January 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING PRAYER:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be addressed in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
All persons who address the Board at this time must sign up before the meeting begins.
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3. OPENING REMARKS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
January is School Board Appreciation Month, and I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our Board of Trustees. Your unwavering commitment to creating a thriving educational environment where every student is empowered to succeed and your dedication to fostering a supportive, equitable, and innovative community is vital to our mission. On behalf of Lorenzo ISD, thank you for the countless hours you devote to ensuring our students achieve their highest potential.
Please accept the attached Statement of Recognition and the gifts you find before you as tokens of our appreciation for your service and commitment to the Lorenzo ISD Community! |
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4. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the section of the agenda will be acted on together.
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4.a. Confirm upcoming Board meeting date(s):
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
Next Meeting Date: February 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm - Dinner at 6:15 pm
Future Meeting Dates:: Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7:00 pm - Dinner at 6:15 pm Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7:00 pm - Dinner at 6:15 pm Monday, May 19, 2025, at 7:00 pm - Dinner at 6:15 pm Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7:00 pm - Dinner at 6:15 pm Monday, July 21, 2025, at 7:00 pm - Dinner at 6:15 pm |
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4.b. Minutes of previous meeting(s):
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
Minutes of the previous meeting are presented for review and correction as needed.
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4.c. Assistant Superintendent Report:
Speaker(s):
Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent/CFO
Description:
The Assistant Superintendent/CFO will provide an update on all relevant financial records including, (a) Board Report, (b) Cafeteria Report, (c) Check Report, (d) Investment Report, (e) Tax Report, and other information as needed.
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4.d. EPEC Report:
Speaker(s):
Kris Lamm, EPEC Director, Dr. Julianna Carpenter, Asst. Director, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The EPEC Director(s) will provide an update for the special education cooperative and the Lorenzo Independent School District students served in the Cooperative.
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4.e. Elementary Report:
Speaker(s):
Amanda Haire, Elem. Principal, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Elementary Principal will provide an update for Pre-K through Grade 5 including, important initiatives, programs, activities, assessment data, and key occurrences.
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4.f. Secondary Report:
Speaker(s):
Tanner Bales, Sec. Principal, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Secondary Principal will provide an update for Grades 6 through Grade 12, including important initiatives, programs, activities, assessment data, and key occurrences.
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4.g. Athletic Report:
Speaker(s):
Brian Sepkowitz, Athletic Director, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Athletic Director will provide an update on athletics, including, upcoming games, important initiatives, programs, activities, key occurrences.
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4.h. Safety and Security Report:
Speaker(s):
Adam Ortiz, Dir. of Safety and Security, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Director of Safety and School Security will provide a general update concerning areas of need, recent achievements, and safety and school security initiatives.
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4.i. Technology Report:
Speaker(s):
Danny Thomas, Director of IT, or Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent/CFO
Description:
The Technology Director will provide an update on technology, including, important initiatives, programs, activities, key occurrences, recent purchases, and hardware, software, or infrastructure needs.
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4.j. Operations Report:
Speaker(s):
Omar Villegas, Director of Operations, or Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent/CFO
Description:
The Operations Director will provide an update on maintenance, custodial, and transportation-related initiatives and key occurrences.
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4.k. Health and Wellness Report:
Speaker(s):
Laura West, Direct Nurse, or Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent/CFO
Description:
The School Nurse will provide an update on our school nursing program, including current initiatives, activities, key occurrences, and any specific concerns related to outbreaks or illnesses resulting in higher-than-normal employee and or student absence.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING: SCHOOL FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
The presentation will include a review of the 2023 -24 Ratings based on 2022-23 school year data. The report will give the District's status in detail. This FIRST system measures the quality of a school district's financial management and reporting system. This is the 19th year of School FIRST, developed by the TEA in 1999. Lorenzo ISD has achieved the highest rating for all 19 years of the system. Public Comments on this report may occur during this time.
Speaker(s):
Mrs. Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent/CFO
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6. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
These agenda items may include a presentation and discussion of an item to provide the Board with important information. No action will be taken on these items.
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6.a. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF COLLEGIATE EDU-NATION (CEN)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
Representatives from CEN will introduce the system to our Trustees. Collegiate Edu-Nation is a non-profit organization engaging whole communities to reinvigorate education, revitalize local economies, and reimagine what’s possible for rural America, preparing rural communities to connect and thrive in a fast-moving future.
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6.b. 5.b. PRESENTATION FOR POSSIBLE CONSIDERATION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR BUILDING CONSULTATION.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Administration will present Trustees with an agreement for professional consulting services for the purpose of assessing, documenting, and preparing damage repair estimates related to property damage or loss. The Board may discuss this agenda item during an Executive Session to Engage Legal Services pursuant to § 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
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6.c. HUMAN RESOURCES REPORT: (new hires, employee support, and employee exits)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will share information with the Board related to NEW HIRES (onboarding), EMPLOYEE SUPPORT (data on employees on level 2 or 3 support), and EMPLOYEE EXITS (resignations, retirements, or terminations). This item may be discussed during the executive session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to § 551.0745 of the Texas Government Code.
