Longview ISD public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting / Public Hearing
The Longview ISD school board will hold a regular meeting to vote on several facility and safety upgrades, including fencing at multiple campuses, sound system improvements at athletic facilities, and a contract amendment for a new softball complex. The board will also discuss and potentially approve a memorandum of understanding with the Mentoring Alliance for after-school and mentoring programs.
- Contract amendment with E4 for new Softball Complex
- Approval of safety fencing upgrades with Talbert Rodd, LLC and Buchanan Fence Company at multiple campuses
- Sound system upgrades at LISD athletic facilities with Mundt Music
- Digital display upgrades at Lobo Coliseum with Digital Scoreboards, LLC
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mentoring Alliance for after-school and mentoring programs
Regular Meeting
The Longview ISD school board will meet on November 17, 2025 to act on several items, including a $7,000 donation from the Longview Lobo Track Booster Club and a vote to authorize refunding bonds. The board will also hear updates on safety, science fair, and facility naming policy.
- Consider Donation of $7,000.00 from Longview Lobo Track Booster Club for Equipment and Supplies
- Adopt an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Refunding Bonds
- Consider Approval of Minutes from October 20, 2025 Regular Meeting and November 1, 2025 Board Team Building / Training Workshop
- Consider to Approve Trademark Construction for the LHS Softball Complex Ancillary Buildings
- Consider Approval for LEAP to Apply for a Virtual Hybrid Program under Senate Bill 569
Meeting with Community Pastors
The school district is convening a meeting with community pastors. The agenda consists of opening remarks, the meeting itself, and a conclusion.
- Community Pastors Meeting
Board Team Building / Training Workshop
The Longview ISD Board of Trustees will meet for a team-building and training workshop focused on governance, leadership, and district data review. The session includes six hours of required training led by Alton L. Frailey & Associates, LLC, as mandated by Texas Education Code §11.159.
- Six hours of governance team-building training by Alton L. Frailey & Associates, LLC
- District data review to build context for the board's role
- Governance leadership discussions on public education purpose and effective organizations
- Review of LISD Board Operating Procedures and Strategic Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Longview ISD board will meet to discuss routine minutes, financial reports, and several partnership updates. The most consequential items are votes on two large construction contracts for Longview High School facilities and a $140,000 donation from Christus Health.
- Approval of Longview High School Career & Technical Education Center CMAR and GMP for construction phase
- Approval of Longview High School Multi-Purpose Indoor Facility CMAR and GMP for construction phase
- Consideration of $140,000 donation from Christus Health for outlined obligations for Trainers
- Approval of Authorization to Negotiate a Contract with Exhibit Concepts for Early Childhood Learning Center graphics and structures
- Approval of Change Order Request from Stiles Electric
The provided document is an agenda or a list of items for consideration rather than a record of completed actions. It contains no vote tallies, approved motions, or final outcomes for the items listed.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review the 2025-2026 Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan and a proposal to increase adult breakfast and lunch prices. The meeting also includes discussions on bond updates, campus furniture for J.L. Everhart Elementary, and several large donations.
- Increase in adult meal prices for breakfast and lunch
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan
- Purchase of campus-wide furniture for J.L. Everhart Elementary
- Donations including $10,000 from Sports in Action, LLC, $6,000 from Lady Lobos Soccer Booster, and $5,000 from Christus Health
- Engagement of Valley View Consulting, LLC for investment advisory services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting (Academic) / Public Hearing
The Longview ISD board holds a special meeting to discuss academic updates, charter partner reports, and a public hearing on TEA accountability ratings. The board will also vote on hiring DLR Group for architectural services for a new transportation building and delegate authority to the superintendent to negotiate contract terms.
- Consider to Approve DLR Group for Architectural Services for the New Transportation Building
- Consider Delegation of Authority to Superintendent to Negotiate Contract Terms with DLR Group, including Fair and Reasonable Price
- District Accountability Public Hearing on TEA Accountability Ratings 2024-25
- Academic Updates by Blake Rhyne
- Charter Partner Updates by Melanie Pondant, Gary Krueger, and Melanie Hamilton
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting / Public Hearing
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The meeting includes discussions on teacher incentive models, network upgrades for four elementary schools, and various board policy revisions.
