April 15, 2025 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 March 18, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

9.B. Consider approval of minutes from March 24, 2025 Special Board Meeting

9.C. Consider approval of order canceling School Board elections in District #1 and District #2

9.D. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (March 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q2 – February 2025) 

9.E. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 

9.F. Consider approval of renewal engagement of independent auditor for 2024-2025 fiscal year 

9.G. Consider approval of RFQ #13-2025TB Delinquent Tax Attorney 

9.H. Consider approval of submitting Staff Development waiver to TEA for additional operational minutes 

9.I. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming:

9.I.1. Public School Paraprofessional Day

9.I.2. School Nurse Week

9.I.3. Teacher Appreciation Week

9.I.4. Asian American and Pacific Islander Month

9.J. Consider approval of amendment #9 to Interlocal Corporation with Texas General Land Office

10. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

10.A. Discussion of schematic design for Middle School #8

10.B. Discussion of design development for Junior High School #8

10.C. Discussion of Lamar CISD Strategic Plan

11. ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Innovative CTE Course for 7th and 8th Grade Students 

12. INFORMATION ITEMS

12.A. Demographic Report

12.B. 2025-2026 Budget, Compensation Plan, and Related Items

12.C. Legacy Provisions Update

12.D. Strengthening Our Schools Through Campus Climate Surveys 

13. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

13.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (April 2025)

13.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests 

13.C. Discussion of blanket purchasing agreement (BPA) with HON Company, LLC 

13.D. Discussion of RFP #16-2025KW events and related Items 

13.E. Discussion of RFP #31-2025TB-01 catering, banquet services and food trucks

13.F. Discussion of instructional materials and technology allotment and certification of provision of instructional materials

13.G. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Juneteenth

13.H. Discussion of amendment to contract with Direct Energy 

13.I. Discussion of CSP#05-2025 for construction of High School #8

13.J. Discussion of amendment to existing contract with Si Enviro

13.K. Discussion of using 2020 bond available savings

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

14.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements

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