August 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
The Board President officially opens the meeting, establishes a quorum if present, and calls the meeting to order at the stated time.
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2. INVOCATION:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
A brief invocation is offered to open the meeting.
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3. VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETING LAW:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
This item certifies that the meeting was properly posted and conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, as required by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001.
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4. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
Members of the public who wish to address the Board during the Public Comment portion of the meeting must sign in prior to the start of the meeting. Public comment will be conducted in accordance with Board policy and established procedures.
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5. VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETING LAW:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
This item certifies that the meeting was properly posted and conducted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, as required by Texas Government Code, Section 551.001.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
Members of the public who wish to address the Board during the Public Comment portion of the meeting must sign in prior to the start of the meeting. Public comment will be conducted in accordance with Board policy and established procedures.
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7. OPENING REMARKS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent provides brief opening remarks to set the context and tone for the meeting.
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8. CONSENT AGENDA:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
Items listed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine and are approved together in a single action, unless a Board member requests an item be removed for separate discussion or consideration.
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8.a. Confirm upcoming Board meeting date(s):
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
Next Meeting Date:
August 31, 2026, Dinner, 5:15 p.m. and Board Training, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Future Meeting Dates: Monday, September 21, 2026 Monday, October 19, 2026 Thursday, November 19, 2026 Thursday, December 17, 2026 Thursday, January 21, 2027 Thursday, February 18, 2027 Tuesday, March 23, 2027 Tuesday, April 20, 2027 Monday, May 17, 2027 Monday, June 28, 2027 |
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8.b. Minutes of previous meeting(s):
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
The minutes of the July 21, 2026 meeting are submitted for review and approval under the Consent Agenda, as presented, unless any corrections are noted.
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8.c. Assistant Superintendent Report:
Speaker(s):
Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Assistant Superintendent will provide an update on all relevant financial records including, (a) Board Report, (b) Cafeteria Report, (c) Check Report, (d) Investment Report, (e) Tax Report, and other information as needed.
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8.d. Athletic Report:
Speaker(s):
Brian Sepkowitz, Athletic Director, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Athletic Director will provide an update on athletics, including, upcoming games, important initiatives, programs, activities, key occurrences.
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8.e. EPEC Report:
Speaker(s):
Kris Lamm, EPEC Director, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The EPEC Director(s) will provide an update for the special education cooperative and the Lorenzo Independent School District students served in the Cooperative.
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8.f. Guidance and Counseling Report:
Speaker(s):
Angela Moreno, District counselor, or Jessica Crabb, Assistant Superintendent
Description:
The District Counselor will provide an update concerning current guidance and counseling initiatives, including student support services, academic and career counseling, social-emotional learning programs, and data on student engagement and wellness. The report will also highlight ongoing efforts to address student needs through prevention programs, individual and group counseling sessions, and coordination with staff and community resources to promote student success and well-being.
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8.g. Health and Wellness Report:
Speaker(s):
LaMaunika Rackley, or Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent/CFO
Description:
The School Nurse will provide an update on our school nursing program, including current initiatives, activities, key occurrences, and any specific concerns related to outbreaks or illnesses resulting in higher-than-normal employee and or student absence.
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8.h. Human Resourses Report:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Board receives updates and information related to staffing, personnel actions, and human resources operations.
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8.i. Operations Report:
Speaker(s):
Omar Villegas, Director of Operations, or Dr. Gregory C. Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Operations Director will provide an update on maintenance, custodial, and transportation-related initiatives and key occurrences.
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8.j. Principal's Report - Student Life, Student Learning, and Student Success:
Speaker(s):
Rebecca Mewborn, Principal, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The principal will provide the Board with an update on Pre-K through Grade 12, including student engagement and academic growth, instructional priorities and initiatives, assessment results, programs and activities, campus accomplishments, and other significant events or developments.
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8.k. Technology Report:
Speaker(s):
Kelcey Wormsbaker, Technology Director, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Technology Director will provide an update on technology, including, important initiatives, programs, activities, key occurrences, recent purchases, and hardware, software, or infrastructure needs.
