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“It is a purchase made through the Texas DIR contract, through Netsync, for turnkey installation,” Chris said, describing the procurement route and vendor. He said the system includes softphone functionality (PC‑based extensions), an app to present district extension numbers on staff mobile devices, E‑911 support, and programmable dedicated action buttons that can be used for emergency communications if a badge is unavailable.

Staff characterized the project as district‑wide and noted the phones will be installed at every facility; the board received the notification under board policy CH‑Local that requires notification for cooperative‑contract purchases of $100,000 or more. No vote was required; board members asked clarifying questions about the difference between enterprise telephony and consumer phones and about emergency reliability and redundancy.

Why it matters: the district will replace legacy telephony with an enterprise system intended to improve emergency communications, support E‑911 requirements and provide centralized administration. Staff said the system will provide resilience in the event of Internet or campus outages and that the replacement phones will integrate with badge and district emergency procedures.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lake Travis ISD Jan 15, 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","IT staff told trustees the district purchased a unified communications system (hardware and five years of licensing) via the Texas DIR contract to replace legacy telephony and add emergency communication features; the item was a board notification rather than an action requiring approval.","taxTitle","LAKE TRAVIS ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",13514,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6374902,"Lake Travis Middle School highlights kindness campaign, staff supports and holiday fundraising",394,5196000,5590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2142834-e0f1e339c05540a62d125b159be470bf&start=5196&end=5590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2142834-e0f1e339c05540a62d125b159be470bf/thumbnail_5196000.jpg","/articles/6374902/Texas/Lake-Travis-Middle-School-highlights-kindness-campaign-staff-supports-and-holiday-fundraising","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374902-8a8e7dafdb27f8e0066d2dae9a5cf6f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125130&Signature=V9~83ewcsUkuJkm4DkhYhOd3ZxFoAgdeE9JoQK8bwP2PkQDGggvmO1R7M0EyuqZwZFSJl6Hv8RhRd-EjR~JQ3kAQCIvaHDb8-IodPDyIpICEXSuPmZTkqVk49GpV-wbFuLdOICgnn76WhT-fuuJxrne9jmOTr72-DiFs-AY1A5OT05x1etpupqk~PAgAAXcAKknqWuTgaxAz2zJVWScI6CCfeD1bduMFXM9cPTB0Zr-grW2UEfg0dml9AomVQfve-y9QhXC--c485FxQ-FQ43-xO5OVYgnwPZLyrG9DK0shI~aH63MVkcZwwibo2ZluthfoLKi4iq5YZuHIbrmge4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rebecca Hudson, principal of Lake Travis Middle School, presented a campus spotlight to the Board of Trustees Wednesday, focusing on the school’s efforts to build student connection, support teachers, and serve families in need.

“Our campus goal is our focus at Lake Charles Middle School is to reach and teach all students that they will maximize their potential,” Hudson said; she outlined three emphasis areas for the year: student connection and culture, educator supports, and family outreach.

Highlights included an October campus‑wide kindness month—where students wrote sticky‑note kindness messages displayed on library windows—and classroom activities that prompted students to name specific kindness actions. Hudson also described the campus “Sunshine Committee,” a teacher‑funded volunteer group that organizes staff potlucks, small recognitions and fellowship events to support colleagues.

Hudson reported the campus’s Green Santa fundraiser, organized in coordination with LT Love, collected more than 1,000 toys plus grocery and gift card donations that student volunteers helped deliver to families in need.

Instructionally, Hudson and staff emphasized efforts to strengthen small‑group instruction during an intervention block referred to as “power hour.” The administration described reassigning some instructional positions and offering targeted coaching so teachers can provide differentiated small‑group instruction rather than relying on independent practice with devices.

Trustees praised the campus culture work; several asked about facility maintenance and spectator comfort at large events (shade at the stadium was discussed as a longer‑term project tied to bond work). Hudson said maintenance and facilities partners are working to keep the building in good repair and noted the district is considering longer‑term options for spectator shading as part of capital planning.

