LHISD Board Briefs

Public Comments

• Brittany Avila spoke about two-way dual language programs and requested the opportunity for the continued combining of cultures.
• Chrystal Pardue spoke about preserving the two-way dual language model rather than changing to a one-way dual language model to support growth and inclusivity.

• Ashley Kubiszyn and Lisa Messana spoke about the value that the two-way dual language program has provided their children.

Communication Items - District Updates

• Updates from Interim Superintendent Travis Motal
• The fourth quarter demographic report was presented by Zonda, which included:
• Unemployment rates, economic conditions.
• Housing market analysis.
• Liberty Hill ranked third in the Austin area for the number of homes sold in 2024.
• Forecasting around 1,000 new students over the next year for the next 10 years with over 1,500 single family homes closing in the next calendar year. This means that by 2035 we anticipate doubling in size with nearly 20,000 students.
• Predicting that the district will need to open a new elementary school (ES 9) in August 2028, a new middle school (MS 4) in 2030, and a new high school (HS 3) in 2031/2032.
• TASB Policy Update 124
• Highlighted that several updates to were made to the policy to include:
• that dyslexia applies to IEPs,
• updates to GT wording that aligns with state-funding requirements, and
• adding electronic vapes as a prohibited item
• Legislative Updates
• Session ends June 2, 2025. Once it ends the governor has to sign it into law by June 22. Things will be moving fast now on the Senate and House floors.
• House passed SB2 (school savings allotment) with some amendments, goes back to Senate with those amendments for consideration.
• HB2 (school funding bill) passed at the House, now it moves to Senate for consideration. Has $7.7 billion for school funding, an increase to the basic allotment of $395. We will have an update for the board on May 5, 2025 regarding how the decision will impact LHISD.
• The House is discussing taking away local control regarding school start dates.
• HB 100 passed the House, bans schools from using state funds on materials that have been rejected by the State Board of Education. Moves to Senate for consideration.
• HB 6 passed the House, which is our student discipline bill. The updates would give us a lot of support for our teachers and students.
• SB 569 passed in the House public education committee. Creates hybrid and virtual schools, allowing us to get ADA for that.
• SB 260 passed the House public education committee which allows for an increase in the school safety allotment from $15,000 to $30,000 per campus.
• General district updates
• Boys soccer team was awarded the gold medal. They are the state champions for 5A soccer. May 13, 2025 at 6 p.m., we'll have a gold medal draping and will be putting a state champion update on the sign near LHMS on Hwy 29.
• Boys and girls track at regionals: boys were Region 4 champions and both boys and girls have a total of eight athletes going to state.
• Softball have playoffs this coming weekend.
• Legacy Ranch has a state golfer.
• Liberty Hill HS had an athletic signing day giving us a total of 28 student athletes signing with colleges just this school year.
• Fine arts competed in their concert and sight reading at the high school level. 14 out of 14 band and choir got sweepstakes. Middle school choirs combined got 12 out of 14, and middle school band got four out of eight.
• 13 students were represented at the LHHS Entrepreneurship last week.
• 100% of our parents are engaged with our ParentSquare either by phone or email.
• Teaching and learning team will be visiting campuses to talk about the innovative calendar that the Board approved for next year and the summer learning conference which is scheduled for May 27-28.
• The YMCA will be partnering with us for elementary students for the 2025-26 Fridays when class is not in session. It will be on our campuses, and there will be at least one site on each side of the district.
• There is an upcoming bond sale on May 6 which will be for more voter-approved projects.

Consent Agenda

• The Board approved consent agenda items to include:
  • Tax collection summary
  • Cash position and investment report
  • Finance summary report
  • Budget amendments
  • Purchases over $50,000
  • Firewall equipment
  • Contracted services addendum
  • JOC vendors
  • Bond status, food service, enrollment, ADA, and police reports
  • Memorandum of Understanding with the LH police department
  • Memorandum of Understanding with the WILCO sheriff's department
  • Purchasing cooperatives and interlocal agreements
  • TASB policy update 124
  • PIR non-business days for 2025 calendar year
  • TEA foreign exchange writer
  • District of Innovation plan amendments
  • WILCO 2025 hazard mitigation action plan

• The Board approved the Voice Over IP telephony services as presented by Director of Technology Gregg Burcham.
• The Board approved the relocation of portables to Santa Rita Middle School as presented by Director of Construction Dustin Akin and Chief of Operations Mark Willoughby.
• The Board approved the portable replacement for the transportation department as presented by Director of Construction Dustin Akin and Chief of Operations Mark Willoughby.
• The Board tabled the discussions on the Interlocal Agreement by and between Liberty Hill ISD and Williamson County, Texas Relating to Participation in the Design and Construction Costs for the County Road 258 Project Adjacent to the New High School Site as presented by Interim Superintendent Travis Motal.
• The Board approved the purchase of a Tract of Land Containing Approximately 13.497 Acres, described in part in Williamson County Appraisal District R634097, Located in Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas, on terms and conditions discussed in closed session. The Board authorized that the interim superintendent or authorized designee to take all other appropriate and necessary actions to conduct due diligence on the property with final approval by the Board prior to closing.
• The Board tabled the purchase of a Tract of Land Containing Approximately 160 Acres, described in part in Williamson County Appraisal District R022226, R022227, R328631, and R363914, Located in Liberty Hill, Williamson County, Texas by Travis Motal.
• The Board approved 2025-26 professional/teacher contracts.
• The Board approved the acceptance of employee resignations and employment.
• The Board approved the hiring of Erin Boyd as the principal for Louine Noble Elementary, effective July 2025.
• The Board approved the superintendent resignation agreement.

Board President Megan Parsons discussed the continuing education for board members report from TASB.

The next regular board meeting will be on Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6 p.m.

Click here to listen to the full April 21, 2025 regular board meeting.

The Liberty Hill Independent School District Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Erin Boyd as the new principal of Louine Noble Elementary School, effective July 2025.

Mrs. Boyd brings over a decade of experience in Texas public education, including her most recent roles as Assistant Principal at Tierra Rosa Elementary and Rancho Sienna Elementary. A former Liberty Hill Elementary student herself, her return to the community is a full-circle moment she embraces with pride and purpose.

“We are thrilled to welcome Erin Boyd to Louine Noble Elementary,” said Interim Superintendent Travis Motal. “Her deep roots in Liberty Hill, coupled with a strong record of instructional leadership, campus culture building, and dedication to student achievement, make her an excellent fit for this role.”

Throughout her 13-year career, Mrs. Boyd has earned accolades such as Patton Elementary School Teacher of the Year and served in multiple leadership capacities—including as a district UIL Coordinator, campus mentor and literacy chair. Her commitment to fostering inclusive, student-centered environments has been a constant theme in her professional journey. “I am honored to serve the Louine Noble Elementary community,” said Boyd. “My goal is to cultivate a collaborative and supportive school culture where students thrive academically, socially and emotionally.”

Erin holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Texas State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas at Austin. She has two children, Bonnie, who will be one of our littlest Panthers next year, and Nolan who is three years old. Her husband Andrew is a technical project manager for Clear Object, a company that specializes in Generative AI, Vision AI, Computer Vision, etc.

Some of her favorite things to do are spending time making memories with her family, being outdoors and reading a good book.

Please join us in congratulating Principal Erin Boyd on her new leadership role! We look forward to the positive impact she will bring to Louine Noble Elementary.

Liberty Hill ISD. Building Champions in Academics, Character, and Community

Email: superintendent@libertyhill.txed.net
Website: libertyhill.txed.net
Location: 301 Forrest Street, Liberty Hill, TX, USA
Phone: 512-260-5580