August 27, 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 members reports

6. Board committee reports

7. Superintendent reports

8. PUBLIC HEARING: Budget and proposed tax rate for 2024-2025 fiscal year

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

10. CONSENT AGENDA

10.A. Consider approval of minutes from June 25, 2024 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

10.B. Consider approval of donations to the District

10.C. Consider approval of TASB Board of Directors endorsement

10.D. Consider approval of monthly disbursements and quarterly financial and investment reports

10.E. Consider approval of budget amendment requests

10.F. Consider approval of Lamar CISD Investment policy

10.G. Consider approval of resolution for commitment of fund balance as of August 31, 2024

10.H. Consider approval of Region 20 Education Service Center (ESC) purchasing cooperative agreement, option 1

10.I. Consider approval of use of 2020 bond available savings funds

10.J. Consider approval of amendment for GMP #2 for CTE Center

10.K. Consider approval of EMB (Local) policy revisions

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

11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Discussion of design development for Elementary School #37, Elementary School #38 and High School #8

11.B. Discussion of mascot selection for Fagert Elementary School and Haygood Elementary School

11.C. Discussion of mascot and colors for Tomas High School, Banks Junior High School, and Bielstein Middle School

11.D. Discussion of KICKSTART KIDS Martial Arts and Character Development program process 

12. ACTION ITEMS

12.A. Consider approval of nomination of candidate for position as delegate and alternate on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly

12.B. Consider approval of strategic plan timeline

12.C. Consider approval of 2024-2025 Lamar CISD compensation plan, budgets and documents relating to 2024 tax year assessment and levy of property taxes

13. INFORMATION ITEMS

13.A. Results of Lamar CISD new money and refunding bond sale, Series 2024 

13.B. Special Education operational audit overview

14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

14.A. Discussion of ratification of monthly disbursements

14.B. Discussion of amendment #9 to add to current HVAC RFP 12-2021RF contract full risk coverage for Gray Elementary School and Terrell Elementary School as well as preventative maintenance coverage to Melton Elementary School, Randle Elementary School, Steenbergen Middle School and new equipment installed in facility additions at four high schools

14.C. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Character Counts Week

14.D. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Custodial Week

14.E. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Human Resources Day

14.F. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Red Ribbon Week

14.G. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Safe Schools Week

14.H. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Bus Safety Week

14.I. Discussion of resolution proclaiming School Lunch Week

15. CLOSED SESSION

15.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___________________)

15.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.

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

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

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

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

15.A.2.a. Land

15.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.

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

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