September 15, 2026 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 (Members of the public are invited to make public comments on any matter included on the Board's posted agenda, including the certificate of compliance required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008.  Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)

9. PUBLIC HEARING

9.A. Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year

9.B. Notice of Public Hearing regarding application for Taxable Value Limitation on Eligible Property filed by Tesla, Inc., Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Application No: J0050 under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act, Texas Government Code 403, Subchapter T

9.C. Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008 

10. CONSENT AGENDA

10.A. Consider approval of minutes from August 18 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

10.B. Consider approval of budget amendment requests

10.C. Consider approval of resolution amending authorized representatives

10.D. Consider approval of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement

10.E. Consider approval to submit a State waiver to Texas Education Agency (Class Size)

10.F. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming:

10.F.1. Character Counts Week

10.F.2. Custodial Worker Appreciation Week

10.F.3. Human Resources Day

10.F.4. Red Ribbon Week

10.F.5. Safe Schools Week

10.F.6. School Bus Safety Week

10.F.7. School Lunch Week

10.G. Consider approval of amendment to contract with Direct Energy to add four schools/locations and traffic signals/overhead lights

11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

11.A. Instructional Update: Discussion of addition of Avant World Languages Assessments for Acceleration and Course Credit

11.B. Discussion and possible action on naming of new Red Track Secondary Schools along Spur 10

11.C. Discussion of Lamar CISD Online Academy Pilot

12. ACTION ITEMS

12.A. Consider approval of documents relating to 2026 tax year assessment and levy of property taxes

12.B. Consider adoption of resolution concerning the District’s agreement to proceed with a Taxable Value Limitation on Eligible Property agreement with Tesla, Inc. and the Governor’s Office, regarding Comptroller of Public Accounts Application No. J0050 under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act, Texas Government Code § 403, Subchapter T

12.C. Consider action to approve Certificate of Compliance with certain laws required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008

12.D. Consider approval of design development for new Terry High School

13. INFORMATION ITEMS

13.A. Demographics Report and Student Enrollment Projections

14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

14.A. Discussion of Board Operating Procedures

14.B. Discussion of Policy Update 127

14.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests

14.D. Discussion of new Terry High School infrastructure GMP #1

14.E. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:

14.E.1. Parent Involvement Week

14.E.2. Father of Texas Day

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.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.B. Discussion of interlocal cooperation contract with University of Texas at Austin for Regional Security Operation Center Services