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 March 18, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
9.B. Consider approval of minutes from March 24, 2025 Special Board Meeting
9.C. Consider approval of order canceling School Board elections in District #1 and District #2
9.D. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (March 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q2 – February 2025) 
9.E. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 
9.F. Consider approval of renewal engagement of independent auditor for 2024-2025 fiscal year 
9.G. Consider approval of RFQ #13-2025TB Delinquent Tax Attorney 
9.H. Consider approval of submitting Staff Development waiver to TEA for additional operational minutes 
9.I. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming:
9.I.1. Public School Paraprofessional Day
9.I.2. School Nurse Week
9.I.3. Teacher Appreciation Week
9.I.4. Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
9.J. Consider approval of amendment #9 to Interlocal Corporation with Texas General Land Office
10. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
10.A. Discussion of schematic design for Middle School #8
10.B. Discussion of design development for Junior High School #8
10.C. Discussion of Lamar CISD Strategic Plan
11. ACTION ITEMS
11.A. Innovative CTE Course for 7th and 8th Grade Students 
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
12.A. Demographic Report
12.B. 2025-2026 Budget, Compensation Plan, and Related Items
12.C. Legacy Provisions Update
12.D. Strengthening Our Schools Through Campus Climate Surveys 
13. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
13.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (April 2025)
13.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
13.C. Discussion of blanket purchasing agreement (BPA) with HON Company, LLC 
13.D. Discussion of RFP #16-2025KW events and related Items 
13.E. Discussion of RFP #31-2025TB-01 catering, banquet services and food trucks
13.F. Discussion of instructional materials and technology allotment and certification of provision of instructional materials
13.G. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Juneteenth
13.H. Discussion of amendment to contract with Direct Energy 
13.I. Discussion of CSP#05-2025 for construction of High School #8
13.J. Discussion of amendment to existing contract with Si Enviro
13.K. Discussion of using 2020 bond available savings
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
14.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements
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 15, 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 March 18, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Consider approval of minutes from March 24, 2025 Special Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Consider approval of order canceling School Board elections in District #1 and District #2
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Attachments:
Subject:
9.D. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (March 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q2 – 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 renewal engagement of independent auditor for 2024-2025 fiscal year 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.G. Consider approval of RFQ #13-2025TB Delinquent Tax Attorney 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
9.H. Consider approval of submitting Staff Development waiver to TEA for additional operational minutes 
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
9.I. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
9.I.1. Public School Paraprofessional Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.I.2. School Nurse Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.I.3. Teacher Appreciation Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.I.4. Asian American and Pacific Islander Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
9.J. Consider approval of amendment #9 to Interlocal Corporation with Texas General Land Office
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Discussion of schematic design for Middle School #8
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Discussion of design development for Junior High School #8
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. Discussion of Lamar CISD Strategic Plan
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
11. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. Innovative CTE Course for 7th and 8th Grade Students 
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
12. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Demographic Report
Presenter:
Jon Maxwell
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. 2025-2026 Budget, Compensation Plan, and Related Items
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Legacy Provisions Update
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
12.D. Strengthening Our Schools Through Campus Climate Surveys 
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
13. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
13.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (April 2025)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.C. Discussion of blanket purchasing agreement (BPA) with HON Company, LLC 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.D. Discussion of RFP #16-2025KW events and related Items 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.E. Discussion of RFP #31-2025TB-01 catering, banquet services and food trucks
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.F. Discussion of instructional materials and technology allotment and certification of provision of instructional materials
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.G. Discussion of resolution proclaiming Juneteenth
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
13.H. Discussion of amendment to contract with Direct Energy 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.I. Discussion of CSP#05-2025 for construction of High School #8
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.J. Discussion of amendment to existing contract with Si Enviro
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.K. Discussion of using 2020 bond available savings
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
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
14.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
14.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements
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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