July 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. SWAGIT Live Stream - The public may access this meeting via SWAGIT Live Stream at https://lancasterisdtx.new.swagit.com/views/309/.
 

2. District Goals

GOAL 1 (G1) - We will provide world-class teaching and learning experiences whereby each student grows and develops at least one grade level every academic year.
GOAL 2 (G2) - We will provide safe and secure learning environments whereby all students and staff are physically and emotionally safe.
GOAL 3 (G3) - We will maintain fiscal integrity while being exceptional stewards of taxpayers’ dollars.
GOAL 4 (G4) - We will establish confidence and integrity within our community through partnership, where we develop a culture of trust through action.
 

3. Call Meeting to Order
 

4. Roll Call
 

5. Opening Ceremonies
 

5.A. Pledge of Allegiance - US Flag and Texas State Flag 
 

6. Recognitions and Commendations
       Kimberly Simpson, Presenter
 

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

7. Citizen's Communication
Should you wish to address the Board during public comment, please submit your name, address, and the agenda item you wish to address via email to info@lancasterisd.org by 5:45 p.m. or if in-person fill out a Public Comment Card at the Administration Building at 422 S. Centre Ave., Lancaster, TX 75146 on Thursday, July 27, 2023 by 6:25 p.m. Please put the following in the subject line of the email: "Public Comment for July 27, 2023 Regular Meeting."
 

8. Superintendent's Report
 

8.A. LISD Coaching Framework (G1), Dr. Shronda LaCour & Jentessa Williams (Engage 2 Learn), Presenters
 

9. Informational Items
 

9.A. No Place for Hate School Recognition - Dr. Marcus Jackson, Presenter
 

9.B. Financial Updates (G2) - Dr. Faith Ann Cheek, Presenter (Investments)
 

9.C. Operations Updates - Roger Oster, Presenter
 

10. Recess to Closed Session
As authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551 Tex. Gov't Code:  §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney),§551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property), §551.074 (Personnel matters), and  §551.076 (Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits).
 

10.A. Discussion of personnel update and employment of administrative personnel - DF(LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G1)
 

11. Reconvene in Open Session
Consider and possible action on matters discussed in closed session, if any.
 

11.A. Discussion and possible action of personnel update and employment of administrative personnel - DF(LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G1) Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter 
 

11.B. Consider and take possible action on other items discussed in closed session, if any.
 

12. Adoption of Consent Agenda
 

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

12.A.1. June 22, 2023 – Regular Meeting
 

12.B. Consider the approval of the July 2023 Financial Reports - CAA(LOCAL) - (G2)
 

12.C. Consider the approval of the Resolution for the Investment Policy of Lancaster ISD –   CDA (LEGAL and LOCAL) – (G2, G4)
 

12.D. Consider approval of Designating Authorized Representatives to Texpool Investment Pool. (G2)
 

12.E. Consider approval of Designating Authorized Representatives to LoneStar Investment Pool. (G2)
 

13. Action Items
 

13.A. Consideration and possible action to approve expenditures for vendor, 4-L Engineering Company, Inc. that exceed $50,000 aggregate threshold (TEC §44.031) - Dr. Angie Knight, Presenter
 

13.B. Recommendation to Purchase Backhoe - (G2 & G3) Roger Oster, Presenter
 

13.C. Discussion and possible approval of Public Meeting Date for Budget and 2023 Proposed Tax Rate - (G2) Dr. Faith Ann Cheek, Presenter
 

13.D. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of the Service Agreement Between Lancaster ISD and SWING Education for substitutes - (G1) Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

14. Board Matters
 

14.A. LISD Needs Assessment and Executive Summary Overview by TEA Conservator - Dr. Carol Francois, Presenter
 

14.B. Discussion of Board Meeting Dates for 2023-24.
 

14.C. Discussion to discontinue board committee and implement Board Work Sessions (one or twice per month as deemed necessary).
 

14.D. Campus Highlights and Information items will be presented during Board Work Sessions starting September 2024.
 

14.E. Parliamentarian Position to be held by Ty Jones is forthcoming along with a Board Parliamentary Workshop.
 

14.F. Discussion and approval of the Board Operating Procedures Guidelines. (G1-G4)
 

15. Adjournment