April 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum

2. Opening of meeting

3. Recognitions/awards

4. Introductions

5. Board member reports

5.A. Meetings and events

6. Superintendent reports

6.A. Meetings and events

7. Public Comment (Note: Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)

8. PUBLIC HEARING

8.A. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Consider approval of minutes from March 19, 2024 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

9.B. Consider approval of ratification of monthly disbursements and quarterly financial and investment reports 

9.C. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 

9.D. Consider approval of RFP #14-2024SE for trash service - outside city limits

9.E. Consider approval of RFP #19-2024TB for District cargo vans for Child Nutrition 

9.F. Consider approval of RFP #21-2024RL for website, mobile app, and mass communication 

9.G. Consider approval of RFP #23-2024TB for events and related items - supplemental 

9.H. Consider approval of RFQ #24-2024RL for bond counsel services 

9.I. Consider approval of RFQ# 26-2024BPO for CMA for staff augmentation contract

9.J. Consider approval of schematic design for new Brazos Crossing Administration Project

9.K. Consider approval of interlocal agreement for purchasing services with City of Rosenberg   

9.L. Consider approval of renewal engagement of independent auditors for 2023-2024 fiscal year 

9.M. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:

9.M.1. School Nurse Week

9.M.2. Teacher Appreciation Week

9.M.3. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month

9.N. Consider approval of procurement method for construction of High School #8

9.O. Consider approval of agreements, easements, and documents related to utility, access, and other infrastructure needs for Tomas High School complex, Steenbergen Middle School and High School #8 complex

10. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

10.A. Review and discuss potential attendance zone for Tomas High School, Banks Junior High School and Bielstein Middle School 

11. ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Consider approval of instructional materials recommendations 

11.B. Consider approval of instructional materials allotment and TEKS certification

11.C. Consider approval of elementary attendance zones for Central Lamar CISD: Austin Elementary School, Frost Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School, Long Elementary School, Pink Elementary School, Smith Elementary School, and Travis Elementary School

11.D. Consider approval of elementary attendance zones for Southeast Lamar CISD: Campbell Elementary School, Carter Elementary School, Dickinson Elementary School, Hutchison Elementary School, Velasquez Elementary School, and Williams Elementary School

12. INFORMATION ITEMS

12.A. Report on Board Member Training

12.B. Tomas High School Legacy Exemption Application 

12.C. Policy FA (Local) - Student Welfare: Parental Authority and Partnership

13.  FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

13.A. Discussion of ratification of donations to the District

13.B. Discussion of ratification of monthly disbursements

13.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests 

13.D. Discussion of RFP #25-2024TB for Fine Arts consultants - supplemental 

13.E. Discussion of RFP #28-2024TB for District compact SUVs for Child Nutrition

13.F. Discussion of Purchasing Cooperative of America (cooperative vendor)

13.G. Discussion of order authorizing issuance of Lamar CISD unlimited tax schoolhouse bonds, Series 2024; approving preparation of official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto 

13.H. Discussion of staff development days waiver 

13.I. Discussion of submitting foreign exchange student enrollment waiver to Texas Education Agency

13.J. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Juneteenth

13.K. Discussion of RFP#_____-2024BPO for CMaR for site development at High School #8 complex

13.L. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment for additions and renovations to Seguin Early Childhood Center 

13.M. Discussion of amendment to educational specifications for design and construction of Lamar CISD facilities 

14. CLOSED SESSION

14.A. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: (Time___________________)

14.A.1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.

14.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel

14.A.1.a.1. Consider employment of Director of Athletics

14.A.1.a.2. Consider employment of Assistant Principal of Randle Elementary School

14.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)

14.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information)

14.A.1.d. Employee Reassignments (Information)

14.A.1.e. Deliberate regarding teacher contract termination for Evelyn Aleman at Williams Elementary School pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Tex. Gov't Code 

14.A.1.f. Deliberate employment contract extension of superintendent of schools pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.074

14.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

14.A.2.a. Land

14.A.3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing.

14.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda

14.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation