June 17, 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. PUBLIC HEARING

9.A. Budget and proposed tax rate for 2025-2026 fiscal year 

10. CONSENT AGENDA

10.A. Consider approval of minutes from May 20, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

10.B. Consider ratification of donations to the District

10.C. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (May 2025) 

10.D. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 

10.E. Consider approval of extension of bank depository contract

10.F. Consider approval of RFP #09-2025TB CTE certifications

10.G. Consider approval of RFP #17-2025TB CTE supplies, services, equipment and related items

10.H. Consider approval of an agreement with the law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP as special counsel to perform all legal services necessary to collect delinquent property taxes and authorizing the execution of such agreement

10.I. Consider approval of Localized Policy Manual Update 124

10.J. Consider approval of revisions to Policy AE (Local) - Educational Philosophy

10.K. Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding for JJAEP and JDC

10.L. Consider approval of resolution regarding advance funding agreement with TxDOT

10.M. Consider approval 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

10.N. Consider approval of prevailing wage rate

10.O. Consider approval of amendment for GMP #4 to Secondary Complex #8 site development

10.P. Consider approval of increasing police officer’s hourly rate regarding facility rentals

10.Q. Consider approval of using 2020 Bond available savings funds to replace fire alarm systems at Smith Elementary School, Arredondo Elementary School, Travis Elementary School, Bowie Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School,  Jackson Elementary School, Wessendorff Middle School, and Pink Elementary School

11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

12. ACTION ITEMS

12.A. Consider approval of 2025-2026 Lamar CISD compensation plan, budgets, and other items

12.B. Consider approval of Lamar CISD logo redesign

12.C. Consider approval of design development for Middle School #8

12.D. Consider approval of Student Code of Conduct / Telecommunications revisions

12.E. Consider approval of Policy FM (Local) - Home School UIL Participation Policy

13. INFORMATION ITEMS

13.A. 2025 Legislative Update

13.B. 2025 Bond Update

13.C. SEL Review Guidelines 

13.D. Spring 2025 Preliminary STAAR Results

14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

14.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (June 2025) 

14.B. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (July 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q3 – May 2025) 

14.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests 

14.D. Discussion of new appraisers for teaching staff 

14.E. Discussion of RFP #18-2025TB fire alarm inspection, maintenance and repairs

14.F. Discussion of RFP #19-2025TB pest control 

14.G. Discussion of approval of Lamar CISD Investment policy 

14.H. Discussion of resolution for commitment of fund balance as of August 31, 2025 

14.I. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:

14.I.1. Women's Equality Day

14.I.2. Hispanic Heritage Month

14.I.3. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month

14.I.4. Texas First Responders Day

14.I.5. Constitution Day

14.I.6. Celebrate Freedom Week

14.I.7. American Indian Heritage Day

14.I.8. National Day of Service & Remembrance

14.J. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment to Joeris for construction of high school additions

14.K. Discussion of amendment #10 to add full risk coverage and preventative maintenance to current HVAC RFP 12-2021RF contract for ten new facilities 

14.L. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment to Drymalla Construction for additions and renovations to Terry High School and George Junior High School

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.B. Consider approval of Memorandums of Understanding with local police departments/agencies