- Proposed tax rates: $0.6469 M&O, $0.4830 I&S, and $1.1299 Total
- Network switching upgrades for J.L. Everhart, Ned E. Williams, Ware, and Bramlette Elementaries
- Donations of $10,000 from Sports in Action, LLC and $50,000 from Lobo Football Booster Club
- Contract with the City of Longview for crossing guards for the 2025-2026 school year
- Approval of the SeeSaw Children's Place contract for the 2025-2026 school year
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review the 2025-2026 budget and the Elevate 2030 Strategic Plan. They are also setting a public hearing date for August 25, 2025, to discuss and adopt the upcoming budget and tax rate.
- Approval of HMH products Amira ($83,620) and Writable ($36,097.80)
- Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan and Student Code of Conduct
- Contracts with City of Longview for School Resource Officers and Crossing Guards
- Request for video surveillance in certain special education classrooms
- Change order for wall panel systems at Longview High School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting / Workshop
The Board will consider authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds and levying an annual ad valorem tax for payment. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss real property, personnel contracts, and litigation.
- Order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds
- Teacher compensation adjustments in accordance with HB 2 (89th Texas Legislature)
- Resolution to decline participation for non-enrolled students in UIL extracurricular activities
- Purchase of a Chevrolet truck for the LISD maintenance fleet
- Closed session regarding former J.L. Everhart employees under indictment
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Board Training / Workshop
The Longview ISD Board of Trustees will convene a training/workshop on June 23, 2025, focused on the SGS Board Pathway Pilot program. The session is procedural and does not include formal decisions or public hearings.
The provided minutes record a Board Training / Workshop with System of Great Schools and Civic Solutions Group. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were documented in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the establishment of a hybrid security model for the Longview ISD Police Department. The meeting also includes a budget workshop, bond updates, and the reorganization of the Board for the 2025-2026 term.
- Establishment of the Longview Independent School District Police Department
- Donation of $50,000.00 from the Lobo Booster Club for Longview High School supplies and equipment
- Approval of Kane Security for fiber installation at High School gate entry points
- Purchase of a new AG/CTE truck for LEAP to transport livestock and students
- Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Summer 2026 with Mentoring Alliance
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The board will consider the establishment of the Longview Independent School District Police Department using a hybrid security model. Other business includes approving district and campus improvement plans and a depository contract award.
- Establishment of the Longview Independent School District Police Department
- Approval of 2024-2025 District and Campus Improvement Plans
- Donation of $6,324.00 from Grace Greek Church for the LISD Backpack Program
- Approval of Depository Contract Award
- Budget Amendment #9
The provided document contains only the cover page and system notifications for the May 12, 2025, Regular Board Meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Team of 8 Board Training / Workshop
The Board of Trustees will meet for a training workshop focused on the SGS Board Pathway Pilot. The meeting concludes with closing remarks.
- SGS Board Pathway Pilot Training / Workshop
The provided minutes for the Team of 8 Board Training / Workshop on May 12, 2025, contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Bond Oversight Committee Meeting
The Longview ISD Bond Oversight Committee will convene to approve minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting and receive updates on bond project progress. No substantive decisions are listed on this agenda.
Special Meeting
The Longview ISD school board will meet in a special session to decide whether to hire Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc. (GLS) for architectural services and facility upgrades at Longview High School. The board will also discuss potential leases and purchases of real property and possible building locations.
- Approve Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc. DBA GLS for architectural services, facilities renovations, upgrades, and sports facilities upgrades at Longview High School
- Delegate authority to Superintendent to negotiate contract terms with Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc. DBA GLS, including fair and reasonable price
- Discuss potential lease of certain real property and consider authorization for Superintendent to act
- Discuss potential purchase of certain real property and consider authorization for Board President to act
- Discuss possible structure/building locations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Longview ISD board meets April 14 to vote on several contracts and donations, including a $7,958 donation from Grace Creek Church for the Backpack Program and a roofing contract with Longview Roofing LLC for LHS upgrades. The board will also hear reports on 2025-2026 revenue projections, teacher recognitions, and facility updates.
