April 19, 2024 at 10:00 AM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President / Presiding Officer

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 FOR REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 16, 2024 - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President

IV. RECOGNITIONS - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent

IV.A. Recognition of Principal Appreciation Day - May 1st

IV.B. Recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6th - May 10th

IV.C. Recognition of Charter Schools Week - May 12th -18th

V. INFORMATION ITEMS

V.A. Superintendent's Report - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent

V.B. February 2024 Year to Date Financials - Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer 

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

V.D. Introduction of New Campus Principal for the Odessa Campus - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics 

V.E. Convocation for School Year 2024-2025 - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Director of Academics

VI. ACTION ITEMS

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

VI.A.1. Approval of Medical Consultant Contract for Epi-Pen Implementation at Richard Milburn Academy - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations 

VI.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding the approval of RMA Category I Services (Data Transmission and/or Internet Access, Voice) and Category II Services (Internal Connections) contracts for E-Rate Funding Year 2021 (7/1/2021 thru 6/30/2022) - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations and Facilities

VI.B. Board Ratification of District Contracts - Dr. Armard Anderson

VI.C. Proposed 2024-2025 Instructional Calendars - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics

VI.D. Approval of Staff Development Minutes Waiver for the 2024-2025 School Year - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics

VI.E. Approval to Submit the 2024-2025 School Year Instructional Materials Allotment & TEKS Certification Form - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics

VI.F. Approval to Dispose of Unserviceable Equipment - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations & Facilities

VI.G. Approval of Resolution Adopting NIMS (National Incident Management System) as RMA's system of emergency management - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.H. Adoption of Board Resolution concerning House Bill 1707 - The Municipal Fairness Bill for the Amarillo Campus - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.I. Consider and possible action regarding approval of ranking/selection of Contractor for construction services for the Amarillo Renovation project, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent/designee to negotiate and execute an agreement for same - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.J. Consider and possible action regarding proposed lease amendment for the Amarillo campus located at 4106 SW 51st St., Amarillo, TX 79109, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent/designee to negotiate and execute an agreement for same - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.K. Consider and possible action regarding proposed lease amendment for the Fort Worth campus located at 6785 Camp Bowie Blvd. #200, Fort Worth, TX 76116, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent/designee to negotiate and execute an agreement for same - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.L. Consider and possible action regarding proposed resolution from the Contractor for the renovation project (Gonzales Contractors, LLC) on Midland Phase 1 Project located at 1305 N. Midland Drive, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent/designee to negotiate and execute a resolution agreement - 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, §551.071 - §551.084)

VII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.074, Personnel Matters

VII.A.1. Discussion of Superintendent's Annual Evaluation

VII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code sections 551.171 and 551.129, discussion with legal counsel regarding construction issues with Contractor Gonzales, LLLC on Midland Phase 1 Project located at 1305 N. Midland Drive

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

IX. PUBLIC COMMENT

X. NEXT MEETING:  
 Annual Board Meeting - Thursday, June 13th and Friday, June 14th

XI. ADJOURN