CONSIDER ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
The Board discussed Personnel Recommendations.
The Board consulted with the Board Attorney.
The Board discussed Purchase, Exchange and/or Sale or Value of Real Property.
The Board deliberated security devices, security audits or implementation of security personnel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Morningside Elementary students led the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas pledge.
Closed session
There were no items discussed in closed session for the Board to take action on.
RECOGNITIONS
The Board of Trustees and Dr. Rapp recognized our LISD 2024-2025 Elementary and Secondary Campus Teachers of the Year.
SUPERINTENDENT UPDATE
As a part of her update, Superintendent Dr. Lori Rapp began by recapping the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. She proudly reported that our CTE program has been awarded as a district of distinction. She then recognized two elementary spelling bee winners. She also celebrated our new Collegiate Academy Cohort that includes 130 LISD students. Additionally, she gave recent updates from her student advisory committees, and local rotary and chambers. She honored Arbor Creek Band and Marcus Percussion Ensemble for their TMEA Honors. She celebrated the high school art show Superintendent award winner, Mia Martinez, from TCHS. She shared about the 100th day of school, supper with the Superintendent, data revealed from the second staff pulse check and thanked our teachers for their continued dedication to our district. She also gave a campus retirement update and let staff and families know when to expect further communication from the district. Lastly, she reminded everyone about black history month, the upcoming HBCU fair, Chin festival and Career Out.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Community members spoke about upcoming legislation regarding public education and the importance of getting involved at the local level. They also commented about potential changes in the curriculum.
PUBLIC HEARING ON TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Chief Executive Director of Accountability & Evaluation, Dr. Sarah Fitzhugh, presented the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for 2023-24. Details
CONSENT ITEMS
The Board approved the Consent Agenda. Item K.1.a.2 was approved for safety items only. See the agenda HERE.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Chief Student Services Officer, Jeffrey Kajs, and Texas Central School Bus gave the transportation update. Details
Chief Learning and Teaching Officer, Adrienne Gall, gave the gifted and talented (GT) annual update. Details
Chief Technology Officer Bryon Kolbeck presented the Monthly Technology Report. Details
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Chief Financial Officer Scott Wrehe presented the Monthly Financial Report. Details
Dr. Lori Rapp gave the 89th Legislative Session update. Details
Executive Director of Safety & Security, Matthew Garrett, presented the findings of the Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report. Details
ACTION ITEMS
The Board approved the 435-minute option of the 2025-2026 academic calendar. Details
The Board approved the Targeted Improvement Plan for Southridge Elementary, Mill Street Elementary, and DeLay Middle School. Details.
The Board approved a missed school day waiver due to inclement weather in January 2025. Details.
The Board approved a missed school day waiver due to a water main break on February 3, 2025. Details.
The Board approved a Resolution regarding Delegation of Authority during Temporary Campus Water Closures (February 3, 2025). Details.
The Board approved a Resolution for Superintendent of the Year Nomination for Dr. Lori Rapp. Details.
The Board approved an Order Calling for 2025 Board of Trustees General Election for Single District Place 2, Single District Place 3 and At Large Place 7. Details.
The Board meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m.
