Grades 3-5. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of iPad Accessories for Grades 3-5 Backup - Purchase of iPad AccessoriesVII.P: Approve Purchase of E-Rate Category Two Network Equipment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Purchase of E-Rate Network Equipment Backup - Purchase of E-Rate Network EquipmentVII.Q: Approve Second Reading and Adoption of TASB Policy Revisions to CV (LOCAL), DBA (LOCAL), DK (LOCAL), DNA (LOCAL), EB (LOCAL), EEB (LOCAL), FNG (LOCAL), and GF (LOCAL). Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Approve 2nd Reading and Adoption of TASB DOI Policy Revisions Backup - DOI Drafts Backup - proposed revisions 2-9-2026 CV(L)-A;VII.R: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-04) for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2026-2027. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Board Resolution (No. 2026-04) for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2026-2027 Backup - Resolution (No. 2026-04) for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2026-2027VIII: Administrative ReportsVIII.A: Superintendent's ReportIX: Action and/or Discussion ItemsIX.A: Bond Sale & Debt Service Review & Discussion.IX.B: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-03) Authorizing Issuance of the District's Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Subject to Certain Parameters. Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-03) Authorizing the Issuance of District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Subject to Certain Parameter Backup - Resolution (No. 2026-03) La Porte ISD - Bond Order 2026 N_M _ Ref(355453482.1) BIX.C: Approve Resale of Tax Foreclosure Property Described as LOTS 7 & 8 BLOCK 62 BAY FRONT TO LA PORTE (HCAD Account No. 0061520000007) Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Item - Tax Property Resale Action Property # 0061520000007 Back-up - Minimum Bid Options - Tax Resale Property 0061520000007IX.D: Discuss and Consider Approval of Allocation of Instructional Materials Allotment (IMA) Funds for Math Instructional Materials. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve IMA Expenditures for Math Instructional Materials Backup - IMA allocations for Math Instructional MaterialsX: Action on Closed Session ItemsXI: Closing Comments of the Board of Trustees and SuperintendentXI.A: Attendance at Recent District and Community EventsXI.B: Announcement of Upcoming District and Community EventsXI.C: Outstanding Performance by District Staff and StudentsXII: Adjournment2026-03-17 • 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 RecognitionsV.A: Performance by Lomax Elementary StudentsV.B: Student Recognitions Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Student Recognition - March 3, 2026 Back-up - Student Recognitions March 3, 2026VI: 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.VII: Administrative ReportsVII.A: Superintendent's ReportVII.B: Bond, Safety & Security UpdateVII.C: CTE UpdateVIII: Consent AgendaVIII.A: Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.VIII.B: Approve Board Meeting Minutes.VIII.B.1: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, February 10, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Back-up - Draft, Minutes February 10, 2026 Regular Board MeetingVIII.C: Receive Principals' Reports.VIII.C.1: Early Childhood Center Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - Early Childhood CenterVIII.C.2: Bayshore Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - Bayshore ElementaryVIII.C.3: College Park Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - College Park ElementaryVIII.C.4: Heritage Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - Heritage ElementaryVIII.C.5: Jennie Reid Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - Jennie Reid ElementaryVIII.C.6: La Porte Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - La Porte ElementaryVIII.C.7: Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - Rizzuto ElementaryVIII.C.8: Lomax Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - Lomax ElementaryVIII.C.9: James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - Baker Sixth Grade CampusVIII.C.10: La Porte Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - La Porte Junior HighVIII.C.11: Lomax Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - Lomax Junior HighVIII.C.12: La Porte High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - La Porte High SchoolVIII.C.13: Viola DeWalt High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - March 3, 2026 - The Academy of Viola DeWalt High SchoolVIII.D: Receive Financial Reports for January 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Financial Statements January 2026 Back-up - Financial Statements January 2026VIII.E: Receive Human Resources Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Human Resources Report 3-3-26 Back-up - Human Resources Report 3-3-26VIII.F: Notice of Employment of Professional Staff. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Notice of Employment of Professional Staff 3-3-26 NEW Back-up - Employment of Professional Staff 3-17-26VIII.G: Approve Budget Amendment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Budget Amendment March 2026 Back-up - Debt Service Budget Amendment 2025-2026 MarchVIII.H: Approve Interlocal Agreement for Region 10 Education Service Center Purchasing Cooperative. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - EdTech Coop Interlocal Agreement Back-up - EdTech Coop Interlocal AgreementVIII.I: Approve Purchase of Four Non-CDL School Buses. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of Four 14-Passenger non-CDL school buses Back-up - Thomas Bus QuoteVIII.J: Approve Purchase of La Porte High School Marching Band Uniforms. