August 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to order and establishment of a quorum

2. Opening of meeting

3. Recognitions/awards

4. Board members' reports

5. Board committees' reports

6. Superintendent's report

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

8. CONSENT AGENDA

8.A. Consider approval of minutes from June 9, 2026 Regular Monthly Board Meeting

8.B. Consider approval of budget amendment requests 

8.C. Consider approval of quarterly financial and investment reports (Q4-June 2026) 

8.D. Consider approval of Optional Flexible School Day program waiver

8.E. Consider approval of Student Code of Conduct

8.F. Consider approval of FA (Local) policy amendment

8.G. Consider approval of resolution proclaiming

8.G.1. Women's Equality Day

8.G.2. Hispanic Heritage Month

8.G.3. Hydrocephalus Awareness Month

8.G.5. Constitution Day

8.G.6. Celebrate Freedom Week

8.G.7. American Indian Heritage Day

8.G.8. National Day of Service and Remembrance

8.H. Consider approval of architect contract and procurement method for improvements to new Administration Annex

8.I. Consider approval of architect contract and procurement method for safety and security/HVAC/roofing projects

8.J. Consider approval of RFP# 50-2025TB for language proficiency systems 

8.K. Consider approval of Amendment No. 1 to add full risk coverage and preventative maintenance to new HVAC RFP 20-2025 TB contract for new facilities

9. FUTURE ACTION ITEMS

9.A. Discussion of design development for new Terry High School 

9.B. Discussion of documents relating to 2026 tax year assessment and levy of property taxes

9.C. Discussion of annual Certification of Compliance - DEI and instructional requirements (SB12)

10. ACTION ITEMS

10.A. Consider approval of architect contract and procurement method for future CTE annex site development project 

11. INFORMATION ITEMS

11.A. Lamar CISD Demographics Report and Enrollment Projections

11.B. Final STAAR Scores and Accountability Ratings for 2025-2026

12. FUTURE CONSENT AGENDA

12.A. Discussion of budget amendment requests

12.B. Discussion of resolution amending authorized representatives

12.C. Discussion of library materials that have been donated or proposed for procurement

12.D. Discussion of Policy Update 127

12.E. Discussion of resolutions proclaiming:

12.E.1. Character Counts Week

12.E.2. Custodial Worker Appreciation Week

12.E.3. Human Resources Day

12.E.4. Red Ribbon Week

12.E.5. Safe Schools Week

12.E.6. School Bus Safety Week

12.E.7. School Lunch Week

12.F. Discussion of amendment to contract with Direct Energy to add four schools/locations and traffic signals/overhead lights

13. CLOSED SESSION

13.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___________________)

13.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.

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

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

13.A.2.a. Land

13.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.

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

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

13.B. Government Code 551.087 - Deliberation regarding economic development negotiations