December 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to order - I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. An audio recording of this meeting is being made. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
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Statement to call meeting to order: I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
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2. American Pledge
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Pledge "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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3. Prayer
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4. Public Comment/Special Guest - Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with this policy. At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer.
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5. Athletic Director Communication
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6. Principal Communication
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6.a. Recognize Students and Employee of the Month
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7. Consent Agenda ACTION
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7.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
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7.b. Allow and pay bills
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7.c. Financial Report
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December Financial Report
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7.d. Accept Donations (Faculty Christmas Party Donors: BNB, Howell, Brown, Dagen, Wolfe, Ragsdale, Beam, Edward Jones)
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7.e. Approve Budget Amendments
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8. Superintendent Communication
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8.a. The next two board meetings will be January 14, 2026 and February 11, 2026
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8.b. District communication
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8.c. Annual Financial Review from TEA
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9. Action Items
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9.a. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Procure New Buses with Three Point Seatbelts or Conduct an Analysis on the Cost to Retrofit the Current Fleet with Three Point Seatbelts
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9.b. Consider and Take Possible Action to Grant The Superintendent the Authority to Engage in Obtaining Services to Produce a Survey for the East Sweden Property
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9.c. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve a Contract with Robert Gadbois of Owners Building Resource LLC at a per Hourly rate with a Total Not to Exceed $12,500
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9.d. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve a Contract with MEP Engineering, Inc. with a Total Not to Exceed $4,800
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10. Executive Session (These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code.)
Description:
These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code
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10.a. Discuss, deliberate, and take possible action on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
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10.b. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129 - Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues Concerning the status of and Contract(s) for the Bond 2024 Construction Projects.
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11. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
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11.a. Consider and take possible action regarding the status of and contract(s) for the Bond 2024 Construction Projects; including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent. |
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12. Meeting Adjournment
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