Lamar CISD public meetings in 2025
18 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 16, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items. The board will consider naming new elementary and middle schools, approve construction contracts for multiple school projects, and review financial accountability reports. Public comment is scheduled after specific agenda items are addressed.
- Discussion of names for Elementary Schools #40, #41, Middle School #8, Junior High School #8, High School #8, and stadium
- Consider approval of architect contracts and procurement methods for Elementary Schools #39, #40, #41, and High School #9
- Consider approval of CSP#24 2025 for construction of Middle School #8
- Consider approval of deductive change order and final payment for Haygood Elementary School
- Consider denial of request for 2026 historic site exemption qualification for the Simonton School
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header without minutes text.
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 18, 2025, to vote on multiple contracts, budget amendments, and construction projects totaling over $23 million. The board will also discuss future agenda items including elementary school rezoning and mascot changes.
- Approval of $23M+ in RFPs for Fine Arts, Police/Security, Events, Catering, and Property Management
- Approval of $1.2M+ budget amendment requests
- Approval of construction contract CSP#23-2025BPO for Junior High School #8
- Discussion of elementary schools rezoning for Slawinski Elementary, Elementary School #40, Becerra Elementary, and Elementary School #41
- Discussion of mascot options for Becerra and Slawinski Elementary Schools
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Board Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to certify the results of the November 8, 2025 bond election and consider related matters. The board will also adjourn to closed session under Texas law to discuss personnel, real estate, and potential litigation.
- Consideration and approval of resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of bond election
- Closed session for personnel recommendations, real estate discussions, and legal consultations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will meet on October 21, 2025, to approve minutes from the September meeting, quarterly financial reports, budget amendments, and several contracts including fleet services. The board will also vote on a logo redesign and policy revisions. Future discussions include campus improvement plans and a bond election canvassing.
- Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 meeting
- Approve monthly schedule of disbursements and quarterly financial reports
- Approve budget amendment requests
- Approve RFP #27-2023SE-01 for fleet services, maintenance and related services
- Approve amendment to Direct Energy contract to add new school locations (High School #8, Jr. High School #8, Middle School #8, Elementary School #37)
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review several consent items including budget amendments and a joint election agreement with Fort Bend County. The meeting includes discussions on the district's investment policy and a logo redesign. The board will also receive updates on safety, security, and the 2025 Bond.
- Approval of joint election agreement and contract for election services with Fort Bend County
- Deductive change order for GMP #8 and amendment for GMP #9 with Drymalla Construction for Tomas High School complex
- Approval of RFP #22-2025JC for general merchandise and groceries
- Consideration of a State waiver to the Texas Education Agency regarding class size
- Approval of August 2025 monthly schedule of disbursements
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as minutes, financial reports, and construction payments, along with proclamations for several awareness months and holidays.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rate
- Approval of final payments to Joeris ($X) and Drymalla Construction ($X) for school additions and renovations
- Approval of amendment #10 to HVAC contract for ten new facilities
- Ratification of retention stipend for teaching staff
- Proclamations for Women's Equality Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and Constitution Day
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header without detailed minutes.
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and potentially approve a bond election and tax rate meeting date. Other agenda items include updates to the Student Code of Conduct and a new home school UIL participation policy.
- Approval of order calling a bond election
- Authorization for PD Chief of Police to establish Reserve Officer Program
- Approval of Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of Policy FM (Local) regarding Home School UIL Participation
- Discussion of tax rate meeting date and officer designation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed tax rate and budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The board will also consider approving a new compensation plan and various facility and policy updates.
- Public hearing on budget and proposed tax rate for 2025-2026 fiscal year
- Approval of 2025-2026 compensation plan and budgets
- Use of 2020 Bond savings to replace fire alarms at eight schools
- Agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for delinquent property tax collection
- Design development for Middle School #8
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Special Meeting (Workshop)
The Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) Board holds a special workshop meeting to discuss a potential 2025 bond referendum. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session appears to be informational.
- Discussion of possible 2025 Bond Referendum
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees meets to swear in newly elected members and vote on routine approvals including minutes, contracts, and budget items. The meeting also includes reports from board members, committees, and the superintendent, along with public comment.
