Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees Meeting: Thursday, November 21, 2024

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Lubbock Independent School District will be held Thursday, November 21, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Boardroom, School Administration Building, 1628 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401. It can also be viewed online on the Lubbock ISD YouTube channel.

The subjects to be discussed or considered or upon which any formal action may be taken are as listed below. Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.

• VI.A. Recommendations to the Board from the Future Focus Committee
  • Lubbock ISD administrators are presenting the recommendations for campus changes in the 2025-2026 school year from the work of the Future Focus Committee. The presentation is for informational purposes only and no vote will be taken at this time. The board will vote at a Special Called Meeting on Wednesday, December 4 at 6 p.m.
• VIII.A. Approval of Classification of Fund Balance
  • This item involves the board’s decision on designating a portion of the district’s financial reserves, which is critical for maintaining financial stability, ensuring the district has sufficient liquidity for operating expenses, and preparing for potential fluctuations in health plan claims. The decision will also impact the district’s ability to manage cash flow during periods before state payments are received, while keeping its financial standing strong.
• VIII.B. Approval of 2023-2024 Annual Financial and Compliance Report
  • The presentation of the district’s annual financial audit conducted by the external auditing firm Bollinger, Segars, Gilbert and Moss, LLC will be provided tonight. This comprehensive report provides a detailed review of the district’s financial performance and compliance, highlighting key figures such as total revenues, expenditures, and fund balances. The audit assesses the district’s financial management practices, including any significant adjustments, and compares the district’s financial health to peer districts.

If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E. Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.