Lorenzo ISD public meetings in 2023

December 18, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD school board will meet to consider a budget amendment for employee retention bonuses and approve bids for a forklift for the welding program. The board will also handle routine consent agenda items, hear reports from district staff, and discuss personnel actions in closed session.

• Budget amendment for retention bonus for all LISD employees
• Forklift purchase for Welding program (over $10,000, requires board approval)
• Consent agenda: minutes, financial reports, next meeting date
• Personnel actions: hiring, re-employment, terminations, resignations
• Notice of deadline to file for May 2024 election ballot

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for discussion and potential action, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions.

November 16, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD Board of Trustees will consider several action items, including a resolution on whether to allow chaplains on campus as required by state law, and will decide how to fill a board vacancy. The board will also vote on appointments to appraisal district boards, review policy updates, and discuss personnel matters in closed session.

• Action on SB 763 resolution regarding campus chaplain policy
• Vote for Lubbock CAD Board member and appointment to Crosby County Appraisal District Board
• Review of TASB Policy Update 122 covering cybersecurity, safety, and other legal policies
• Acceptance of resignation from Trustee Bradlee Davis and decision on replacement
• Personnel actions including hiring and contract status for staff

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including board vacancies and policy updates, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

October 16, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD school board is meeting to take action on several items, including an easement agreement for a tower and utilities, a 4-H extracurricular and adjunct faculty request, the 2023-24 improvement plan, a technology plan with equipment purchases, and placing bus #10-04 for public auction. The board will also consider a resolution required by SB 763 regarding a policy on employing or accepting chaplains as volunteers. Personnel actions, including hiring and contract status, will be discussed in executive session.

• Action on easement agreement for erection of tower and utilities
• Action on 4-H extracurricular status and adjunct faculty request
• Action on 2023-24 District/Campus Improvement Plan
• Action on technology plan for 23-24 through 27-28 and equipment purchase
• Action to place bus #10-04 up for public auction

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for discussion and potential action, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes.

September 18, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider adopting a tax rate of 73.8 cents per $100 valuation, accepting the annual financial audit, and taking action on a tax deed. The board will also vote on a policy regarding chaplains on campus as required by state law, and discuss personnel matters in closed session.

• Adoption of tax rate of $0.738 per $100 valuation
• Acceptance of annual financial audit report by Terr & King, CPAs, P.C.
• Action on Tax Deed 90534
• Record vote on SB 763 chaplain policy
• Personnel actions including hiring staff and accepting resignation of Sajaira Garcia

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed actions including tax rate adoption, a financial audit report, and personnel hiring, but does not record the outcomes or votes.

September 1, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD school board is meeting to discuss and take action on an offer to purchase the property at 104 N. Jackson, Lorenzo, TX for $28,000 as-is. The board will also consider authorizing Superintendent Kayla Morrison to negotiate the sale on the board's behalf to speed up the process.

• Offer to purchase 104 N. Jackson, Lorenzo, TX for $28,000 as-is
• Proposal to authorize Superintendent Kayla Morrison to negotiate sale on behalf of board

The board reviewed an 'as is' offer of $28,000 for the property at 104 N. Jackson. The board also discussed authorizing Superintendent Kayla Morrison to negotiate the sale to expedite the process. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision on these items.

August 21, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including a memorandum of understanding for the Plainview DAEP program, updating bank signature cards, a resolution on non-business days for public information requests, fencing around elementary buildings, purchasing two 5-ton Trane A/C units, and selling a district-owned house at 104 N. Jackson. The board will also handle routine consent agenda items, hear reports, and discuss personnel matters in closed session.

• Action on Plainview DAEP MOU for 23-24 school year
• Update signature cards at Peoples Bank (remove Joe Simpson, Brad Aycock)
• Resolution for Non-Business Days for Public Information Act purposes
• Purchase of 2 5 Ton Trane A/C units to replace broken units
• Selling house located at 104 N. Jackson

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for consideration, including personnel hiring and facility maintenance, but does not record any votes or final decisions.

July 17, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including approving the professional development plan, safety team members, and the 2023-24 student code of conduct. The board will also act on personnel recommendations, including hiring staff and accepting resignations. The superintendent will report on student accountability, including EOC scores, and review handbooks.

