Gregory C. Nelson

The 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan for Lorenzo ISD outlines a strategic roadmap to enhance academic achievement and address systemic challenges. Key priorities include closing achievement gaps in core subjects for all students, particularly underserved populations; increasing college, career, and military readiness through expanded opportunities; strengthening family and community engagement to foster belonging and improve attendance; recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality faculty and staff; and maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free learning environment conducive to student well-being. The plan's overarching vision is to empower every student to succeed and achieve their highest potential within a supportive and innovative environment.

The District Improvement Plan for Lorenzo Independent School District focuses on enhancing student achievement through rigorous instruction, teacher development, and data-driven practices. Key priorities include improving academic performance in core subjects, increasing CTE student success, fostering community engagement, and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. The plan also addresses teacher recruitment and retention, aiming to provide high-quality education and improve overall student outcomes.

The meeting included a review of the committee's purposes and future meeting dates, acceptance of the Emergency Operation Plan, and acceptance of the Summer Partial Safety Audit. The discussion also covered enhancements to LISD safety features, a school safety to-do list, required Psychological First Aid Training for committee members, and a safety letter being shared with families and posted on the LISD website.

Key discussion items during the meeting included the confirmation of upcoming board meeting dates, various reports from Assistant Superintendent/CFO, EPEC Director, Directors of Teaching and Learning, Student Success, Safety and Security, IT, Operations, District Counselor, and Direct Nurse, as well as the Athletic Director. Discussion items featured a presentation regarding a letter concerning state-organized prayer (SB11) and board training opportunities. The board considered moving to a closed meeting to deliberate on personnel matters and/or security audits. Action items involved approving a resolution for a construction delivery method for district roof replacement and repair projects, approving a staffing plan to comply with House Bill 2 of the 89th Texas Legislature, approving the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Audit Report, and approving reporting related to Texas Senate Bill 546 school bus seat belt requirements. Additionally, several actions were considered regarding the May 2, 2026, Board Elections, including ordering the general election, approving election notices, considering a joint election agreement with the City of Lorenzo, and appointing an Elections Administrator and Early Voting Clerk. The board also discussed and considered approval for the annual appraisal, superintendent's evaluation timeline, template, criteria, and the superintendent's contract.

The meeting agenda included standard procedural items such as Call to Order, Invocation, and Public Comment. The Consent Agenda covered multiple reports including Assistant Superintendent, EPEC, Teaching and Learning, Student Success, Athletic, Technology, Operations, Guidance and Counseling, and Health and Wellness reports, along with Human Resources. Key discussion items focused on a presentation and discussion regarding the TCOLE application update and the current posting for a Director of Safety and Security. Action items included requests for approval of an updated 3-Point Seat Belt Plan, an updated Delay of Teacher Certification Plan, the Library and Classroom Book Inventory and Book Challenge Process, the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar, a Resolution Regarding Weather-Related School Closures, and the Corrective Action Plan following the Intruder Audit Report.