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Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum
2. Opening of meeting
3. Recognitions/awards
4. Introductions
5. Board members reports
5.A. Meetings and events
6. Superintendent reports
6.A. Meetings and events
7. Public Hearing - Lamar CISD Accountability Performance Report for 2021-2022
8. Public Comments
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.A. Consider approval of minutes from January 17, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
9.B. Consider ratification of financial and investment reports
9.C. Consider approval of budget amendment requests
9.D. Consider approval of RFP #16-2023SE for purchase of catering and banquet services
9.E. Consider approval of RFP #18-2023SE for purchase of districtwide staff development services and materials (supplemental)
9.F. Consider approval of RFP # 22-2023RL self-funded medical plan administrator/administrative services only (ASO), pharmacy benefit management (PBM) and excess risk (stop loss) insurance
9.G. Consider approval of RFQ #31-2023RL for operational audit services for multiple departments 
9.H. Consider ratification of donations to the District
9.I. Consider approval of deductive change order #2 in the amount of ($178,407.57) and final payment to Bass Construction in the amount of $417,752.43 for the construction of the ALC/1621 additions and renovations
9.J. Consider approval of deductive change order #1 in the amount of ($76,167.00) and final payment to Sterling Structures Inc. in the amount of $113,818.99 for construction of Dickinson Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School, and Williams Elementary School renovations
9.K. Consider approval of CSP #24-2023BPO for construction of Frost Elementary School renovations
9.L. Consider approval of architect contract for Transportation Center #3 project
9.M. Consider approval of architect contract for safety and security projects
9.N. Consider approval of CSP#29-2023BPO for Phase II renovations at Williams Elementary School and Dickinson Elementary School
9.O. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
9.O.1. Diagnosticians’ Week
9.O.2. Texas Public Schools Week
9.P. Consider approval to submit State waiver to the Texas Education Agency (Class Size Waiver)
10. ACTION ITEMS
10.A. Consider approval of proposed options for bus tiers and school hours
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
11.A. Preliminary Results of Lamar CISD New Money Bond Sale, 2022 Bond Referendum
11.B. Demographer's Report (PASA Student Enrollment Projections)
11.C. Bond Projects Update
12. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
12.A. Discussion of Board approving the Lamar CISD local innovation plan
12.B. Discussion of academic calendar for 2023 - 2024 and 2024 - 2025 school years
12.C. Discussion of design development for Tomas High School and Banks Junior High School
12.D. Discussion of Lamar CISD Board of Trustee's membership in TASB
13. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
13.A. Discussion of ratification of financial and investment reports
13.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests
13.C. Discussion of RFQ #32-2023RL regarding selection of investment management services
13.D. Discussion of RFP #27-2023SE for purchase of fleet equipment supplies, services, & related items
13.E. Discussion of RFP #28-2023RL for purchase of dry van trailers
13.F. Discussion of RFP #34-2023SE for purchase of instructional materials, supplies, consulting, and related services 
13.G. Discussion of RFP #35-2023RL for purchase of dairy and juice products
13.H. Discussion of RFP #36-2023RL for purchase of language proficiency system 
13.I. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
13.I.1. Volunteer Appreciation Week
13.I.2. School Librarians' Week
13.I.3. Educational Administrative Professionals' Week
13.J. Discussion of final payment to Drymalla for construction of Phelan Elementary School 
13.K. Discussion of GMP #1 amendment to Gilbane Building Company’s contract for renovations to Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High School, Pink Elementary School, Long Elementary School and Smith Elementary School
13.L. Discussion of CSP#13-2023F&P for Wessendorff Middle School renovations
13.M. Discussion of RFP# 39-2023BPO for high school additions CMAR 
13.N. Discussion of architect contract for Elementary School #35 
13.O. Discussion of procurement method for construction of Elementary School #35 
13.P. Discussion of architect contract for Elementary School #36 
13.Q. Discussion of procurement method for construction of Elementary School #36 
13.R. Discussion of the use of 2017 Bond available funds 
13.S. Discussion of design development for Rosenberg Transportation
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.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___________________)
14.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.
14.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
14.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)
14.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information)
14.A.1.d. Employee reassignments (Information)
14.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
14.A.2.a. Land
14.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.
