The La Vega Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Feb. 28, 2026 to approve a resolution declining to adopt the policy described in SB 11 of the 89th Legislative Session.
Trustee Henry C. Jennings made the motion to decline adoption of the SB 11 policy; Rev. Larry Carpenter seconded. Board members Rev. Larry Carpenter, Randy Devorsky, Henry C. Jennings, Raymond Koon and Myron Ridge were polled individually and each recorded a "For" vote. The minutes record the action as: "The Board of Trustees approved the Resolution declining to adopt policy SB 11of the 89th Legislative Session." The board took the vote during a special called meeting that convened at 11:00 a.m.
The item was listed in the minutes as "Resolution Regarding Period of Prayer." The district superintendent, Dr. Sharon M. Shields, led the opening pledges before the board considered the resolution. There were no public comments recorded on the item. Following the vote, the board adjourned at 11:05 a.m.