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
Items presented for Board discussion, information sharing, and consideration, with no formal action taken unless otherwise noted.
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9.a. FACILITIES AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE PRIORITIES:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will provide the Board with an overview of the work completed by the Facilities and Resources Committee, with particular emphasis on the priorities identified through committee member surveys. The discussion will summarize the areas of greatest need and interest identified by committee members and provide the Board with a clearer understanding of the committee’s collective priorities as the district continues planning for future facility, resource, and capital improvement needs. This item is presented for discussion only. |
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9.b. TASB $500 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
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9.c. 2026-2027 STUDENT HANDBOOK AND EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will present the updated Lorenzo ISD Student Handbook and Employee Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year. The handbooks communicate district expectations, procedures, responsibilities, and other important information intended to support a safe, respectful, and productive learning and working environment. The presentation will include updates for the 2026-2027 school year, including revisions resulting from changes in state and federal requirements, district procedures, safety expectations, student conduct provisions, and employee responsibilities. Trustees will have an opportunity to review the updates, ask questions, and discuss the handbooks as they relate to district operations, legal requirements, and the expectations of students and employees. This item is presented for discussion only. |
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10. ACTION ITEMS:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
Items presented for Board consideration and possible approval that require formal Board action. |
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10.a. DESIGNATION OF OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE TO CALCULATE THE 2026 NO-NEW-REVENUE AND VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATES:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
he Board will consider adoption of a Resolution designating Ms. Jessica Crabb, Assistant Superintendent, as the District officer or employee responsible for calculating and reporting Lorenzo ISD’s no-new-revenue tax rate and voter-approval tax rate as required by Texas Tax Code §26.04. In accordance with the Resolution and applicable law, the designated employee will use the tax rate calculation forms prescribed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and, as soon as practicable after calculating the rates, submit the required tax rate calculation forms to the county assessor-collector for each county in which all or part of the District is located. The designation established by the Resolution will remain effective unless the Board subsequently takes action to change the title of the designated appointee. |
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10.b. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ADOPT THE 2026 PROPERTY TAX RATE AND RESOLUTION SETTING THE TAX RATE:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Administration will present the proposed Lorenzo Independent School District property tax rate for Tax Year 2026. The proposed total tax rate is $0.79540 per $100 of taxable value, consisting of $0.79540 for maintenance and operations (M&O) and $0.00000 for interest and sinking (I&S). The proposed tax rate exceeds the District's no-new-revenue tax rate. Accordingly, the motion to adopt the tax rate must contain the language prescribed for adoption of the 2026 tax rate, and the Board's vote on the resolution setting the tax rate must be conducted as a record vote. The resolution establishing the tax rate will include the required statements that the adopted tax rate will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate and that the tax rate will effectively be raised by 18.14 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $113.20. These statements are required to appear in larger type than any other portion of the resolution. Because the proposed tax rate also exceeds the rate identified for the supermajority approval requirement, adoption requires an affirmative vote of at least 60 percent of all members of the Board of Trustees, regardless of the number of members present. Following adoption, the District will complete the required posting of the prescribed tax-rate statements on the homepage of the District's website in accordance with applicable requirements. |
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10.c. ORDER CALLING A BOND ELECTION FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Board will consider the adoption of an Order calling a school building bond election to be held on November 3, 2026. The Order provides for the conduct of the election, establishes the propositions to be submitted to the voters, authorizes the use of election agreements and designated election officials, addresses early voting and Election Day procedures, and authorizes the Superintendent and Board officers to take all necessary actions to administer the election in accordance with applicable law. |
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10.d. ORDER CALLING VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE ELECTION:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Board will consider approval of an Order calling a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to be held on November 3, 2026. The election will allow the registered voters of Lorenzo ISD to determine whether to ratify the District’s adopted tax rate for the 2026 tax year. The Order establishes the proposition to be presented to voters and provides for the conduct of the election, including Election Day and early voting procedures, election officials, required notices, bilingual election materials, canvassing of results, and authorization for the Superintendent and Board officers to take necessary actions to administer the election in accordance with applicable law.
