Halie Ankney

This document presents attendance boundary options for Becerra Elementary and Elementary School #41 within Lamar Consolidated Independent School District. It was prepared for the Attendance Boundary Committee to address student growth, future enrollment projections, and the efficient use of school facilities, particularly with the opening of new elementary schools in August 2026 and August 2027. The report details a rezoning process with objectives including reducing overcrowding, planning for future growth, maintaining neighborhood cohesion, and ensuring effective communication with affected communities.

The document presents attendance boundary options for Becerra Elementary and ES #41, aimed at addressing future growth and ensuring efficient facility use. Key objectives include developing a fair rezoning process, aligning enrollment with campus capacity, reducing overcrowding, and maintaining neighborhood and feeder school coherence. The plan outlines a timeline for committee reviews, community engagement through surveys, and board actions to determine new zones. It provides various rezoning options with projected school capacities for 2026/27 through 2034/35.

The meeting commenced with a moment of silence for those in the district experiencing difficulties during the holiday season, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Student reports were presented by students from BF Terry High School regarding a collaborative art project inspired by Dominic Austin, focusing on helping families with transportation costs for cancer treatments. Another student group from Dean Lehman Junior High School presented on their knitting community, "Knit One to Save One," detailing their efforts to create and donate hats for premature babies globally and highlighting the positive coping skills fostered by the group. Board meeting minutes for the November 13, 2018 Special Meeting/Workshop and the November 15, 2018 Regular Board Meeting were approved. Board reports covered construction updates on multiple projects, including Thomas Elementary School, Roberts Middle School, a new Maintenance Operations Facility, a Support Service Facility, band hall additions, a natatorium, and district-wide access controls. Updates were also provided on capital projects such as Tamarin Elementary School, the 2017 bond projects, and synthetic turf. A public hearing was held regarding Lamar CISD's annual financial accountability management report under the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2017, noting full compliance in all six critical areas and detailing solvency indicators. The Superintendent commended the community's involvement in strategic planning tours and various holiday service projects.

The meeting included a recognition segment where the Director of Transportation highlighted the success of two students in the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation school bus safety poster contest, one winning best in class and the other best in show. Public comment featured a positive review of the district's handling of COVID-19 issues, academic rigor, and safety protocols, alongside concerns regarding potentially sensitive content available through online book fairs and school libraries, including materials referencing sexual activity and substance use. Board members shared updates on recent activities, including attending professional conferences (TESPA), school dedications (Randall and Wright Schools), a high school play ("The Giver"), a salsa competition, and visits to various campuses (Culver, Meyer, Taylor Ray, and Randall High School). Additionally, recognition was given to the drum line for performing at a community event and to principals for Principal's Appreciation Month.

The Board Workshop addressed several key items. Discussions included the approval of an election order and notice for a Board of Trustee election to be held on May 4, 2019. The Board scheduled a special meeting for May 14, 2019, to canvass the election results. Authorization was sought for a joint election contract with Fort Bend County for election services. Actions included ratifying a quarterly investment report for the quarter ending November 30, 2018, and considering budget amendment requests, including discussions regarding Ron Clark training feasibility. The Board also considered approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the 2017-2018 fiscal year and approved the 2019 board calendar. Resolutions were approved proclaiming February as both RC ISD and Career and Technology Education Month, and declaring a specific week in February as School Counselor Week. The strategic planning committee membership was ratified with the charge to set the district's five-year strategic direction. Approvals were sought for the expansion of the communication system for band hall additions at Lamar Consolidated High School and Terry High School, and approval of design development for the new Tamarind Elementary School prototype, which included a detailed review of site layout, building design emphasizing collaboration and transparency, and material selections to match the neighborhood aesthetic. Financial approvals also covered construction investigation services for accessibility and code compliance at Tamarind Elementary School, change orders for access controls at George Ranch High School Field House and the Special Needs Center, and the integration of video surveillance cameras at High School Number Six and Junior High School Number Six. Finally, the Board considered the purchase of network data storage and server hardware installation services, and a mid-year update for the School Health Advisory Council.