The Board of Trustees of the Livingston Independent School District heard presentations from two scoreboard vendors – NEVCO and Spectrum Watchfire – during its regular meeting Monday.
Following the presentations, the board approved the Watchfire 50-foot-wide scoreboard for $799,635 for the new stadium on the high school campus. The proposal includes replacing the two video boards at the high school entrance and relocating the junior high scoreboard.
The board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Livingston Police Department. The district has partnered with the city for police services for many years and this was just an updated agreement with no changes other than to reflect that the terminology now used statewide is school-based officer. The city provides this service – eight officers – and the district pays for the service.
Chuck LeBlanc, president of the newly formed Livingston FFA alumni and supporters group, presented a $500 contribution to the FFA program for the remainder of the fall.
The board approved the purchase of five additional buses for the fleet – four regular buses and one wheelchair-accessible bus.
Also approved were roof repairs at the junior high; the replacement of three HVAC units – two at the high school and one at Creekside Elementary; and the quarterly investment report.
A library book policy was also approved, stemming from a new law, Senate Bill 13. The district purchases its library books through three different entities and all have been vetted.
The board entered into an executive session to consult with the school attorney regarding pending litigation relating to a special education student and deliberate personnel. Upon return to open session, the board ratified a mediated settlement agreement, directed the superintendent to proceed as discussed in closed session in pending special education matters, terminated the probationary contract employee for good cause and granted the superintendent the authority to settle pending and future special education hearing or mediation matters.
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Pack updated the board on a new recognition program going into effect in January called Lion Leaders Recognition Program.
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Marley Morris reviewed attendance rates for the first six weeks. Districtwide, the overall attendance rate was 96.13%. Attendance rates for individual campuses are as follows: Livingston High School, 95.60%; Livingston Junior High School, 96.01%; Timbercreek Elementary School, 96.82%; Cedar Grove Elementary School, 96.90%; Creekside Elementary School, 96.60%; and Pine Ridge Primary School, 94.87%.
Athletic Director Tucker Carter reported that three of the four fall sports made a post-season appearance. Additionally, 12 academic awards were received, 12 district awards were received and there was one regional qualifier. The passing rate for fall athletes is 90%. The fall sports banquet has been scheduled. He added that the department is in a transitional period now, gearing up for winter sports.
Personnel Director Brian Kroeger presented the results of the employee climate survey for the 2025-2026 school year. He received 200 responses, which is about a third of the district’s employees. Kroeger said he felt the results were very positive.
The short survey’s final question, an open-ended one, was ‘What do you most enjoy about working here?’ Then answers were: the kids, my co-workers, the schedule, teamwork and the community.
During the portion of the meeting reserved for student and staff recognition, Timber Creek Elementary School was recognized. Principal Sheri Murphy introduced Assistant Principal Denise Tucker, in addition to Ms. Jennifer Cook and Timber Creek student council members, who reported that they collected and donated 15 Thanksgiving meals for Center of Hope.
Under the direction of Timber Creek music teacher James Boulet, a group of students sang the National Anthem, God Bless America and a medley of patriotic songs they learned for their annual Veterans Day program.
Also recognized were the LHS varsity volleyball team and Coach Alyssa Fielder, and the LISD recipients of the Polk County Enterprise’s Best of Polk County Reader’s Choice Awards.
In other activity, the board approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the previous board meetings, the financial statement report, local improvement plans, personal property donations, overnight trips and Texas Association of School Boards Police Update 126.
