November 17, 2022 at 6:30 PM - November Regular Meeting

1. SWAGIT Live Stream
https://lancasterisdtx.new.swagit.com/views/309/

2. District Goals

GOAL 1 (G1) - We will provide world-class teaching and learning experiences whereby each student grows and develops at least one grade level every academic year.
GOAL 2 (G2) - We will provide safe and secure learning environments whereby all students and staff are physically and emotionally safe.
GOAL 3 (G3) - We will maintain fiscal integrity while being exceptional stewards of taxpayers’ dollars.
GOAL 4 (G4) - We will establish confidence and integrity within our community through partnership, where we develop a culture of trust through action.
 

3. Call Meeting to Order
 

4. Roll Call
 

5. Opening Ceremonies
 

5.A. Pledge of Allegiance - US Flag and Texas State Flag  - Elsie Roberton Lancaster Middle School Scholars
    

6. Recognitions and Commendations
       Kimberly Simpson, Presenter
 

6.A. Recognition of Students, Staff, Community Members, Donations and Gifts
 

7. Citizens Communication
Should you wish to address the Board during public comment, please submit your name, address, and the item you wish to address on Public Comment Card by 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Please put the following in the subject line of the email: "Public Comment for November 17, 2022 Regular October Board Meeting."
 

8. Informational Items
 

8.A. Operations Updates (G2, G3) - Roger Oster, Presenter
 

8.B. New Website Launch Update - Kimberly Simpson, Presenter
 

8.C. District Technology Advisory Committee Update - Dr. Cassandra Barker Presenter

9. Superintendent's Report
 

9.A. Play-off Updates - Beverly Humphrey, Presenter
 

9.B. Campus Highlights:
 

9.B.1. Elsie Robertson Lancaster Middle School - Kirsten Jett, Principal
 

10. Adoption of Consent Agenda
 

10.A. Approval of the following Minutes - BE(LEGAL and LOCAL)
 

10.A.1. October 27, 2022 – Regular Board Meeting
 

10.B. Consider approval of the October 2022 Financial Reports - CAA(LOCAL)-(G2)
 

10.C. Consider the approval of the "Resolution of Board to Convene the District's School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to Recommend Curriculum Materials for instruction Relating to the Prevention of Child Abuse, Family Violence, Dating Violence, and Sex Trafficking" - EHAA (EXHIBIT) 
 

10.D. Discussion and possible approval of an additional year of the Student Success Agency Contract. - (G3)
 

11. Action Items
 

11.A. Discussion and possible approval of the District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans. - (G1, G2, G3, G4) - Dr. Cassandra Barker, Presenter
 

11.B. Discussion and possible approval to surplus outdated technology hardware (G3) - Elizabeth Jaxkson, Presenter
 

11.C. Discussion and possible approval of the 2022-2023 George Washington Carver 6th Grade Center TEA Target Improvement Plan (TIP). (G1, G2, G3, G4) - Patonia Bell and Rosa Hernandez, Presenters
 

11.D. Discussion and possible approval to Auction Old Vehicles & Equipment (G3) - Roger Oster, Presenter
 

11.E. Consider approval of the Purchasing Cooperatives Yearly Membership Cost/Rebates for the 2022 Fiscal Year. (G3) - Adrianna Espinoza, Presenter
 

11.F. Discussion and possible approval of the board to consider legal actions against Board Members for their behavior toward staff and administration, officers of the board and micromanaging day-to-day operations that is delegated to the Superintendent as voted by the Lancaster Independent School Board of Trustees.
 

12. Recess to Closed Session
As authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551 Tex. Gov't Code:  §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney),§551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property), §551.074 (Personnel matters), and  §551.076 (Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits).
 

12.A. Discussion of personnel update and employment of administrative personnel  - (DF(LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G1) - Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

12.B. Discussion of request to have closed and open session audio and/or video recorded.
 

13. Reconvene in Open Session
Consider and possible action on matters discussed in closed session, if any.
 

13.A. Discussion and possible action of employment of administrative personnel  - (DF(LEGAL and LOCAL) - (G1) - Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter (**Chief of Elementary and School Leadership)
 

13.B. Discussion and possible approval to have closed and open session audio and/or video recorded.
 

14. Board Matters
 

14.A. School Bus Safety

• To date, we have had 5 issues of major concern versus 30+ at this time last year.

14.B. School Badges (tracking)

• The badge tracking information update is scheduled for the December meeting.

14.C. Set up Online Message Board
 

14.D. District Checkbook posted every period

• As for the check registry - it is not a TEA requirement for financial posting, and it is highly discouraged due to fraudulent attempts. Therefore, it will need to be board approved.

15. Adjournment