April 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. SWAGIT Live Stream - The public may access this meeting via SWAGIT Live Stream at 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. 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).
 

5.A. Discussion of Employment Contracts for the 2024-2025 School Year - DCA(LEGAL and LOCAL), DCB(LEGAL and LOCAL), DCE(LEGAL and LOCAL)-(G1)
 

5.B. Discussion of Personnel Updates and Employment of Administrative Personnel (G1)
 

5.C. Discussion of Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property
 

5.D. Discussion concerning possible proposed nonrenewals of term contract employees and termination at the end of contract of non-Chapter 21 employees.
 

5.E. Discussion of Personnel Updates and Employment of Administrative Personnel and employment of Instructional personnel and non-Chapter 21 personnel. (G1)
 

5.F. Discussion with legal counsel concerning Cause No. CC-24-02090-B; Gregory Stephenson  v. Lancaster ISD; in  County Court of Law No. 2,  Dallas County, Texas.
 

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

6.A. Possible action on the approval of Employment Contracts for the 2024 - 2025 School Year - DCA(LEGAL and LOCAL), DCB(LEGAL and LOCAL), DCE(LEGAL and LOCAL)-(G1) - Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

6.B. Possible action on the approval of Personnel Updates and Employment of Administrative Personnel (G1) - Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

6.C. Possible action on the approval of the Sheriff’s Sale of Real Property
 

6.E. Discussion and possible action concerning possible proposed nonrenewals of term contract employees and termination at the end of contract of non-Chapter 21 employees.
 

6.F. Discussion and possible action of Personnel Updates and Employment of Administrative Personnel and employment of Instructional personnel and non-Chapter 21 personnel. (G1)
 

6.G. Discussion and possible Board action concerning Cause No. CC-24-02090-B; Gregory Stephenson  v. Lancaster ISD; in  County Court of Law No. 2,  Dallas County, Texas
 

7. Opening Ceremonies
 

7.A. Pledge of Allegiance - US Flag and Texas State Flag - Lancaster Early College High School Scholars
 

8. Recognitions and Commendations
       Kimberly Simpson, Presenter
 

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

9. Citizen's Communication
Should you wish to address the Board during public comment, please submit your name, address, and the agenda item you wish to address via email to info@lancasterisd.org by 5:45 p.m. or if in-person fill out a Public Comment Card at the Administration Building at 422 S. Centre Ave., Lancaster, TX 75146 on Thursday, April 25, 2024 by 5:55 p.m. Please put the following in the subject line of the email: "Public Comment for April 25, 2024 Regular Meeting."
 

10. Superintendent's Report
 

10.A. Engage2Learn Coaching Summary - Dr. Cassandra Barker, Presenter

 

10.B. Human Resources Update - Dr. LaBotta Taylor, Presenter
 

10.C. February 2024 Financial Reports CCA(LOCAL) - (G2) - Dana Shaw Mosley, Presenter
 

10.D. Discipline Report - Dr. Marcus Jackson, Presenter
 

10.E. Athletics Updates - Coach Kendrick Brown, Presenter
 

10.F. Fine Arts Updates - Chrystie Gaines, Presenter
 

10.G. RFQ for Outside Legal Services - Attny. Sharesa Alexander, Presenter
 

10.H.   ↵

11. Adoption of Consent Agenda
 

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

11.A.1. March 28, 2024 -  Regular Meeting
 

11.B. Consider approval of Medco Equipment & Supply order for the Sports Medicine Program (G1, G3)
 

11.C. Consider approval to replace portable ramps at Houston Elementary - (G2, G3) 
 

11.D. Consider approval to pay Chartwell for food services rendered for the 2023-24 school year.- (G2, G3) 

11.E. Consider approval to add vendors for approval for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations Supplies and Services - (G2, G3) 

11.F. Consider approval of Audit Engagement Letter for 2023-24 Annual Financial Audit Report.
 

12. Action Items
 

13. Board Matters
 

13.A. Discussion with TEA Conservator concerning roles and responsibilities of Trustees. (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074(a)(1) - Dr. Carol Francois, TEA Conservator, Presenter
 

13.B. Announcement of Board Members Continuing Education Credits - BBD(LEGAL)-(G4)
 

13.D. Reminders:

1. LSG 2-day Training - May 17 & 18, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

14. Adjournment