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. CONSENT AGENDA
9.A. Consider approval of minutes from February 10, 2025 Special Board Meeting
9.B. Consider approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
9.C. Consider ratification of donations to the District
9.D. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (February 2025) 
9.E. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 
9.F. Consider approval of designation of Carmen P. Turner as Tax Assessor-Collector for Lamar Consolidated ISD
9.G. Consider approval of resolution regarding closure of schools due to inclement weather and payment of employees
9.H. Consider approval of delegation of final authority to Superintendent to employ contractual employees 
9.I. Consider approval of summer program for emergent bilingual students in Pre-K and Kindergarten
9.J. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming:
9.J.1. Educational Administrative Professionals Week 
9.J.2. School Librarians' Week  
9.J.3. Volunteer Appreciation Week 
9.J.4. Theatre in Our Schools Month
9.K. Consider approval of amendment to contract with Direct Energy to add 10 schools/locations 
9.L. Consider approval of GMP #3 for High School #8 site development
9.M. Consider approval of Junior High School #8 schematic design
9.N. Consider approval of Middle School #8 conceptual design
10. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
10.A. Discussion of RFP #12-2025TB artificial intelligence-based detection systems 
11. ACTION ITEMS
11.A. Consider approval of location/design development for Elementary School #37 
11.B. Consider approval of CSP#04-2025 for Elementary School #37
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
12.A. Instructional Update
12.B. Teacher Incentive Allotment 
12.C. Legislative Update 
13. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
13.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (March 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q2 – February 2025) 
13.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
13.C. Discussion of renewal engagement of independent auditor for 2024-2025 fiscal year 
13.D. Discussion to submit Staff Development waiver to Texas Education Agency for additional operational minutes 
13.E. Discussion of innovative CTE course for 7th and 8th grade students 
13.F. Discussion of resolution proclaiming:
13.F.1. Public School Paraprofessional Day
13.F.2. School Nurse Week
13.F.3. Teacher Appreciation Week
13.F.4. Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
13.G. Discussion of amendment #9 to Interlocal Corporation with Texas General Land Office
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. 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
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Meeting: March 18, 2025 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. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
9.A. Consider approval of minutes from February 10, 2025 Special Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Consider approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Consider ratification of donations to the District
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (February 2025) 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.E. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.F. Consider approval of designation of Carmen P. Turner as Tax Assessor-Collector for Lamar Consolidated ISD
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.G. Consider approval of resolution regarding closure of schools due to inclement weather and payment of employees
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.H. Consider approval of delegation of final authority to Superintendent to employ contractual employees 
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Attachments:
Subject:
9.I. Consider approval of summer program for emergent bilingual students in Pre-K and Kindergarten
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
9.J. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
9.J.1. Educational Administrative Professionals Week 
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.J.2. School Librarians' Week  
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.J.3. Volunteer Appreciation Week 
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.J.4. Theatre in Our Schools Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.K. Consider approval of amendment to contract with Direct Energy to add 10 schools/locations 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.L. Consider approval of GMP #3 for High School #8 site development
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.M. Consider approval of Junior High School #8 schematic design
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.N. Consider approval of Middle School #8 conceptual design
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Discussion of RFP #12-2025TB artificial intelligence-based detection systems 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
11. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. Consider approval of location/design development for Elementary School #37 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. Consider approval of CSP#04-2025 for Elementary School #37
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Instructional Update
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Teacher Incentive Allotment 
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Legislative Update 
Presenter:
Jon Maxwell
Attachments:
Subject:
13. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
13.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (March 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q2 – February 2025) 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.C. Discussion of renewal engagement of independent auditor for 2024-2025 fiscal year 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.D. Discussion to submit Staff Development waiver to Texas Education Agency for additional operational minutes 
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
13.E. Discussion of innovative CTE course for 7th and 8th grade students 
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
13.F. Discussion of resolution proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
13.F.1. Public School Paraprofessional Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
13.F.2. School Nurse Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
13.F.3. Teacher Appreciation Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
13.F.4. Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
13.G. Discussion of amendment #9 to Interlocal Corporation with Texas General Land Office
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.
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
14.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
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. 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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