August 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Special Meeting

1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum

2. Opening of meeting

3. Board members' reports

3.A. Meetings and events

4. Superintendent's report

4.A. Meetings and events

5. Public Participation (limited to posted agenda items only)

6. CONSENT AGENDA

6.A. Consider approval of Policy Update 120 and Policy Update 121 and related local policies

7. ACTION ITEMS

7.A. Consider approval of date for public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate 

7.B. Consider approval of proposed tax rate that will be published in the notice for public meeting

7.C. Consider approval of designation of officer/employee responsible for calculating the no-new-revenue tax rate and the voter-approval tax rate

7.D. Consider approval of Lamar CISD 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct

7.E. Consider approval of Parent/Guardian Standards of Conduct

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

8.A. Preliminary Results of Lamar CISD New Money Bond Sale, Series 2023A, 2022 Bond Referendum

9. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

9.A. Discussion of adoption of 2023-2024 budgets and Compensation Plan 

9.B. Discussion of adoption, by ordinance, the 2023 tax rate for 2023-2024 school year 

9.C. Discussion of 2023 tax year appraisal roll and new property value 

9.D. Discussion of certification of 2023 tax year anticipated collection rate

10. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

10.A. Discussion of ratification of monthly financial and investment reports and quarterly report of investment activity

10.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests 

10.C. Discussion of approval of Lamar CISD Investment Policy 

10.D. Discussion of resolution for commitment of fund balance as of August 31, 2023

10.E. Discussion of new appraisers for teaching staff 

11. CLOSED SESSION

11.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___________________)

11.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.

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

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

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

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

11.A.2.a. Land

11.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.

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

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