March 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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2. Roll Call and Announcement by President that a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called, and that notice of the meeting has been duly posted for time and manner as required by law
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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3. Closed Session, Gov’t. Code 551.071-551.084. The Board May Retire into Closed Session in Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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3.A. 551-071 For the purpose of a private consultation with its attorney only when it seeks the attorney's advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the requirement for open meetings.
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3.A.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding SB 1023, SB 1453, and SB 1522 regarding setting tax rate.
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3.A.2. Board Policies BBC (LEGAL), BDAA (LEGAL), and BDAA (LOCAL) relating to Board Member Vacancy.
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3.B. 551-072 For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the District in negotiations with a third person.
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3.C. 551-073 For the purpose of deliberating a negotiated contract for a prospective gift donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board's position in negotiations with a third person.
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3.D. 551-074 For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. However, the Board may not conduct a closed meeting for these purposes if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing.
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3.D.1. Evaluation of employees.
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3.D.2. Employee Contracts.
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3.D.3. Board Self-Assessment.
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3.D.4. Board Member Vacancy.
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3.E. 551-076 For the purpose of deliberating the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, devices or security audits.
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3.E.1. District Vulnerability Assessment Update.
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3.F. 551-082 For the purpose of deliberating in a case involving discipline of a public school child, or in which a complaint or charge is brought against a District employee by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in the need for a hearing. However, the Board may not conduct a closed meeting for this purpose if the employee against whom the complaint or charge is brought makes a written request for an open hearing.
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3.G. 551-0821 For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation. This exception does not apply if an open meeting about the matter is requested in writing by a parent or guardian of the student or by the student if the student has attained 18 years of age.
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3.H. 551-083 For the purpose of discussing or deliberating the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the Board will follow, or will instruct its representative to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups.
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3.I. 551-084 For the purpose of excluding a witness from a hearing during the examination of another witness.
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4. Return to Open Meeting for Action, If Necessary, On Matters Discussed In Closed Session
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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5. Opening Exercise
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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5.A. Pledges
Presenter:
Amanda Puckett, Principal, Sloan Creek Intermediate School
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6. Recognitions
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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6.A. Student Recognitions: Lovejoy High School Band, Swimming and Diving, Mock Trial, and Wrestling
Presenter:
Dr. Travis Zambiasi, Chief Student Services Officer
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6.B. Introduction of Senior Director of Technology
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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7. Public Comments
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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8. Board of Trustees Recognition, Jeff Wood
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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9. Consider and Act on Board of Trustees Member, Jeff Wood - Position 3, Resignation from the Board of Trustees.
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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10. Invocation
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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11. Board Notifications
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11.A. Notification of New Hires
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
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11.B. Notification of Resignations
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
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11.C. Notification of Public Information Requests Report
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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11.D. Notification of Cabinet Reports
Presenter:
Chief Cabinet Members
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12. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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12.A. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the February 23, 2026 Board Meeting
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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12.B. Consider Approval of Monthly Finance Report
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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12.C. Consider Approval of the External Auditor Engagement Letter
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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12.D. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Professional Development Waiver Days
Presenter:
Dr. Travis Zambiasi, Chief Student Services Officer
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12.E. Consider Approval on the Employment Agreements and Chapter 21 Contract Recommendations
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
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13. Celebration of Learning
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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14. Presentation: Lovejoy: Excellence by Design Strategic Plan
Presenter:
Katie Kordel, Superintendent
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15. Consider and Act on the Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
Presenter:
Katie Kordel, Superintendent
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16. Presentation: District Programmatic Update: Transportation Services
Presenter:
Kyle Pursifull, Chief Operations Officer
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17. Presentation: Budget Workshop #5
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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18. Presentation: HB 8 and SB 1191 Updates Relating to Changes to STAAR and GPA
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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19. Presentation: Grades 6-12 Mathematics Instructional Materials Update
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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20. Presentation: Board Legislative Subcommittee Update - Legislative Priorities
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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21. Superintendent Goal Update
Presenter:
Katie Kordel, Superintendent
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22. Consider and Act on a Resolution for Superintendent of the Year 2026
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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23. Superintendent's Annoucements
Presenter:
Katie Kordel, Superintendent
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24. Announcements
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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25. Adjournment
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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