November 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Board Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND OPENING PRAYER:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the same order as shown on this meeting notice.
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
All persons who address the Board at this time must sign up before the meeting begins.
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3. OPENING REMARKS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent may have brief comments to the Board in the form of updates on recent or future activities, events, or areas of focus.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
Unless removed from the consent agenda, items identified within the section agenda will be acted on together.
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4.a. Confirm upcoming Board meeting date(s):
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
Next Meeting Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:00 pm
Future Meeting Date Changes: Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 7:00 pm Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 7:00 pm Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7:00 pm Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 7:00 pm Monday, May 19, 2025, at 7:00 pm Monday, June 23, 2025, at 7:00 pm Monday, July 21, 2025, at 7:00 pm |
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4.b. Minutes of previous meeting(s):
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
Minutes of the previous meeting are presented for review and correction as needed.
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4.c. Monthly Financial Report:
Speaker(s):
Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent/CFO
Description:
The Assistant Superintendent/CFO will provide an update on all relevant financial records including, (a) Board Report, (b) Cafeteria Report, (c) Check Report, (d) Investment Report, (e) Tax Report, and other information as needed.
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4.d. Monthly EPEC Report:
Speaker(s):
Kris Lamm, EPEC Director, Dr. Julianna Carpenter, Asst. Director, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The EPEC Director(s) will provide an update for the special education cooperative and the Lorenzo Independent School District students served in the Cooperative.
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4.e. Monthly Elementary Report:
Speaker(s):
Amanda Haire, Elem. Principal, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Elementary Principal will provide an update for Pre-K through Grade 5 including, important initiatives, programs, activities, assessment data, and key occurrences.
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4.f. Monthly Secondary Report:
Speaker(s):
Tanner Bales, Sec. Principal, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Secondary Principal will provide an update for Grades 6 through Grade 12, including important initiatives, programs, activities, assessment data, and key occurrences.
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4.g. Monthly Athletic Report:
Speaker(s):
Brian Sepkowitz, Athletic Director, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Athletic Director will provide an update on athletics, including, upcoming games, important initiatives, programs, activities, key occurrences.
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4.h. Monthly Safety Report:
Speaker(s):
Adam Ortiz, Dir. of Safety and Security, or Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Director of Safety and School Security will provide a general update concerning areas of need, recent achievements, and safety and school security initiatives.
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4.i. Monthly Technology Report:
Speaker(s):
Danny Thomas, Director of IT, or Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent/CFO
Description:
The Technology Director will provide an update on technology, including, important initiatives, programs, activities, key occurrences, recent purchases, and hardware, software, or infrastructure needs.
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4.j. Monthly Operations Report:
Speaker(s):
Omar Villegas, Director of Operations, or Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent/CFO
Description:
The Operations Director will provide an update on maintenance, custodial, and transportation-related initiatives and key occurrences.
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4.k. Monthly Nursing Report:
Speaker(s):
Laura West, Direct Nurse, or Jessica Crabb, Asst. Superintendent/CFO
Description:
The School Nurse will provide an update on our school nursing program, including current initiatives, activities, key occurrences, and any specific concerns related to outbreaks or illnesses resulting in higher-than-normal employee and or student absence.
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5. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
These agenda items may include a presentation and discussion of an item to provide the Board with important information. No action will be taken on these items.
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5.a. Human Resources: (new hires, employee support, and employee exits)
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will share information with the Board related to NEW HIRES (onboarding), EMPLOYEE SUPPORT (data on employees on level 2 or 3 support), and EMPLOYEE EXITS (resignations, retirements, or terminations). This item may be discussed during the executive session if an employee's performance evaluation or discipline is relevant.
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5.b. Discuss Board Policy CW (Local) in consideration for the future naming of the building on Hwy 82.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
Dr. Nelson will lead a discussion with the Board concerning the potential of a future recommendation to name the building on Hwy 82. The Administration plans to utilize the building more shortly and thinks it would be good for the community to have a name for which to tie the property.
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5.c. Discussion concerning the annual evaluation of the superintendent.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
Dr. Nelson will outline the timeline for his annual appraisal, which is required at least once every 12 months. January is preferred for this review, as it aligns with district needs, especially when the employment relationship is expected to continue. The January review also allows for a smoother transition if either the superintendent or the district decides on a change. Conducting the evaluation in January further enables the superintendent to start planning for the upcoming school year, including budget, staffing, curriculum, instruction, and operations.
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5.d. Discussion of the current Lorenzo ISD vision and mission statements and the potential of revisiting one or both before the January 7, 2025, Strategic Planning Design Team meeting.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent will ask the Board to discuss the current vision and mssion statements. The Board will be asked to consider potential revisions or redevelopment of either if the current vision and mission statements do not match the Board's vision for the future of Lorenzo ISD beyond 2030.
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6. ACTION ITEMS:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
These agenda items may include a presentation and discussion of an item with a request for approval. The Board may take action to approve or reject these items.
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6.a. Discussion and request for approval of a resolution to approve Jessica Crabb as Lorenzo ISD's Investment Officer, in accordance with District Policy CDA (Local).
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
Jessica Crabb recently completed the training required to serve as Lorenzo ISD's Investment Officer. Now that she is certified, the Administration requests the Board's approval of a resolution to replace Joe Simpson as our investment officer. As the District's Investment Officer, Jessica will be responsible for investing District funds consistent with the investment policy adopted by the board.
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6.b. Discussion and request for approval of the TASB Facilities Services Master Agreement.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Lorenzo ISD Administration will present the TASB Facilities Services Master Agreement as a follow-up to the presentation the Board received during the October 2024 Board meeting by TASB Karen O'Grady. The purpose of the educational facilities assessment is to measure the quality, sustainability, functionality, and educational effectiveness of our school facilities. The cost of the service is $6,000 payable each year over the three-year period, resulting in a totaling cost of $18,000.
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6.c. Discussion and request for approval to cast one (1) vote for one (1) nominee for Lubbock Central Appraisal District Director.
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Lorenzo ISD Board of Trustees has one (1) vote to cast for a nominee for election to the Lubbock Central Appraisal District. The number of votes of entities is based on the 2023 Levy. The nominees are as follows (as per the order on the ballot):
Garza, Sonny Goen, Brady Jones, Greg McQueen, Bobby Reynolda, Noe |
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7. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Trustees should determine that a closed meeting or session of the Board of Trustees is required, then such closed executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the School Board at the date, hour, and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: Texas Government Code Section: (a). 12.01 551.071 Private consultation with Board's attorney. (b). 12.02 551.072 Discussing purchase, exchange lease, or value of real property. (c). 12.03 551.073 Discussing negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. (d). 12.04 551. 074 Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel. (e). 12.05 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices. (f). 12.06 551.082 Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel. (g). 12.07 551.083 Considering the standards, guidelines, terms, or conditions the Board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultation with representatives of employee groups. (h). 12.08 551.084 Excluding witnesses from a hearing. Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either: (a) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or (b) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof, as the School Board shall determine. |
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8. CLOSING REMARKS BY THE SUPERINTENDENT:
Speaker(s):
Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent
Description:
The Superintendent may have brief comments to the Board of Trustees prior to closing the meeting.
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9. ADJOURNMENT:
Speaker(s):
Larry Birdwell, Board President
Description:
If no further discussion or action remains, the meeting will be dismissed by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees.
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10. PUBLIC POSTING:
This notice was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 9:45 am by Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent, Lorenzo ISD. |