September 26, 2023 at 3:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President / Presiding Officer
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.127, a governmental body that extends into three or more counties may meet by videoconference call only if the member of the governmental body presiding over the meeting is physically present at one location of the meeting. The notice must specify the location, which is open to the public during the open portions of the meeting, as well as state the intent to have the member of the governing body presiding over the meeting present there.

I.A. Roll Call

I.B. Declare a Quorum

I.C. RMA's Mission Statement: 
  "Empowering Students to Graduate, Prepared to Exceed All Expectations"

II. PUBLIC COMMENT

III. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President

• Regular Board Meeting - Thursday, July 27, 2023

IV. PUBLIC HEARING

IV.A. Charter Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (Charter FIRST) - Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer

IV.A.1. 2022-2023 Ratings Based on Fiscal Year 2022 Data

IV.A.2. 2021-2022 Ratings Based on Fiscal Year 2021 Data

IV.A.3. Charter FIRST Annual Financial Management Report

IV.A.4. Superintendent's Current Employment Contract

IV.A.5. Comparison of 2021-2022 to 2022-2023 Charter FIRST Rating

IV.B. Comments Welcome Regarding Charter FIRST Public Hearing

V. INFORMATION ITEMS

V.A. Foundation Education Presentation - Ms. Julie Porter, Chief Rocker with Front Porch Marketing 

V.B. Superintendent Report - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent

V.C. August 2023 Year to Date Financials - Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer 

V.D. Facilities Update - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI. ACTION ITEM

VI.A. Board Ratification of District Contracts - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent

VI.B. Adoption of Resolution Regarding Employment/Volunteering of Chaplains (Senate Bill 763) - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent

VI.C. Adoption of Policy Group 2.20 (Accelerated Instruction-Unsatisfactory Performance on Assessment Instruments) Regarding HB 1416 and Changes to Accelerated Instruction for the RMA TX Board Policy Series Module 2 - Instruction - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics

VI.D. Adoption of Proposed RMA Parent-Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for the 2023-2024 School Year - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics

VI.E. Consider and possible regarding approval of proposed Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Richard Milburn Academy/Texas, Inc. Approving Loans to Finance Educational Facilities, and the Execution and Delivery of Certain Documents Related Thereto, and Containing Other Matters Related Thereto – For Purchase of Amarillo Property located at 2400 27th Ave. SE, Amarillo, Texas 79103, which may include but is not limited to delegation of authority to finalize and execute documents and make payment necessary to purchase the property. - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.F. Consider and possible action regarding the Resolution Authorizing Purchase of the Fort Worth Property described as: approximately 4.02 acres located at 5051 Trail Lake Drive and 5401 Woodway Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133 and more fully described as Wedgwood Addition Block 29 Lot AR1 1.21 acres and Wedgwood Addition Block 39, Lot 13R 2.70 acres, which may include but is not limited to delegation of authority to finalize and execute documents and make payment necessary to purchase the property. - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.G. Consider and possible action regarding task request/service order with Architect Marmon Mok, LP for design and contract administration services for the Amarillo property renovations project, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent/designee to negotiate and enter into a task request/service order subject to the Master Service Agreement with Marmon Mok, LP for such services. - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.H. Consider and possible action regarding task request/service order with Architect Marmon Mok, LP for design and contract administration services for the Fort Worth property renovations project, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent/designee to negotiate and enter into a task request/service order subject to the Master Service Agreement with Marmon Mok, LP for such services. - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.I. Consider and possible action regarding Delivery Method for Construction Services for the Amarillo Property Renovation Project (located at 2400 27th SE Avenue, Amarillo, Texas, 79103) and the Fort Worth Property Renovation Project (located at 5051 Trail Lake Drive and 5401 Woodway Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133). - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.J. Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of E360 Indoor Air Quality Monitoring and HVAC Controls for the Corpus Christi, Killeen, Lubbock, Midland, Odessa, and Pasadena campuses as well as ActivePure air purification treatment for the Odessa campus. - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VII. CLOSED SESSION
This portion of the meeting may be closed to all but essential as deemed necessary by the Board (Ref. Texas Gov't. Codes, Section 551.071 - 551.084)

VII.A. Pursuant to Texas Gov't. Code: §551.074 - Personnel Matters - deliberation on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee

VII.A.1. Consultation with Dr. David Lee regarding the Superintendent's Evaluation (Step 2)

VIII. OPEN SESSION
The Board will reconvene from closed session for action relative to items considered during closed session.

IX. PUBLIC COMMENT

X. UPCOMING EVENTS:  
Regular Board Meeting: Thursday, November 9th (Virtual)
         Annual Financial & Compliance Report (Audit)

XI. ADJOURN