Public CommentsMr. TJ Garza and Mr. Greg Wempe stated that they felt the community is divided based on the election results. They made the Board aware that they are putting together a group who can discuss the differences of opinions and concerns with the effort of bringing the community together.
Public Hearing
- Liberty Hill ISD held a School FIRST public hearing for the purpose of presenting an overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) and the Liberty Hill ISD's rating, which was identified by School FIRST as A-Superior for the ninth year in a row.
- There were no public comments at this public hearing.
Communication Items - District Updates
- A 2025-26 budget update was presented by Chief Financial Officer Rosanna Guerrero.
- Clarity on tax rate and comparisons to local district M&O funds
- Clarity regarding recapture
- Stipend and staff raise recommendations for Board consideration were provided by Executive Director of Human Resources Rebecca Owen
- Superintendent updates were provided by Interim Superintendent Motal to include:
- Celebration and acknowledgement updates
- Quarter 3 demographic update
- Long-range planning updates
- 2026-27 academic calendar process update
- Attendance boundary approval timeline
- Prop A voting data
- Prop A in ACTION website
The Board approved consent agenda items to include:
- Minutes of previous board meetings
- Tax collection summary
- Cash position and investment report
- Finance summary report
- Budget Amendments
- Purchases over $100,000
- Legacy Ranch High School weight room equipment funded by the 2023 Bond program
- Legacy Ranch High School band, choir and auditorium instruments and musical equipment funded by the 2023 Bond program and the General Fund
- Bond status report
- Food service report
- Enrollment report
- ADA report
- Accept donations
- Monthly police reports
- Resolution for the TASB Risk Management Fund Board
- Partnership agreement between Austin Community College and LHISD for Educational Partnerships/Dual Credit Program 9/1/12025 - 8/31/2028.
Action Items
- The Board approved employee compensation as presented by the Executive Director of Human Resources Rebecca Owen.
- 1% on the midpoint increase for all teachers and staff. Due to the Teacher Retention Allotment, this will increase teacher pay to 8.5% more than the 2024-25 school year.
- A retention stipend of $500, $1,000, or $1,500 based on years of service.
- The Board approved the 2025-26 general fund budget amendment as presented by Chief Financial Officer Rosanna Guerrero.
- The Board approved the Liberty Hill High School band pad/agricultural land civil design services, funded by the 2021 Bond program, as presented by Executive Director of Operations Dustin Akin.
- The Board approved the Construction Manager at Risk Balfour Beatty for the Bill Burden Elementary expansion and renovation, funded by the 2021 Bond program, as presented by Executive Director of Operations Dustin Akin.
- The Board approved the Construction Manager at Risk Core Construction for the Rancho Sienna Elementary Expansion, funded by the 2021 Bond program, as presented by Executive Director of Operations Dustin Akin.
- The Board approved the Construction Manager at Risk Joeris Construction for the Santa Rita Elementary expansion, funded by the 2021 Bond program, as presented by Executive Director of Operations Dustin Akin.
- The Board approved the purchase of a tract of land containing approximately 5.686 acres located in Liberty Hill, Williamson County, TX, funded by the 2023 Bond program, as presented by Interim Superintendent Travis Motal.
- The Board approved to complete the superintendent search internally (no consultation firm hired).
- The Board is gathering input from parents, guardians, and staff through a short survey. Your feedback will help the Board refine the goals and expectations for the role, guide interview questions, and highlight key areas the new superintendent should be prepared to focus on as they begin their work in LHISD.
The survey takes less than five minutes and focuses on leadership traits, district priorities, and the characteristics you believe are most important in our next superintendent. The survey will remain open through Dec. 5, 2025. Individual responses are confidential.
Your voice matters in this process, and we appreciate you taking a moment to share your perspective. Click HERE for the link to the survey.
- The Board approved accepting resignations and employing personnel.
The next regular board meeting will be on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at 6 p.m.
Click here to listen to the full Nov. 17, 2025 regular board meeting.
