October 15, 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 committees' reports

7. Superintendent's report

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

9. CONSENT AGENDA

9.A. Consider approval of minutes from:

9.A.1. September 10, 2024 Special Board Meeting

9.A.2. September 17, 2024 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

9.B. Consider approval of Board Operating Procedures

9.C. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (September 2024) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q4 – August 2024)

9.D. Consider approval of budget amendment requests

9.E. Consider approval of RFQ #33-2024SE qualifications for professional services – Special Education 

9.F. Consider approval to submit low attendance waiver to Texas Education Agency

9.G. Consider approval of revisions to Innovation #1 Teacher Certification of Lamar CISD Innovation (DOI) Plan regarding Physical Education (for the sole purpose of implementing KICKSTART KIDS)

9.H. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming:

9.H.1. Parent Involvement Week

9.H.2. Father of Texas Day

9.I. Consider approval of use of 2020 Bond Available Funds

9.J. Consider approval of architect's contract for Junior High School #8

10. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

10.A. Discussion of notification of intent to change fiscal year start date

11. ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Consider approval of resolution nominating candidate(s) to Board of Directors of Fort Bend Central Appraisal District 

12. INFORMATION ITEMS

12.A. Demographics report and student enrollment projections

12.B. Special Education audit update

13. FUTURE CONSENT ITEMS

13.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (October 2024) 

13.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests 

13.C. Discussion of interlocal purchasing agreement with Purchasing Solutions Alliance (PSA)

13.D. Discussion of Region 2 interlocal participation agreement for Goodbuy Purchasing Cooperative 

13.E. Discussion of High School #8 complex site development amendment for GMP #1 

13.F. Discussion of agreements, easements and documents related to utility, access and other infrastructure needs for High School #8 complex and Elementary School #37

13.G. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment to Bass Construction for Navarro Middle School, Ray Elementary School, and Meyer Elementary School additions and renovations

13.H. Discussion of engineering contract for 2022 bond MDF/IDF refresh and wireless additions and refresh projects

13.I. Discussion of procurement method for construction of Junior High School #8 

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 Performing and Visual Arts

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

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

14.A.1.d. Consult with Board counsel regarding resolution pursuant to Tex Govt Code Section 551.071(2) 

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