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LUBBOCK ISD board approves March financials, SB12 parent plan and multiple bond contracts; declines full fleet purchase of three-point seat‑belt buses
Summary
The LUBBOCK ISD board unanimously approved March financial reports, adopted a parent participation plan required by Senate Bill 12, reappointed members to the StarCare board, approved multiple architect agreements tied to bond projects, authorized various district purchases and contract renewals, and voted that the district cannot afford to replace all buses with three‑point seat belts at this time.
The LUBBOCK ISD Board of Trustees approved the district's March financial reports, adopted a parent participation plan required by Senate Bill 12, and advanced bond-related design contracts after a meeting that also covered procurement, contract renewals, and a litigation settlement.
Dr. Wilkins presented the financial summary for March, reporting the district was roughly 75% expended for the fiscal year in key funds, reporting tax collection percentages (86.58% by district fiscal year; other reporting views showed ~93–94.7%), a 3.78% investment return, improved enrollment trends and a 93.1% attendance rate. After questions, the board voted to approve the financial reports by show of hands; the clerk announced the motion carried 7–0.
On academic policy, the board unanimously adopted a parent participation plan developed to meet Senate Bill 12 requirements. Superintendent Dr. Rolo credited Amanda Boland, federal programs coordinator and parent engagement specialist, and noted the plan addresses homework, school attendance and discipline elements that the law requires.
The board reappointed two community members to the StarCare Specialty Health System board and appointed Judge Drew Farmer to fill a vacant unexpired term.
On transportation policy related to new state law, staff reported options and costs for buses with three-point seat belts and recommended continuing to purchase three-point seat-belt buses when replacing vehicles but declining an immediate full-fleet purchase. The board voted to determine the district's budget does not currently allow purchasing a full fleet of three-point seat‑belt buses; the motion carried unanimously.
As part of bond implementation, trustees approved multiple AIA B101-2017 standard-form agreements to proceed with design and planning: BL Architecture for renovations (Atkins, Hutcherson, Kavasos middle schools), Park Hill for renovations (McCool Academy, Irons Middle, Rush Elementary), and a joint Park Hill/MWM Architects agreement for design of three new elementary schools. Staff said approval allows design work to proceed and that further board action would be required only for major scope or budget changes.
The board also approved a set of district purchases (security film, copy/print services, freezer/refrigerator monitoring for child nutrition, reading and assessment curricula, Chromebooks replacement cycles, network security) and renewed several contracts, including the food-service management contract with Sodexo and the district WAN contract with Segra. Trustees authorized the superintendent to use job-order contracting for geotechnical and materials testing services and then approved vendor contracts for geotechnical investigation and construction materials testing with Terra.
In closed session the board considered litigation and reconvened to accept a settlement in a roof-related case and authorized the superintendent to execute the settlement agreement.
All votes recorded on the consent and action items discussed in open session were carried by the board as announced during the meeting, typically by a 7–0 show-of-hands, and the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