• Approve Professional Development plan per SB 1267
• Approve MTSS Team, SSSP/Threat Assessment Team, and Safety & Security Committee members
• Approve LISD Code of Conduct for 23-24 school year, edited by Eichelbaum and Wardell Law Firm
• Hire elementary staff including Marisol Reyna (pending paperwork)
• Accept resignations: Angelica Gonzales, Cheyenne Lint, Diana Rosas, Lindsey Fink

The provided document is a meeting agenda and record of topics for the July 17, 2023, meeting. It lists items for action and review, including the 2023-24 Code of Conduct and personnel changes, but does not record the final votes or outcomes of these items.

• Reported EOC Scores: US History 100%, Algebra 1 87%, Biology 84%, English II 78%, English 1 65%

June 21, 2023

The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda rather than completed minutes. It lists items for consideration, including the 23-24 budget and personnel hiring, but does not record any votes or final outcomes.

May 15, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD Board will meet to take action on several items, including reinstating and swearing in board members, electing officers, and approving a cafeteria contract renewal. The board will also discuss purchasing a 2024 Chevy Suburban and fencing bids for a safety grant, along with personnel actions and reports from district staff.

• Reinstate board member Larry Birdwell; swear in Rebecca Mendoza Hinojos
• Elect Board President, Secretary, and Vice-President
• Discussion/approval of Southwest Foods Cafeteria Contract Renewal
• Purchase of 2024 Chevy Suburban
• Fencing bids for Safety Grant, including window film

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed actions including board member reinstatements, elections of officers, and personnel hiring, but does not record the outcomes or decisions made.

April 17, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and take action on several items. The board will consider a resolution opposing school vouchers and other mechanisms that divert public education funding, and will act on personnel recommendations including new hires and contract renewals. Consent agenda items include minutes, financial reports, and a budget amendment.

• Resolution opposing vouchers, education savings accounts, and taxpayer savings grants
• Action on TEKS Certification 2023-24 form
• Hiring of Julie Caldwell (Secondary Special Education), Shelby Howell (Secondary Assistant Principal/Curriculum Director), Lindsey Hiracheta (JH ELAR)
• Contracts for Danny Thomas (Technology) and Cheryl Norton (Nurse)
• Consent agenda: minutes, financial reports, budget amendment

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including personnel hires and resolutions on education funding, but does not record the outcomes or votes of these actions.

March 23, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider cancelling the May 6, 2023 trustee election due to unopposed candidates, approving the 2023-2024 academic calendar, and acting on personnel recommendations including hiring administrators and accepting resignations. The board will also review consent agenda items such as minutes, financial reports, and a budget amendment.

• Order of Cancellation of General Election for May 6, 2023
• Certification of Unopposed Candidates for trustee election
• 2023-2024 Academic Calendar approval
• Hiring administrators: Jessica Crabb, Amanda Haire, Tanner Bales, Kris Lamm, Julianna Carpenter
• Employee resignations: Renee Thomas, Britleigh Adams

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including election cancellations and personnel hiring, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.

February

The Lorenzo ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, personnel actions, and reports from district staff. The board will consider hiring staff, re-employing or terminating probationary contract employees, proposing nonrenewal of term contracts, and accepting a resignation. They will also review the district's return-to-in-person instruction plan and discuss student accountability and SEL curriculum.

• Action to hire secondary, elementary, and EPEC staff
• Action to re-employ or terminate probationary contract employees
• Propose nonrenewal of term contract employees
• Employee resignation: Angela McCaslin
• RIPICS 6-month review

The provided document is a meeting notice or agenda rather than completed minutes. It lists items for consideration, including personnel hiring and financial reports, but does not record any votes or final outcomes.

January 23, 2023

The Lorenzo ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report for 2021-22 and consider multiple action items, including ordering a May 6, 2023 general election for two at-large board seats, appointing election officials, and approving a joint election agreement with the City of Lorenzo. The board will also consider policy updates, an auditor contract, and purchases for a silent panic alarm system and PA system additions. Personnel actions and a superintendent evaluation are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for 2021-22
• Order general election for two at-large trustees on May 6, 2023
• Approve joint election agreement with City of Lorenzo
• Appoint Esmer Alcala as Elections Administrator and other election roles
• Consider Terry & King, CPAs as auditor for 2022-23 fiscal year

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for consideration, including election planning and safety equipment, but does not record any votes or final decisions.