August 26, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. SWAGIT Live Stream
 

2. District Goals

3. Call Meeting to Order
 

4. Opening Ceremonies

4.A. Pledge of Allegiance - US Flag and Texas State Flag
George Washington Carver 6^th Grade STEM Learning Center Students
 

5. Recognitions and Commendations

5.A. Recognition of Students, Staff, Community Members, Donations, and Gifts

5.B. Red Carpet/Back-to-School Highlight
 

6. Citizens Communication
 

7. Informational Items
 

7.A. Discussion of redistricting update - Dr. John Alford and Dr. Robert Stein 
 

7.B. Operations Updates - Dr. John Price, Presenter
 

7.B.1. Board Room Upgrade (G4)
 

7.B.2. Repairs at Lancaster High School (G4)
 

7.B.3. Request for Proposals for Design-Build Services for Energy Efficiency and Conservation. (G2, G3)
 

8. Recess to Closed Session

8.A. Discussion of the Superintendent's recommendation for Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) – DC(Legal and Local) – (G4)
 

8.B. Discussion of the Superintendent’s recommendation for Chief Human Resources Officer – DC(Legal and Local) – (G4)
 

8.C. Discussion of the Superintendent’s recommendation for Director of Student Services – DC(Legal and Local) – (G4)
 

8.D. Discussion and possible approval of the Teacher Incentive Allotment Compensation Plan – DEA (Legal and Local) – (G2) 
 

8.E. Discussion of teachers’ resignation without good cause and proposed complaint to the State Board of Educator Certification for abandonment of contract – DFE (LEGAL)-(G4)
 

8.F. Discussion of resolution regarding the necessity that the school board be able to make local decisions regarding the health and safety of its students and employees.
 

8.G. Discussion to authorize O'Hanlon, Demerath and Castillo to amend its lawsuit against Governor Abbott and/or State of Texas and related parties to add the District to the lawsuit and allow the District to make local decisions regarding the health and safety of its students and employees.
 

9. Reconvene in Open Session

9.A. Discussion and possible approval of the Superintendent’s recommendation for Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) – DC(Legal and Local) – (G4)  Dr. A. Katrise Perera, Presenter
 

9.B. Discussion and possible approval of the Superintendent’s recommendation for Chief Human Resources Officer – DC(Legal and Local) – (G4)
Dr. A. Katrise Perera, Presenter
 

9.C. Discussion and possible approval of the Superintendent’s recommendation for Director of Student Services – DC(Legal and Local) – (G4)
Dr. A. Katrise Perera, Presenter
 

9.D. Discussion and possible approval of the Teacher Incentive Allotment Compensation Plan - DEA(LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G2)  Dr. Tonia Howard, Presenter
 

9.E. Discussion and possible action on teachers’ resignation without good cause and proposed complaint to the State Board of Educator Certification for abandonment of contract – DFE(LEGAL) – (G4)
 

9.F. Discussion and action to approve resolution regarding the necessity that the school board be able to make local decisions regarding the health and safety of its students and employees.
 

9.G. Discussion and action to authorize O'Hanlon, Demerath and Castillo to amend its lawsuit against Governor Abbott and/or State of Texas and related parties to add the District to the lawsuit and allow the District to make local decisions regarding the health and safety of its students and employees.
 

10. Superintendent's Report
 

10.A. School Reopening Update
 

11. Adoption of Consent Agenda
 

11.A. Approval of the following Minutes - BE(LEGAL and LOCAL)
 

11.A.1. July 29, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
 

11.A.2. August 12, 2021 - Called Board Meeting
 

11.B. Consider the approval of the July 2021 Financial Reports - CAA(LOCAL)-(G2)
 

11.C. Consider the approval and adoption Resolution Committing Fund Balances. (G2)
 

11.D. Consider the approval of Dallas Central Appraisal District Certification of Appraisal Roll. (G2)
 

11.E. Consider the approval for Bid Proposals for Various Supplies, Materials and Services for Fiscal Years 2021-2023. (G2)
 

11.F. Consider and take possible action to ratify and approve applications and accept grant funds for Fiscal 2021. (G2)
 

11.G. Consider the approval of the Renewal of Insurance Coverage with the TASB Risk Management Fund - CRB(LEGAL)-(G2,G3)
 

11.H. Consider the approval of the Renewal of the Apex Learning Software - CH(LEGAL)-(G1,G2)
 

11.I. Consider the approval of the Agreement between Lancaster ISD and Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc. - EHBG(LEGAL)-(G1)
 

11.J. Consider the approval the Region 10 Educational Contracted Services- CH(LEGAL and LOCAL)-(G1, G2)
 

11.K. Consider the approval of the 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct - FO(LEGAL and LOCAL)-( G3,G4)
 

11.L. Consider the approval of the Resolution for the Superintendent to Exercise Emergency Contracting Powers to Repair Damages to Lancaster High School’s Auditorium Orchestra Pit and Coliseum Exterior. (G2, G3)
 

11.M. Consider the approval of the Elevate K12 Contract Agreement. (G1)
 

11.N. Discuss and Approve Redemption Resolution to Redeem a Portion of Series 2015-A Bonds Prior to Maturity. (G2)
 

11.O. Consider the approval of Special Education Services RFP #2021.08.13. (G2)
 

11.P. Consider the approval of Varsity Tutors. (G1)
 

11.Q. Discussion and possible approval of $10,000 donation from Concord Baptist Church.
 

12. Action Items

12.A. Discussion and possible approval to adopt the proposed 2021-2022 Lancaster ISD Budget and Compensation Plan - CE(LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G2)  Shonna Humphrey and Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenters
 

12.B. Discussion and possible approval of Budget Amendments - CE(LEGAL)  - (G2)  Shonna Pumphrey, Presenter
 

12.C. Discussion to consider the approval and adoption of Proposed Tax Rate and Ordinance to Set Tax Rate. (G2)  Shonna Pumphrey, Presenter
 

12.D. Discussion to consider the approval of the Urban Teacher Academy Contract. (G1)  Dr. Cassandra Barker, Presenter
 

12.E. Discussion and possible approval of the Teacher Incentive Allotment Compensation Plan – DEA (Legal and Local) – (G2)  Dr. Tonia Howard, Presenter
 

12.F. Discussion and possible approval of the HB3 Early Childhood and CCMR Goals - EA(LEGAL) - (G1)  Patonia Bell and Dr. Marcus Jackson, Presenter
 

12.G. Discussion and possible approval of Forecast 5 Analytics Contract Agreement. (G1) Patonia Bell, Presenter
 

12.H. Discussion and possible approval of the Purchase of Apple Device Lease - CH(LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G1)  Sonya Butler, Presenter
 

12.I. Discussion and possible approval of the TASB Localized Policy Update 117:  (G4)

1. CH(LOCAL): PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION         
2. CHE(LOCAL): PURCHASING AND ACQUISITION-VENDOR RELATIONS
3. CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
4. DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS – LEAVES AND ABSENCES

Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

12.J. Discussion and consider the approval of the Resolution for the Superintendent to Exercise Emergency Contracting Powers to Repair Damages to Lancaster High School's Auditorium Orchestra Pit and Coliseum Exterior. (G3, G4)  Dr. John Price, Presenter
 

12.K. Possible Approval and Ratification of Chiller Rental for Lancaster High School.  Dr. John Price, Presenter
 

13. Board Matters
 

14. Adjournment