August 15, 2023 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 members' reports

5.A. Meetings and events

6. Superintendent's report

6.A. Meetings and events

7. Public Comments

8. PUBLIC HEARING

8.A. Public hearing to discuss budget and proposed tax rate for 2023-2024 fiscal year 

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Consider approval of minutes from June 20, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

9.B. Consider approval of minutes from August 1, 2023 Special Board Meeting

9.C. Consider ratification of donations to District

9.D. Consider ratification of monthly financial and investment reports and quarterly report of investment activity

9.E. Consider approval of budget amendment requests

9.F. Consider approval of Lamar CISD Investment Policy

9.G. Consider approval of resolution for commitment of fund balance as of August 31, 2023

9.H. Consider approval of RFP #49-2023SE for Child Nutrition (CN) commercial refrigeration kitchen equipment repair and related items

9.I. Consider approval of RFP #53-2023SE for commercial kitchen parts and related items

9.J. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming Hispanic Heritage Month

9.K. Consider approval of adoption of following resolutions per law and legal policy EHBK (Legal)

9.K.1. Women's Independence Day

9.K.2. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month

9.K.3. Texas First Responders Day

9.K.4. Constitution Day

9.K.5. Celebrate Freedom Week

9.K.6. American Indian Heritage Day

9.K.7. September 11

9.K.8. Father of Texas Day

9.K.9. Sam Rayburn Day

9.K.10. State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day

9.K.11. Texas History Month

9.K.12. Texas Girls in STEM Day

9.K.13. Public School Paraprofessional Day

9.K.14. Texas Military Heroes Day

9.K.15. Generation Texas Week

9.K.16. Holocaust Remembrance Week

9.L. Consider approval of Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP)

9.M. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment to MScott for Huggins Elementary School renovations

9.N. Consider approval of GMP #3 for construction of Tomas High School and Banks Junior High School

9.O. Consider approval of RFQ #57-2023BPO for Bond Program Office Auditor

9.P. Consider approval of design development for Transportation Center #3

9.Q. Consider approval of schematic design for new elementary school prototype #1

9.R. Consider approval of schematic design for new elementary school prototype #2

9.S. Consider approval of new appraisers for teaching staff

10. ACTION ITEMS

10.A. Consider approval of adoption of 2023-2024 budgets and Compensation Plan

10.B. Consider approval of adoption, by ordinance, the 2023 tax rate for 2023-2024 school year

10.C. Consider approval of 2023 tax year appraisal roll and new property value

10.D. Consider approval of certification of 2023 tax year anticipated collection rate

10.E. Consider approval of an order by the Board of Trustees of Lamar Consolidated Independent School District calling a bond election to be held within said District; making provisions for conduct and giving of notice of election; and containing other provisions related thereto

11. INFORMATION ITEMS

12. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

12.A. Discussion of design development for Elementary School #35

12.B. Discussion of design development for Elementary School #36

12.C. Discussion of design development for Middle School #7 

13. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

13.A. Discussion of ratification of monthly financial and investment reports

13.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests

13.C. Discussion of RFP #47-2023SE for catering and banquet services (supplemental)

13.D. Discussion of RFP #50-2023SE for events and related items (supplemental)

13.E. Discussion of RFP #55-2023SE for Fine Arts consultants (supplemental)

13.F. Discussion of RFP #56-2023SE for Districtwide staff development services and materials (supplemental) 

13.G. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:

13.G.1. Bus Safety Week

13.G.2. Character Counts Week

13.G.3. Custodial Appreciation Week

13.G.4. Human Resources Day

13.G.5. Red Ribbon Week

13.G.6. Safe Schools Week

13.G.7. School Lunch Week

13.H. Discussion of resolution for rifle-resisrant body armor grant program

13.I. Discussion of final payment for Austin Elementary School renovations

13.J. Discussion of final payment for Jackson Elementary School renovations

13.K. Discussion of procurement method for CTE Center and Elementary School #35

13.L. Discussion of RFQ#20-2023BPO for engineering services

13.M. Discussion of amendment #2 to Sterling Structures for GMP #2 for safety and security project

13.N. Discussion of amendment #5 to Gilbane Building Company for GMP #5 for Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High School, Pink Elementary School, Smith Elementary School, Long Elementary School and Rosenberg Transportation additions and renovations

13.O. Discussion of architect contract for Technology Service Center, Police Station, and new Administration Building 

13.P. Discussion of amendment #7 HVAC RPF 12-2021RF to add Phelan Elementary School and Seresco System-Maintenance to George Ranch High School, Fulshear High School and Foster High School to current contract

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.b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)

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

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