May 18, 2026 at 6:00 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. Administer Certificate of Election, Officer’s Statement, and Oath of Office to Newly Elected Board Members
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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4. 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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4.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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4.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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4.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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4.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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4.D.1. Evaluation of employees.
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4.D.2. Deliberation and Discussion Regarding 2026-2027 Board Officer Selection.
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4.D.3. Deliberation regarding Board Appointment Process.
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4.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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4.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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4.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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4.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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4.I. 551-084 For the purpose of excluding a witness from a hearing during the examination of another witness.
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5. Return to Open Meeting for Action, If Necessary, On Matters Discussed In Closed Session
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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6. Opening Exercise
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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6.A. Pledges
Presenter:
Justin Wieller, Principal, Lovejoy High School
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7. Presentation: Celebration of Learning — Lovejoy High School Counseling Website
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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8. Recognitions
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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8.A. Staff Recognitions: Teachers of the Year
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
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8.B. Student Recognitions: Lovejoy High School National Merit Finalists, Boys Basketball, Robotics, Track and Field, Majestics Dance Officers
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and Dr. Travis Zambiasi, Chief Student Services Officer, and Justin Wieller, Principal, Lovejoy High School
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9. Public Comments
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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10. Invocation
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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11. Consider and Act on the 2026-2027 Board Officer Selection
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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12. Board Notifications
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12.A. Notification of New Hires
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
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12.B. Notification of Resignations
Presenter:
Anna Koenig, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer
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12.C. Notification of Public Information Requests Report
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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12.D. Notification of Cabinet Reports
Presenter:
Chief Cabinet Members
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13. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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13.A. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the April 27, 2026 Board Meeting
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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13.B. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the May 4, 2026 Board Workshop
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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13.C. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the May 11, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes
Presenter:
Rodricka Taylor, Coordinator for the Superintendent and Board Services
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13.D. Consider Approval of the Monthly Finance Report
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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13.E. Consider Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Contract Between University of Texas and Lovejoy ISD
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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13.F. Consider Approval of the VLK Survey of Prevailing Wage Scale for North Texas for the 2025 Bond Program
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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14. Presentation: Academic Update
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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15. Presentation: District Improvement Plan Update
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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16. Budget Workshop #7
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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17. Consider and Act on Setting a Date for a Public Hearing to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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18. Presentation: Bond Update
Presenter:
Kyle Pursifull, Chief Operations Officer and Thomas Willman, Chief Financial Officer
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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 Phone System Purchase
Presenter:
Dr. Laurie Tinsley, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
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20. Superintendent's Annoucements
Presenter:
Katie Kordel, Superintendent
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21. Update on Board Vacancy
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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22. Announcements
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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23. Adjournment
Presenter:
Julie McLaughlin, President
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