Lorena ISD approves MOU with Texas Tech University for teacher preparation program
Summary
At a May 26 special called meeting, Lorena ISD trustees voted unanimously to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Tech University to participate in a Teacher Preparation Program; meeting minutes did not specify funding, timeline or implementation details.
Lorena ISD trustees voted unanimously May 26 to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Tech University for the Teacher Preparation Program.
"I make a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Tech University for the Teacher Preparation Program," Board member Jason Lavender said, moving the measure. Board member Tyler Stewart seconded the motion; the motion passed 7–0 with Corbett Boone, Russ Johnson, Denny Kramer, Jason Lavender, Tyler Stewart, Kevin Taylor and Mary Timmons voting yea.
The MOU was listed on the special called meeting agenda and approved by formal motion; the transcript does not include details such as funding sources, implementation timeline, or which district or university staff will oversee program operations. The board did not record any substantive debate or amendment to the agreement during the meeting.
The approval could establish a local partnership to support teacher preparation and recruitment, though specifics were not provided on the record. The agenda item was recorded as Action 4.1 and the vote was memorialized in the minutes.
The district held an executive session later in the meeting on a separate personnel matter under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.; minutes were approved June 8, 2026.
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