April 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Board Meeting and Public Hearing
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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.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. Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation
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3.D.3. 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. Implementation of Security Devices.
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3.E.2. Security Personnel.
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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:
Caitlin Eldredge, Principal, Willow Springs Middle School
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6. Recognitions
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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6.A. Community Recognitions: Leadership Lovejoy
Presenter:
Katie Kordel, Superintendent
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6.B. Introduction of New Hires: Heather Cox, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
Presenter:
Katie Kordel, Superintendent
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6.C. Student Recognitions: Lovejoy High School Orchestra, HOSA, Majestics Dance Officers, Girls and Boys Powerlifting
Presenter:
Dr. Travis Zambiasi, Chief Student Services Officer
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6.D. Student Recognition: Lovejoy High School Student Patch Design for the Lucas Police Department
Presenter:
Kyle Pursifull, Chief Operations Officer
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7. Public Comments
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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8. Invocation
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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9. Board Notifications
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9.A. Notification of New Hires
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
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9.B. Notification of Resignations
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
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9.C. Notification of Public Information Requests Report
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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9.D. Notification of Cabinet Reports
Presenter:
Chief Cabinet Members
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10. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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10.A. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the March 30, 2026 Board Meeting
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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10.B. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the April 13, 2026 Board Workshop
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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10.C. Consider Approval of Monthly Finance Report
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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10.D. Consider Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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10.E. Consider Approval on Employment Agreements and Chapter 21 Contract Recommendations
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
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10.F. Consider Approval on the Annual Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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10.G. Consider Approval of Amendment Educational Contract - LeTourneau and Associates for Speech Language Therapy and Special Education Counseling
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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10.H. Consider Approval of FDA (LOCAL) - Interdistrict Transfers
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
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11. Presentation: Celebration of Learning
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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12. Open a Public Hearing on the 2025 Evaluation of Accelerated Instruction
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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13. Presentation: 2025 Evaluation of Accelerated Instruction Program for STAAR EOC
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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14. Close a Public Hearing on the 2025 Evaluation of Accelerated Instruction
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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15. Presentation: Program Update — Student Nutrition
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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16. Bond Update
Presenter:
Kyle Pursifull, Chief Operations Officer and Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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17. Consider and Act on the School Library Advisory Council Recommendation
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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18. Consider and Act on the Use of 2025 Bond Issuance for Capital Expenditures in an Amount to Exceed $75,000 for Technology Device and Network Infrastructure Purchase
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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19. Consider and Act on the Use of 2025 Bond Issuance for Capital Expenditures in an Amount to Exceed $75,000 for the School Bus 3 Point Seatbelt Requirements
Presenter:
Kyle Pursifull, Chief Operations Officer
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20. Consider and Act on the 2026-2027 Board Meeting Calendar
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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21. Annual Announcement on Continuing Education of the Board of Trustees
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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22. Update: Board Vacancy
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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23. Update: Board Legislative Priorities
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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24. Consider and Act on the Superintendent’s Annual Evaluation
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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25. Superintendent's Annoucements
Presenter:
Katie Kordel, Superintendent
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26. Announcements
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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27. Adjournment
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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