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of Band Uniforms 2026 Back-up - Band Uniform Purchase 2026VIII.K: Approve Purchase of Professional Services for Chiller Replacements. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Purchase of Professional Services for Chiller Replacements Backup - Purchase of Professional Services for Chiller ReplacementsVIII.L: Approve Purchase of Replacement Chillers at College Park Elementary. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of Replacement Chiller at College Park Elementary Backup - Purchase of Replacement Chiller at College Park ElementaryVIII.M: Approve Purchase of Replacement Chillers at Lomax Junior High. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of Replacement Chillers at Lomax Junior High Backup - Purchase of Replacement Chillers at Lomax Junior HighVIII.N: Approve Receipt and First Reading of TASB Policy Revisions to CV (LOCAL), DBA (LOCAL), DK (LOCAL), DNA (LOCAL), EB (LOCAL), EEB (LOCAL), FNG (LOCAL), and GF (LOCAL). Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Approve Receipt and First Reading of DOI Revisions Back-up - CV(L)-A; proposed revisions 2-9-2026 Back-up - DOI DraftsVIII.O: Approve Term and Non-Certified Contract Recommendations for Certified Teachers, Administrators and Professionals in Pay Grades 1-7. Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Approve Term and Non-Certified Contract Recommendations for Certified Teachers, Administrators and Professionals in Pay Grades 1-7 - 3- Back-up - Continuing Contracts 2026-2027 3-3-26 Back-up Approve Term and Non-Certified Contract RIX: Action on Closed Session ItemsX: Closing Comments of the Board of Trustees and SuperintendentX.A: Attendance at Recent District and Community EventsX.B: Announcement of Upcoming District and Community EventsX.C: Outstanding Performance by District Staff and StudentsXI: Adjournment2026-02-10 • 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 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 Melissa Crutcher, board secretary.V: Board RecognitionsV.A: Performance by Jennie Reid Elementary StudentsV.B: Student & Staff Recognitions Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Student & Staff Recognition - Feb. 10, 2026 Back-up Student & Staff Recognitions – February 2026VI: 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.VII: Administrative ReportsVII.A: Superintendent's ReportVII.D: TXRL Literacy UpdateVIII.B: Approve Board Meeting Minutes.VIII.B.1: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, January 13, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) Back up - Draft, Minutes January 13, 2026 Regular Board MeetingVIII.C: Receive Principals' Reports.VIII.C.1: Early Childhood Center Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - Early Childhood CenterVIII.C.2: Bayshore Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 30, 2026 - Bayshore ElementaryVIII.C.3: College Park Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - College Park ElementaryVIII.C.4: Heritage Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - Heritage ElementaryVIII.C.5: Jennie Reid Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - Jennie Reid ElementaryVIII.C.6: La Porte Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - La Porte ElementaryVIII.C.7: Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - Rizzuto ElementaryVIII.C.8: Lomax Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - Lomax ElementaryVIII.C.9: James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - Baker Sixth Grade CampusVIII.C.10: La Porte Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - La Porte Jr. HighVIII.C.11: Lomax Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - Lomax Junior HighVIII.C.12: La Porte High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - La Porte High SchoolVIII.C.13: Viola DeWalt High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - February 10, 2026 - DeWalt CampusVIII.D: Receive Financial Reports for December 2025. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Financial Statements December 2025 Back up - Financial Statements December 2025VIII.E: Receive Human Resources Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Human Resources Report 2-10-26 Back up - Human Resources Report 2-10-26VIII.F: Receive Quarterly Investment Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Quarterly Investment Report December 2025 Back up - Quarterly Investment Report 2025-2026 December 31VIII.G: Approve Annual Financial Audit Engagement Letter for Year Ending June 30, 2026. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Audit Engagement Letter FY26 Back up - Audit Engagement Letter FY26VIII.H: Approve Budget Amendment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Budget Amendment February 2026 Back-Up - Budget Amendment 2025-2026 FebruaryVIII.I: Approve Proposal and Purchase of Property Insurance Coverage. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Property Insurance Renewal RFP 24-001 Back up - Property Insurance Renewsal RFP 24-001VIII.J: Approve Purchase of Special Education Contracted Services. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Purchase of Special Education Contract Services_Delta-TVIII.K: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-02) to Compensate Employees for Missed Workday due to Winter Storm Weather. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Resolution 2026 -02 Pay Employees for Bad Weather Day Back up - Resolution No. 2026-02 to Pay Employees for Bad Weather DayVIII.L: Consider & Take Possible Action on Statutory Resolution Relating to Senate Bill 11. