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. Budget and proposed tax rate for 2025-2026 fiscal year 
10. CONSENT AGENDA
10.A. Consider approval of minutes from May 20, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
10.B. Consider ratification of donations to the District
10.C. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (May 2025) 
10.D. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 
10.E. Consider approval of extension of bank depository contract
10.F. Consider approval of RFP #09-2025TB CTE certifications
10.G. Consider approval of RFP #17-2025TB CTE supplies, services, equipment and related items
10.H. Consider approval of an agreement with the law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP as special counsel to perform all legal services necessary to collect delinquent property taxes and authorizing the execution of such agreement
10.I. Consider approval of Localized Policy Manual Update 124
10.J. Consider approval of revisions to Policy AE (Local) - Educational Philosophy
10.K. Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding for JJAEP and JDC
10.L. Consider approval of resolution regarding advance funding agreement with TxDOT
10.M. Consider approval of agreements easements and documents related to utility access and other infrastructure needs for Elementary School #38, New Administration Building, Peek and Beechnut site, and Elementary School #37
10.N. Consider approval of prevailing wage rate
10.O. Consider approval of amendment for GMP #4 to Secondary Complex #8 site development
10.P. Consider approval of increasing police officer’s hourly rate regarding facility rentals
10.Q. Consider approval of using 2020 Bond available savings funds to replace fire alarm systems at Smith Elementary School, Arredondo Elementary School, Travis Elementary School, Bowie Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School,  Jackson Elementary School, Wessendorff Middle School, and Pink Elementary School
11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.A. Consider approval of 2025-2026 Lamar CISD compensation plan, budgets, and other items
12.B. Consider approval of Lamar CISD logo redesign
12.C. Consider approval of design development for Middle School #8
12.D. Consider approval of Student Code of Conduct / Telecommunications revisions
12.E. Consider approval of Policy FM (Local) - Home School UIL Participation Policy
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
13.A. 2025 Legislative Update
13.B. 2025 Bond Update
13.C. SEL Review Guidelines 
13.D. Spring 2025 Preliminary STAAR Results
14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
14.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (June 2025) 
14.B. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (July 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q3 – May 2025) 
14.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
14.D. Discussion of new appraisers for teaching staff 
14.E. Discussion of RFP #18-2025TB fire alarm inspection, maintenance and repairs
14.F. Discussion of RFP #19-2025TB pest control 
14.G. Discussion of approval of Lamar CISD Investment policy 
14.H. Discussion of resolution for commitment of fund balance as of August 31, 2025 
14.I. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
14.I.1. Women's Equality Day
14.I.2. Hispanic Heritage Month
14.I.3. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
14.I.4. Texas First Responders Day
14.I.5. Constitution Day
14.I.6. Celebrate Freedom Week
14.I.7. American Indian Heritage Day
14.I.8. National Day of Service & Remembrance
14.J. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment to Joeris for construction of high school additions
14.K. Discussion of amendment #10 to add full risk coverage and preventative maintenance to current HVAC RFP 12-2021RF contract for ten new facilities 
14.L. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment to Drymalla Construction for additions and renovations to Terry High School and George Junior High School
15. CLOSED SESSION
15.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___________________)
15.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.
15.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
15.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel
15.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements
15.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
15.A.2.a. Land
15.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.
15.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
15.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
15.B. Consider approval of Memorandums of Understanding with local police departments/agencies
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 17, 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. PUBLIC HEARING
Subject:
9.A. Budget and proposed tax rate for 2025-2026 fiscal year 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Subject:
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of minutes from May 20, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Consider ratification of donations to the District
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (May 2025) 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.E. Consider approval of extension of bank depository contract
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F. Consider approval of RFP #09-2025TB CTE certifications
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.G. Consider approval of RFP #17-2025TB CTE supplies, services, equipment and related items
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.H. Consider approval of an agreement with the law firm of Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP as special counsel to perform all legal services necessary to collect delinquent property taxes and authorizing the execution of such agreement
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.I. Consider approval of Localized Policy Manual Update 124
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Attachments:
Subject:
10.J. Consider approval of revisions to Policy AE (Local) - Educational Philosophy
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Attachments:
Subject:
10.K. Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding for JJAEP and JDC
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
10.L. Consider approval of resolution regarding advance funding agreement with TxDOT
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.M. Consider approval of agreements easements and documents related to utility access and other infrastructure needs for Elementary School #38, New Administration Building, Peek and Beechnut site, and Elementary School #37
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.N. Consider approval of prevailing wage rate
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.O. Consider approval of amendment for GMP #4 to Secondary Complex #8 site development
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.P. Consider approval of increasing police officer’s hourly rate regarding facility rentals
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.Q. Consider approval of using 2020 Bond available savings funds to replace fire alarm systems at Smith Elementary School, Arredondo Elementary School, Travis Elementary School, Bowie Elementary School, Campbell Elementary School,  Jackson Elementary School, Wessendorff Middle School, and Pink Elementary School
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Consider approval of 2025-2026 Lamar CISD compensation plan, budgets, and other items
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Consider approval of Lamar CISD logo redesign
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Consider approval of design development for Middle School #8
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12.D. Consider approval of Student Code of Conduct / Telecommunications revisions
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E. Consider approval of Policy FM (Local) - Home School UIL Participation Policy
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
13.A. 2025 Legislative Update
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. 2025 Bond Update
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
13.C. SEL Review Guidelines 
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
13.D. Spring 2025 Preliminary STAAR Results
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
14.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (June 2025) 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.B. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (July 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q3 – May 2025) 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D. Discussion of new appraisers for teaching staff 
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Attachments:
Subject:
14.E. Discussion of RFP #18-2025TB fire alarm inspection, maintenance and repairs
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.F. Discussion of RFP #19-2025TB pest control 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.G. Discussion of approval of Lamar CISD Investment policy 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.H. Discussion of resolution for commitment of fund balance as of August 31, 2025 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.I. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
14.I.1. Women's Equality Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.I.2. Hispanic Heritage Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.I.3. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.I.4. Texas First Responders Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.I.5. Constitution Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.I.6. Celebrate Freedom Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.I.7. American Indian Heritage Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.I.8. National Day of Service & Remembrance
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.J. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment to Joeris for construction of high school additions
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14.K. Discussion of amendment #10 to add full risk coverage and preventative maintenance to current HVAC RFP 12-2021RF contract for ten new facilities 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14.L. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment to Drymalla Construction for additions and renovations to Terry High School and George Junior High School
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
15. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
15.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:
15.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:
15.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
Subject:
15.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
15.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Subject:
15.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Subject:
15.A.2.a. Land
Subject:
15.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:
15.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
Subject:
15.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
Subject:
15.B. Consider approval of Memorandums of Understanding with local police departments/agencies
Presenter:
Henry Garcia

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