14.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
14.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
14.B. Discussion of Districtwide intruder audit reports findings
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 21, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum
Subject:
2. Opening of meeting
Subject:
3. Recognitions/awards
Subject:
4. Introductions
Subject:
5. Board members reports
Subject:
5.A. Meetings and events
Subject:
6. Superintendent reports
Subject:
6.A. Meetings and events
Subject:
7. Public Hearing - Lamar CISD Accountability Performance Report for 2021-2022
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
8. Public Comments
Subject:
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
9.A. Consider approval of minutes from January 17, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Consider ratification of financial and investment reports
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Consider approval of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. Consider approval of RFP #16-2023SE for purchase of catering and banquet services
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Consider approval of RFP #18-2023SE for purchase of districtwide staff development services and materials (supplemental)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.F. Consider approval of RFP # 22-2023RL self-funded medical plan administrator/administrative services only (ASO), pharmacy benefit management (PBM) and excess risk (stop loss) insurance
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.G. Consider approval of RFQ #31-2023RL for operational audit services for multiple departments 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.H. Consider ratification of donations to the District
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
Attachments:
Subject:
9.I. Consider approval of deductive change order #2 in the amount of ($178,407.57) and final payment to Bass Construction in the amount of $417,752.43 for the construction of the ALC/1621 additions and renovations
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.J. Consider approval of deductive change order #1 in the amount of ($76,167.00) and final payment to Sterling Structures Inc. in the amount of $113,818.99 for construction of Dickinson Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School, and Williams Elementary School renovations
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.K. Consider approval of CSP #24-2023BPO for construction of Frost Elementary School renovations
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.L. Consider approval of architect contract for Transportation Center #3 project
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.M. Consider approval of architect contract for safety and security projects
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.N. Consider approval of CSP#29-2023BPO for Phase II renovations at Williams Elementary School and Dickinson Elementary School
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.O. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
9.O.1. Diagnosticians’ Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.O.2. Texas Public Schools Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.P. Consider approval to submit State waiver to the Texas Education Agency (Class Size Waiver)
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Attachments:
Subject:
10. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of proposed options for bus tiers and school hours
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. Preliminary Results of Lamar CISD New Money Bond Sale, 2022 Bond Referendum
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. Demographer's Report (PASA Student Enrollment Projections)
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C. Bond Projects Update
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Discussion of Board approving the Lamar CISD local innovation plan
Presenter:
Katie Marchena
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Discussion of academic calendar for 2023 - 2024 and 2024 - 2025 school years
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Discussion of design development for Tomas High School and Banks Junior High School
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12.D. Discussion of Lamar CISD Board of Trustee's membership in TASB
Presenter:
Jon Welch
Attachments:
Subject:
13. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
13.A. Discussion of ratification of financial and investment reports
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.C. Discussion of RFQ #32-2023RL regarding selection of investment management services
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.D. Discussion of RFP #27-2023SE for purchase of fleet equipment supplies, services, & related items
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.E. Discussion of RFP #28-2023RL for purchase of dry van trailers
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.F. Discussion of RFP #34-2023SE for purchase of instructional materials, supplies, consulting, and related services 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.G. Discussion of RFP #35-2023RL for purchase of dairy and juice products
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.H. Discussion of RFP #36-2023RL for purchase of language proficiency system 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.I. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
13.I.1. Volunteer Appreciation Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
13.I.2. School Librarians' Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
13.I.3. Educational Administrative Professionals' Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
13.J. Discussion of final payment to Drymalla for construction of Phelan Elementary School 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.K. Discussion of GMP #1 amendment to Gilbane Building Company’s contract for renovations to Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High School, Pink Elementary School, Long Elementary School and Smith Elementary School
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.L. Discussion of CSP#13-2023F&P for Wessendorff Middle School renovations
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.M. Discussion of RFP# 39-2023BPO for high school additions CMAR 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.N. Discussion of architect contract for Elementary School #35 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.O. Discussion of procurement method for construction of Elementary School #35 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.P. Discussion of architect contract for Elementary School #36 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.Q. Discussion of procurement method for construction of Elementary School #36 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.R. Discussion of the use of 2017 Bond available funds 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.S. Discussion of design development for Rosenberg Transportation
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
14.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:
14.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:
14.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
Subject:
14.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
14.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information)
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
14.A.1.d. Employee reassignments (Information)
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
14.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Subject:
14.A.2.a. Land
Subject:
14.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:
14.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
Subject:
14.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
Subject:
14.B. Discussion of Districtwide intruder audit reports findings
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates

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