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. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) - Instructional Update
10. CONSENT AGENDA
10.A. Consider approval of minutes from January 20, 2026 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
10.B. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (January 2026)
10.C. Consider approval of budget amendment requests
10.D. Consider approval of resolution relating to establishing Lamar CISD’s intention to reimburse itself for prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing various school district improvements from proceeds of one or more series of tax-exempt obligations to be issued by district for authorized purposes
10.E. Consider approval of RFP #16-2025KW-01 for events and related items (supplemental)
10.F. Consider approval of RFP #17-2021-01 for athletic trainer supplies and related items (supplemental)
10.G. Consider approval of RFP #20-2025TB for HVAC services 
10.H. Consider approval of RFP #25-2025TB for trailers for transportation of equipment, materials, livestock and band instruments
10.I. Consider approval of RFP #28-2025TB for instructional materials, equipment, supplies and related items
10.J. Consider approval of RFP #31-2024TB-02 for catering, banquet services, and food trucks (supplemental)
10.K. Consider approval of RFQ #36-2025TB for request for qualifications for underwriters (relating to the issuance of bonds)
10.L. Discussion of resolution regarding closure of schools due to inclement weather and payment of employees 
10.M. Consider approval of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement
10.N. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
10.N.1. Diagnosticians’ Week
10.N.2. Texas Public Schools Week
10.N.3. Texas History Month
10.N.4. Texas Girls in STEM Day
10.N.5. Theatre in Our Schools Month
10.O. Consider approval of amendment to existing contract with Direct Energy to add new meter at CTE complex
10.P. Consider approval of RFP #260006229 for network fiber, connection equipment, network equipment including wireless access points, switches, UPS battery backups, and associated connectors and licenses for schools/sites opening in the 2027-2028 school year, as well as a new Fiber WAN contract for all district locations
10.Q. Consider approval of RFP#41-2025BPO for James Lane site infrastructure
10.R. Consider approval of RFP#40-2025BPO for new Terry High School campus infrastructure
10.S. Consider approval of RFP#42-2025BPO for Bond Program Office auditor
10.T. Consider approval of RFP#39-2025BPO for Secondary Complex 9 infrastructure
11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
12. ACTION ITEMS
12.A. Consider approval of Lamar CISD annual comprehensive financial report for 2024-2025 fiscal year 
12.B. Consider approval of secondary schools rezoning process and draft options for Williams High School, Urbanski Junior High School, and Dresner Middle School (Secondary Complex #8) 
12.C. Consider approval of design development for Elementary School #40
12.D. Consider approval of design development for Elementary School #41
12.E. Discussion and  possible action on SB11 for daily prayer period
12.F. Consider approval of RFP #34-2025TB for independent auditors
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
13.A. Demographics Report/Student Enrollment Projections
14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
14.A. Discussion of donations to the District
14.B. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (February 2026)  
14.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests
14.D. Discussion of RFP# 44-2025TB for instructional support for Innovative School Day programs
14.E. Discussion of RFP# 45-2025JC for laptops and desktops 
14.F. Discussion of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement
14.G. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
14.G.1. Educational Administrative Professionals Week 
14.G.2. School Librarians Week 
14.G.3. Volunteer Appreciation Week 
14.H. Discussion of agreements, easements, and documents related to utility access and other infrastructure needs for new CTE Center, Terry High School, George Junior High School, Navarro Middle School, High School #9, Junior High School #9, Middle School #9, Elementary Schools #39, #40, and #41 
14.I. Discussion of CSP #37-2025BPO for construction of Danziger Elementary School
14.J. Discussion of CSP#38-2025BPO for construction of Elementary School #40
14.K. Discussion of CSP#48-2025BPO for construction of Elementary School #41
14.L. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment for GMP-1 ES#35 for Fagert Elementary School
14.M. Discussion of SB 546 for required reporting on school bus seat belt costs 
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.a.1. Consider renewal and/or extension of administrative and/or professional contracts
15.A.1.b. Deliberation regarding superintendent evaluation pursuant to Tex Govt Code Section 551.074
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
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 17, 2026 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:
Julia Andrews
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:
Marlon Waites
Subject:
9.A. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) - Instructional Update
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
10. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of minutes from January 20, 2026 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
10.B. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (January 2026)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.C. Consider approval of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.D. Consider approval of resolution relating to establishing Lamar CISD’s intention to reimburse itself for prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing various school district improvements from proceeds of one or more series of tax-exempt obligations to be issued by district for authorized purposes
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.E. Consider approval of RFP #16-2025KW-01 for events and related items (supplemental)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.F. Consider approval of RFP #17-2021-01 for athletic trainer supplies and related items (supplemental)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.G. Consider approval of RFP #20-2025TB for HVAC services 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.H. Consider approval of RFP #25-2025TB for trailers for transportation of equipment, materials, livestock and band instruments
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.I. Consider approval of RFP #28-2025TB for instructional materials, equipment, supplies and related items
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.J. Consider approval of RFP #31-2024TB-02 for catering, banquet services, and food trucks (supplemental)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.K. Consider approval of RFQ #36-2025TB for request for qualifications for underwriters (relating to the issuance of bonds)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.L. Discussion of resolution regarding closure of schools due to inclement weather and payment of employees 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
10.M. Consider approval of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
10.N. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
Subject:
10.N.1. Diagnosticians’ Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.N.2. Texas Public Schools Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.N.3. Texas History Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.N.4. Texas Girls in STEM Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.N.5. Theatre in Our Schools Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.O. Consider approval of amendment to existing contract with Direct Energy to add new meter at CTE complex
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.P. Consider approval of RFP #260006229 for network fiber, connection equipment, network equipment including wireless access points, switches, UPS battery backups, and associated connectors and licenses for schools/sites opening in the 2027-2028 school year, as well as a new Fiber WAN contract for all district locations
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
10.Q. Consider approval of RFP#41-2025BPO for James Lane site infrastructure
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.R. Consider approval of RFP#40-2025BPO for new Terry High School campus infrastructure
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.S. Consider approval of RFP#42-2025BPO for Bond Program Office auditor
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
10.T. Consider approval of RFP#39-2025BPO for Secondary Complex 9 infrastructure
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
12.A. Consider approval of Lamar CISD annual comprehensive financial report for 2024-2025 fiscal year 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Consider approval of secondary schools rezoning process and draft options for Williams High School, Urbanski Junior High School, and Dresner Middle School (Secondary Complex #8) 
Presenter:
Jon Maxwell
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Consider approval of design development for Elementary School #40
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12.D. Consider approval of design development for Elementary School #41
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E. Discussion and  possible action on SB11 for daily prayer period
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
12.F. Consider approval of RFP #34-2025TB for independent auditors
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
13. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
13.A. Demographics Report/Student Enrollment Projections
Presenter:
Jon Maxwell
Attachments:
Subject:
14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
14.A. Discussion of donations to the District
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
Attachments:
Subject:
14.B. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (February 2026)  
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.D. Discussion of RFP# 44-2025TB for instructional support for Innovative School Day programs
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.E. Discussion of RFP# 45-2025JC for laptops and desktops 
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
Attachments:
Subject:
14.F. Discussion of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
14.G. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
14.G.1. Educational Administrative Professionals Week 
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.G.2. School Librarians Week 
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.G.3. Volunteer Appreciation Week 
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
14.H. Discussion of agreements, easements, and documents related to utility access and other infrastructure needs for new CTE Center, Terry High School, George Junior High School, Navarro Middle School, High School #9, Junior High School #9, Middle School #9, Elementary Schools #39, #40, and #41 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14.I. Discussion of CSP #37-2025BPO for construction of Danziger Elementary School
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14.J. Discussion of CSP#38-2025BPO for construction of Elementary School #40
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14.K. Discussion of CSP#48-2025BPO for construction of Elementary School #41
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14.L. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment for GMP-1 ES#35 for Fagert Elementary School
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
14.M. Discussion of SB 546 for required reporting on school bus seat belt costs 
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.a.1. Consider renewal and/or extension of administrative and/or professional contracts
Presenter:
Julia Andrews
Subject:
15.A.1.b. Deliberation regarding superintendent evaluation pursuant to Tex Govt Code Section 551.074
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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