October 27, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Regular October Board Meeting

1. SWAGIT Live Stream
https://lancasterisdtx.new.swagit.com/views/309/

2. District Goals

GOAL 1 (G1) - We will provide world-class teaching and learning experiences whereby each student grows and develops at least one grade level every academic year.
GOAL 2 (G2) - We will provide safe and secure learning environments whereby all students and staff are physically and emotionally safe.
GOAL 3 (G3) - We will maintain fiscal integrity while being exceptional stewards of taxpayers’ dollars.
GOAL 4 (G4) - We will establish confidence and integrity within our community through partnership, where we develop a culture of trust through action.
 

3. Call Meeting to Order
 

4. Roll Call
 

5. Opening Ceremonies
 

5.A. Pledge of Allegiance - US Flag and Texas State Flag  - Rosa Parks Millbrook Elementary Scholars
       

6. Recognitions and Commendations
       Kimberly Simpson, Presenter
 

6.A. Recognition of Students, Staff, Community Members, Donations and Gifts
 

7. Citizens Communication
Should you wish to address the Board during public comment, please submit your name, address, and the item you wish to address on Public Comment Card by 6:30 pm on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Please put the following in the subject line of the email: "Public Comment for October 27, 2022 Regular October Board Meeting."
 

8. Informational Items
 

8.A. Safety and Security Updates - Chief Clifford Wherley, Presenter
 

8.A.1. Discussion of Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings (G2)
 

8.B. Operations Updates (G2, G3) - Roger Oster, Presenter
 

9. Superintendent's Report
 

9.A. New District Website Launch Update - Kimberly Simpson, Presenter
 

9.B. Campus Highlights:
 

9.B.1. Rosa Parks Millbrook Elementary School - Yvonne Thornton, Principal
 

9.B.2. George Washington Carver 6th Grade Center - Nakesha Reddick, Principal
 

10. Adoption of Consent Agenda
 

10.A. Approval of the following Minutes - BE(LEGAL and LOCAL)
 

10.A.1. September 21, 2022 – Regular Board Meeting
 

10.A.2. October 5, 2022 - Called Board Meeting
 

10.B. Consider approval of the September 2022 Financial Reports - CAA(LOCAL)-(G2)
 

10.C. Consider the approval of General Fund Budget Amendments - CE(LEGAL and LOCAL)-(G2)
 

10.D. Consider the approval and acceptance of Fiscal 2022-2023 Grant Funds (G2)
 

10.E. Consider approval of District of Innovation Plan 2022-2027 - (G1-G4)
 

11. Action Items
 

11.A. Discussion of the development process and approval of district/campus improvement plans (required by law) - (G1-G4) - Dr. Cassandra Barker, Presenter
 

11.B. Discussion and approval of Instructional Services Contracts (G1) - Dr. Cassandra Barker, Presenter
 

11.C. Discussion and possible approval of amendment to the 2022-2023 school calendar (G1, G2) - Patonia Bell, Presenter
 

11.D. Discussion and possible approval of adding a second emergency exit to the boardroom (G2) - Roger Oster, Presenter
 

11.E. Discussion and possible approval of Lancaster ISD Energy Management Administrative Guidelines 2022-2023 & Energy Incentive Program 2023-2024 (G3) - Roger Oster Presenter
 

11.F. Discussion and possible approval of purchasing power factor correction equipment (G3) - Roger Oster, Presenter
 

11.G. Discussion and possible approval of purchasing Special Education Bus (G2, G3) - Roger Oster, Presenter
 

11.H. Discussion and possible approval of PresenceLearning (G1) - Susan Keen & Rosa Hernandez, Presenters
 

12. Recess to Closed Session
As authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551 Tex. Gov't Code:  §551.071 (Legal advice with school attorney),§551.072 (Deliberation regarding real property), §551.074 (Personnel matters), and  §551.076 (Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits).
 

12.A. Forensic Audit Update - Tex. Gov't Code §551.076 - Travis Casner of Weaver & Associates, Presenter
 

12.B. Discussion with Consultants concerning matters relating to economic development application for Project Redeemer Tex. Gov't Code §551.087 - Attorney Eden Ramirez, Presenter
 

12.C. Discussion with attorney regarding the October 17, 2022 Lancaster Education Foundation email (info@educatelancaster.org) regarding $90,000 in grant funds. (G3)
 

12.D. Discussion on matters related to censure of Trustee Temika Whitfield.
 

13. Reconvene in Open Session
Consider and possible action on matters discussed in closed session, if any.
 

13.A. Discussion and possible action regarding the email (info@educatelancaster.org)
dated October 17, 2022 from the Lancaster Education Foundation (LEF) regarding $90,000 in grant funds. (G3)
 

13.B. Discussion and action to censure Trustee Temika Whitfield, Board Member of Lancaster ISD.
 

14. Board Matters
 

14.A. Upcoming Board Events/Reminders
 

14.A.1. November Board Meeting is on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 6:30 pm
 

14.A.2. CUBE Conference in Miami, Fl - December 7-10, 2022
 

14.A.3. NABSE Conference in Washington, DC - November 30 - December 4, 2022
 

14.A.4. December Board Meeting is on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 6:30 pm
 

15. Adjournment