June 18, 2026 at 8:30 AM - Annual Board 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. PUBLIC NOTICE

III.A. Intent to Apply for 2026-2027 Federal Grants - Mr. Jim Pollok, Director of Special Projects

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

IV.A. Review and Approval of Minutes - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President

• Regular Board Meeting Held on May 21, 2026

IV.B. Proposal to Adopt a Rule of Order to Utilize the Consent Agenda Process for the 2026-2027 School Year Board Meetings — Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 

V. INFORMATION ITEMS

V.A. Annual State of the District Report

V.A.1. Superintendent - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent

V.A.2. Business Office - Mrs. Jackie Hernandez, InSchools Chief Financial Officer

V.A.3. Technology / School Safety / Facilities - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

V.A.4. Academic Performance - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics

V.A.5. RMA Graduates 25–26 - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academic  

V.A.6. Career & Techology Education (CTE) - Mr. Jerel Showers, Director of CCMR 

V.A.7. Special Populations - Dr. Heidi Lambert, Director of Special Populations

V.A.8. Enrollment & Attendance - Mr. Jim Pollok, Director of Special Projects

V.A.9. Human Resources - Mrs. Christina Averill, HR Coordinator

V.A.10. Marketing - Ms. Kari Ring, Marketing Coordinator 

V.B. Update of 2023 - 2026 RMA District Strategic Plan (Year 3 Initiatives) 

• Priority #1 Post Graduation Outcome - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics
• Priority #2 School Leadership Success - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
• Priority #3 Teacher Recruitment and Retention - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
• Priority #4 Risk Mitigation - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of Operations /Mrs. Jackie Hernandez, InSchools Chief Financial Officer
• Priority #5 Foundation - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VI.A. Board Approval/Ratification of District Contracts — Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent

VI.B. RMA Proposed Financial Budget for School Year 2026-2027 — Mrs. Jackie Hernandez, InSchools Chief Financial Officer

VI.C. Board Resolution for Compliance with House Bill 1707 and House Bill 2 — Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 

VI.D. Communities in School (CIS) Partnership and Renewal of Contracts — Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 

VI.E. Waiver Applications for Low Attendance Days Due to Inclement Weather for RMA Midland, Odessa and Corpus Christi — Mr. Jim Pollok, Director of Special Projects 

VI.F. Expedited Waiver Application for Teacher Portal for the Texas Assessment Program Data — Mr. Jim Pollok, Director of Special Projects 

VI.G. 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 2026 (7/1/2026 through 6/30/2027) - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations and Facilities

VI.H. Consider and Possible Action to Select Contractor for Construction Services on the Fort Worth Woodway Campus Project, Including Possible Delegation of Authority to Superintendent/Designee to Negotiate and Execute a Contract — Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations

VI.I. Election of Officers for the 2026-2027 School Year of the Charter Holder Board of Directors - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President

VI.J. Adoption of Proposed Board of Directors Meetings Schedule for School Year 2026-2027 - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President

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. Discussion Pertaining 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.B. Discussion Regarding Real Property, per Texas Gov't Code: §551.072 - Deliberations about Real Property - to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.

VII.C. Superintendent's Annual Evaluation

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:  
 1. RMA Special Board Meeting - Functional Budget Amendment (VIRTUAL)
  DATE: Thursday, June 25, 2026 
2. 2026-2027 Convocation - Monday, August 3rd to Friday, August 7th
3. First Day of School — Monday, August 10, 2026

XI. ADJOURN