CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE LORENZO ISD GUARDIAN PROGRAM GUIDELINES: Speaker(s): Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent Description: The administration will provide the Board of Trustees with an update regarding the development of the Lorenzo ISD Guardian Program and the steps completed to ensure compliance with applicable state law, board policy, and school safety requirements. T

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8.e. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE LORENZO ISD GUARDIAN PROGRAM GUIDELINES: Speaker(s): Dr. Gregory Nelson, Superintendent Description: The administration will provide the Board of Trustees with an update regarding the development of the Lorenzo ISD Guardian Program and the steps completed to ensure compliance with applicable state law, board policy, and school safety requirements. The Board previously approved the district's Guardian Program and authorized designated employees to serve as School Guardians in accordance with Texas law. Since that time, the administration has worked to develop operational procedures and guidelines governing the implementation and administration of the program. The proposed Guardian Program Guidelines establish expectations and procedures regarding participant eligibility, training requirements, licensing requirements, confidentiality, firearm safety standards, identification procedures, annual compliance reviews, and other operational protocols necessary for the effective administration of the program. The guidelines are intended to provide consistency, accountability, and compliance with applicable legal requirements while supporting the district's ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. The administration recommends approval of the Lorenzo ISD Guardian Program Guidelines as presented and requests authorization to implement and administer the program in accordance with the approved guidelines. Closed Session Authority: This item may be discussed in Closed Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.076, deliberation regarding security devices or security audits, and Texas Education Code Chapter 37, relating to school safety and security measures.

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