February 11, 2026 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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4.a. Student of the Month
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4.b. Employee of the Month
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5. Bill Bratcher (Advisor from Mantis Innovation) - Presentation of Electric Rate, Options, and Trends
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6. 2024 Bond Projects Update with Robert Gadbois of Owners Building Resource
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7. Athletic Director Communication
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8. Principal Communication
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9. Consent Agenda ACTION
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9.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
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9.b. Allow and pay bills
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9.c. Financial Report
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February Financial Report
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9.d. Accept Donations
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9.e. Approve Budget Amendments
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10. Superintendent Communication
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10.a. The next two board meetings will be March 11 and April 8 | Board Training at ESC 15 on February 25 @ 6PM
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10.b. District communication
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11. Action Items
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11.a. Consider and Take Action to Approve the Teacher Certification Compliance and Transition Plan for the Rochelle ISD as Presented
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11.b. Consider and Approve the Administrative Procedures Manual for Rochelle ISD Effective February 12, 2026
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11.c. Approve and Ratify the 2026-2027 TEKS/EMAT Certification Form
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11.d. Consider and Take Action Authorizing the Superintendent to Submit an Attendance Waiver to the TEA for Allowable Waiver Days the Week of February 2, 2026 through February 5, 2026 Due to Extensive Campus-Wide Illness
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11.e. Consider and Take Action to Approve a Donation for Reading Materials from the McCulloch County Retired Teachers Organization
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11.f. Consider and Take Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
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11.g. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD TIA Spending Plan Effective Spring 2026
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12. 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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12.a. 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 and the Payment of Invoice 2402710 from Makers Design
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12.b. Consider the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.
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12.c. Consider and possible action to authorize the sale of District-owned real property for the surface rights only, including possible resolution to regarding same for the following property: Being a 0.83 acre tract in McCulloch County, Texas located in the A. Hoelscher Survey No. 768, Abstract No. 503 and the G.H. & H.RR.Co. Survey No. 224, Abstract No. 2333. Said tract is also a portion of that certain tract described in a deed to the McCulloch County School Trustees at Volume 66, Page 220 of the McCulloch County Deed Records, a portion of that certain tract described in a deed to the County Judge of McCulloch County at Volume 24, Page 136 of said Deed Records and a portion of that certain ¼ acre tract described in a deed to McCulloch County at Volume 4, Page 588 of said Deed Records. |
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12.d. Discuss 11-Month and 12-Month Contracts & Letters of Re-assurance: A. Wilson (2 year), M. Maciel (2 year), C. Gossett, A. Wolfe, and A. Tetens
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13. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
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13.a. Consider the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.
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13.b. 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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13.c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Delegate the Authority to the Superintendent to Pay Invoice 2402710 from Makers Design
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13.d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Employment Contracts (or Letters of Re-assurance) for 11-Month and 12-Month Employees of the Rochelle ISD (Maciel, Wilson, Gossett, and Tetens)
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13.e. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Employment Contracts (or Letters of Re-assurance) for 11-Month and 12-Month Employees of the Rochelle ISD (Wolfe)
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14. Meeting Adjournment
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