Lorenzo ISD public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Meeting
The Lorenzo Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and possibly act on naming a building at 233 E. Hwy. 62-82, adopt new board beliefs and statements, and vote on a settlement in pending litigation with Conterra Ultra Broadband. The board will also receive updates on district operations, finances, and educational programs.
- Name the building at 233 E. Hwy. 62-82
- Adopt new board beliefs, vision, and mission statements
- Vote on settlement of Region 17 Education Service Center v. Conterra Ultra Broadband litigation
- Confirm upcoming meeting dates through July 2025
- Review elementary, secondary, and athletic program updates
Board Meeting
The Board will review monthly reports on school operations, finance, and safety. Key discussions include the naming of a building on Hwy 82 and the district's vision and mission statements. The Board will also vote on an investment officer and a director for the Lubbock Central Appraisal District.
- TASB Facilities Services Master Agreement for educational facilities assessment costing $6,000 annually for three years ($18,000 total)
- Appointment of Jessica Crabb as Investment Officer
- Vote for one nominee for Lubbock Central Appraisal District Director
- Discussion on naming the building on Hwy 82
- Review of district vision and mission statements
Board Meeting
The Board will review monthly reports and discuss a planned facilities study and a food service audit by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The body is seeking approval for several state-required plans and a construction contract for safety improvements.
- Contract with MadeWell Construction for fencing and gate updates and repairs
- Approval of the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Health and Wellness Plan
- Approval of the revised Basic Plan (Emergency Operations Plan) and Cybersecurity Annex
- Discussion on adding an athletic trainer to staff
Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the 2023-2024 annual financial audit and approve the no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates for 2024. The body will also discuss restructuring custodial staffing and property insurance recovery services.
- Approval of 2023-2024 Annual Financial Audit Report by Terry and King, CPA
- Approval of 2024 no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates
- Approval of $1,000 retainer for Eichelbaum Lay Firm for 2024-2025
- Proposed update to Policy DC(Local) to give Superintendent final authority on hiring staff
- Resolution to recognize Crosby County 4-H organization for extracurricular attendance status
Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss filling a vacant board seat and approve various administrative updates. The meeting includes reviews of student and employee handbooks and a decision on strategic planning methods.
- Appointment to fill a vacant board position
- Purchase of a new video intercom video door system for campus security
- Approval of TASB Update 123 local policies covering ethics, safety, and instructional resources
- Decision on conducting strategic planning in-house or via an outside vendor
- Approval of adding the Superintendent as a signature on district bank accounts
Board Meeting
The Lorenzo Independent School District board will meet on July 22 to discuss and vote on personnel actions, including hiring new staff and filling a vacant board position. The board will also consider approval of the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct and other district policies. Routine financial and operational reports will be presented.
- Appointment to fill vacant board position
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Hiring of Adam Ortiz (Director of Safety and Security) and Laura West (Nurse)
- Hiring of Lindsey Hiracheta (Teacher) and Jake Knowles (English Teacher)
- Hiring of Jana Oursbourn (Math Teacher)
May 14, 2024
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes; it lists items for consideration but does not record the outcomes, votes, or final decisions made during the May 14, 2024, meeting.
May 2, 2024
The provided document is an agenda for the May 2, 2024 meeting. It lists proposed actions regarding the hiring of a new superintendent and the resignation of the current superintendent, but does not record the final outcomes or votes.
April 15, 2024
The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda rather than completed minutes. It lists proposed actions regarding personnel and certifications, but does not record any final votes or decisions.
April 9, 2024
The provided document is a notice for a school board meeting to interview and deliberate on finalists for the Superintendent position. The record does not contain the final outcomes or decisions made during the session.
April 3, 2024
The board conducted a closed session to interview candidates and deliberate on second-round interviews for the superintendent position. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the open session.
April 2, 2024
The board convened a closed session to interview and deliberate on candidates for the superintendent position. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the open session.
March 25, 2024
The Board conducted a closed session to review candidates and deliberate on first-round interviews for the Superintendent of Schools position. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the open session.
March 21, 2024
The board reviewed the cancellation of general and special trustee elections for May 4, 2024, due to unopposed candidates. The meeting included proposed administrative hires for district, secondary, elementary, and EPEC roles, as well as a discussion on the District of Innovation Plan.
- Proposed approval of Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Order of Cancellation for May 4 General Election
- Proposed approval of Certification of Unopposed Candidate and Order of Cancellation for May 4 Special Election
- Proposed hire of Jessica Crabb (Asst. Supt/CFO), Tanner Bales (Secondary Principal), and Shelby Estrada (Sec. Asst. Principal)
- Proposed hire of Diana Rosas (Secondary Secretary)
- Proposed hire of Mandy Haire (Elem. Principal)
- Proposed hire of Kris Lamm (EPEC Director) and Julianna Carpenter (Deputy Director)
- Accepted resignations of Tavia Grizzell, Ariel Kirkland, Emily Fletcher, and Rachel Enriquez
February 22, 2024
The provided text is a meeting notice and agenda rather than minutes of actions taken. It lists proposed items including the adoption of the 2023-2024 Academic Calendar and a public hearing on the 2022-23 District Annual Report.
February 8, 2024
The board discussed the profile and timeline for a Superintendent search. The meeting included a closed session to discuss candidates as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
1/25/24 Team of 8 Training
The board swore in Erasmo Garcia to fill a vacancy left by B. Davis. The meeting included training conducted by Wayne Blount of ESC 17 and discussions regarding a superintendent search and a school police security position.
- Swore in Erasmo Garcia to the board (filling vacancy of B. Davis)
January 18, 2024
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists proposed items including the ordering of general and special elections for May 4, 2024, and the appointment of election officials.