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10.e. APPROVAL OF 2026-2027 T-TESS APPRAISERS:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the administrators designated to serve as Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) appraisers for the 2026-2027 school year. Approved appraisers will be responsible for conducting teacher observations, evaluations, conferences, and related appraisal activities in accordance with District procedures, applicable requirements, and the Lorenzo ISD 2026-2027 T-TESS and Appraisal Timeline. The established timeline outlines required T-TESS training and orientation, self-assessment and goal-setting deadlines, walkthrough and formal observation procedures, pre-conference and post-conference requirements, and end-of-year appraisal deadlines. Approved appraisers will be expected to carry out their responsibilities within these established timelines and ensure that appraisal documentation is completed and maintained as required. The Administration recommends approval of the designated appraisers to support a consistent, timely, and compliant appraisal process for the 2026-2027 school year. |
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10.f. PAYMENT OF COLLEGIATE EDU-NATION AFFILIATE FEE:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Board will consider approval of payment to Collegiate Edu-Nation (CEN) for the 2026-2027 Tier 1 Affiliate Fee. Invoice No. 1515, dated July 21, 2026, reflects a total amount due of $15,000.
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10.g. APPROVAL OF THE 2026-2027 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will present the 2026-2027 Lorenzo ISD Student Code of Conduct for review and possible approval. The Student Code of Conduct establishes student behavioral expectations, disciplinary procedures, and student rights and responsibilities in accordance with the Texas Education Code, Board policy, and applicable legal requirements. Updates for the 2026-2027 school year reflect changes in law and district procedures, alignment with district safety expectations, and clarifications intended to support consistent implementation of student discipline across campuses. Trustees will have an opportunity to review the proposed updates, ask questions, and consider adoption of the revised Student Code of Conduct for implementation district-wide. |
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10.h. APPROVAL OF THE DESIGNATION OF THE OFFICIAL VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE 2026 TASB GENERAL DELEGATE ASSEMBLY:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly is the annual meeting where representatives from member districts consider resolutions, adopt policy positions, and elect officers. Each member district is entitled to one official voting delegate and may also appoint an alternate to serve in the delegate’s absence.
This item provides the Board with an opportunity to discuss and determine which members will represent the district at the 2026 Delegate Assembly. Selection should consider availability, interest, and the ability to represent the district’s priorities effectively. In order to participate in the governance process of TASB, the Board must formally designate one member to serve as the official voting delegate and another member to serve as the alternate delegate for the 2026 Delegate Assembly. This designation ensures the district’s representation and voting rights are maintained at the state level. Once selected, the Superintendent will share the Delegate Handbook with the selected delegates. |
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10.i. APPROVAL OF DESIGNATED CLASSROOM READING MATERIALS:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Board will consider approval of the designated classroom reading materials presented for use during the 2026-2027 school year. The materials have been identified for instructional use and are presented to the Board for review and approval in accordance with applicable Texas requirements governing the local adoption and use of instructional materials. Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, districts are also prohibited from locally adopting, using, or expending funds to procure materials placed on the State Board of Education’s rejected instructional materials list.
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11. POSSIBLE REQUEST TO MOVE TO CLOSED MEETING:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
The Board may convene in Closed Session to discuss any item on this agenda when authorized by law. Any closed session will be held in accordance with the Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to, the following provisions: • Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney Any action resulting from discussions held in closed session will be taken in open session. |
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12. CLOSING REMARKS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent provides brief closing remarks and final updates to conclude the meeting.
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13. ADJOURNMENT:
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
Description:
The Board President formally adjourns the meeting.
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14. PUBLIC POSTING:
This notice was posted on August 11, 2026, at 5:00 pm in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act by Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent, Lorenzo ISD.
Speaker(s):
Brandon Aycock, Board President
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