Public Meeting Agenda: May 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Special Board Meeting

1. CALL TO ORDER - 4:30 PM

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND PLEDGE TO THE TEXAS FLAG

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

Description: "The Board encourages comments about the District from members of the public. Anyone who has signed up to speak in advance of the meeting in accordance with the Board procedures may do so at this time. The Board asks that each participant’s comments pertain to District business and be no longer than five minutes. For any member of the public who is accompanied by a translator, your time will be doubled as required by law. Remember that the Board may not discuss or act upon any issues that are not posted on our agenda. In addition, the Board has adopted policies to provide prompt and equitable resolution of complaints and concerns for employees, students or their parents, and the general public. Copies of our District policies and procedures on public comment and filing complaints are available on the district website at www.lwisd.org."

4. EXECUTIVE SESSION

Description: The Board will now adjourn into executive session as authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter § 551. The board will take no final action, make no decisions, nor cast any votes while in executive session. The presiding office may reconvene into closed session at any time during the regular Board Meeting.

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, consideration of administrative recommendations regarding employment areas to be subject to reduction in force due to program change and the resolution regarding superintendent authority for personnel matters.

5. RECONVENE OPEN MEETING

6. ACTION AGENDA ITEMS

6.A. Consider and take possible action on the Superintendent's recommendation, in accordance with Board Policy DFFB (LOCAL), approve a reduction in force due to program change.

6.B. Consider and take possible action on the Superintendent's recommendation, in accordance with Board Policy DFFB (LOCAL), to designate the following employment areas to be affected by the reduction in force due to program change:
i. Campus Instructional Coach - applicable across all elementary and secondary campuses
ii. Coordinator Curriculum

6.C. Consider and take possible action on the Superintendent's recommendation, in accordance with Board Policy DFFB (LOCAL), to propose the non-renewal of the term contracts of the employees listed on Exhibit A in accordance with the program change and the affected educational areas determined by the Board.

6.D. Consider and take possible action on the resolution to grant the Superintendent authority to make hiring decisions for at-will employees, non-Chapter 21 contract employees, and Chapter 21 contract employees and to execute employment contracts on behalf of the Board.

6.E. EXHIBIT A

Description: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS TO GRANT THE SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORITY TO MAKE HIRING DECISIONS

WHEREAS, the Board of Managers (the "Board") is authorized under Texas Education Code Chapter 21 to employ certain personnel and enter into employment contracts

WHEREAS, the Board desires to ensure the efficient operation of the District while maintaining appropriate oversight during a defined period; and

WHEREAS, the Board finds it to be in the best interest of the District to delegate authority to the Superintendent to make hiring decisions for positions at the level of Deputy Superintendent and below for a defined period, subject to the following terms.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

The Board hereby delegates to the Superintendent the authority to make hiring decisions for at-will employees, non-Chapter 21 contract employees, and Chapter 21 contract employees at the level of Deputy Superintendent and below, and to execute employment agreements, including probationary and term contracts under Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code, on behalf of the Board, subject to applicable law and Board policy.
This delegation of authority shall be effective immediately upon adoption and shall remain in effect through September 30, 2026, unless earlier modified or rescinded by the Board.
In exercising this authority, the Superintendent shall consult with the Conservator appointed by the Texas Education Agency, Andrew Kim, to ensure that all employment decisions align with applicable budgetary constraints and state oversight requirements.
All employment actions taken under this resolution shall be consistent with the District’s approved budget and any applicable financial limitations or compensation plans.
The Superintendent shall provide a written report to the Board of Managers on a monthly basis detailing all personnel actions taken pursuant to this resolution. Each report is due one week after the end of the applicable month.

ADOPTED by the Board of Managers of the Lake Worth Independent School District on this _______ day of May, 2026.

Presiding Officer: ________________________________

Secretary: _______________________________________

7. ADJOURNMENT

Description:

If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E or Texas Government Code section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions or decisions will be taken in open meeting. [See BEC(LEGAL)]

I certify that notice of this meeting was posted in accordance with law no later than the 30th day of April 2026, by 4:30 PM at the Lake Worth School District Administration Building.

______________________________
Superintendent of Schools

May 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Special Board Meeting

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