Discuss and Consider Action to proceed with the Lone Star Governance Contract Presenter: Justin Schwausch, Board President Description: The Lone Star Governance (LSG) framework provides a research-based approach to strengthen school board governance and improve student outcomes. By entering into the LSG contract, Gonzales ISD affirms its commitment to aligning board actions with the district’s vis

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4.G. Discuss and Consider Action to proceed with the Lone Star Governance Contract Presenter: Justin Schwausch, Board President Description: The Lone Star Governance (LSG) framework provides a research-based approach to strengthen school board governance and improve student outcomes. By entering into the LSG contract, Gonzales ISD affirms its commitment to aligning board actions with the district’s vision, mission, and student performance goals. This contract establishes clear expectations, accountability measures, and continuous progress monitoring, ensuring that the board remains focused on student achievement. Through the LSG process, trustees and district leadership will receive targeted support, coaching, and training designed to enhance governance practices, improve decision-making, and build a culture of collaboration and transparency. Proceeding with the contract will allow GISD to access structured tools and resources that prioritize student outcomes, support effective governance, and foster long-term academic success. By adopting the Lone Star Governance model, the district demonstrates its dedication to providing high-quality education for all students and maintaining a governance system that is student-centered, data-driven, and results-oriented.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).