February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum

2. Opening of meeting

3. Recognitions/awards

4. Introductions

5. Board members' reports

6. Board committees' reports

7. Superintendent's report

8. Public Comment (Note: Public Participation will be after the specific agenda item is addressed by the Board of Trustees.)

9. PUBLIC HEARING

9.A. Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) - Instructional Update

10. CONSENT AGENDA

10.A. Consider approval of minutes from January 20, 2026 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

10.B. Consider approval of monthly schedule of disbursements (January 2026)

10.C. Consider approval of budget amendment requests

10.D. Consider approval of resolution relating to establishing Lamar CISD’s intention to reimburse itself for prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to constructing various school district improvements from proceeds of one or more series of tax-exempt obligations to be issued by district for authorized purposes

10.E. Consider approval of RFP #16-2025KW-01 for events and related items (supplemental)

10.F. Consider approval of RFP #17-2021-01 for athletic trainer supplies and related items (supplemental)

10.G. Consider approval of RFP #20-2025TB for HVAC services 

10.H. Consider approval of RFP #25-2025TB for trailers for transportation of equipment, materials, livestock and band instruments

10.I. Consider approval of RFP #28-2025TB for instructional materials, equipment, supplies and related items

10.J. Consider approval of RFP #31-2024TB-02 for catering, banquet services, and food trucks (supplemental)

10.K. Consider approval of RFQ #36-2025TB for request for qualifications for underwriters (relating to the issuance of bonds)

10.L. Discussion of resolution regarding closure of schools due to inclement weather and payment of employees 

10.M. Consider approval of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement

10.N. Consider approval of resolutions proclaiming:

10.N.1. Diagnosticians’ Week

10.N.2. Texas Public Schools Week

10.N.3. Texas History Month

10.N.4. Texas Girls in STEM Day

10.N.5. Theatre in Our Schools Month

10.O. Consider approval of amendment to existing contract with Direct Energy to add new meter at CTE complex

10.P. Consider approval of RFP #260006229 for network fiber, connection equipment, network equipment including wireless access points, switches, UPS battery backups, and associated connectors and licenses for schools/sites opening in the 2027-2028 school year, as well as a new Fiber WAN contract for all district locations

10.Q. Consider approval of RFP#41-2025BPO for James Lane site infrastructure

10.R. Consider approval of RFP#40-2025BPO for new Terry High School campus infrastructure

10.S. Consider approval of RFP#42-2025BPO for Bond Program Office auditor

10.T. Consider approval of RFP#39-2025BPO for Secondary Complex 9 infrastructure

11. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

12. ACTION ITEMS

12.A. Consider approval of Lamar CISD annual comprehensive financial report for 2024-2025 fiscal year 

12.B. Consider approval of secondary schools rezoning process and draft options for Williams High School, Urbanski Junior High School, and Dresner Middle School (Secondary Complex #8) 

12.C. Consider approval of design development for Elementary School #40

12.D. Consider approval of design development for Elementary School #41

12.E. Discussion and  possible action on SB11 for daily prayer period

12.F. Consider approval of RFP #34-2025TB for independent auditors

13. INFORMATION ITEMS

13.A. Demographics Report/Student Enrollment Projections

14. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

14.A. Discussion of donations to the District

14.B. Discussion of monthly schedule of disbursements (February 2026)  

14.C. Discussion of budget amendment requests

14.D. Discussion of RFP# 44-2025TB for instructional support for Innovative School Day programs

14.E. Discussion of RFP# 45-2025JC for laptops and desktops 

14.F. Discussion of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement

14.G. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:

14.G.1. Educational Administrative Professionals Week 

14.G.2. School Librarians Week 

14.G.3. Volunteer Appreciation Week 

14.H. Discussion of agreements, easements, and documents related to utility access and other infrastructure needs for new CTE Center, Terry High School, George Junior High School, Navarro Middle School, High School #9, Junior High School #9, Middle School #9, Elementary Schools #39, #40, and #41 

14.I. Discussion of CSP #37-2025BPO for construction of Danziger Elementary School

14.J. Discussion of CSP#38-2025BPO for construction of Elementary School #40

14.K. Discussion of CSP#48-2025BPO for construction of Elementary School #41

14.L. Discussion of deductive change order and final payment for GMP-1 ES#35 for Fagert Elementary School

14.M. Discussion of SB 546 for required reporting on school bus seat belt costs 

15. CLOSED SESSION

15.A. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, and 551.082, the Open Meetings Act, for the following purposes: (Time___________________)

15.A.1. Section 551.074 - For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee.

15.A.1.a. Approval of personnel recommendations for employment of professional personnel

15.A.1.a.1. Consider renewal and/or extension of administrative and/or professional contracts

15.A.1.b. Deliberation regarding superintendent evaluation pursuant to Tex Govt Code Section 551.074

15.A.2. Section 551.072 - For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property

15.A.2.a. Land

15.A.3. Section 551.071 - To meet with the District's attorney to discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, including the grievance/complaint hearing.

15.A.3.a. Any item listed on the agenda

15.A.3.b. Discuss pending, threatened, or potential litigation, including school finance litigation