Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum
2. Opening of meeting
3. Recognitions/awards
4. Board members' reports
5. Board committees' reports
6. Superintendent's report
7. Public Comment (Note: Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)
8. CONSENT AGENDA
8.A. Consider approval of minutes from June 9, 2026 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
8.B. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 
8.C. Consider approval of quarterly financial and investment reports (Q4-June 2026) 
8.D. Consider approval of Optional Flexible School Day program waiver
8.E. Consider approval of Student Code of Conduct
8.F. Consider approval of FA (Local) policy amendment
8.G. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming
8.G.1. Women's Equality Day
8.G.2. Hispanic Heritage Month
8.G.3. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
8.G.4. Texas First Responders Day
8.G.5. Constitution Day
8.G.6. Celebrate Freedom Week
8.G.7. American Indian Heritage Day
8.G.8. National Day of Service and Remembrance
8.H. Consider approval of architect contract and procurement method for improvements to new Administration Annex
8.I. Consider approval of architect contract and procurement method for safety and security/HVAC/roofing projects
8.J. Consider approval of RFP# 50-2025TB for language proficiency systems 
8.K. Consider approval of Amendment No. 1 to add full risk coverage and preventative maintenance to new HVAC RFP 20-2025 TB contract for new facilities
9. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
9.A. Discussion of design development for new Terry High School 
9.B. Discussion of documents relating to 2026 tax year assessment and levy of property taxes
9.C. Discussion of annual Certification of Compliance - DEI and instructional requirements (SB12)
10. ACTION ITEMS
10.A. Consider approval of architect contract and procurement method for future CTE annex site development project 
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
11.A. Lamar CISD Demographics Report and Enrollment Projections
11.B. Final STAAR Scores and Accountability Ratings for 2025-2026
12. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
12.A. Discussion of budget amendment requests
12.B. Discussion of resolution amending authorized representatives
12.C. Discussion of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement
12.D. Discussion of Policy Update 127
12.E. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
12.E.1. Character Counts Week
12.E.2. Custodial Worker Appreciation Week
12.E.3. Human Resources Day
12.E.4. Red Ribbon Week
12.E.5. Safe Schools Week
12.E.6. School Bus Safety Week
12.E.7. School Lunch Week
12.F. Discussion of amendment to contract with Direct Energy to add four schools/locations and traffic signals/overhead lights
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.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___________________)
13.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.
13.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
13.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
13.A.2.a. Land
13.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.
13.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
13.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
13.B. Government Code 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations 
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 18, 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. Board members' reports
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Subject:
5. Board committees' reports
Presenter:
Board of Trustees
Subject:
6. Superintendent's report
Presenter:
Roosevelt Nivens
Subject:
7. Public Comment (Note: Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)
Subject:
8. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
8.A. Consider approval of minutes from June 9, 2026 Regular Monthly Board Meeting
Presenter:
Board Secretary
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
8.C. Consider approval of quarterly financial and investment reports (Q4-June 2026) 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
8.D. Consider approval of Optional Flexible School Day program waiver
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
8.E. Consider approval of Student Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
8.F. Consider approval of FA (Local) policy amendment
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
8.G.1. Women's Equality Day
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G.2. Hispanic Heritage Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G.3. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G.4. Texas First Responders Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G.5. Constitution Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G.6. Celebrate Freedom Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G.7. American Indian Heritage Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
8.G.8. National Day of Service and Remembrance
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
8.H. Consider approval of architect contract and procurement method for improvements to new Administration Annex
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
8.I. Consider approval of architect contract and procurement method for safety and security/HVAC/roofing projects
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
8.J. Consider approval of RFP# 50-2025TB for language proficiency systems 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
8.K. Consider approval of Amendment No. 1 to add full risk coverage and preventative maintenance to new HVAC RFP 20-2025 TB contract for new facilities
Presenter:
Charles Ryan
Attachments:
Subject:
9. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
9.A. Discussion of design development for new Terry High School 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.B. Discussion of documents relating to 2026 tax year assessment and levy of property taxes
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
9.C. Discussion of annual Certification of Compliance - DEI and instructional requirements (SB12)
Presenter:
Julia Andrews
Attachments:
Subject:
10. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
10.A. Consider approval of architect contract and procurement method for future CTE annex site development project 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
11. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
11.A. Lamar CISD Demographics Report and Enrollment Projections
Presenter:
Jon Maxwell
Attachments:
Subject:
11.B. Final STAAR Scores and Accountability Ratings for 2025-2026
Presenter:
Marlon Waites
Attachments:
Subject:
12. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
12.A. Discussion of budget amendment requests
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12.B. Discussion of resolution amending authorized representatives
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan
Attachments:
Subject:
12.C. Discussion of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement
Presenter:
Christi Cottongame
Attachments:
Subject:
12.D. Discussion of Policy Update 127
Presenter:
Julia Andrews
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Subject:
12.E.1. Character Counts Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E.2. Custodial Worker Appreciation Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E.3. Human Resources Day
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E.4. Red Ribbon Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E.5. Safe Schools Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E.6. School Bus Safety Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
12.E.7. School Lunch Week
Presenter:
Sonya Cole-Hamilton
Attachments:
Subject:
12.F. Discussion of amendment to contract with Direct Energy to add four schools/locations and traffic signals/overhead lights
Presenter:
Charles Ryan
Attachments:
Subject:
13. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
13.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:
13.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:
13.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
Subject:
13.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
Subject:
13.A.2.a. Land
Subject:
13.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:
13.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda
Subject:
13.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
Subject:
13.B. Government Code 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations 
Presenter:
Greg Buchanan

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