April 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. SWAGIT Live Stream - The public may access this meeting via SWAGIT Live Stream at 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  - J.D. Hall Learning Center Scholars
 

6. Recognitions and Commendations
       Kimberly Simpson, Presenter
 

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

7. Citizen's Communication
Should you wish to address the Board during public comment, please submit your name, address, and the agenda item you wish to address via email to info@lancasterisd.org by 5:45 p.m. or if in-person fill out a Public Comment Card at the Administration Building at 422 S. Centre Ave., Lancaster, TX 75146 on Thursday, April 27, 2023 by 6:25 p.m. Please put the following in the subject line of the email: "Public Comment for April 27, 2023 Regular Meeting."
 

8. Superintendent's Report
 

8.A. Literacy Framework update - Ashley Tippit & Walesha Robinson, Presenters
 

8.B. Human Resources Update-Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

8.C. Discipline Report - Dr. Marcus Jackson, Presenter
 

8.D. Campus Highlights

8.D.1. Barack and Michelle Obama 9th Grade Center - Principal Demeka Simmons, Presenter
 

8.D.2. Lancaster STEM Early College High School - Principal Anthony Thornhill, Presenter
 

9. Informational Items
 

9.A. Quarterly update of District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans (G1-G4) Rosa Hernandez, Presenter
 

9.B. STAAR Accountability Update - Student Growth Domain 2 - Patonia Bell, Presenter
 

9.C. Operations Update – Roger Oster, Presenter
 

9.D. Finance Update:  Depository Agreement - Todd Garrison, Presenter
 

10. Adoption of Consent Agenda
 

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

10.A.1. March 23, 2023 – Regular Board Meeting
 

10.A.2. April 4, 2023 - Called Meeting
 

10.B. Consider approval of March 2023 Financial Reports - CCA(LOCAL) - (G3)
 

11. Action Items
 

11.A. Discussion and possible approval of contract for financial audit services - CFC(LEGAL and LOCAL)-(G3)  Todd Garrison, Presenter
 

11.C. Discussion and possible approval of the annual renewal of the District’s Investment Policy CFC(LEGAL and LOCAL)-(G3) Todd Garrison, Presenter
 

11.D. Discussion and possible approval of TASB Policy Update 120 - (G2, G4) Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

11.E. Discussion and possible approval of an Academic Collaboration Agreement between the University of North Texas at Dallas and the Lancaster ISD (G2) Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

11.F. Discussion and possible approval of Wenger Corporation for the Choir/Band Risers- (G1-G4)  Stacey Lotten & Adrian Bonner - Presenters
 

11.G. Discussion and possible approval of the 2023-24 TEKS Certification Survey- (G1-G4). Rosa E. Hernandez, Presenter
 

12. Board Matters
 

12.A. Announcement of Board Members Continuing Education Credits - BBD(LEGAL)-(G4)
 

12.B. Appointment of Committee Chairman for Capital Outlay Committee Members and to nominate constituents from each district. 
 

13. 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).
 

13.A. Discussion of Employment Contracts for the 2023-2024 School Year - DCA(LEGAL and LOCAL), DCB(LEGAL and LOCAL), DCE(LEGAL and LOCAL)-(G1)
 

13.B. Discussion of Personnel Updates and Employment of Administrative Personnel (G1)
 

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

14.A. Possible action on the approval of Employment Contracts for the 2023 - 2024 School Year - DCA(LEGAL and LOCAL), DCB(LEGAL and LOCAL), DCE(LEGAL and LOCAL)-(G1) Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

14.B. Possible action on the approval of Personnel Updates and Employment of Administrative Personnel - (G1)
 

14.C. Possible action on the approval of District Compensation Plan for the 2023-2024 School Year - (G3)
 

15. Adjournment