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Lorena ISD board approves MOU with Texas Tech University for teacher‑preparation program
Summary
The Lorena ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Tech University to participate in a Teacher Preparation Program, a partnership the board voted to accept 7-0 on May 26, 2026.
The Lorena ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously May 26 to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Tech University to participate in a Teacher Preparation Program aimed at expanding teacher training opportunities in the district.
"I make a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Tech University for the Teacher Preparation Program," Committee member Jason Lavender said; the motion, seconded by Tyler Stewart, passed 7-0. The board recorded the vote as Corbett Boone: Yea; Russ Johnson: Yea; Denny Kramer: Yea; Jason Lavender: Yea; Tyler Stewart: Yea; Kevin Taylor: Yea; Mary Timmons: Yea.
The public transcript records the board's approval but does not include details on program scope, timelines, or any financial commitments. The executive summary in the agenda identified the item as an MOU with Texas Tech University; the MOU text and any implementing steps were not read into the public record during the meeting. The motion was taken during the action items portion of a special called meeting at Lorena Middle School.
Board members did not record further discussion in the public transcript about program enrollment, credentialing implications, or district obligations. The meeting minutes note the board's approval and the item will proceed per the terms of the MOU and required administrative follow-up.