The board did not take action on the presentation; the item was for information and campus recognition.","LTMS leaders described student‑led kindness activities, teacher‑run Sunshine Committee supports, and the campus Green Santa toy drive; the presentation emphasized small‑group instruction and inclusion as central goals for the year.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6374908,"Board approvals: election order, architect selection, easements, possession agreements and consent agenda",744,7636000,8380000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2142834-e0f1e339c05540a62d125b159be470bf&start=7636&end=8380","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2142834-e0f1e339c05540a62d125b159be470bf/thumbnail_7636000.jpg","/articles/6374908/Texas/Board-approvals-election-order-architect-selection-easements-possession-agreements-and-consent-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374908-b5e2105ec8b2864a46b87c9cef316de5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125129&Signature=j2s~qc-SiTo5KvledBTrC3fYqmA1ragS0eIiNPRykcxp~AxWk8nG7Of6-UnwGgVG2D1qDVaQ0Fe1-i0sRaHVaD-Z0tmMUL0q-oH97VFudmH4~o7NTTvKn67GkECBf3DIsv3dyIulKw~NG2hqqU2KYuOS740WFqU4jMvhA~dx8F8nsiY9hWHkOgiVgRjZBjsdW5SqruYhWQigPq0DVHfdZsVOTNN1tRP81x0ljtrzNHgqJoSMOV~0N63btFHfozH52RQ2UtSTQ1XYHNf2YGQhCKnNrb5KiyTxp8WnUlvVFjKfhfhi2AcUa9wQ-sf-YEebo1R9FeUeBt0qDBAtwrD-nw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lake Travis ISD Board of Trustees took a series of formal actions Wednesday evening. Most items had limited discussion before the board voted; the motions passed as reflected below.

Votes at a glance

- Order calling the May 3, 2025 Board of Trustees election: approved. Motion by Trustee Kim Flash; second by Trustee Philip Davis. (Purpose: fill board places 3, 4, and 5 for three‑year terms.)

- Approve Lake Travis Elementary Targeted Improvement Plan and ESF grant cycle 3 (public hearing item): approved. Motion by Trustee Keely Kano; second by Trustee Lauren White.

- Select Hadden Cowan Architects for Lake Travis High School Baseball Field Facilities Project (design for concession/press box/restrooms): approved. Motion by Trustee Keely Kano; second by Trustee Philip Davis.

- Grant a nonexclusive waterway setback protective easement to Travis County at the Elementary No. 8 (Hamilton Pool Road) site: approved. Motion by Trustee Lauren White; second by Trustee Philip Davis.

- Grant a permanent water‑quality control protective easement to Travis County at the Elementary No. 8 site (inspection and monitoring of detention/water‑quality features): approved. Motion by Trustee Robert Aird; second by Trustee Kim Flash.

- Grant an electric utility easement to the City of Austin on the Lake Travis High School campus (to support relocation of overhead lines underground and future distribution): approved. Motion by Trustee Philip Davis; second by Trustee Keely Kano.

- Authorize negotiation and execution of possession and use agreement for property needed for High School No. 2 (allow district access and control pending final purchase negotiations or eminent domain resolution): approved. Motion by Trustee Kim Flash; second by Trustee Philip Davis. Board materials note the district will pay up to the appraisal amount under the possession agreement while negotiations continue.

- Authorize negotiation and execution of possession and use agreements for land necessary for Elementary No. 8 (Hamilton Pool Road site): approved. Motion by Trustee Philip Davis; second by Trustee Kim Flash.

- Approve consent agenda as presented (standard consent items on the posted agenda): approved. Motion by Trustee Kim Flash; second by Trustee Philip Davis.

