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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Willacy County, TX
LYFORD CISD
Population / Scale
1,366
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.09072
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$19.2M
+3.4% YoY • +22.9% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$23.02M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -1.7 pts
1Y: -0.8 pts • 10Y: -2.7 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -6.3 pts
59 (D) → 52.7 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.5%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+22.9% (5Y)
10Y: +53.5% • Since '00: +229.7%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0296
FY 22: $1.1203 → FY 27: $1.0907
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 59 (D)'10: 56.9 (D)'17: 55.4 (D)'22: 54.4 (D)'27: 52.7 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $5.8M'10: $9.1M'17: $12.5M'22: $15.7M'27: $19.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
AS
Alison Savage
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
michelle.dewitt@lyfordcisd.net
AC
Arnoldo Cortez
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
michelle.dewitt@lyfordcisd.net
EM
Eulalio Mendez, Iv
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
michelle.dewitt@lyfordcisd.net
JM
Joey Mendoza
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
michelle.dewitt@lyfordcisd.net
MQ
Marina Quilantan
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
michelle.dewitt@lyfordcisd.net
OR
Olivia Rincones
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
michelle.dewitt@lyfordcisd.net
VV
Viola Vela
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
michelle.dewitt@lyfordcisd.net
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 52.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LYFORD CISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($19,242,799) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.090720 per $100 valuation: $0.785255 M&O + $0.305465 I&S) for LYFORD CISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Willacy County).
Total Appropriation
$19.2M
General Fund
$6.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.0M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$14,087
Public Safety: $0.6M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $4.1M (21%)
Public Works: $0.5M (3%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.09072 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 53.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LYFORD CISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($18,610,057) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.096200 per $100 valuation) for LYFORD CISD.
Total Appropriation
$18.6M
General Fund
$6.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$13,624
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.9M (21%)
Public Works: $0.5M (3%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.0962 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+3.6% YoYFreedom Score: 53.7 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — LYFORD CISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($17,980,731) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.989200 per $100 valuation) for LYFORD CISD.
Total Appropriation
$18.0M
General Fund
$6.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.9M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$13,163
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.9M (22%)
Public Works: $0.5M (3%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9892 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.9% YoYFreedom Score: 53.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LYFORD CISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LYFORD CISD (Willacy County) totaling $17,362,622. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9892 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$17.4M
General Fund
$6.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.8M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$12,711
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.7M (22%)
Public Works: $0.5M (3%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9892 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+5.7% YoYFreedom Score: 53.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — LYFORD CISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for LYFORD CISD (Willacy County) totaling $16,546,862. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2403 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$16.5M
General Fund
$5.9M
Debt Service (I&S)
$2.6M
Capital Projects
$0.0M
Per Capita
$12,113
Public Safety: $0.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $3.6M (22%)
Public Works: $0.5M (3%)
Parks & Culture: $0.7M
Administration: $1.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2403 / $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$19.24M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.7MPer Capita: $14,087Tax Rate: $1.09072Freedom: 52.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$18.61M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $13,624Tax Rate: $1.0962Freedom: 53.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$17.98M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $13,163Tax Rate: $0.9892Freedom: 53.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$17.36M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.2MPer Capita: $12,711Tax Rate: $0.9892Freedom: 53.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$16.55M(+5.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.9MPer Capita: $12,113Tax Rate: $1.2403Freedom: 53.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$15.66M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $11,461Tax Rate: $1.1203Freedom: 54.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$15.06M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $11,028Tax Rate: $1.135984Freedom: 54.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$14.33M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.1MPer Capita: $10,489Tax Rate: $1.149616Freedom: 54.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$13.72M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.9MPer Capita: $10,044Tax Rate: $1.173758Freedom: 54.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$13.14M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.7MPer Capita: $9,621Tax Rate: $1.198407Freedom: 55.1 (D)
Official PDFFY 2017$12.53M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.5MPer Capita: $9,175Tax Rate: $1.197209Freedom: 55.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2016$12.05M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $8,821Tax Rate: $1.207984Freedom: 55.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2015$11.55M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $8,453Tax Rate: $1.218856Freedom: 55.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2014$11.04M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $8,084Tax Rate: $1.223731Freedom: 55.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2013$10.50M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $7,688Tax Rate: $1.216389Freedom: 56.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2012$9.99M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.6MPer Capita: $7,316Tax Rate: $1.221255Freedom: 56.5 (D)