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Senate Bill 11 Back up - Senate Bill 11 ResolutionIX: Action on Closed Session ItemsX: Closing Comments of the Board of Trustees and SuperintendentX.A: Attendance at Recent District and Community EventsX.B: Announcement of Upcoming District and Community EventsX.C: Outstanding Performance by District Staff and StudentsXI: Adjournment2026-01-13 • 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: RecognitionsV.A: Board Appreciation Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Board Recognition - Jan. 13, 2026 Backup - Board Recognition – January 2026V.B: Performance by Bayshore Elementary StudentsV.C: Staff Recognitions Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Staff Recognitions - Jan. 13, 2026 Backup - Staff Recognitions – January 2026V.D: Partners in Education Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Community Partner Recognitions - Jan. 13, 2026 Backup - Community Partners of the Month - Jan. 13, 2026VI: 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.VII: Administrative ReportsVII.A: Superintendent's ReportVII.B: Budget & Finance UpdateVII.C: Portrait of a GraduateVII.D: Bond, Safety & Security UpdateVIII: Receive 2024-2025 District Annual Reports, including the Texas Academic Performance Report.IX: Public Hearing on 2024-2025 District Annual Reports, Including The Texas Academic Performance Report.X: Consent AgendaX.A: Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.X.B: Approve Board Meeting Minutes.X.B.1: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, December 9, 2025. Attachments: ( 1 ) Draft, Minutes December 9, 2025 Regular Board MeetingX.B.2: Called Board Meeting Minutes, January 5, 2026. Attachments: ( 1 ) Draft, Minutes January 5, 2026 Called Board MeetingX.C: Receive Principals' Reports. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Recieve Principals' ReportsX.C.1: Early Childhood Center Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - Early Childhood CenterX.C.2: Bayshore Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - Bayshore ElementaryX.C.3: College Park Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - College Park ElementaryX.C.4: Heritage Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - Heritage ElementaryX.C.5: Jennie Reid Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - Jennie Reid ElementaryX.C.6: La Porte Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - La Porte ElementaryX.C.7: Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - Rizzuto ElementaryX.C.8: Lomax Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - Lomax ElementaryX.C.9: James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - Baker Sixth Grade CampusX.C.10: La Porte Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - La Porte Jr. HighX.C.11: Lomax Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - Lomax Junior High (1)X.C.12: La Porte High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2026 - La Porte High SchoolX.C.13: Viola DeWalt High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - January 13, 2025 - DeWalt CampusX.D: Receive Budget and Tax Rate Calendar for Fiscal Year 2027. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Budget and Tax Rate Calendar for FY 2027 Backup - 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate CalendarX.E: Receive Financial Reports for November 2025. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Financial Statements November 2025 Backup - Financial Statements November 2025X.F: Receive Human Resources Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Human Resources Report 1-13-26 Backup - Human Resources Report 1-13-26X.G: Approve Second Reading and Adoption of TASB Local Policy Update 126. Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Approve Second Reading and Adoption of TASB Policy Update 126 Backup - TASB Policy Update 126 Local Policy Comparison Packet Backup - TASB Policy Update 126 Policy ListX.H: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-01) Calling the May 2, 2026 General Trustee Election. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2026-01) Calling the May 2, 2026 Trustee Election Backup - Resolution (No. 2026-01) Order Calling May 2, 2026 Trustee ElectionXI: Action and/or Discussion ItemsXI.A: Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Back Up - 2026-2027 Instructional CalendarXI.B: Consider and Approve Possible Amendments to the Superintendent's Contract. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Consider and Approve Possible Amendments to the Superintendent's ContractXII: Action on Closed Session ItemsXIII: Closing Comments of the Board of Trustees and SuperintendentXIII.A: Attendance at Recent District and Community EventsXIII.B: Announcement of Upcoming District and Community EventsXIII.C: Outstanding Performance by District Staff and StudentsXIV: Adjournment2026-01-05 • SPECIAL SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA PORTE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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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: Adjournment2025-12-09 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA PORTE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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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: Recess to Admin Training Room for Holiday Dinner with Board of Trustees and La Porte ISD AdministratorsIII: Closed Meeting 6:00 PMIV: Reconvene from Closed Meeting 6:30 PMV: Board Protocol, Pledge and InvocationV.A: Board Protocol will be read by Jeff Martin, board president.V.B: Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flags.V.C: Invocation will be given by Dee Anne Thomson, trustee.VI: Board RecognitionsVI.A: Performance by Heritage Elementary StudentsVI.B: Student & Staff