Most votes were announced as “motion carries”; no recorded roll‑call tallies were provided in the public transcript. The board also received notifications (no vote required) about a technology bond purchase for district telephony infrastructure and a separate district payment to Austin Energy to bury existing overhead electric lines along Cavalier Drive as part of stadium and road realignment work.","At the Jan. 15 meeting the Lake Travis ISD board approved the order calling the May 3, 2025 trustee election and a package of construction and land actions including architect selection and several easements and possession/use authorizations; motions carried by voice vote as recorded on the agenda.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6374913,"Lake Travis Elementary exits state comprehensive support identification; board approves two‑year targeted improvement plan and ESF grant use",1210,3440000,4650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2142834-e0f1e339c05540a62d125b159be470bf&start=3440&end=4650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2142834-e0f1e339c05540a62d125b159be470bf/thumbnail_3440000.jpg","/articles/6374913/Texas/Lake-Travis-Elementary-exits-state-comprehensive-support-identification-board-approves-twoyear-targeted-improvement-plan-and-ESF-grant-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374913-f57c363ee1e2017424ca8c5e655be4b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125129&Signature=BX8j-pFwueGmi2tOLDcrTm4Jg5UkOTjFE85xvmhizv1GdlWzz1SNjwB8cwMqQ8Lrp4COSI3VztMtvNdTD~UXGajMr53Na4BLvGPQ6mYAPjlUNQ-qiV~cNd0oBQxlYDPRPRjJ~GPryNfE~KIXaItjzgCJPvz4JyZBr5dgMfN-VP~e0u2-tL9IHuYNJKCq42Sp83jKHV6UAEu4tFwo3sPNf7alk5YvLKqjy-9bOeCG3Wb8kWvCAWEfqLfqC0iNOhkGni0vWyb1sbaCihcjw~50-DpD-qjzzkkMK4WOB6KemtO1OqhO22H7qpK7U98fi4ksxkiBwH3yjSLIdzVAuRJWzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amanda, a district improvement lead, presented the Lake Travis Elementary (LTE) targeted improvement plan and an update on the district’s Effective Schools Framework (ESF) focused support grant during a public hearing Wednesday evening.

“We do have the data, and the data, the raw data, does indicate improvement. Enough so that we're no longer identified by the state as a comprehensive support campus,” Amanda told the board, noting that judicial actions had suspended the formal A–F ratings but that campus raw data show progress since 2022.

Principal Sebastian Espinosa and Assistant Principal Stacy Brown described specific interventions funded by the ESF grant: a full‑time bilingual intervention teacher, targeted teacher professional development, a reworked instructional playbook tied to classroom walkthrough expectations, and partnership coaching from E3 Alliance. The presentation said the grant funds will run through the end of the current school year; district staff described plans to continue successful interventions with Title I and general fund dollars after ESF grant funding ends.

Amanda summarized the TIP’s major elements as (1) an instructional playbook with research‑based strategies and monitoring, (2) professional development targeted to emergent bilingual needs, (3) a reallocation of campus instructional staff to strengthen small‑group “power hour” interventions, and (4) continued partnership coaching to support leadership and implementation.

The board opened public comment but heard none specific to the TIP. Trustee Keely Kano moved to approve the Lake Travis Elementary targeted improvement plan and ESF focused support grant cycle; Trustee Lauren White seconded. The motion carried.

Why it matters: LTE entered improvement in 2022 and has used ESF funds and a vetted partner to develop targeted instructional and leadership supports. The board’s approval formalizes the plan and the use of ESF grant resources through the current cycle; administrators said they will continue evidence‑based practices after the grant ends and will seek to sustain the bilingual intervention position through Title I or general funds.