- Approval of minutes from April 15, May 5, and May 13 meetings
- Approval of $2M+ in contracts including HON Company furniture, Direct Energy energy services, and Si Enviro environmental services
- Approval of RFPs for AI detection systems, catering services, and professional development
- Approval of schematic design for Middle School #8 and design development for Junior High School #8
- Proclamation of Juneteenth holiday
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header without minutes text.
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to officially canvass the returns and declare the results of the May 3, 2025, School Trustee Election. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Approval of order canvassing returns and declaring results of the May 3, 2025 School Trustee Election
- Closed session regarding professional personnel employment, recommendations, resignations, and retirements
- Closed session regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of land
- Closed session with district attorney regarding pending, threatened, or potential litigation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header without substantive minutes.
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving the district's Strategic Plan and the staff salary and teacher hiring schedule for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes a report on board member training and a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Approval of Lamar CISD Strategic Plan
- Approval of staff salaries and teacher hiring schedule for 2025-2026
- Report on Board Member Training
- Closed session regarding teacher contract termination for Fara Harkrider at Campbell Elementary School
- Closed session to discuss land purchase, exchange, lease, or value
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider canceling school board elections for District #1 and District #2 due to unopposed candidates. The meeting includes discussions on schematic designs for Middle School #8 and design development for Junior High School #8. The board will also review a new innovative CTE course for 7th and 8th grade students.
- Cancellation of School Board elections in District #1 and District #2
- Approval of RFQ #13-2025TB for a Delinquent Tax Attorney
- Renewal of independent auditor for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Amendment #9 to Interlocal Corporation with Texas General Land Office
- Discussion of schematic design for Middle School #8 and design development for Junior High School #8
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Workshop
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees holds a workshop to discuss the district’s strategic plan, including mission and vision statements. Closed session follows to address personnel recommendations, real estate discussions, and potential litigation under Texas Open Meetings Act exemptions.
- Establishment of Mission and Vision for District’s Strategic Plan
- Approval of personnel recommendations for professional staff employment
- Discussion of real property purchase or lease
- Review of pending or threatened litigation, including school finance cases
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any actions taken by the board.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review design and site development plans for High School #8, Junior High School #8, Middle School #8, and Elementary School #37. The meeting also includes votes on budget amendments, financial disbursements, and a contract amendment with Direct Energy.
- Approval of GMP #3 for High School #8 site development
- Approval of schematic and conceptual designs for Junior High #8 and Middle School #8
- Approval of location and design development for Elementary School #37
- Contract amendment with Direct Energy to add 10 schools/locations
- Discussion of RFP #12-2025TB for artificial intelligence-based detection systems
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report. The board is also considering approvals for school construction contracts, district calendars, and various administrative policies.
- Public hearing: 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Approval of CSP#03-2025 for Elementary School #38 and architect's contract for Elementary School #37
- Deductive change orders and final payments for Randle Elementary and Travis Elementary
- Approval of RFP #250007822 for network fiber and connection equipment for 2026-2027 school sites
- Consideration of 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 District calendar options
The provided document is an agenda for the February 18, 2025, regular meeting. It does not contain the final minutes, vote tallies, or records of what was actually decided.
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop and a closed session. The closed session includes discussions on personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Approval of personnel recommendations for professional employment
- Discussion of land purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Review of pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance
- Board Workshop regarding H-E-B Award
Regular Meeting
The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees will meet on January 23, 2025, to vote on final payments and change orders for several school construction projects, including Steenbergen Middle School, Foster High School, and multiple elementary and junior high additions. The board will also approve routine items such as minutes, financial reports, and proclamations for various recognition weeks and months.
- Approval of final payment for Steenbergen Middle School construction
- Approval of final pay applications for Foster High School, Briscoe Junior High, Wertheimer Middle School additions, and central plant upgrades
- Approval of deductive change orders for Lamar Consolidated High School, Lamar Junior High, and multiple elementary schools
- Approval of 2024-2025 campus and District improvement plans
- Approval of election order and joint election agreement with Fort Bend County
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and a header for the January 23, 2025, meeting.