Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum
2. Opening of meeting
3. Recognitions/awards
4. Introductions
5. Board members' reports
6. Board committees' reports
7. Superintendent's report
8. Public Comment (Members of the public are invited to make public comments on any matter included on the Board's posted agenda, including the certificate of compliance required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008.  Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9.A. Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
9.B. Notice of Public Hearing regarding application for Taxable Value Limitation on Eligible Property filed by Tesla, Inc., Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Application No: J0050 under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act, Texas Government Code 403, Subchapter T
9.C. Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008 
10. CONSENT AGENDA
10.A. Consider approval of minutes from August 18 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
10.B. Consider approval of budget amendment requests
10.C. Consider approval of resolution amending authorized representatives
10.D. Consider approval of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement
10.E. Consider approval to submit a State waiver to Texas Education Agency (Class Size)
10.F. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming:
10.F.1. Character Counts Week
10.F.2. Custodial Worker Appreciation Week
10.F.3. Human Resources Day
10.F.4. Red Ribbon Week
10.F.5. Safe Schools Week
10.F.6. School Bus Safety Week
10.F.7. School Lunch Week
10.G. Consider approval of amendment to contract with Direct Energy to add four schools/locations and traffic signals/overhead lights
11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
11.A. Instructional Update: Discussion of addition of Avant World Languages Assessments for Acceleration and Course Credit
11.B. Discussion and possible action on naming of new Red Track Secondary Schools along Spur 10
11.C. Discussion of Lamar CISD Online Academy Pilot
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.A. Consider approval of documents relating to 2026 tax year assessment and levy of property taxes
12.B. Consider adoption of resolution concerning the District’s agreement to proceed with a Taxable Value Limitation on Eligible Property agreement with Tesla, Inc. and the Governor’s Office, regarding Comptroller of Public Accounts Application No. J0050 under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act, Texas Government Code § 403, Subchapter T
12.C. Consider action to approve Certificate of Compliance with certain laws required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008
12.D. Consider approval of design development for new Terry High School
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
13.A. Demographics Report and Student Enrollment Projections
14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
14.A. Discussion of Board Operating Procedures
14.B. Discussion of Policy Update 127
14.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests
14.D. Discussion of new Terry High School infrastructure GMP #1
14.E. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
14.E.1. Parent Involvement Week
14.E.2. Father of Texas Day
15. CLOSED SESSION
15.A. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: (Time___________________)
15.A.1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.
15.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
15.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
15.A.2.a. Land
15.A.3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing.
15.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
15.B. Discussion of interlocal cooperation contract with University of Texas at Austin for Regional Security Operation Center Services
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum
Presenter:
Board President
Subject:
2. Opening of meeting
Presenter:
Board President
Subject:
3. Recognitions/awards
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
4. Introductions
Subject:
5. Board members' reports
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Subject:
6. Board committees' reports
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Subject:
7. Superintendent's report
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
Subject:
8. Public Comment (Members of the public are invited to make public comments on any matter included on the Board's posted agenda, including the certificate of compliance required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008.  Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)
Subject:
9. PUBLIC HEARING
Subject:
9.A. Proposed Tax Rate for 2026-2027 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Notice of Public Hearing regarding application for Taxable Value Limitation on Eligible Property filed by Tesla, Inc., Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Application No: J0050 under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act, Texas Government Code 403, Subchapter T
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws Required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008 
Presenter:
Julia Andrews
Attachments:
Subject:
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of minutes from August 18 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Consider approval of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. Consider approval of resolution amending authorized representatives
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D. Consider approval of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
10.E. Consider approval to submit a State waiver to Texas Education Agency (Class Size)
Presenter:
Julia Andrews
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming:
Subject:
10.F.1. Character Counts Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F.2. Custodial Worker Appreciation Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F.3. Human Resources Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F.4. Red Ribbon Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F.5. Safe Schools Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F.6. School Bus Safety Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F.7. School Lunch Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.G. Consider approval of amendment to contract with Direct Energy to add four schools/locations and traffic signals/overhead lights
Presenter:
Charles Ryan
Attachments:
Subject:
11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. Instructional Update: Discussion of addition of Avant World Languages Assessments for Acceleration and Course Credit
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. Discussion and possible action on naming of new Red Track Secondary Schools along Spur 10
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C. Discussion of Lamar CISD Online Academy Pilot
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
12. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Consider approval of documents relating to 2026 tax year assessment and levy of property taxes
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Consider adoption of resolution concerning the District’s agreement to proceed with a Taxable Value Limitation on Eligible Property agreement with Tesla, Inc. and the Governor’s Office, regarding Comptroller of Public Accounts Application No. J0050 under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act, Texas Government Code § 403, Subchapter T
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Consider action to approve Certificate of Compliance with certain laws required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008
Presenter:
Julia Andrews
Attachments:
Subject:
12.D. Consider approval of design development for new Terry High School
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
13.A. Demographics Report and Student Enrollment Projections
Presenter:
Jon Maxwell
Attachments:
Subject:
14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
14.A. Discussion of Board Operating Procedures
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Attachments:
Subject:
14.B. Discussion of Policy Update 127
Presenter:
Julia Andrews
Attachments:
Subject:
14.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D. Discussion of new Terry High School infrastructure GMP #1
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14.E. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
Subject:
14.E.1. Parent Involvement Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.E.2. Father of Texas Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
15. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
15.A. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: (Time___________________)
Subject:
15.A.1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.
Subject:
15.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
Subject:
15.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Subject:
15.A.2.a. Land
Subject:
15.A.3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing.
Subject:
15.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
Subject:
15.B. Discussion of interlocal cooperation contract with University of Texas at Austin for Regional Security Operation Center Services
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton

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