May 20, 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 April 15, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

9.B. Consider approval of minutes from May 5, 2025 Special Board Meeting

9.C. Consider approval of minutes from May 13, 2025 Special Board Meeting

9.D. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (April 2025)

9.E. Consider approval of budget amendment requests

9.F. Consider approval of blanket purchasing agreement (BPA) with HON Company, LLC

9.G. Consider approval of RFP #16-2025KW events and related Items

9.H. Consider approval of RFP #31-2025TB-01 catering, banquet services and food trucks

9.I. Consider approval of instructional materials and technology allotment and certification of provision of instructional materials

9.J. Consider approval of RFQ #11-2025TB quality schools partnerships 

9.K. Consider approval of RFP #12-2025TB artificial intelligence-based detection systems

9.L. Consider approval of RFP #14-2025TB professional development 

9.M. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming Juneteenth

9.N. Consider approval of schematic design for Middle School #8

9.O. Consider approval of amendment to contract with Direct Energy

9.P. Consider approval of CSP#05-2025 for construction of High School #8

9.Q. Consider approval of amendment to existing contract with Si Enviro

10. ACTION ITEMS

10.A. Consider approval of date for public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate; discussion of proposed tax rate that will be published in notice for public meeting; and discussion of designation of officer/employee responsible for calculating no-new-revenue tax rate and voter-approval tax rate 

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

10.C. Discussion and approval of establishing a legacy scholarship from H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Funds

11. CLOSED SESSION

11.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___________________)

11.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.

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

11.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel

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

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

11.A.2.a. Land

11.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.

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

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

12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

13. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

14. SWEAR IN ELECTED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS

14.A. Issuance of election certificate to newly elected Trustees

14.B. Completion of statement of elected officer

14.C. Administer oath of office to newly elected Trustees

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

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

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

15.A.4. Discussion of Board Officers to serve from May 2025 to May 2026

16. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

17. ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

17.A. Election of Board Officers

17.B. Consider authorization to use facsimile plates

18. INFORMATION ITEMS

18.A. Student lunch price increase for 2025-2026 school year

18.B. 2025 Bond 

18.C. Facility rentals 

19. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

19.A. Discussion of design development for Middle School #8

19.B. Discussion of 2025-2026 Lamar CISD compensation plan, budgets, and documents relating to 2025 tax year assessment and levy of property taxes

19.C. Discussion of Student Code of Conduct / K-8 Telecommunications Revisions

20. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

20.A. Discussion of ratification of donations to the District

20.B. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (May 2025) 

20.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests 

20.D. Discussion of extension of bank depository contract 

20.E. Discussion of RFP #09-2025TB CTE certifications

20.F. Discussion of RFP #17-2025TB CTE supplies, services, equipment and related items

20.G. Discussion of action approving agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP 

20.H. Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding for JJAEP 

20.I. Discussion of resolution of regarding an advance funding agreement with TXDOT

20.J. Discussion of agreements easements and documents related to utility access and other infrastructure needs for Elementary School #38, New Administration Building, Peek and Beechnut site, and Elementary School #37

20.K. Discussion of prevailing wage rate

20.L. Discussion of amendment for GMP #4 to Secondary Complex #8 site development

21. CLOSED SESSION

21.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___________________)

21.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.

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

21.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel

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

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

21.A.2.a. Land

21.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.

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

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