North Lamar Independent School District

The board participated in Team of Eight training facilitated by legal counsel. Following this, the board moved into executive session to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel matters, including the appointment and employment of professional personnel. Upon returning to open session, the board took action to approve new hires as recommended by the administration.

The board convened to consider disciplinary action regarding high school students. Following multiple closed sessions, the board voted to expel three students for the remainder of the spring semester.

The board meeting included updates on district safety and athletics. Members reviewed bid proposals and discussed the 2021-2022 Student Handbook, STAAR/EOC, and HB4545. Formal approvals were granted for the 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct, the appraisal calendar, and the appointment of appraisers for the school year. The Superintendent provided a report covering back-to-school preparations, COVID-19 updates, and bond projects. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters and subsequently approved administration-recommended hires.

The Board convened in an executive session to conduct interviews and discuss superintendent applicants. Upon returning to the open session, the Board determined that no formal action was required regarding the discussed items before adjourning.

The board convened in a special session to conduct a closed executive session regarding student discipline matters. Following the executive session, the board returned to open session to take action on three separate items regarding student expulsions, all of which were approved.