July 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING PRAYER:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, 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):
Brandon Aycock, 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:
The Superintendent may have brief comments to the Board in the form of updates on recent or future activities, events, or areas of focus.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the section agenda will be acted on together.
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4.a. Confirm upcoming Board meeting date(s):
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
Next Meeting Date: August 18, 2025
Future Meeting Dates: Monday, September 22, 2025 Monday, October 20, 2025 Thursday, November 20, 2025 Thursday, December 18, 2025 Thursday, January 22, 2026 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Monday, March 23, 2026 Monday, April 20, 2026 Monday, May 18, 2026 Monday, June 15, 2026 Monday, July 20, 2026 |
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4.b. Minutes of previous meeting(s):
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
The minutes of the June 26, 2025, Budget Workshop and the June 26, 2025, Regular meetings are submitted for review and approval under the Consent Agenda, as presented, unless any corrections are noted.
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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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5. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, 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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5.a. 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 if an employee's performance evaluation or discipline is relevant.
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6. ACTION ITEMS:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, 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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6.a. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT REVISED POLICY FNCE(LOCAL) - PERSONAL COMMUNICATION/ELECTRONIC DEVICES - IN COMPLIANCE WITH TEXAS HOUSE BILL 1481:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
This item presents the revised FNCE (LOCAL) policy for Board approval. The policy prohibits student possession or use of personal communication devices on school property during the school day unless specific exemptions apply. Permitted use may include accommodations under an IEP or 504 plan, a physician’s directive, or a legal health or safety requirement. Confiscated devices may be released upon payment of a fee set by the Board, and unclaimed devices will be disposed of following legal notice requirements. Guidelines for other electronic devices will be included in the Student Handbook. Students must obtain prior approval and sign appropriate user agreements before using personal devices for instructional purposes. The Superintendent will implement the policy through regulations and report annually to the Board on compliance. |
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6.b. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO PROHIBIT HOME SCHOOL STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN UIL AND OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES UNDER TEXAS SB 401.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
Texas Senate Bill 401 allows school districts to decide whether to permit homeschooled or non-enrolled students to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and other extracurricular activities. While the law authorizes local discretion, it does not mandate participation. After evaluating the impact on program capacity, student equity, and district oversight, the administration recommends that the district take no action to prevent homeschool or non-enrolled students in participating in UIL and other district-sponsored extracurricular activities. No Board action is required unless the Board wants to restrict the participation of homeschool or non-enrolled students in UIL and other district-sponsored extracurricular activities.
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6.c. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE PAYMENT TO THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS (TASB) FOR THE 2025-2026 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND CONTRIBUTION:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
Lorenzo ISD participates in the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Risk Management Fund, a self-insured risk pool through which members share risk and participate in coverage programs by contract. The district’s total contribution for the 2025-2026 coverage period is $123,230.00. This amount reflects participation in the Fund’s Auto, Liability, Property, and Workers’ Compensation programs and is based on the summary of coverages, limits, deductibles, and other terms provided in the Contribution and Coverage Summary (CCS). Approval of this payment ensures uninterrupted risk coverage for the district in all included programs. Full terms and conditions are outlined in the CCS and associated Fund Coverage Agreements.
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6.d. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH REGION 17 ESC FOR STRONG FOUNDATIONS INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
Consideration and possible approval of a service agreement with Region 17 Education Service Center (ESC) in the amount of $260,000.00 for Strong Foundations instructional support. This agreement provides technical assistance, professional development, and planning and implementation services to support K-5 Math and Literacy under the Strong Foundations Grant (TEC §29.0881), with additional services available for grades 6-12 through HB 1605. Services include:
Region 17 ESC will provide quarterly invoicing, and the District agrees to meet all participation and documentation requirements for TEA deliverables and surveys. This contract will be paid for from existing state grant funding. |
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6.e. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF LOW ATTENDANCE WAIVER DAYS FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) allows school districts to request waivers for instructional days in which student attendance falls below the state threshold due to circumstances beyond the district’s control. The following dates during the 2024-2025 school year had attendance below 90%:
District administration recommends submitting waiver requests to the TEA for these days to mitigate the impact on average daily attendance funding. |
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7. 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.
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
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7.a. EXECUTIVE SESSION - CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, President
Description:
The Board will convene in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.071 to consult with legal counsel regarding current litigation, and pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074, to discuss personnel matters.
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7.b. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND, EXTEND, AND/OR OTHERWISE MODIFY THE SUPERINTENDENT'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, President
Description:
The Board will discuss and may take action to amend, extend, or otherwise modify the Superintendent’s employment contract, following consultation in executive session.
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8. 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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9. ADJOURNMENT:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, 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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10. PUBLIC POSTING:
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act by Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent, Lorenzo ISD, at 3:45 PM, Thursday, July 17, 2025. |