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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 member reports
5.A. Meetings and events
6. Superintendent reports
6.A. Meetings and events
7. Public Comment (Note: Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.A. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
9. CONSENT AGENDA
9.A. Consider approval of minutes from March 19, 2024 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
9.B. Consider approval of ratification of monthly disbursements and quarterly financial and investment reports 
9.C. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 
9.D. Consider approval of RFP #14-2024SE for trash service - outside city limits
9.E. Consider approval of RFP #19-2024TB for District cargo vans for Child Nutrition 
9.F. Consider approval of RFP #21-2024RL for website, mobile app, and mass communication 
9.G. Consider approval of RFP #23-2024TB for events and related items - supplemental 
9.H. Consider approval of RFQ #24-2024RL for bond counsel services 
9.I. Consider approval of RFQ# 26-2024BPO for CMA for staff augmentation contract
9.J. Consider approval of schematic design for new Brazos Crossing Administration Project
9.K. Consider approval of interlocal agreement for purchasing services with City of Rosenberg   
9.L. Consider approval of renewal engagement of independent auditors for 2023-2024 fiscal year 
9.M. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
9.M.1. School Nurse Week
9.M.2. Teacher Appreciation Week
9.M.3. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month
9.N. Consider approval of procurement method for construction of High School #8
9.O. Consider approval of agreements, easements, and documents related to utility, access, and other infrastructure needs for Tomas High School complex, Steenbergen Middle School and High School #8 complex
10. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
10.A. Review and discuss potential attendance zone for Tomas High School, Banks Junior High School and Bielstein Middle School 
11. ACTION ITEMS
11.A. Consider approval of instructional materials recommendations 
11.B. Consider approval of instructional materials allotment and TEKS certification
11.C. Consider approval of elementary attendance zones for Central Lamar CISD: Austin Elementary School, Frost Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School, Long Elementary School, Pink Elementary School, Smith Elementary School, and Travis Elementary School
11.D. Consider approval of elementary attendance zones for Southeast Lamar CISD: Campbell Elementary School, Carter Elementary School, Dickinson Elementary School, Hutchison Elementary School, Velasquez Elementary School, and Williams Elementary School
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
12.A. Report on Board Member Training
12.B. Tomas High School Legacy Exemption Application 
12.C. Policy FA (Local) - Student Welfare: Parental Authority and Partnership
13.  FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
13.A. Discussion of ratification of donations to the District
13.B. Discussion of ratification of monthly disbursements
13.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
13.D. Discussion of RFP #25-2024TB for Fine Arts consultants - supplemental 
13.E. Discussion of RFP #28-2024TB for District compact SUVs for Child Nutrition
13.F. Discussion of Purchasing Cooperative of America (cooperative vendor)
13.G. Discussion of order authorizing issuance of Lamar CISD unlimited tax schoolhouse bonds, Series 2024; approving preparation of official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto 
13.H. Discussion of staff development days waiver 
13.I. Discussion of submitting foreign exchange student enrollment waiver to Texas Education Agency
13.J. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Juneteenth
13.K. Discussion of RFP#_____-2024BPO for CMaR for site development at High School #8 complex
13.L. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment for additions and renovations to Seguin Early Childhood Center 
13.M. Discussion of amendment to educational specifications for design and construction of Lamar CISD facilities 
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.a.1. Consider employment of Director of Athletics
14.A.1.a.2. Consider employment of Assistant Principal of Randle Elementary School
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.1.e. Deliberate regarding teacher contract termination for Evelyn Aleman at Williams Elementary School pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Tex. Gov't Code 
14.A.1.f. Deliberate employment contract extension of superintendent of schools pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.074
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
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum
Presenter:
Board President
Subject:
2. Opening of meeting
Presenter:
Board President
Subject:
3. Recognitions/awards
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
4. Introductions
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
5. Board member reports
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Subject:
5.A. Meetings and events
Subject:
6. Superintendent reports
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
Subject:
6.A. Meetings and events
Subject:
7. Public Comment (Note: Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)
Subject:
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Subject:
8.A. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Subject:
9. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
9.A. Consider approval of minutes from March 19, 2024 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Consider approval of ratification of monthly disbursements and quarterly 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 #14-2024SE for trash service - outside city limits
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Consider approval of RFP #19-2024TB for District cargo vans for Child Nutrition 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.F. Consider approval of RFP #21-2024RL for website, mobile app, and mass communication 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.G. Consider approval of RFP #23-2024TB for events and related items - supplemental 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.H. Consider approval of RFQ #24-2024RL for bond counsel services 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.I. Consider approval of RFQ# 26-2024BPO for CMA for staff augmentation contract
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.J. Consider approval of schematic design for new Brazos Crossing Administration Project
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.K. Consider approval of interlocal agreement for purchasing services with City of Rosenberg   
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.L. Consider approval of renewal engagement of independent auditors for 2023-2024 fiscal year 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.M. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
9.M.1. School Nurse Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.M.2. Teacher Appreciation Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.M.3. Asian American and Pacific Islanders Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.N. Consider approval of procurement method for construction of High School #8
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.O. Consider approval of agreements, easements, and documents related to utility, access, and other infrastructure needs for Tomas High School complex, Steenbergen Middle School and High School #8 complex
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Review and discuss potential attendance zone for Tomas High School, Banks Junior High School and Bielstein Middle School 
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
11. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. Consider approval of instructional materials recommendations 
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. Consider approval of instructional materials allotment and TEKS certification
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C. Consider approval of elementary attendance zones for Central Lamar CISD: Austin Elementary School, Frost Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School, Long Elementary School, Pink Elementary School, Smith Elementary School, and Travis Elementary School
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
11.D. Consider approval of elementary attendance zones for Southeast Lamar CISD: Campbell Elementary School, Carter Elementary School, Dickinson Elementary School, Hutchison Elementary School, Velasquez Elementary School, and Williams Elementary School
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Report on Board Member Training
Presenter:
Board President
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Tomas High School Legacy Exemption Application 
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Policy FA (Local) - Student Welfare: Parental Authority and Partnership
Presenter:
Board Policy Committee
Attachments:
Subject:
13.  FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
13.A. Discussion of ratification of donations to the District
Presenter:
Dr. Roosevelt Nivens
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. Discussion of ratification of monthly disbursements
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.D. Discussion of RFP #25-2024TB for Fine Arts consultants - supplemental 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.E. Discussion of RFP #28-2024TB for District compact SUVs for Child Nutrition
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.F. Discussion of Purchasing Cooperative of America (cooperative vendor)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.G. Discussion of order authorizing issuance of Lamar CISD unlimited tax schoolhouse bonds, Series 2024; approving preparation of official statement; and enacting other provisions relating thereto 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.H. Discussion of staff development days waiver 
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
13.I. Discussion of submitting foreign exchange student enrollment waiver to Texas Education Agency
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
13.J. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Juneteenth
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
13.K. Discussion of RFP#_____-2024BPO for CMaR for site development at High School #8 complex
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.L. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment for additions and renovations to Seguin Early Childhood Center 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.M. Discussion of amendment to educational specifications for design and construction of Lamar CISD facilities 
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.a.1. Consider employment of Director of Athletics
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
14.A.1.a.2. Consider employment of Assistant Principal of Randle Elementary School
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
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.1.e. Deliberate regarding teacher contract termination for Evelyn Aleman at Williams Elementary School pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Tex. Gov't Code 
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
14.A.1.f. Deliberate employment contract extension of superintendent of schools pursuant to Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.074
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
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

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