Official PDFFY 2011$9.47M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $6,932Tax Rate: $1.221255Freedom: 56.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2010$9.13M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.2MPer Capita: $6,685Tax Rate: $1.213927Freedom: 56.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2009$8.81M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $6,451Tax Rate: $1.216355Freedom: 57 (D)
Official PDFFY 2008$8.47M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $6,198Tax Rate: $1.212706Freedom: 57.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2007$8.16M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.9MPer Capita: $5,975Tax Rate: $1.207855Freedom: 57.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2006$7.78M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $5,693Tax Rate: $1.218726Freedom: 57.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2005$7.43M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $5,441Tax Rate: $1.228476Freedom: 57.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2004$7.06M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $5,165Tax Rate: $1.232161Freedom: 58 (D)
Official PDFFY 2003$6.70M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $4,907Tax Rate: $1.239554Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2002$6.40M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.3MPer Capita: $4,686Tax Rate: $1.243273Freedom: 58.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2001$6.16M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $4,512Tax Rate: $1.248246Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2000$5.84M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $4,272Tax Rate: $1.24575Freedom: 59 (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 — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $17...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LYFORD CISD
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 LYFORD CISD
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 — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $16...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LYFORD CISD
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 — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $15...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $15...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LYFORD CISD
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 LYFORD CISD
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 — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $14...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $13...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LYFORD CISD
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 LYFORD CISD
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 — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $13...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $12...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LYFORD CISD
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 LYFORD CISD
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 — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $12...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $11...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LYFORD CISD
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 LYFORD CISD
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 — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $11...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — LYFORD CISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for LYFORD CISD totaling $10...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for LYFORD CISD
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 LYFORD CISD
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 • 2025-05-03
May 2025 LYFORD CISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 176 (19.0% of 928 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Alison Savage WINNER
100.0% (154 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Marina Quilantan WINNER
100.0% (154 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Joey Mendoza WINNER
100.0% (154 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Arnoldo Cortez WINNER
100.0% (154 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Viola Vela WINNER
100.0% (154 votes)Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Olivia Rincones WINNER
100.0% (154 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
100.0% (154 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 195 (21.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
55.0% (107 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
45.0% (88 votes)SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07
LYFORD CISD 2022 May Uniform Election
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (31.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
71.0% (204 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
29.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 204 (22.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
72.0% (147 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
28.0% (57 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 158 (17.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
70.0% (111 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (47 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (27.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
61.0% (153 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (98 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 204 (22.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
59.0% (120 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 130 (14.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
66.0% (86 votes)Michael R. Vance
34.0% (44 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 232 (25.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
58.0% (135 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (97 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (31.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
62.0% (179 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
38.0% (109 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 158 (17.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
65.0% (103 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (55 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 204 (22.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
60.0% (122 votes)Michael R. Vance
40.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 242 (26.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
70.0% (169 votes)David C. Morales
30.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 167 (18.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
69.0% (115 votes)David C. Morales
31.0% (52 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 186 (20.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
69.0% (128 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (58 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 269 (29.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
54.0% (145 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
46.0% (124 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 260 (28.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
60.0% (156 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
40.0% (104 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 288 (31.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
69.0% (199 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (27.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