Next steps: staff said they will upload required artifacts to TEA, continue walkthroughs and PLC monitoring of implementation, and return data to the board on ongoing student assessment results.","District staff and Lake Travis Elementary leaders told trustees the campus made measurable progress and is no longer identified as a comprehensive support campus; the board voted to approve the school’s targeted improvement plan and continue ESF‑funded supports through the grant period.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6374917,"Demographer warns short-term enrollment slowed; board told long-term outlook largely unchanged",1048,1152000,2200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2142834-e0f1e339c05540a62d125b159be470bf&start=1152&end=2200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2142834-e0f1e339c05540a62d125b159be470bf/thumbnail_1152000.jpg","/articles/6374917/Texas/Demographer-warns-short-term-enrollment-slowed-board-told-long-term-outlook-largely-unchanged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6374917-013385b281cc8bdfdae822c47375e39f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771125129&Signature=hWBDpwkH1Z62x9IP9bBibJiHTYPsOLdPq0JNlR-MKihnVMlj12si21UUktmpajfUHgE~Q-g~LMpoIKuuZtpB5dv8UlULHdtCC79fLH7Tbh4V5d7SqdzNF~nzuKuceDwOQwiVWYcdrosXSnuRHDEVf8uj67l9byRpfuI~z0TZ6rWOagALuUA6HYi61BLWmP6hOlxEbsh1pnYHlL4237wUuwGlBdzOsBP5GL4lMPDywI2pVttIw~XI09LVMLAuuPlwmRv3P8IBqOCxyg-jUL~cg5qXreZRmVCu06T3v~iNa8iTxvCY55uoT2pZ~LED~RtCD3j-RQupDGg7DWGLUPPv1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Stacy Dipperra, population and survey analyst with PASA, told the Lake Travis Independent School District board on Wednesday that short‑term enrollment projections have been tweaked but there is no major long‑term change to the district’s 10‑year forecast.

“This is not going to be the 30 or 40 or 60 minute presentation that you heard last year,” Dipperra said, adding that the update is an “off year” review designed to help the district with staffing and next‑year planning.

The presentation summarized three drivers behind the revised projection: (1) fewer young children currently living in the district relative to last projections, especially at the kindergarten level; (2) slowing new‑home occupancy and a lower number of students per newly built home than in prior years; and (3) timing changes to several multifamily and subdivision developments that push some housing units outside the current 9‑ to 10‑year projection window.

Dipperra said district enrollment rose by nearly 2,000 students between 2014 and the recent peak but that growth has tapered in the last five years because the district is nearing build‑out and because housing costs are increasingly prohibitive for the youngest families. She showed the district’s historical students‑per‑single‑family‑home ratios and said the district average of 0.41 students per single‑family home in 2023 is down from roughly 0.55–0.57 in 2018.

Board members and staff asked for clarifications and additional data points. Trustee Philip Davis pressed on whether the PASA model accounts for new private schools or rise of microschools if vouchers were enacted; Dipperra said the “low growth” scenario already folded in a degree of voucher risk and that the full study next year will model additional scenarios.

Trustees also asked whether the geocoded resident‑student maps could be extended to show students who live inside LTISD but attend other districts (and vice versa). Dipperra said TEA/PEIMS transfer data can be used but some transfer reports are not available until April; she said the demographers can geocode addresses if the district provides them.

The updated housing timing changes Dipperra cited include a six‑month delay for the Travis Club subdivision, division of Sweetwater multifamily phases (reducing near‑term units), and small reductions or timing shifts at other identified developments. She noted the RGK Ranch donation to conservation removes that parcel from the projection horizon but does not affect near‑term planning.

Why it matters: the update reduces the 10‑year enrollment projection by roughly 1,000 students compared with last year’s forecast and shifts expected timing of capacity pressures at some elementary campuses. Dipperra emphasized the update is primarily to inform next year’s staffing and utilization decisions rather than to change long‑range facility strategy.

What the board asked next: trustees requested TEA/Naviance/National Clearinghouse data and district counseling reporting to better track graduates’ postsecondary destinations; they also asked PASA to provide an expanded geocoding of resident addresses vs. enrollment outside LTISD once TEA snapshots are available.

The presentation closed with Dipperra offering to return for the full study next year and to provide the additional transfer and postsecondary tracking data the board requested.","A Population & Survey Analyst update for Lake Travis ISD showed tapering student growth driven by fewer young children in the district and slower new‑home occupancy; the update is intended to guide short‑term staffing and planning rather than reset long‑term facility decisions.","actionData","errors"]

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