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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
6. Board committees' reports
7. Superintendent's report
8. Public Comment (Note: Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9.A. Annual financial accountability management report regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (Schools FIRST) 
10. CLOSED SESSION
10.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___________________)
10.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.
10.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
10.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)
10.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information)
10.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
10.A.2.a. Land
10.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.
10.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
10.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
11. CONSENT AGENDA
11.A. Consider approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
11.B. Consider ratification of donations to the District
11.C. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (November 2024) 
11.D. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 
11.E. Consider approval of RFP #01-2025TB Travis Elementary School serving line
11.F. Consider approval of participation in U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) cooperative purchasing program
11.G. Consider approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
11.H. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
11.H.1. School Board Recognition Month
11.H.2. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
11.H.3. Holocaust Remembrance Week
11.H.4. Sam Rayburn Day
11.I. Consider approval of architect's contract for Middle School #8
11.J. Consider approval of procurement method for Middle School #8 
11.K. Consider approval of easement for CTE center
11.L. Consider approval of change order and supplemental final payment for support services/maintenance and operations facility project 
11.M. Consider approval of amendment for GMP #2 for High School #8 site development
11.N. Consider approval of amendment for GMP #1 for New Administration Building
11.O. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment for GMP #2, GMP #3, GMP #4 and GMP #5 for Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High School, Pink Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Long Elementary School project
11.P. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment for George Ranch High School, Reading Junior High School, Fulshear High School, and Leaman Junior High School orchestra room additions
11.Q. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment for construction of Melton Elementary School
12. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
12.A. Discussion of conceptual design for Junior High School #8 
13. ACTION ITEMS
13.A. Consider approval of member district partnership shared service arrangement for 2024-2025 Innovative Services for Students with Autism, Cycle 2 grant
13.B. Consider approval of Student Code of Conduct revisions
14. INFORMATION ITEMS
14.A. Results of Refunding Bond Sale, Series 2024A
14.B. Advocacy to State Board of Education about English Proficiency 
14.C. Instructional Update
14.D. Senate Bill 1882 Texas Partnerships Update
15. FUTURE CONSENT ITEMS
15.A. Discussion of election order and notice
15.B. Discussion of agreement with Fort Bend County and other entities to hold joint election and for provision of election services 
15.C. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (December 2024) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q1 – November 2024) 
15.D. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
15.E. Discussion of Lamar CISD annual comprehensive financial report for 2023-2024 fiscal year
15.F. Discussion of 2024-2025 campus and District improvement plans
15.G. Discussion of resolution proclaiming:
15.G.1. Black History Month
15.G.2. School Counselor Week
15.G.3. CTE Month
15.G.4. Texas Military Heroes Day
15.G.5. State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day
15.H. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment for construction of Steenbergen Middle School
15.I. Discussion on final pay application for Foster High School, Briscoe Junior High School, Wertheimer Middle School additions, orchestra, and central plan 
15.J. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment for GMP #1 for Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High School, Pink Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Long Elementary School project
15.K. Discussion of use of 2020 bond available savings funds
16. CLOSED SESSION
16.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___________________)
16.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.
16.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
16.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)
16.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information)
16.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
16.A.2.a. Land
16.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.
16.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
16.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 17, 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 members' reports
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Subject:
6. Board committees' reports
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Subject:
7. Superintendent's report
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
Subject:
8. Public Comment (Note: Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)
Subject:
9. PUBLIC HEARING
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Subject:
9.A. Annual financial accountability management report regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (Schools FIRST) 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
10.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:
10.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:
10.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
10.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
10.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information)
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
10.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Subject:
10.A.2.a. Land
Subject:
10.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:
10.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
Subject:
10.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
Subject:
11. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
11.A. Consider approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. Consider ratification of donations to the District
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
11.C. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (November 2024) 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
11.D. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
11.E. Consider approval of RFP #01-2025TB Travis Elementary School serving line
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
11.F. Consider approval of participation in U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) cooperative purchasing program
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
11.G. Consider approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
11.H. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
11.H.1. School Board Recognition Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
11.H.2. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
11.H.3. Holocaust Remembrance Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
11.H.4. Sam Rayburn Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
11.I. Consider approval of architect's contract for Middle School #8
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11.J. Consider approval of procurement method for Middle School #8 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11.K. Consider approval of easement for CTE center
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Subject:
11.L. Consider approval of change order and supplemental final payment for support services/maintenance and operations facility project 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11.M. Consider approval of amendment for GMP #2 for High School #8 site development
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11.N. Consider approval of amendment for GMP #1 for New Administration Building
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11.O. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment for GMP #2, GMP #3, GMP #4 and GMP #5 for Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High School, Pink Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Long Elementary School project
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11.P. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment for George Ranch High School, Reading Junior High School, Fulshear High School, and Leaman Junior High School orchestra room additions
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11.Q. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment for construction of Melton Elementary School
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Discussion of conceptual design for Junior High School #8 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
13.A. Consider approval of member district partnership shared service arrangement for 2024-2025 Innovative Services for Students with Autism, Cycle 2 grant
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. Consider approval of Student Code of Conduct revisions
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
14. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
14.A. Results of Refunding Bond Sale, Series 2024A
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.B. Advocacy to State Board of Education about English Proficiency 
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
14.C. Instructional Update
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D. Senate Bill 1882 Texas Partnerships Update
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
15. FUTURE CONSENT ITEMS
Subject:
15.A. Discussion of election order and notice
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Attachments:
Subject:
15.B. Discussion of agreement with Fort Bend County and other entities to hold joint election and for provision of election services 
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Attachments:
Subject:
15.C. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (December 2024) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q1 – November 2024) 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
15.D. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
15.E. Discussion of Lamar CISD annual comprehensive financial report for 2023-2024 fiscal year
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
15.F. Discussion of 2024-2025 campus and District improvement plans
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
15.G. Discussion of resolution proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
15.G.1. Black History Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
15.G.2. School Counselor Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
15.G.3. CTE Month
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
15.G.4. Texas Military Heroes Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
15.G.5. State of Texas Anniversary Remembrance Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
15.H. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment for construction of Steenbergen Middle School
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
15.I. Discussion on final pay application for Foster High School, Briscoe Junior High School, Wertheimer Middle School additions, orchestra, and central plan 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
15.J. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment for GMP #1 for Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High School, Pink Elementary School, Smith Elementary School and Long Elementary School project
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
15.K. Discussion of use of 2020 bond available savings funds
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
16. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
16.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:
16.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:
16.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
16.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel (Information)
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
16.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements (Information)
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
16.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Subject:
16.A.2.a. Land
Subject:
16.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:
16.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
Subject:
16.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation

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