- Consider Donation of $7,958 from Grace Creek Church for the Backpack Program
- Consider and Approve Longview Roofing LLC for the LHS Roofing Upgrades
- Consider Approval of 2025-2026 Revenue Projection
- Consider Approval of Performance Agreement between Longview ISD and East Texas Advanced Academies for School Years 2025-2027
- Consider and Approve Leon Signs for the Procurement, Installation, and Integration of Digital Marquees across Bailey, Forest Park, and LEAD Campuses
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting / Public Hearing
The Longview ISD Board will meet to hear public comments on district annual reports, receive the superintendent’s report, and vote on several items including a $7,000 donation to the Longview High School Tennis Program. The board will also consider approval of contracts for school renovations and upgrades, policy updates, and financial reports.
- Consider Approval of Donation of $7,000.00 to Longview High School Tennis Program from LHS Tennis Booster Club
- Consider and Approve Payne Mechanical for LHS HVAC Supply and Return Renovations
- Consider and Approve Kilgore Carpets and Interiors, L.L.C. for LHS Flooring Renovations
- Consider and Approve TD Architects for Facilities Renovations and Sports Facilities Upgrades
- Consider Approval of Emergent Bilingual Summer Program (BOLD) per TEC 29.060 and TAC 89.125
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Board Workshop / Training
The board is meeting for a workshop and training session facilitated by Mr. Orin Moore of TASB. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list specific policy decisions or budget items.
- Board Workshop / Training facilitated by Mr. Orin Moore, TASB
The provided minutes for the March 17, 2025 Board Workshop / Training contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially approve school calendars for 2025-2027 and various facility upgrades. The meeting includes votes on construction managers for a natatorium and a CTE multi-purpose facility, as well as security camera upgrades.
- Approval of SCI Construction for CTE & Multi-Purpose Facility and CDI Contractors for the Natatorium
- Purchase of surveillance camera and server upgrades via bond security expenditures
- Construction of a new swine facility at 3209 Airline Road
- HVAC replacement and roof repair for the Education Support Center at 1301 E. Young Street
- Acceptance of a $7,385.00 donation from Donate2Support for the JROTC Program
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Bond Oversight Committee Meeting
The Longview ISD Bond Oversight Committee will meet to approve minutes from the October 2024 meeting, receive bond updates, and hear a slide presentation from Procedeo and E4. The committee will also discuss the procurement process and allow public comments before closing remarks.
- Approval of minutes from October 22, 2024 meeting
- Bond updates and progress presentation
- Slide presentation by Procedeo and E4
- Discussion of procurement process
Board Q2 Training / Workshop - Day 2
The board is meeting for the second day of the SGS Board Pathway Pilot Training. The agenda consists of the training conclusion and closing remarks.
- SGS Board Pathway Pilot Training - (Day 2)
The provided minutes for the January 29, 2025, Board Q2 Training / Workshop - Day 2 contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Board Q2 Training / Workshop - Day 1
The Longview Independent School District Board of Trustees meets for the first day of a quarterly training workshop. The session is focused on the SGS Board Pathway Pilot Training program. No formal decisions or public actions are listed on the agenda.
The provided minutes for the January 28, 2025, Board Q2 Training / Workshop contain no record of decisions, votes, or actions taken. The document consists of system navigation and boilerplate text.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review a financial audit report and consider a resolution regarding salary payments for employees during inclement weather closures. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel contracts, resignations, and hiring recommendations.
- Financial Audit Report
- Resolution authorizing salary payments to district employees for inclement weather-related closures
- Superintendent recommendations for renewal, non-renewal, and termination of professional contract personnel
- Employee resignations and hiring recommendations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review construction bids for a transportation and early childhood center, a softball field, and high school security fencing. The meeting also includes a budget amendment and a request for classroom furniture funding.
- Approval of Jackson Construction for the Transportation and Early Childhood Learning Center (RFQ-24-074)
- Approval of Hellas Construction for the relocation and design build of the Softball Field (RFQ 24-078)
- Approval of Buchanan Fencing LLC for Longview High School security fencing (RFP 24-002)
- Expenditures up to $175,000 for miscellaneous classroom furniture using MSAP Grant Funds
- Budget Amendment #5
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook portal.