Lamar CISD public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 12, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider a consent agenda with routine items, discuss future action items including elementary school rezoning and leveling, and hold a public hearing on the district's financial accountability report. Action items include approving names for new schools and casting votes for the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District board.
- Consider approval of names for Elementary Schools #35, #36, #37, #38 and Middle School #7
- Discussion of elementary schools rezoning process and draft options for Melton, Randle, Terrell, and new elementary schools
- Consider approval of procurement method for new administration building
- Consider approval of service agreement with Direct Energy and addition of 13 schools to contract
- Public hearing on annual financial accountability management report (Schools FIRST)
Board Workshop
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss and possibly act on rezoning and leveling options for several schools, including an amendment to previous action on Tomas High School rezoning. The board will also consider elementary school leveling and rezoning draft options for multiple campuses. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Consider amendment of previous Board action regarding rezoning options for Tomas High School
- Discussion and possible action on elementary schools leveling process and draft options for Central and Southeast Lamar CISD schools
- Discussion and possible action on elementary schools rezoning process and draft options for Melton, Randle, Elementary School #36, Terrell, and Elementary School #35
- Closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will vote on grade level and rezoning options for Tomas High School, approve names for five new schools, and canvass the November 7 bond election results. The consent agenda includes contracts for facility assessments, construction projects, and child nutrition services. The board will also discuss future rezoning, improvement plans, and a bus rider management system.
- Consider approval of Tomas High School grade level and rezoning options
- Consider approval of school names for Elementary Schools #35-#38 and Middle School #7
- Consider adoption of order canvassing returns and declaring results of schoolhouse bond election of November 7, 2023
- Consider approval of RFP #05-2024BPO for CTE Center and RFP #09-2024BPO for Elementary School #35
- Consider approval of architect contracts for new facility assessment
Public Hearing - Naming
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to gather input on names for Elementary School #35, #36, #37, and #38. The hearing is the only substantive item on the agenda, following the call to order and quorum establishment.
- Public hearing on names for Elementary School #35, #36, #37, and #38
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider several construction and maintenance items, including design development for Elementary School #36. The meeting also includes discussions on district security, chaplain policies, and future rezoning options for Tomas High School.
- Design development for Elementary School #36
- Policy regarding campus chaplains
- Security and fire alarm monitoring services contract
- Renovations to Dickinson and Williams Elementary Schools
- Tomas High School grade level and rezoning discussion
The provided document contains only the title and administrative header for the October 17, 2023, regular meeting. There are no records of motions, votes, or discussions.
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a consent agenda with numerous contract approvals, including construction payments, RFPs for services, and a class size waiver, followed by action items on design development for new schools and a closed session for personnel and legal matters. The board will also discuss future items such as a chaplain policy and master plan principles.
- Final payment for Austin Elementary School renovations
- Final payment for Jackson Elementary School renovations
- Approval of design development for Elementary School #35 and Middle School #7
- Approval of RFP #47-2023SE for catering and banquet services
- Approval to submit a State waiver to TEA for class size
Special Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve revisions to Policy EIAA (Local), and to receive updates on transportation, school hours, and enrollment management. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, and potential litigation. Public participation is limited to posted agenda items.
- Discussion and possible approval of Policy EIAA (Local) revisions
- Transportation and School Hours Update
- Enrollment Management Update
- Closed session for personnel recommendations, employment, resignations, and retirements
- Closed session to discuss land purchase, exchange, lease, or value
Hearing
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a hearing that consists almost entirely of a closed session. The board will discuss personnel matters, including a complaint hearing and employment recommendations, as well as real property and potential litigation. No public action items are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters, including a FNG complaint hearing
- Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel
- Discussion of land purchase, exchange, lease, or value under 551.072
- Discussion with attorney on pending or potential litigation, including school finance litigation
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider hiring assistant principals at six schools, approve a slate of construction and purchasing contracts, and canvass the May 6 trustee election results. The agenda also includes closed-session discussions on personnel, real estate, and legal matters, followed by public action on those items.
- Consider employment of Assistant Principals at Bentley Elementary, Leaman Junior High, George Ranch High, Foster High, Fulshear High, and Randle High
- Approve construction contracts: Travis Elementary renovations, Transportation Center #3 schematic design, Drymalla amendment for Tomas High/Banks Junior High/Middle School #7, Bass Construction change order for Beasley Elementary, Gilbane amendment for multiple schools
- Approve 2023-2024 compensation plan items
- Canvass May 6 trustee election results and issue certificates to newly elected trustees
- Approve budget amendments, financial reports, and interlocal agreements with Region 13 and Region One
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a public hearing on the district's accountability performance report, a consent agenda with numerous construction and service contracts, and action items on bus tiers and school hours. Several items are for discussion only, including bond sale results, enrollment projections, and future contract proposals.
- Public hearing on Lamar CISD Accountability Performance Report for 2021-2022
- Approval of RFP #22-2023RL for self-funded medical plan administrator, pharmacy benefit management, and stop loss insurance
- Approval of deductive change order #2 ($178,407.57) and final payment of $417,752.43 to Bass Construction for ALC/1621 additions and renovations
- Approval of deductive change order #1 ($76,167.00) and final payment of $113,818.99 to Sterling Structures Inc. for renovations at Dickinson, Campbell, and Williams Elementary Schools
- Approval of proposed options for bus tiers and school hours
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on new attendance boundaries for Gray Elementary School, along with several construction contracts for orchestra rooms, renovations, and other projects. The board will also consider the annual financial report, election services, and a resolution on public school funding. The agenda includes routine consent items and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing and approval of Gray Elementary School attendance boundaries and rezoning
- Contract with Fort Bend County for election services
- Construction contracts for orchestra rooms at Foster, Briscoe, Wertheimer, Fulshear, Leaman, George Ranch, and Reading schools
- Final payment to Sterling Structures for Williams Elementary parent drive
- Approval of annual comprehensive financial report for 2021-2022