Recognitions Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Board Recognitions - Dec. 9, 2025 Backup - Student Recognitions 12-9-25VII: 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.VIII: Administrative ReportsVIII.A: Superintendent's ReportVIII.B: Bond, Safety & Security UpdateIX: Consent AgendaIX.A: Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.IX.B: Approve Board Meeting Minutes.IX.B.1: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, November 11, 2025. Attachments: ( 1 ) Draft, Minutes, November 11, 2025 Regular Board MeetingIX.C: Receive Principals' Reports.IX.C.1: Early Childhood Center Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - Early Childhood CenterIX.C.2: Bayshore Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - Bayshore ElementaryIX.C.3: College Park Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - College Park ElementaryIX.C.4: Heritage Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - Heritage ElementaryIX.C.5: Jennie Reid Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - Jennie Reid ElementaryIX.C.6: La Porte Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - La Porte ElementaryIX.C.7: Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - Rizzuto ElementaryIX.C.8: Lomax Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - Lomax ElementaryIX.C.9: James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - Baker Sixth GradeIX.C.10: La Porte Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - La Porte Jr. HighIX.C.11: Lomax Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - Lomax Jr. HighIX.C.12: La Porte High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - La Porte High SchoolIX.C.13: Academy of Viola DeWalt High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - December 9, 2025 - Viola DeWalt AcademyIX.D: Receive Financial Statements for October 2025. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Financial Statements October 2025 Backup - Financial Statements October 2025IX.E: Receive Human Resources Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Human Resources Report 12-9-25 Backup - HR Report - 12-9-25IX.F: Approve Budget Amendment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Budget Amendment December 2025 Backup - Budget Amendment 2025-2026 DecemberIX.G: Approve 2025-2026 TEA Local Improvement Plan (LIP) for La Porte Junior High. Attachments: ( 4 ) Action Sheet - Approve 2025-2026 TEA Local Improvement Plan (LIP) for La Porte Junior High Backup - 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plan for La Porte Junior High Backup - 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plan for La Porte Junior High Summary of Changes Backup - 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plan Addendum for LaIX.H: Approve Receipt and First Reading of TASB Local Policy Update 126. Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Approve Forst Reading and Receipt of TASB Policy update 126 Backup - TASB Policy Update 126 Local Policy Comparison Packet Backup - TASB Policy Update 126 Policy ListIX.I: Approve Interlocal Agreement for Joint Elections with the City of La Porte. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Interlocal Agreement for Joint Elections City of La Porte and La Porte ISD 2025-2026 Backup - Interlocal Joint Election Agreement City of La PorteIX.J: Approve Master Interlocal Agreement with ESC Region 11. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Interlocal Agreement with ESC Region 11 Master Backup - ESC Region 11 Master Interlocal AgreementIX.K: Approve Purchase of Backup Server Hardware. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of Backup Server Backup - Purchase of Backup Server HardwareIX.L: Approve Purchase of Painting Services at Rizzuto Elementary. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of Painting Services at RZE Backup - Quote of Painting Services RZEIX.M: Approve Purchase of Special Education Contracted Services. Attachments: ( 1 ) Action Sheet - Approve Purchase of Special Education Contract Services_Sunbelt StaffingIX.N: Approve Purchase of Track & Soccer Equipment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Purchase of Track & Soccer Equipment Backup - Purchase of Track & Soccer EquipmentIX.O: Approve Regular Board Meeting Schedule for Second Semester of 2025-2026 School Year. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Second Semester Board Meeting Schedule for 2025-2026 Backup - 2025-2026 Academic Calendar with Board Meeting DatessX: Action and/or Discussion ItemsX.A: Bond Refunding Update & Discussion.X.B: Adopt a Resolution (No.2025-15) Authorizing the Issuance of La Porte ISD Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, Subject to Certain Parameters. Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2025-15) Authorizing the Issuance of District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 Subject to Certain Par Backup - Resoluton (No. 2025-15) Authorizing the Issuance of District Unlimited TaX.C: Approve Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Year Ending June 30, 2025. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Annual Financial Report ending June 30, 2025 Backup - Annual Financial Report ending June 30, 2025X.D: Approve Proposed 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Proposed 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Backup - 2026-2027 Proposed Instructional CalendarXI: Action on Closed Session ItemsXII: Closing Comments of the Board of Trustees and SuperintendentXII.A: Attendance at Recent District and Community EventsXII.B: Announcement of Upcoming District and Community EventsXII.C: Outstanding Performance by District Staff and StudentsXIII: Adjournment2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