56.0% (141 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (110 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 204 (22.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
55.0% (112 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (92 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 223 (24.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
56.0% (125 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (98 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 279 (30.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
64.0% (179 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
36.0% (100 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 214 (23.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
61.0% (131 votes)Michael R. Vance
39.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 LYFORD CISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 251 (27.0% of 929 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Eulalio Mendez, Iv WINNER
57.0% (143 votes)Michael R. Vance
43.0% (108 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (328)
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LYFORD CISD 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 Expansion6: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-09-30 • SPECIAL SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: ROLL CALL : ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: PUBLIC AUDIENCE : If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resolu4: PUBLIC HEARING:4.A: Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code § 39.008 and SB 12. Start Time: __________ End Time:__________5: ACTION ITEMS:5.A: Discussion and Consideration to Approve the Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code Section § 39.008 and SB 12. Motion__________ Second __________ Vote__________5.B: Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Lyford CISD District Artificial Intelligence Risk Officer. Motion__________ Second__________ Vote__________6: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code, section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify 6.A: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).6.A.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.7: ANNOUNCEMENTS:7.A: General Information:7.B: Future Meetings:7.B.1: October 19, 2026-Regular Board Meeting8: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-09-14 • SPECIAL SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: ROLL CALL : ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: ACTION ITEMS:2.A: Governance Team (Board & Superintendent) Training and Development.3: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-09-14 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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7.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: Roll Call: ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3.A: August 10, 2026-Regular Board Meeting3.B: August 24, 2026-Special Board Meeting4: PUBLIC AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resoluti5: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:5.A: Presentation of High School Diplomas.5.B: Apple Distinguished Schools Presentation5.C: Conservator Report.5.D: Accountability Update.5.E: Review of 2023-2026 Safety & Security Audit Report.6: CONSENT AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________6.A: Approval of Business Office Report.6.B: Approval of Tax Office Report.6.C: Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2026-2027 School Year.6.D: Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000 as presented.6.E: Approval of School Health Advisory Council (SHAC).6.F: Approval of Memorandums of Understanding/ Interlocal Agreements/Contracts.7: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify t7.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).7.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.7.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).7.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.7.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).7.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.7.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.8: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:8.A: School District Teaching Permit. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________9: ANNOUNCEMENTS9.A: General Information:9.B: Future Meetings:9.B.1: October 19, 2026-Regular Board Meeting10: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: ROLL CALL : ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: PUBLIC AUDIENCE : If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resolu4: PUBLIC HEARINGS:4.A: Consider Results of the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Accelerated Instruction Program. Start Time__________End Time__________4.B: 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate. Start Time__________End Time__________4.C: 2026-2027 Proposed State Compensatory Education Budget. Start Time__________End Time__________4.D: 2026-2027 Proposed Budget. Start Time__________End Time__________5: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:5.A: Report on 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, Campus Improvement Plans and Annual Performance Objectives for Lyford Elementary, Lyford Middle School and Lyford High School.6: CONSENT AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________10.B: Future Meetings:10.B.1: September 14, 2026-Regular Board Meeting6.A: Approval of Budget Amendment for 2025-2026 School Year.6.B: Report on Debt Collection Rate.6.C: Approval of 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan, Campus Improvement Plans and Annual Objectives for Lyford Elementary, Lyford Middle School and Lyford High School.6.D: Approval of District Goals.7: ACTION ITEMS:7.A: Approval of the Proposed 2026-2027 District Budget and State Compensatory Education Budget. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.B: Approval of 2026 Maintenance & Operation Tax Rate. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.C: Approval of 2026 Interest & Sinking Tax Rate. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.D: Approval of 2026 Tax Appraisal Roll Resolution. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.E: Consider and Take Action to Approve Vendor Selections and Bid Awards for various Goods and Services for the 2026-2027 school year. Motion__________Second__________Vote___________8: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code, section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify 8.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).8.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.8.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).8.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.8.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).8.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.8.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).8.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.9: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:9.A: School District Teaching Permit. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________10: ANNOUNCEMENTS:10.A: General Information:11: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: Roll Call: ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3.A: July 27, 2026-Regular Board Meeting4: PUBLIC AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resoluti5: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:5.A: Delinquent Tax Collection Report from Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP.6: CONSENT AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________6.A: Approval of Business Office Report.6.B: Approval of Tax Office Report.6.C: Approval of Resolution Regarding Hazardous Traffic Conditions.6.D: Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000 as presented.6.E: Approval of Memorandums of Understanding/ Interlocal Agreements/Contracts.6.F: Approval of Modified Schedule for State Assessment Testing Days State Waiver.6.G: Approval of Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System State Waiver.6.H: Approval of the Resolution Approving 2026-2027 List of Teachers Evaluation Appraisers.6.I: Approval of Resolution Designating Organizations and Activities approved for Extracurricular Absences.6.J: Approval of the 2026-2027 Clearinghouse Professional Development Plan.7: ACTION ITEMS:7.A: Approval of Annual Investment Policy Review. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.B: Approval of Resolution of Independent Sources for Investment Training and Designation of Investment Officers. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.C: Approval of Resolution to Designate Person(s) to Calculate the No-New-Revenue Tax Rate. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.D: Approval of HB3834 Certification for Local Governments. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________8: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify t8.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).8.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.8.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).8.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.8.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).8.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.8.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).8.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.9: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:10: ANNOUNCEMENTS10.A: General Information:10.B: Future Meetings:10.B.1: August 24, 2026-Special Board Meeting10.B.2: September 14, 2026-Regular Board Meeting11: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-07-27 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: Roll Call: ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3.A: June 8, 2026-Regular Board Meeting3.B: June 22, 2026-Special Board Meeting4: PUBLIC AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resoluti5: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:5.A: Conservator Update.5.B: Report on SHAC Activities for 2025-2026.5.C: Review of the Preliminary Proposed 2026-2027 Budget.5.D: Report on Purchasing Co-op Fees.5.E: Review of 2026-2027 Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook.5.F: Quarterly Investment Report.6: CONSENT AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________6.A: Approval of Business Office Report.6.B: Approval of Tax Collection Report.6.C: Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct.6.D: Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School Year.6.E: Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000 as presented.6.F: Approval of Courses Eligible for UIL Exemptions from No Pass No Play.6.G: Approval of Memorandums of Understanding/ Interlocal Agreements/Contracts.7: ACTION ITEMS:7.A: Approval of Audit Engagement Letter and the Master Services Agreement for 2026-2027. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________8: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify t8.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).8.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.8.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).8.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.8.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).8.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.8.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).8.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.9: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:10: ANNOUNCEMENTS10.A: General Information:10.B: Future Meetings:10.B.1: August 10, 2026-Regular Board Meeting10.B.2: August 24, 2026-Special Board Meeting11: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-06-22 • SPECIAL SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: ROLL CALL : ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: PUBLIC AUDIENCE : If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resolu4: ACTION ITEMS:4.A: Approval of Compensation Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________5: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code, section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify 5.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).5.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.5.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).5.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.5.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).5.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.5.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).5.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.5.E: Superintendent's Evaluation-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).5.F: Superintendent's Contract and Compensation (Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).6: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON CLOSED SESSION:6.A: Consideration and Possible Action to Terminate Non-Certified Professional Contract. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________6.B: Possible Action on Superintendent's Contract and Compensation. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7: ANNOUNCEMENTS:7.A: General Information:7.B: Future Meetings:7.B.1: July 27, 2026-Regular Board Meeting8: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-06-08 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: Roll Call: ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3.A: May 11, 2026-Regular Board Meeting4: PUBLIC AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resoluti5: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:5.A: STAAR Scores Update.5.B: Conservator Update.6: CONSENT AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________6.A: Approval of Business Office Report.6.B: Approval of Tax Office Report.6.C: Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School Year.6.D: Approval of Board Meeting Calendar for 2026-2027.7: ACTION ITEMS:7.A: Approval of Supplemental Pay Schedules and Compensation Plan for 2026-2027 School Year. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.B: Approval of Extension of Food Service Management Company for the 2026-2027 School Year. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.C: Approval of Policy Update 127 Affecting (Local) Policies. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________8: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify t8.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).8.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.8.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).8.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.8.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).8.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.8.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).8.