August 24, 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, August 24, 2023 by 6:25 p.m. Please put the following in the subject line of the email: "Public Comment for August 24, 2023 Regular Meeting."
 

8. 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).
 

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

8.B. Discussion with TEA Conservator concerning roles and responsibilities of Trustees. (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.074(a)(1)
 

8.C. Additional Security Measures recommendation by TEA Conservator, Dr. Carol Francois
 

8.D. Discussion concerning threatened potential litigation with Susan Keen.
 

8.E. Lancaster Education Foundation (LEF) Update
 

8.F. Presentation of the 2021-2023 Safety and Security Audit Report (G3) Clifford Wherley, Presenter
 

8.G. Discussion of LISD Property.
 

8.H. Discussion of acquiring property at the corner of  N. Dallas Ave. & Wintergreen Rd. near Lancaster High School.
 

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

10. Superintendent's Report
 

10.A. Toyota Internship Update - Cedric Hudspeth
 

10.B. School Reopening, Enrollment and Staffing Update (G1, G3, G4), Dr. Cassandra Barker, Presenter
 

10.C. STAAR Performance Update - Grades 3-8 only (G1), Dr. Cassandra Barker, Presenter
 

11. Informational Items
 

11.A. Operations Updates - Roger Oster, Presenter
 

11.B. Administrative Display Case Update - Kimberly Simpson
 

12. Adoption of Consent Agenda
 

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

12.A.1. July 27, 2023 – Regular Board Meeting
 

12.B. Consider approval of August 2023 Financial Reports - CAA(LOCAL)-(G3) Dr. Faith-Ann Cheek, Presenter
 

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

12.D. Consider the approval of a $5,000 donation to Pleasant Run Elementary from Niagara Bottling Company. (G2)
 

12.E. Consider the approval of a $5,000 donation from Concord Church (G2)
 

12.F. Consider the approval of the District List of Certified Appraisers and Timeline for the Teacher T-TESS Appraisal System - DNA(LEGAL and LOCAL)-(G1)
 

12.G. Consider the approval of the 2023-24 Memorandum of Understanding Agreement (MOU) between Lancaster ISD and Dallas College. (G1)
 

12.H. Consider and take possible action to ratify and approve applications and accept grant funds for Fiscal 2023. (G3)
 

12.I. Consider the approval of renewal of contracts greater than $50,000 related to the Instructional Services Department for the 2023-2024 school year. (G1, G3)
 

13. Action Items
 

13.A. Discussion and possible approval of partnership with Impact Learning (G1, G3) - Nakesha Reddick and Dr. Deidra Stevens, Presenters
 

13.B. Discussion and possible approval of the final amended 2022-2023 Lancaster ISD Budget. - CE (LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G2) - Dr. Faith Ann Cheek, Presenter
 

13.C. Consider the approval of granting the authority to the Superintendent to submit the Attendance Credit Agreement for Chapter 48 Recapture Selection. (G2) - Dr. Faith Ann Cheek, Presenter
 

13.D. Discussion and possible approval to take action to approve Designated Non-Business Days as it relates to the Public Information Act Calendar, in accordance with HB 3033. (G3, G4) - Sharesa Alexander, Presenter
 

13.E. Recommendation of Turf Installation at LHS Baseball & Softball Fields (G2 & G3) - Roger Oster, Presenter
 

13.F. Consideration and possible action to approve expenditures for vendor, 4-L Engineering Company, Inc. that exceed $50,000 aggregate threshold (TEC §44.031) (G1 & G2) - Dr. Angie Knight, Presenter
 

13.G. Discussion and possible approval of the 2023-24 Memorandum of Understanding Agreement (MOU) between Lancaster ISD and McMurray College. (G1) - LaTasha Murry, Presenter
 

13.H. Discussion and possible approval of TASB 121 update.
 

13.I. Discussion and possible action to join Kingsville ISD v. TEA lawsuit - Attorney Kevin O’Hanlon, Presenter
 

14. Board Matters
 

14.A. Discussion and possible approval of dates for work sessions. 
 

14.B. txEDCON Conference in Dallas, TX - September 29-Oct. 1, 2023
 

14.C. CUBE Conference in Chicago, IL - September 13 – 16, 2023
 

15. Adjournment