March 19, 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. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Consider approval of minutes from February 6, 2024 Regular Board Meeting

8.B. Consider approval of ratification of monthly report of disbursements 

8.C. Consider approval of budget amendment requests

8.D. Consider approval of resolution regarding closure of schools due to inclement weather and payment of employees 

8.E. Consider approval of RFP #12-2024TB Fine Arts Consultants - Supplemental

8.F. Consider approval of CSP #15-2024SE standpipe/fire sprinkler and back-flow system inspection service

8.G. Consider approval of RFP #17-2024TB Signs and Graphics - Transportation

8.H. Consider approval of RFP #22-2024TB for Lamar Consolidated High School cafeteria serving line replacement

8.I. Consider approval of RFP #240003575 for network equipment including wireless access points, switches, UPS battery backups, and associated connectors and licenses for schools opening in the 2025-2026 school year

8.J. Consider approval of RFP #240003574 for network fiber and connection equipment for schools opening in 2025-2026 school year

8.K. Consider approval of summer program for emergent bilingual students in Pre-K and Kindergarten

8.L. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:

8.L.1. Educational Administrative Professionals Week

8.L.2. School Librarians Week

8.L.3. Volunteer Appreciation Week

8.M. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment to Nunn Constructors for Foster Water Well Project

8.N. Consider approval of procurement method for Elementary School #38

8.O. Consider approval of procurement method for High School #8 Complex civil site development

8.P. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment for Wessendorff Middle School renovations

8.Q. Consider approval of architect contract for Elementary School #37

8.R. Consider approval of architect contract for High School #8

8.S. Consider approval of amendment to existing contract with Direct Energy to add meter at Leaman Junior High School due to addition of portables

8.T. Consider approval of using available savings from 2020 Bond for portable building moves

8.U. Consider approval of RFP#20-2024BPO for CMaR for Brazos Crossing Administration Project

8.V. Consider approval of delegation of final authority to Superintendent to employ contractual employees

9. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

9.A. Discussion of schematic design for new Brazos Crossing Administration Project

9.B. Discussion of potential 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

9.C. Discussion of potential 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

10. ACTION ITEMS

10.A. Consider approval of design development for CTE Center

10.B. Consider approval of elementary attendance zones for Melton Elementary School, Randle Elementary School, Elementary School #36, Huggins Elementary School, Lindsey Elementary School, and Tamarron Elementary School 

10.C. Consider approval of elementary attendance zones for Terrell Elementary School, Elementary School #35, Adolphus Elementary School, Bentley Elementary School, Hubenak Elementary School, and McNeill Elementary School 

11. INFORMATION ITEMS

11.A. Transportation Bus Rider Management System Update

11.B. Instructional Update

12. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

12.A. Discussion of ratification of monthly disbursements and quarterly financial and investment reports 

12.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests 

12.C. Discussion of RFP #14-2024SE trash service - outside city limits

12.D. Discussion of RFP #23-2024TB events and related items - supplemental 

12.E. Discussion of RFQ #18-2024RL for District Strategic Plan

12.F. Discussion of Cisco Enterprise agreement for network licenses, management and support

12.G. Discussion of RFQ #24-2024RL request for qualifications for bond counsel services 

12.H. Discussion of interlocal agreement for purchasing services with City of Rosenberg   

12.I. Discussion of renewal engagement of independent auditors for 2023-2024 fiscal year 

12.J. Discussion of instructional materials allotment and TEKS certification

12.K. Discussion of instructional materials recommendations 

12.L. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:

12.L.1. School Nurse Week

12.L.2. Teacher Appreciation Week

12.L.3. AAPI Month

12.M. Discussion of procurement method for High School #8

12.N. Discussion of RFQ# 26-2024BPO for staff augmentation contract

12.O. Discussion of agreements, easements, and documents related to utility, access, and other infrastructure needs for Tomas High School complex 

13. CLOSED SESSION

13.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___________________)

13.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.

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

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

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

13.A.1.d. Deliberation regarding Superintendent's evaluation pursuant to Tex Govt Code Section 551.074

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

13.A.2.a. Land

13.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.

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

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