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.9: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:10: ANNOUNCEMENTS10.A: General Information:10.B: Future Meetings:10.B.1: June 22, 2026-Special Board Meeting(Superintendent's Evaluation)10.B.2: July 27, 2026-Regular Board Meeting11: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-05-11 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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3: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: Roll Call: ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3.A: April 11, 2026-Regular Board Meeting4: PUBLIC AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resoluti5: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:5.A: Teacher of the Year.5.B: State/National Student Recognition.5.C: Recognition of Community Involvement Alliance (CIA Members).5.D: Conservator Report.5.E: Accountability Update.5.F: Enrollment Presentation.6: CONSENT AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________6.A: Approval of Business Office Report.6.B: Approval of Tax Office Report.6.C: Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000 as presented.6.D: Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School Year.6.E: Approval to Enter into a Legal Service Agreement with Leon Alcala Morse & Reynolds Attorneys at Law.6.F: Approval of Service Agreement with Interquest Detection Canines.7: ACTION ITEMS:7.A: Approval and Selection of One Delegate and One Alternate to represent Lyford CISD in the 2026 TASA/TASB Delegate Assembly. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________8: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify t8.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).8.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.8.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).8.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.8.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).8.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.8.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).8.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.9: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:10: ANNOUNCEMENTS10.A: General Information:10.B: Future Meetings:10.B.1: June 8, 2026-Regular Board Meeting11: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: Roll Call: ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3.A: March 9, 2025-Regular Board Meeting4: PUBLIC AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resoluti5: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:5.A: Child Abuse Prevention Month Presentation.5.B: SFE Update.5.C: Turnaround Plan Mid-Year Stepback.5.D: Conservator Report.5.E: Report on Board Member Continuing Education.5.F: Quarterly Investment Report.6: CONSENT AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________6.A: Approval of Business Office Report.6.B: Approval of Tax Office Report.6.C: Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School Year.6.D: Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000 as Presented.6.E: Approval of UTRGV Residency Program.6.F: Approval of Proclamation Observing Child Abuse Prevention Month.6.G: Approval of Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials.6.H: Approval of LHS TAFE Students for Out of State Overnight National Trip to Portland, Oregon on June 19-23, 2026.7: ACTION ITEMS:7.A: Approval of RFP #1076-PCS Professional Consulting Services. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________8: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify t8.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).8.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.8.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).8.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.8.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).8.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.8.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).8.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.9: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:9.A: Approval of Certified Teachers/Professionals/Non-Certified Professionals for the 2026-2027 School Year. Motion__________Second___________Vote___________10: ANNOUNCEMENTS10.A: General Information:10.B: Future Meetings:10.B.1: May 11, 2026-Regular Board Meeting11: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-03-09 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LYFORD CISD BoardBook public portal.
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7.B: Approval of Tax Office Report.1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: Roll Call: ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3.A: February 9, 2026-Regular Board Meeting3.B: February 23, 2026-Special Board Meeting4: PUBLIC AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resoluti5: PUBLIC HEARING:5.A: Presentation on Bus Safety-Seat Belts. Start Time:__________End Time:__________6: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:6.A: Conservator Report.6.B: Accountability Update.7: CONSENT AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.A: Approval of Business Office Report.7.C: Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000 as Presented.7.D: Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School Year.7.E: Approval to Retain Leon Alcala for Reporting Services with existing 313 agreements.8: ACTION ITEMS:8.A: Approval of the 2026 Summer School Program for Lyford CISD. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________9: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify t9.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).9.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.9.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).9.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.9.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).9.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.9.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).9.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.10: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:10.A: Approval of Administrator's Contracts for the 2026-2028 School Year. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________11: ANNOUNCEMENTS11.A: General Information:11.B: Future Meetings:11.B.1: April 13, 2026-Regular Board Meeting12: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-02-23 • SPECIAL SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: ROLL CALL : ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: PUBLIC AUDIENCE : If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resolu4: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:4.A: 2024-2025 Audit Report.5: ACTION ITEMS:5.A: Approval of 2025-2026 Lyford CISD Instructional Calendar. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________5.B: Approval of Renewal of Property Insurance Coverage including Windstorm Coverage. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________5.C: Approval of 2024-2025 Audit Report. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________5.D: Approval of Resolution to Nominate a Candidate to Fill the Vacancy to Serve as Director for the Hidalgo County Appraisal Board. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________6: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code, section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify 6.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).6.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.6.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).6.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.6.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).6.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.6.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).6.