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Lewisville ISD board approves legislative priorities and local improvement plans 2:10:15

  • After closed session, the board voted 7⁠-⁠0 on two special education matters and on a non-binding letter of intent for ground leases at three elementary schools. 12:24
  • The board heard annual updates on career and technical education and business partnerships, bilingual and ESL programs, and the School Health Advisory Council. 30:39
  • The board voted 7⁠-⁠0 on motions to approve the School Health Advisory Council membership and local improvement plans. 2:09:22

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Item by item (15)
  1. Opening and closed session 3:29
    • Allison Lassahn announced a quorum, said the board convened into closed session at 6:01 PM and reconvened into open session at 7:09 PM. 3:29
    • Students from Rockbrook Elementary led the pledges. 8:33
  2. Actions on closed session items 10:48
    • Jenny Proznik moved to approve a non-binding letter of intent to enter into one or more ground leases for B.B. Owen, Creekside and Polzer elementary schools, which have been declared surplus property. 13:21
  3. Recognitions and student spotlight 13:45
    • Katherine Sells read recognitions that parents shared about principals. 14:35
    • Hebron 9th grade campus, Arbor Creek and Griffin middle schools were recognized for earning an Apple Distinguished Schools designation. 17:41
  4. Superintendent update 22:14
    • The superintendent said the district recently concluded Kindness Week for 2026 and that homecoming celebrations were under way, with Flower Mound on October 23rd. 22:55
    • The superintendent reported a 20.57% average combined click rate for monthly newsletters. 29:19
  5. Public comment and consent agenda 30:01
    • Allison Lassahn said no speakers had signed up for public comment. 30:01
    • Katherine Sells moved to approve the consent agenda items as recommended by administration. 30:24
    • Allison Lassahn announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 30:40
  6. Career and technical education update 30:39
    • A district staff member said students passed over 3,167 industry-based certifications in '25-'26, compared with 1,373 in the '22-'23 school year. 37:44
    • A staff member said volunteers logged past 47,000 hours last year and over 69,000 volunteers have enrolled since the program began. 45:45
    • Dr. Staci L. Barker said all four certifications from the American Culinary Federation, which accredited the district's culinary program, are Tier 3. 47:34
  7. PTA council update 1:02:25
    • The PTA update reported 13,174 members across the district as of October 12th, with a goal of 17,000. 1:04:34
    • The update said 35 PTAs were in good standing as of the end of September. 1:04:34
    • Paige Dixon said people do not need a child in school to join a PTA. 1:19:55
  8. Monthly technology report 1:21:05
    • A district staff member said the technology team handled 12,453 service requests in August and the 2017 technology bond program had $5,297,355 remaining. 1:21:12
    • Paige Dixon asked whether students were without technology because of outstanding forms and whether families had been offered a paper form. 1:24:10
    • The staff member said the district was reserving the paper form as a last resort and offering appointments for help completing back-to-school forms. 1:24:37
  9. Bilingual and ESL annual update 1:30:02
    • A presenter said emergent bilingual enrollment increased from 13.7% in the 2012⁠-⁠2013 school year to 23% in the 2025⁠-⁠26 school year. 1:30:39
    • A presenter said 846 students were reclassified and the emergent bilingual graduation rate reached 91.1%. 1:34:44
    • Katherine Sells asked staff to speak about the 8.9% of students who do not graduate. 1:53:53
  10. School Health Advisory Council update 1:57:27
    • A staff member said the council was at a 68% community member rate and a 32% district rate this year. 2:00:26
    • The staff member said the council would hold 4 meetings this year, with topics including curriculum for the 18+ program and sports injury prevention. 2:01:05
  11. Monthly financial report 2:06:34
    • A staff member said the end-of-year numbers were unaudited and the audit would be presented to the board in December. 2:06:52
    • The staff member reported fiscal year '26 interest earnings of $11.4 million for the general fund and $5.7 million for the debt service fund. 2:07:14
  12. Intruder detection audit report 2:07:26
    • A staff member said audits through the Texas Education Agency were conducted at Homestead Elementary, Killian Middle School, Old Settlers Elementary, the STEM Academy at Bridlewood and the Colony High School, and any corrective actions had been completed. 2:07:44
  13. School Health Advisory Council membership 2:08:05
    • Dr. Sheila Taylor moved that the board approve the School Health Advisory Council membership as provided by administration. 2:09:03
    • Allison Lassahn announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 2:09:22
  14. Local improvement plans 2:09:10
    • Dr. Staci L. Barker moved to approve local improvement plans for Central, Independence, Indian Creek, Lakeland, Lewisville, Parkway and Vickery elementary schools and Griffin, Hedrick and Lakeview middle schools. 2:10:15
    • One board member said the plans were specific and targeted to each campus. 2:10:47
    • Allison Lassahn announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0. 2:11:11
  15. Legislative priorities 2:11:02
    • Allison Lassahn said the four main priorities are leveraging local expertise for maximum impact, strengthening the educator workforce, safe and focused learning environments, and funding operational costs. 2:11:51
    • Katherine Sells moved to approve the priorities as recommended by the Board Legislative Committee. 2:12:14
    • Allison Lassahn announced the motion carried 7⁠-⁠0, and the meeting adjourned at 9:13 PM. 2:12:56

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