A public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Reports drew no comment during the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Livingston Independent School District Monday.
Rocky Gardner with Zonda Home presented the fall demographic study to the board. Working with 80-100 school districts each year, Gardner tracks deed restrictions, new developments and infrastructure changes.
According to the demographic study, LISD enrollment bounced back after COVID but has since declined, with the district dropping below 4,000 during the 2025-2026 school year. Gardner said enrollment may settle just above 4,000 students over the next few years and eventually move toward 4,100 as new homes are completed and assuming kindergarten remains steady.
As for housing market conditions, Gardner said the 2025 total home sales in LISD are currently trending below the previous three-year average and are anticipated to lag 2024 totals if current economic uncertainty and higher mortgage interest rates continue through the back half of the year. He said the district currently has nearly 8,200 lots available to build on in 37 active subdivisions.
A memorandum of understanding between the district and the Livingston ISD Education Foundation was approved. (See related story this issue.)
The board approved the 2026-2027 LISD academic calendar. Three options were presented to faculty and staff and over 70% selected the first option which is the one that was approved.
Also approved was the Instructional Materials Certification 2026-27 Prework Form, which, according to Morris, shows all that is provided to students curriculum-wise.
Though the board previously approved roof repairs at the junior high school, once work began, it was discovered that an area was completely saturated and will have to be cut out and replaced. The board approved the change order which will be an additional $24,634.
A resolution for pay during school closure was approved, as was renewal of the 26-31 District of Innovation Plan.
Although the board entered into an agreement with executive session to consult with its attorney, discuss real property and discuss personnel, no action was taken upon return to open session.
This month’s Lion LEADERS were recognized. A relatively new program, the Lion LEADERS framework is designed around the LEADERS acronym, with each letter representing a valued attribute that the Lion LEADERS honorees possess, including: leadership in action; exceptional service; advocacy for students; dedication to our community; ethical character; resilience in the face of challenges; and service beyond self. Each month three Lion LEADERS are selected, including a staff member, a community member and a student. The staff member selected was Julie Martin, the community member selected was Dustin Andreas and the student selected was Mia Escobedo.
The Livingston Junior High Campus was spotlighted during student and staff recognition. Principal LaMona Coleman recognized her three assistant principals – Leslie McCullough, Jana Bush and Loren Scoggins. Students recognized included the junior high FFA participants, the junior high art students, the National History Day participants and the junior high band students that participated in UIL solo and ensemble contest. Additionally, Teacher Kristina Miller was recognized as a nominee for the National History Day 2025 Teacher of the Year Award.
The board approved the consent agenda which included the minutes from the previous board meetings, the financial statement report and overnight trips.
The LHS Naval JROTC posted the colors.
