Board of Directors

The community leaders stewarding the Lampasas Colored School and New Hope Baptist Church.

Who We Are

Our board

Lampasas Colored School (LCS) Inc. was established in 2025 by community members committed to preserving Lampasas’s Black history. Our founders and officers are taking on the stewardship of two landmarks of African American history in Lampasas, Texas.

Dr. Coy PoitierChief Financial Officer
Dr. Lonnie WoodsChief Compliance Officer
Mrs. Tasha LewisChief Operating Officer
Russell SmithChief Executive Officer
Mr. John PorterChief of Staff

The five members of the LCS board of directors standing in front of the Lampasas Colored School and its historical marker. Left to right: Dr. Coy Poitier, Dr. Lonnie Woods, Mrs. Tasha Lewis, Russell Smith and Mr. John Porter. — The LCS board of directors at the Lampasas Colored School. Left to right: Dr. Coy Poitier, Dr. Lonnie Woods, Mrs. Tasha Lewis, Russell Smith and Mr. John Porter.

Mission & Vision

What we are working toward

Mission

Lampasas Colored School (LCS) Inc. exists to preserve, protect and promote Black history in the City of Lampasas through the restoration and revitalization of the Lampasas Colored School and New Hope Baptist Church. We seek to build a space that honors the past while creating opportunities for the future through education, culture and community empowerment.

Vision

To establish a thriving historic and cultural district in the city of Lampasas that uplifts Black heritage, fosters inclusive education, and drives civic pride through community engagement and sustainable preservation.

A New Chapter

Entrusted by the City of Lampasas

On January 28, 2026, the City of Lampasas put in writing its intent to grant ownership of the Lampasas Colored School and New Hope Baptist Church to LCS. The city’s letter is addressed to Lampasas Colored School, LLC. On June 22, 2026, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the transfer. We plan to begin educational and economic development programs on the properties in late 2026.

Letter from the City of Lampasas dated January 28, 2026, stating the city's intent to grant ownership of the Lampasas Colored School and New Hope Baptist Church — The city’s letter of intent, January 28, 2026.

LCS board members and Lampasas city officials standing together in the council chamber, June 2026 — LCS board members with Lampasas city officials, June 2026.

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