LHISD Board Briefs

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• There were no public comments at this board meeting.

Communication Items - District Updates

• Course planning guide updates were provided by Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Dr. Heather Stoner, Career Technical Education Coordinator Misty Taylor and Counseling Services Coordinator Jamie Richardson.
• Superintendent updates were provided by Interim Superintendent Motal to include:
• Celebrations
• Board activities on campuses
• Several Board members and district leadership took a tour of Apple headquarters to consider a future partnership with CTE initiatives
• LHHS student athletes signing day
• Fine Arts performances
• WILCO livestock show
• LH Education Foundation Grant Patrol - $127,000 in grants for campuses
• LHEF/LH Chamber Jingle Bell Fun Run
• LEADS Champion
• Long Range Planning
• Attendance boundary information
• Academic calendar
• Prop A in Action website

The Board approved consent agenda items to include:

• Tax collection summary
• Cash position and investment report
• Finance summary report
• Budget amendments
• The over $100,000 purchase of athletic equipment and uniforms for Legacy Ranch High School
• Bond status report
• Food service report
• ADA report
• Accepting donations
• Monthly police reports
• District of Innovation plan amendments
• Staff development of minutes waiver
• Interlocal agreement between the University of Texas at Austin Strauss Center for International Security and Law Texas Cybersecurity Clinic, and Liberty Hill ISD relating to the use of Cybersecurity Clinic Services

• The Board approved the 2024-25 Annual Financial Report of Liberty Hill ISD as presented by Pattillo, Brown, & Hill, LLP.
• The Board approved the 2026-27 innovative courses as presented by Dr. Heather Stoner, Misty Taylor, and Jamie Richardson.
• The Board approved the Facility Condition Assessment Services as presented by Executive Director of Operations Dustin Akin.
• The Board approved the Commissioning Agent Services for Elementary School #9 (Saddleback Elementary School) as presented by Executive Director of Operations Dustin Akin and Director of Construction Carlos Rodriguez.
• The Board approved Civil Design Services for Bill Burden Elementary, Santa Rita Elementary, and Rancho Sienna Elementary Expansions as presented by Executive Director of Operations Dustin Akin and Director of Construction Carlos Rodriguez.
• The Board approved TASB Policy Update 126 as presented by Interim Superintendent Travis Motal.
• The Board approved growth positions for additional para professional positions for campuses to support the spring 2026 semester and future positions for Legacy Ranch Middle School, Lariat Trails Elementary, and Legacy Ranch High School for the 2026-27 school year.
• The Board approved accepting resignations and employing personnel.

The next regular board meeting will be on Monday, Jan. 17, 2026, at 6 p.m.

Click here to listen to the full Dec. 15, 2025 regular board meeting.

The Liberty Hill Independent School District Board of Trustees was pleased to announce Travis Motal as the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools during their Dec. 17, 2025 special-called board meeting. This determination follows a statewide search process and the collection of feedback from Liberty Hill ISD staff and community members to identify the finalist who best meets the needs of the district and its students.

Mr. Motal brings 23 years of educational leadership experience to Liberty Hill ISD, with a proven track record of advancing student achievement, practicing fiscal responsibility, and fostering strong community engagement. He has served as Interim Superintendent since March 2025, providing steady leadership during a time of significant growth and organizational change. Click here to read more! https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/68069237

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