Maela Kothmann Edmonson

The agenda includes student and staff recognition, a public forum, and the adoption of an order canvassing returns for the school board election. Key items involve the oath of office for new members, reorganization of the Board, and public notice regarding an intent to apply for ESSA Consolidated Grant funds. The Board will also review the safety and security audit survey, consider subcontract bids for athletic construction and facility improvements, and address personnel matters.

This District Improvement Plan serves as a roadmap for Lometa Independent School District to achieve excellence, fostering diverse education in a safe, respectful environment that promotes self-discipline, motivation, and lifelong learning. The plan outlines goals across eight key areas: student academic progress and standardized assessment mastery, closing academic performance gaps among student groups, ensuring qualified instructional staff, providing safe and drug-free learning environments, ensuring high school graduation with post-secondary readiness, fostering parent involvement, improving facilities and resources, and achieving English proficiency and high academic standards for English Language Learners. It emphasizes continuous improvement and prepares students for the challenges of the 21st century.

The agenda includes board training provided by ESC-12, the consideration of bids for drainage and stabilization near the football fields, and bids for bleacher purchase and installation. Additionally, the Board will review updates to the 2025-2026 School Calendar, a statement of training hours, certification of instructional allotment and TEKS, a monthly investment report, budget amendments, and monthly bills. Administrative reports will be presented, and personnel matters, including instructional contracts, hiring, and resignations, will be addressed.

The agenda for the meeting includes student and staff recognition, a public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas report, and consideration of the district's 2025-2026 investment policy. Other items involve reviewing the monthly investment report, discussing budget amendments, and the consideration of monthly bills. Administrative reports will be provided, and personnel matters will be addressed, specifically regarding the resignation of the superintendent and the search process for the 2026-2027 superintendent position, including the review of applications and the potential naming of a lone finalist.

The board meeting will address several key items including staff and student recognition, a new member oath of office, and the casting of votes for the Lampasas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. The agenda covers an interlocal agreement for a purchasing cooperative, an ESL report, and a strategy to address uncertified teachers, including a request to delay implementation of certification requirements. Furthermore, the board will review TASB policy updates, discuss the monthly investment report, consider budget amendments, review monthly bills, and handle administrative and personnel reports.