August 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. 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.
 

2. Call Meeting to Order
 

3. Roll Call
 

4. 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).
 

4.A. Discussion of Sheriff’s sale of real properties 
 

4.B. Discussion of personnel update and employment of administrative personnel - DF(LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G1)
 

4.C. First discussion of the Lone Star Governance Quarterly Tracker 
 

4.D. Review of Lancaster Education Foundation (LEF) Materials
 

4.F. Discussion of Trustee Temika Whitfield’s device erasure
 

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

5.A. Discuss and take action on Sheriff’s sale of real properties  - Dr. Faith-Ann Cheek, Presenter
 

5.B. Discuss and take action on personnel update and employment of administrative personnel - DF(LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G1) Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

5.C. Discuss and take action on recapture of conference fees from former Trustee Gregory Stephenson for failure to attend/Special Exceptions Hearing
 

5.D. Discuss and take action on Trustee Temika Whitfield’s device erasure
 

6. Opening Ceremonies
 

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

7. Recognitions and Commendations
       Kimberly Simpson, Presenter
 

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

8. 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 5:15 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 22, 2024 by 5:25 p.m. Please put the following in the subject line of the email: "Public Comment for August 22, 2024 Regular Meeting."
 

9. Superintendent's Report
 

9.A. June 2024 Financial Reports - CAA(LOCAL)-(G3) - Dr. Faith-Ann Cheek, Presenter
 

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

9.C. Accountability Update - (G1) Patonia Bell, Presenter
 

9.D. Phoenix Rising Program Report - Dr. Marcus Jackson & Mrs. Meca Anderson, Presenters
 

10. Adoption of Consent Agenda
 

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

10.A.1. July 25, 2024 – Regular Board Meeting
 

10.B. Consider approval of the July 25, 2024 Lone Star Governance Time Use Tracker.
 

10.C. Consider approval of the Lone Star Governance Quarterly Tracker
 

10.E. Consider approval of contiuation of grant funds for Fiscal 2024-25. (G3)
 

10.F. Consider approval of recommendation to replace GWC Girls and Boys Gym Floor 
 

10.G. Consider approval of recommendation to remodel LHS Athletics Offices 
 

10.H. Consider approval of Professional Learning Plan 2024-25
 

10.I. Consider approval of revision of Employee Handbook (start of school hours, p. 15).
 

10.J. Consider approval of SpEd Educational Vendors list 
 

10.K.

Consider approval of Athletics request for approval of the following trips listed below. 
 

10.K.1. Nike Elite Track trip
 

10.K.2. Girls Basketball DC trip
 

10.K.3. Girls Basketball Tampa trip
 

10.L. Consider approval/renewal for Cooperative Membership Renewal Cost and Rebates for 2024-25. 
 

11. Action Items
 

11.A. Discuss and take action to approve the District List of Certified Appraisers and Timeline for the Teacher T- TESS Appraisal System - DNA(LEGAL and LOCAL)-(G1) Yvonne Thornton, Presenter
 

11.B. Consider the approval of renewal of contracts greater than $50,000 related to the Instructional Services Department for the 2024-2025 school year. (G1, G3)
 

11.C. Discuss and take action to approve of HB3 Early Childhood and CCMR Board Goals - Dr. Cassandra Barker & Patonia Bell, Presenters
 

11.D. Discuss and take action to approve of Policy CH(LOCAL) & CV(LOCAL)
 

11.E. Discuss and take action to approve of the final amended 2023-2024 Lancaster ISD Budget. - CE (LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G2) - Dr. Faith Ann Cheek, Presenter
 

11.F. 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
 

11.G. Discuss and take action to designate non-business days in accordance with HB 3033. (G3, G4) - Sharesa Y. Alexander, Esq., Presenter
 

12. Board Matters
 

12.A. Discussion with TEA Conservator concerning roles and responsibilities of Trustees. (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074(a)(1) - Dr. Carol Francois, TEA Conservator, Presenter
 

12.B. Discuss and take action to approve the Proposed 2024-25 Board Calendar dates.
 

12.C. Board Operating Procedures 3rd read
 

12.E. MASBA Conference – September 12-13, 2024 in San Antonio, TX
 

13. Adjournment