Texas / School Districts / LUBBOCK ISD
Lubbock ISD’s human resources director presented a certification plan responding to TEA guidance and House Bill 2, outlining supports for adjuncts, monitoring systems, reimbursement mechanisms and a timeline with a district submission to TEA by March 2 and a board vote scheduled Feb. 26.
Texas / School Districts / LUBBOCK ISD
The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees approved two personnel hires — Michael Stewart as principal of Lubbock High and Brenda Butts as director of specialized instruction — and spent the meeting recognizing student and teacher achievements, approving policy updates and school-site plans tied to a recent bond.
Texas / School Districts / LUBBOCK ISD
At their January meeting trustees approved November and December financial reports, the 2026‑27 academic and Public Information Act calendars, appointments and purchases tied to bond and food‑service funds, delegated construction authority, and extended the superintendent's contract through June 30, 2029; most motions passed unanimously 7‑0.
Texas / School Districts / LUBBOCK ISD
Several community members, including NAACP representatives and former coaches, spoke at the board meeting to urge trustees not to terminate an Estacado coach under investigation, describing his positive impact on students and raising concerns about inconsistent treatment and transportation handling; no personnel action was taken at the meeting.
Texas / School Districts / LUBBOCK ISD
The Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a framework using three metrics — a three‑year enrollment average of 450 or fewer students, facility utilization at 70% or less, and per‑pupil spending more than 5% above district average — and directed staff to publish a public dashboard and pursue community engagement before any consolidation votes.
Texas / School Districts / LUBBOCK ISD
Chief academic officer Misty Reber briefed trustees on TASB update 01/26 and legislative changes affecting local policy: updates touch public participation, DEI restrictions (SB 12), AI guidance, grievance timing, curriculum review requests and other employment and facilities provisions; staff said many items were already implemented or trained.
Texas / School Districts / LUBBOCK ISD
District behavior staff told trustees discipline incidents for the second nine weeks rose about 28% over last year, with high‑school violations of the technology policy and vape/drug incidents contributing; DAEP/PIA placements increased and staff described interventions and reentry supports.
Texas / School Districts / LUBBOCK ISD
Assistant Superintendent Kim Callison told trustees the district’s second nine‑week assessment shows gains in several elementary and high‑school measures but notable declines in some fifth‑grade and middle‑school cohorts; the district contracted two consultants and outlined targeted interventions and principal check‑ins ahead of spring STAR testing.
Texas / School Districts / LUBBOCK ISD
Trustees approved library operating, acquisition and weeding procedures aligned with SB 13: SLAC will review book lists and public comments before sending items to the board; the earliest district purchases using the cadence would likely be May, meaning campuses may go most of a year without new books.
Texas / School Districts / LUBBOCK ISD
Bilingual/ESL coordinator Sarah Garcia reported a modest drop (~80 students) in identified emergent bilingual pupils for 2025–26, described newcomer classes, dual-language programs at three campuses, teacher waiver reductions (119→77) and new instructional supports including a 'Boost' newcomer reading program.