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6.d. PRESENTATION AND UPDATE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT'S ENTRY PLAN
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will present an update concerning his Entry Plan to include ongoing strategic planning and plans to attain the goals of the Board of Trustees. The Board may discuss this agenda item during an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters related to the Look, Listen, and Learn phase of the Entry Plan in addition to personnel matters discovered and planned pursuant to § 551.0745 of the Texas Government Code. No Action will be required for this agenda item.
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7. ACTION ITEMS:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
These agenda items may include a presentation and discussion of an item with a request for approval. The Board may take action to approve or reject these items.
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7.a. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR BUILDING CONSULTATION.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Administration will update Trustees on the potential to enter into an agreement for professional consulting services for the purpose of assessing, documenting, and preparing damage repair estimates related to property damage or loss. The Board may discuss this agenda item during an Executive Session to Engage Legal Services pursuant to § 551.071 of the Texas Government Code.
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7.b. CONSIDERATION OF ACTIONS RELATED TO MAY 3, 2025, ELECTIONS
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
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7.b.1. Consideration and possible action to order a General Election for the election of three (3) Trustee positions for Places 1, 4, and 5 to be held on May 3, 2025.
Considerar y adoptar posibles medidas para convocar elecciones generales el 4 de mayo de 2025 para elegir a tres (3) miembros del Conselo Escolar para los lugares 1, 4, y 5.
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
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7.b.2. Consider and possible approval of the Notice and Order of General Election for Early
Voting and for Election Day. Considerar para su posible aprobación el Aviso y la Orden de convocatoria de elecciones generales para la votación adelantada y para el día de las elecciones. |
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7.c. Consider and appoint Esmer Acala as the Elections Administrator.
Considerar y nombrar a Esmer Acala como la Administradora de las elecciones. |
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7.d. Consider and possible approval of Resolution to have a joint election on May 3, 2025, with the City of Lorenzo.
Considerar para su posible aprobación la Resolución para celebrar elecciones conjuntas con la ciudad de Lorenzo el día 3 de mayo de 2025.
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
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7.e. Consider and possible approval of the Joint Election Agreement with the City of Lorenzo.
Considerar para su posible aprobación el Acuerdo de elecciones conjuntas con la ciudad de Lorenzo. |
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7.f. Consider and appoint Esmer Alcala as the Early Voting Clerk and Kathy Jackson as the Deputy Early Voting Clerk, Esmer Alcala as the Early Voting Ballot Board Judge and Kathy Jackson as the Early Voting Ballot Board Alternate Judge.
Considerar y nombrar a Esmer Alcala como Secretaria para la votación adelantada, a Kathy Jackson como Secretaria delegada para la votación adelantada, a Esmer Alcala como la Juez del Consejo para la votación adelantada y a Kathy Jackson como la Juez suplente del Consejo para la votación adelantada. |
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7.g. Consider and appoint Esmer Alcala as the Central Count Station Manager and
Tabulations Supervisor, and Kathy Jackson as the Central Count Judge. Considerar y nombrar a Esmer Acala como Administradora de la estación del conteo central y como Supervisora de la tabulación, y a Kathy Jackson como la Juez del conteo central. |
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7.h. Consider and appoint Esmer Acala to serve as Election Judge on Election Day and Kathy Jackson as Alternate Election Day Judge.
Considerar y nombrar a Esmer Acala para el cargo de Juez electoral y a Kathy Jackson para desempeñar el cargo de Juez suplente el día de las elecciones. |
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7.i. Consider and appoint Esmer Alcala to serve as Bilingual Clerk for early
voting and for Election Day. Considerar y nombrar a Esmer Alcala para el cargo de secretario(a) bilingüe para la votación adelantada y para desempeñar el cargo de secretarias bilingües el día de las elecciones. |
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7.j. CONSIDER EVALUATION OF SUPERINTENDENT
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
The Board of Trustees will discuss and consider the evaluation of the Superintendent. The Board may discuss this agenda item during an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to § 551.0745 of the Texas Government Code.
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7.k. CONSIDER EXTENSION OF SUPERINTENDENT'S CONTRACT
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
The Board of Trustees will discuss and consider modifying and/or extending the contract of the Superintendent. The Board may discuss this agenda item during an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters pursuant to § 551.0745 of the Texas Government Code.
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8. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section: (a). 12.01 551.071 Private consultation with Board's attorney. (b). 12.02 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange lease, or value of real property. (c). 12.03 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. (d). 12.04 551. 074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel. (e). 12.05 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices. (f). 12.06 551.082 Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel. (g). 12.07 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups. (h). 12.08 551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either: (a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or (b) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof, as the School Board shall determine. |
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9. CLOSING REMARKS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent may have brief comments to the Board of Trustees prior to closing the meeting.
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10. ADJOURNMENT:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
If no further discussion or action remains, the meeting will be dismissed by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees.
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11. PUBLIC POSTING:
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm, by Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent, Lorenzo ISD. |