Lamar School Board Approves Bond Resolution For Future Athletic Facilities Projects
by Stephanie Baker
The Lamar School Board met in regular session, on Wednesday, April 8, and approved a bond resolution to fund projects for the district’s athletic facilities.
Superintendent Dr. Clint Jones did not provide specifics on which athletic facilities may receive updates or about any planned projects.
Using existing revenue for athletic projects is the “first step” of project planning, said Jones. The second lien bonds process will allow the district to use funding without additional taxes on residents, he explained.
The Board approved a bond resolution authorizing Stephens Inc., as municipal advisor for the district, to file an application with the State Board of Education to issue second lien bonds in the estimated amount of $2,595,000 for the purpose of constructing and equipping new school facilities and making additions and improvements to existing facilities.
Any remaining funds will be used for other construction, renovations, and equipment purchases.
Personnel
Following an executive session, a personnel sheet was approved with the following licensed hires: Kynlei Layes, Cameron Daniel, William Crouch, Grant Reidmuller, Kaylee McAnally, and Chloe Weathers.
Classified hires included Angela Dalton, Amanda Jones, and Kristan Kendrick.
The following resignations were also accepted: Elise Cameron, Lavahnda Stepp, Jennifer Cowell, Josh Jones, Rachel Jones, Christine Selby, Mitchell Barton, and Sarah McManus.
Other Matters
–Jones also stated the district received its 2025 audit report, which contained no material weaknesses or findings. He said the “perfectly clean audit” was a three-month process for district administration. The Board voted to accept the report.
–As the monthly academic report, Jones shared the district had concluded a comprehensive instructional review. He said the three-day evaluation was “very successful” and the report will be shared with the Board once received.
–Jones reported a student enrollment of 1,109 for the district.
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