Lometa Independent School District

The board conducted a special meeting which included the approval of a bid from Campos Welding and participation in a planning workshop. The board also convened in a closed session before adjourning.

The board meeting will address various administrative and academic items, including student and staff recognition and a community open forum. Key agenda items include the review of administrative reports, the monthly investment report, budget amendments, and monthly bill payments. The board will also consider the school calendar for the 2025-2026 academic year, the certification of instructional allotments and TEKS, and various personnel matters, such as administrator and instructional contracts, new staff hiring, and staff resignations.

The board conducted a public hearing for the Texas Academic Performance Report. The meeting included the approval of a consent agenda and the adoption of a policy pursuant to the Texas Education Code regarding the 25.0823 section. Additionally, the board passed a resolution authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of a maintenance tax note for the district, approved a resolution concerning employee compensation during emergency school closures, and authorized a two-year employment contract for the incoming Superintendent.

Key discussions and actions included the approval of the 2024-2025 Financial Audit Report. The Board called for a Regular Election for two at large expired positions and one unexpired position to be held on May 2, 2026, and contracted with Lampasas County for this election. Appointments were made for the Election Judge and early voting clerks for the election. The Board adopted a Resolution to approve the submission of a grant application for the Program for After School Success and another Resolution Expressing Intent to Reimburse Expenditures to be Incurred. JWA Contracting was selected as the Design Build Firm for Concessions/Restrooms Construction and Athletic Improvements. The Monthly Investment Report was presented, and monthly bills were approved for payment. A motion was passed to hire Maela Edmonson as superintendent effective July 1, 2026, with contract negotiation to follow.

The meeting included a Public Hearing regarding the 2024-2025 Financial Integrity Rating Systems of Texas Report (using 2023-2024 data), where the Board discussed the first report. Key actions taken involved the approval of the 2025-2026 Lometa ISD Investment Policy and the approval and payment of monthly bills. Following administrative reports, the Board convened in Closed Session. Upon returning, the Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Rob Moore, effective June 30, 2026, and subsequently named Maela Edmonson as the new Superintendent.