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.7: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:8: ANNOUNCEMENTS:8.A: General Information:8.B: Future Meetings:8.B.1: March 9, 2026-Regular Board Meeting9: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LYFORD CISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: Roll Call: ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3.A: January 12, 2026-Regular Board Meeting3.B: January 19, 2026-Special Board Meeting4: PUBLIC AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resoluti5: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:5.A: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Presentation.5.B: Accountability Presentation.6: CONSENT AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________6.A: Approval of Business Office Report.6.B: Approval of Tax Office Report.6.C: Approval of Donations to the District.6.D: Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000 as presented.6.E: Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School Year.6.F: Approval of Proclamation Declaring February 2026 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.7: ACTION ITEMS:7.A: Approval to Adopt SB 11 Resolution on Daily Prayer Time. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________7.B: Approval of Resolution to Nominate a Candidate to Fill the Vacancy to Serve as Director for the Hidalgo County Appraisal Board. Motion__________Second__________Vote__________8: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify t8.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).8.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.8.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).8.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.8.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).8.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.8.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).8.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.9: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:10: ANNOUNCEMENTS10.A: General Information:10.B: Future Meetings:10.B.1: February 23, 2026-Special Board Meeting10.B.2: March 9, 2026-Regular Board Meeting11: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-01-19 • SPECIAL SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LYFORD CISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: ROLL CALL : ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: PUBLIC AUDIENCE : If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resolu4: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code, section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify 4.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).4.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.4.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).4.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.4.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).4.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.4.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).4.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.4.E: Superintendent's Formative Evaluation-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).4.F: Superintendent's Contract and Compensation (Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).5: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:5.A: Possible Action on Superintendent's Contract and Compensation Motion__________Second__________Vote__________6: ANNOUNCEMENTS:6.A: General Information:6.B: Future Meetings:6.B.1: February 9, 2025-Regular Board Meeting7: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from LYFORD CISD BoardBook public portal.
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1: CALL MEETING TO ORDER:1.A: Invocation1.B: Pledge of Allegiance1.C: Roll Call: ___ Mrs. Marina Quilantan-Rivera, President ___ Ms. Viola Z. Vela, Vice-President ___ Mr. Joey Mendoza, Secretary ___ Mrs. Alison Busse Savage, Trustee ___ Mr. Arnold Cortez, Trustee ___ Mr. Eulalio Mendez IV, Trustee ___ Mrs. Olivia Garcia Rincones, Trustee ___ Dr. Michelle C. DeWitt, Superintendent of Schools2: RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3: APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________3.A: December 1, 2025-Special Board Meeting3.B: December 8, 2025-Regular Board Meeting4: PUBLIC AUDIENCE: If you wish to address the Board of Trustees during the Public Audience portion of today's meeting, you must have officially signed in by 5:55 p.m. with the intent to do so. According to LCISD Policy BED (Local), only those persons (on the list) who request to speak shall be heard. The speaker shall limit remarks to five minutes. Complaints and concerns for which other resoluti5: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:5.A: School Board Recognition.5.B: Recognition of Community Involvement Alliance (CIA Members).6: PUBLIC HEARING:6.A: Lyford CISD 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). Start Time__________End Time__________7: PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS:7.A: 2025 Results Driven Accountability.7.B: Quarterly Investment Report.8: CONSENT AGENDA: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________8.A: Approval of Business Office Report.8.B: Approval of Tax Office Report.8.C: Approval of Purchases and Services over $50,000 as presented.8.D: Approval of Budget Amendment for the 2025-2026 School Year.8.E: Approval of Memorandums of Understanding/ Interlocal Agreements/Contracts.9: CLOSED SESSION: If during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183 (f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify t9.A: Personnel Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.074).9.A.1: Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.9.B: Legal Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.071).9.B.1: Private Consultation with Board's Attorney.9.C: Security Matters-(Texas Gov't Code § 551.076).9.C.1: Deliberation Regarding Implementation of Security Personnel, Security Devices, and Security Audits.9.D: Security Matters-(Texas Education Code § 37.109).9.D.1: Regarding Emergency Operations Plans, Safety, and Security Audits.10: BOARD ACTION AS MAY BE REQUIRED ON PERSONNEL MATTERS:11: ANNOUNCEMENTS11.A: General Information:11.B: Future Meetings:11.B.1: January 19, 2026-Superintendent's Formative Evaluation11.B.2: February 9, 2026-Regular Board Meeting12: ADJOURNMENT: Motion__________Second__________Vote__________2025-12-15 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD 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 Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-11-17 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD 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 Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-10-20 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation2025-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD 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 Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD 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 Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD 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 Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners5: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD 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: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
LYFORD CISD 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 Debt7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings