September 16, 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. CONSENT AGENDA
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9.A. Consider approval of minutes from August 26, 2025 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
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9.B. Consider approval of joint election agreement and contract for election services with Fort Bend County
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
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9.C. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (August 2025)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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9.D. Consider approval of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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9.E. Discussion of Lamar CISD Investment Policy
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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9.F. Consider approval of RFP #22-2025JC general merchandise, groceries and related items
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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9.G. Consider approval to submit a State waiver to Texas Education Agency (Class Size)
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
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9.H. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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9.H.1. Safe Schools Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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9.H.2. Character Counts Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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9.H.3. Texas Education Human Resources Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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9.H.4. School Lunch Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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9.H.5. Red Ribbon Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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9.H.6. Custodial Workers Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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9.H.7. School Bus Safety Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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9.I. Consider approval of deductive change order for GMP #8 for Tomas Complex
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
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9.J. Consider approval of amendment for GMP #9 to contract with Drymalla Construction for Tomas High School complex
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
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10. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
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10.A. Discussion of Lamar CISD logo redesign
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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11. ACTION ITEMS
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12. INFORMATION ITEMS
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12.A. Instructional Update
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
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12.B. Safety and Security Update
Presenter:
Chief Henry Garcia
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12.C. RFP Process for Independent Auditor
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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12.D. BYOL Pilot Initiative
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
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12.E. 2025 Bond Update
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
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13. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
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13.A. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (September 2025)
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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13.B. Discussion of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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13.C. Discussion of resolution amending authorized representatives
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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13.D. Discussion of RFP #29-2025TB Property Management
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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13.E. Discussion of RFP #18-2025TB fire alarm, inspection, maintenance and repairs
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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13.F. Discussion of RFP #27-2023SE-01 fleet services, maintenance and related services
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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13.G. Discussion of RFQ #11-2025TB-01 Quality School Partnership
Presenter:
Jill Ludwig
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13.H. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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13.H.1. Father of Texas Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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13.H.2. Parent Involvement Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
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13.I. Discussion of RFQ# _____2025 for professional services for geotechnical engineering, material testing, TAS review and TEA code review
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
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13.J. Discussion of amendment to existing contract with Direct Energy to add new locations - High School #8, Jr. High School #8, Middle School #8 and Elementary School #37
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
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14. CLOSED SESSION
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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:
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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.
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14.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
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14.A.1.b. Employment of professional personnel
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
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14.A.1.c. Employee resignations and retirements
Presenter:
Alphonso Bates
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14.A.1.d. Discuss Superintendent's goals
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
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14.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
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14.A.2.a. Land
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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.
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14.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
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14.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
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14.B. Consider approval of grant award
Presenter:
Henry Garcia
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