LA PORTE ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LA PORTE ISD BoardBook public portal.
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IX.C: Receive Principals' Reports.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 Russell Schoppe, trustee.V: Board RecognitionsV.A: Performance by Rizzuto Elementary StudentsV.B: Student Recognitions Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Student Recognitions (November 11, 2025) Backup - Student Recognitions (November 11, 2025)VI: 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.VII: Public Hearing for the District's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Public Hearing for Districts Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for 2024-2025 Backup - La Porte ISD FIRST Report 2025 for 2023-2024 school yearVIII: Administrative ReportsVIII.A: Superintendent's ReportVIII.B: Fiscal Year 2025 Audit PresentationVIII.C: CTE ShowcaseVIII.D: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) UpdateIX: Consent AgendaIX.A: Determine and Approve any Consent Agenda Items.IX.B: Approve Board Meeting Minutes.IX.B.1: Regular Board Meeting Minutes, October 14, 2025. Attachments: ( 1 ) Backup - Regular Board Meeting Minutes, October 14, 2025IX.C.1: Early Childhood Center Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - Early Childhood CenterIX.C.2: Bayshore Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - Bayshore ElementaryIX.C.3: College Park Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - College Park ElementaryIX.C.4: Heritage Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - Heritage ElementaryIX.C.5: Jennie Reid Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - Jennie Reid ElementaryIX.C.6: La Porte Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - La Porte ElementaryIX.C.7: Leo A. Rizzuto Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - Leo A. Rizzuto ElementaryIX.C.8: Lomax Elementary Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - Lomax ElementaryIX.C.9: James H. Baker Sixth Grade Campus Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - James H. Baker Sixth Grade CampusIX.C.10: La Porte Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - La Porte Junior HighIX.C.11: Lomax Junior High Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - Lomax Junior HighIX.C.12: La Porte High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - La Porte High SchoolIX.C.13: Academy of Viola DeWalt High School Attachments: ( 1 ) Principal's Report - November 11, 2025 - Academy of Viola DeWaltIX.D: Receive Financial Reports for September 2025. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Financial Reports September 2025 Backup - Financial Reports (September 2025)IX.E: Receive Human Resources Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Human Resources Report (November 11, 2025) Backup - Human Resources Report (November 11, 2025)IX.F: Receive Quarterly Investment Report. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Receive Quarterly Investment Report September 2025 Backup - Quarterly Investment Report 2025-2026 September 30IX.G: Approve Budget Amendment. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Budget Amendment (November 2025) Backup - Budget Amendment 2025-2026 (November 11, 2025)IX.H: Approve Employment of Professional Staff. Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Notice of Employment of Professional Staff (November 11, 2025) Backup - Employment of Professional Staff (November 11, 2025)IX.I: Approve Resale of Tax Foreclosure Property Described as Lots 18 And 19, Block 88, Bay Front Addition, an Addition in Harris County, Texas, According to the Plat Thereof Recorded in Volume 1, Page 27, Map Records of Harris County, Texas (Account# 006-178-088-0018). Attachments: ( 2 ) Action Sheet - Approve Resale of Tax Property for Acct # 006-178-088-0018 Backup - Approve Resale of Tax Property foIX.J: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2025-13) for Committed Fund Balance. Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2025-13) Amending the Amount of Committed Fund Balance Backup - Balance Sheet Committed Fund Balance Backup - Resolution (No. 2025-13) Committment of fund balanceX: Action and/or Discussion ItemsX.A: Adopt a Resolution (No. 2025-14) to Cast Votes for Candidates to be Appointed to Serve on the Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Attachments: ( 3 ) Action Sheet - Adopt a Resolution (No. 2025-14) for La Porte ISD Casting Its Vote for HCAD Board Backup - Letter and Informational Packet from HCAD Chief Appraiser Backup - Resolution (No. 2025-14) LPISD Casting its Vote to Appoint HXI: Action on Closed Session ItemsXII: Closing Comments of the Board of Trustees and SuperintendentXII.A: Attendance at Recent District and Community EventsXII.B: Announcement of Upcoming District and Community EventsXII.C: Outstanding Performance by District Staff and StudentsXIII: Adjournment2025-10-20 • 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: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-09-15 • 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-08-18 • 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: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-21 • 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-06-16 • 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: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-05-19 • 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: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-04-21 • 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: Adjournment6: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-03-17 • 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: Adjournment6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings