August 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum
Presenter:
Board President
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2. Opening of meeting
Presenter:
Board President
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3. Recognitions/awards
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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4. Introductions
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
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5. Board members' reports
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
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6. Board committees' reports
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
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7. Superintendent's report
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
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8. Public Comment (Note: Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)
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9. PUBLIC HEARING
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9.A. Budget and proposed tax rate for 2025-2026 fiscal year
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10. CONSENT AGENDA
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10.A. Consider approval of minutes from June 16, 2025 Special Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
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10.B. Consider approval of minutes from June 17, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
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10.C. Consider approval of minuets from August 12, 2025 Special Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
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10.D. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (June 2025)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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10.E. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (July 2025) and quarterly financial and investment reports (Q3 – May 2025)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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10.F. Consider approval of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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10.G. Consider approval of RFP #19-2025TB pest control
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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10.H. Consider approval of resolution for commitment of fund balance as of August 31, 2025
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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10.I. Consider approval of ratification of retention stipend
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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10.J. Consider approval of new appraisers for teaching staff
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
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10.K. Consider approval of Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) waiver
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
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10.L. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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10.L.1. Women's Equality Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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10.L.2. Hispanic Heritage Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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10.L.3. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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10.L.4. Texas First Responders Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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10.L.5. Constitution Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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10.L.6. Celebrate Freedom Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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10.L.7. American Indian Heritage Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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10.L.8. National Day of Service & Remembrance
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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10.M. Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment to Joeris for construction of high school additions
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
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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
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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
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11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
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12. ACTION ITEMS
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12.A. Consider approval of Board of Trustee goals
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
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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
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13. INFORMATION ITEMS
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13.A. 2024 and 2025 accountability results and final 2025 STAAR results
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
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13.B. Enrollment Management Department Update
Presenter:
Jon Maxwell
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13.C. Quarterly Demographic Report
Presenter:
Jon Maxwell
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13.D. Special Education Update
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
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13.E. Technology Update
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
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14.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (August 2025)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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14.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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14.C. Discussion of RFP #22-2025JC general supplies
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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14.D. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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14.D.1. Safe Schools Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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14.D.2. Character Counts Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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14.D.3. Texas Education Human Resources Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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14.D.4. School Lunch Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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14.D.5. Red Ribbon Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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14.D.6. Custodial Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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14.D.7. School Bus Safety Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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14.E. Discussion of deductive change order for GMP #8 for Tomas High School Complex
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
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14.F. Discussion of amendment for GMP #9 to contract with Drymalla Construction for Tomas High School Complex
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
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15. CLOSED SESSION
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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:
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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.
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15.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
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15.A.1.b. Discuss Superintendent's goals
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
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15.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
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15.A.2.a. Land
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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.
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15.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
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15.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
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