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 June 16, 2025 Special Board Meeting
10.B. Consider approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
10.C. Consider approval of minuets from August 12, 2025 Special Board Meeting
10.D. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (June 2025)
10.E. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (July 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q3 – May 2025)
10.F. Consider approval of budget amendment requests
10.G. Consider approval of RFP #19-2025TB pest control
10.H. Consider approval of resolution for commitment of fund balance as of August 31, 2025
10.I. Consider approval of ratification of retention stipend
10.J. Consider approval of new appraisers for teaching staff
10.K. Consider approval of Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) waiver 
10.L. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
10.L.1. Women's Equality Day
10.L.2. Hispanic Heritage Month
10.L.3. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
10.L.4. Texas First Responders Day
10.L.5. Constitution Day
10.L.6. Celebrate Freedom Week
10.L.7. American Indian Heritage Day
10.L.8. National Day of Service & Remembrance
10.M. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment to Joeris for construction of high school additions
10.N. Consider approval of amendment #10 to add full risk coverage and preventative maintenance to current HVAC RFP 12-2021RF contract for ten new facilities
10.O. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment to Drymalla Construction for additions and renovations to Terry High School and George Junior High School
11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.A. Consider approval of Board of Trustee goals
12.B. Consider approval of updates to 2025-2026 Lamar CISD Compensation Plan, amendment of adopted budget(s), and approval of documents relating to 2025 tax year assessment and levy of property taxes 
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
13.A. 2024 and 2025 accountability results and final 2025 STAAR results 
13.B. Enrollment Management Department Update
13.C. Quarterly Demographic Report
13.D. Special Education Update
13.E. Technology Update
14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
14.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (August 2025) 
14.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
14.C. Discussion of RFP #22-2025JC general supplies 
14.D. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
14.D.1. Safe Schools Week
14.D.2. Character Counts Week
14.D.3. Texas Education Human Resources Day
14.D.4. School Lunch Week
14.D.5. Red Ribbon Week
14.D.6. Custodial Week
14.D.7. School Bus Safety Week
14.E. Discussion of deductive change order for GMP #8 for Tomas High School Complex 
14.F. Discussion of amendment for GMP #9 to contract with Drymalla Construction for Tomas High School Complex 
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. Discuss Superintendent's goals
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
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Meeting: August 26, 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 
Subject:
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of minutes from June 16, 2025 Special Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Consider approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. Consider approval of minuets from August 12, 2025 Special Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (June 2025)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.E. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (July 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q3 – May 2025)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F. Consider approval of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.G. Consider approval of RFP #19-2025TB pest control
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.H. Consider approval of resolution for commitment of fund balance as of August 31, 2025
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.I. Consider approval of ratification of retention stipend
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.J. Consider approval of new appraisers for teaching staff
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
Attachments:
Subject:
10.K. Consider approval of Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) waiver 
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
10.L. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Subject:
10.L.1. Women's Equality Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.L.2. Hispanic Heritage Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.L.3. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.L.4. Texas First Responders Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.L.5. Constitution Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.L.6. Celebrate Freedom Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.L.7. American Indian Heritage Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.L.8. National Day of Service & Remembrance
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.M. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment to Joeris for construction of high school additions
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.N. Consider approval 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:
10.O. Consider approval 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:
11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Consider approval of Board of Trustee goals
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Consider approval of updates to 2025-2026 Lamar CISD Compensation Plan, amendment of adopted budget(s), and approval of documents relating to 2025 tax year assessment and levy of property taxes 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
13.A. 2024 and 2025 accountability results and final 2025 STAAR results 
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
13.B. Enrollment Management Department Update
Presenter:
Jon Maxwell
Attachments:
Subject:
13.C. Quarterly Demographic Report
Presenter:
Jon Maxwell
Attachments:
Subject:
13.D. Special Education Update
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
13.E. Technology Update
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
14.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (August 2025) 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.C. Discussion of RFP #22-2025JC general supplies 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Subject:
14.D. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
14.D.1. Safe Schools Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.2. Character Counts Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.3. Texas Education Human Resources Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.4. School Lunch Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.5. Red Ribbon Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.6. Custodial Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D.7. School Bus Safety Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.E. Discussion of deductive change order for GMP #8 for Tomas High School Complex 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14.F. Discussion of amendment for GMP #9 to contract with Drymalla Construction for Tomas High School Complex 
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. Discuss Superintendent's goals
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
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

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