November 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
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UNITED STATES FLAGI 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 FLAGThe amended (HB1034, effective June 15, 2007) pledge of allegiance to the Texas state flag is:"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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II. OPEN FORUM
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Persons desiring to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda.
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III. WILDCAT ROAR
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Rains Junior High will have a presentation for the Wildcat Roar.
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IV. CLOSED SESSION
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IV.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Sec. 551.074. PERSONNEL MATTERS; CLOSED MEETING. (a) This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting:
(1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. |
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IV.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Sec. 551.082. SCHOOL CHILDREN; SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES; DISCIPLINARY MATTER OR COMPLAINT. (a) This chapter does not require a school board to conduct an open meeting to deliberate in a case:
(1) involving discipline of a public school child; or (2) in which a complaint or charge is brought against an employee of the school district by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply if an open hearing is requested in writing by a parent or guardian of the child or by the employee against whom the complaint or charge is brought. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. |
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IV.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.089
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Sec. 551.089. DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING. This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate:
(1) security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; (2) network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 183 (H.B. 1830), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 560 (S.B. 564), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 683 (H.B. 8), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017. |
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V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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V.A. Canvass November 8, 2022, VATRE Special Election Results (If Official Results are Available)
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This agenda will be published and the board book will go out before we are certain that November 8, 2022, VATRE Special Election results can be canvassed at this meeting. Administrative Considerations: Typically, the canvass may be conducted at the meeting following the election, depending on the election and our meeting dates. These are the factors that could delay the canvass, which could require a special meeting:
Recommendation: Approve the canvass of November 8, 2022, VATRE Special Election Results, as presented, if available. If not, a special meeting should be set to be held by Tuesday, November 22, 2022, for that purpose. Board Action: Canvass the November 8, 2022, VATRE Special Election Results, if available, or Set a Date for Special Meeting to Canvass when results become available. |
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V.B. Consent Agenda
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V.B.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
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The following minutes are provided for your review:
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees. Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the meetings as presented. Board Action: Board approval. |
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V.B.2. Financial Reports
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Financial reports for the previous months are presented. Administrative Considerations: None. Recommendation: As desired by Board. Board Action: As needed.
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V.B.3. Quarterly Investment Reports
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Chapter 2256, Government Code Public Funds Investment Act requires the district to provide a written investment report. The report contains operating funds not required by the code at the request of the school board. The district maintains two investment pool accounts with nominal funds as a reference for comparisons only (Lone Star, and TexPool). The district uses the money market with Commercial Bank of Texas, Emory for the bulk of its investments. Administrative Considerations: Assistant Superintendent, Jeff Fisher is providing the Quarterly Investment Report. Recommendation: Approve the Quarterly Investment Report, as presented. Board Action: Board approval
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V.B.4. Permanent School Fund
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The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the Agenda Calendar for November. Administrative Considerations: A report is provided according to the information received from Rains County Treasurer, Teresa Northcutt. Recommendation: No action required Board Action: No action required
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V.B.5. Campus Improvement Plans
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The Curriculum Department has provided the Campus Improvement Plans for consideration. Administrative Considerations: The Campus Improvement Plans are developed by the DEIC and CPOC Committees. Recommendation: Approve the Campus Improvement Plans, as presented. Board Action: Board approval
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V.B.6. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Membership
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In Texas, the school board of a district is required to appoint at least five members of the SHAC(TEC, Title 2, Chapter 28, §28.004). The law also requires that a parent member serves as the chair or co-chair of the SHAC. According to Board Policy EHAA (Legal), the board of trustees of each school district shall establish a local school health advisory council to assist the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district's health education instruction. Administrative Considerations: Most SHACs consist of individuals appointed by school board members to represent them in making recommendations on school health programs. Some SHACs consist of people who volunteer to serve on the SHAC. The proposed School Health Advisory Council Membership (SHAC) list is attached. Recommendation: The administration recommends the Board approve the 2022-2023 School Health Advisory Council Membership (SHAC) as presented. Board Action: Board approval.
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V.B.7. Resolution to Amend the Rains ISD 403(b) Retirement Plan
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The Rains ISD 403(b) Retirement Plan ("Plan") was adopted on the 1st day of January 2009 by the Rains ISD Board of Education ("Board"). Administrative Consideration: A resolution to amend section 5.4 of the plan is being presented by the Asst. Superintendent of Finance. Recommendation: Adopt the resolution amending the Rains ISD 403(b) Retirement Plan as presented. Board Action: Board approval
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V.C. Business and Finance
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V.C.1. WAG Report
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The WAG Report is provided by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance. Administrative Considerations: This report keeps the Board apprised of the district's current financial status. Recommendation: As needed Board Action: Approval is not required for this report, unless action is needed.
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V.C.2. Consider Roof Bids
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The Elementary and Intermediate roof bids have been received. Assistant Superintendent Jeff Fisher will provide the information to the Board for their consideration and approval. Administrative Considerations: Bid information will be available at the meeting. Recommendation: Consider and approve the recommended bid as presented by Assistant Superintendent Jeff Fisher. Board Action: As desired by the board. |
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V.D. Curriculum and Instruction
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V.D.1. ESL Evaluation
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The Director of Curriculum/Instruction will provide information for the ESL Evaluation. Administrative Considerations: None Recommendation: This is an informational report. Action is not required. Board Approval: Action not required
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V.E. Superintendent Reports
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V.E.1. District Activities & Projects
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The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities and projects. Administrative Considerations: Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report. Recommendation: As needed Board Action: As needed |
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V.E.2. Report of Disbursements
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A report on the payment of bills is provided under this item. Administrative Considerations: The payment of bills is only reported to the Board. Recommendation: No action required Board Action: No action required
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V.E.3. Approve donation of funds from Rains ISD Education Foundation to be used for teacher grants
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Innovative Teaching Grants are designed to encourage, facilitate, recognize and reward innovative and creative instructional approaches to the accomplishment of program objectives. Rains ISD Education Foundation (RISDEF) is offering teachers and administrators the opportunity to apply for grants to support innovative programs or projects to support higher levels of student learning. The grants must enhance student academic performance and support the objectives, goals, and initiatives of the Campus Action Plan. Individuals or teams of individuals employed by Rains School District who are involved in the instruction of students or related support services benefiting students. Instructional approaches or projects designed to begin during the 2022-2023 school year, and which meet the selection criteria. Grants may fund instructional and classroom materials, parent involvement programs, or any activity or material which supports higher levels of student academic achievement. The grant application deadline was October 1, 2022 and the awards are to be announced in November. Administrative Considerations: Approval of the donation of funds from Rains ISD Education Foundation to be used for teacher grants must be approved before an announcement of recipients can be made. Recommendation: Approve donation of funds from Rains ISD Education Foundation. Board Action: Board approval. |
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V.E.4. Review 2022-2023 Superintendent/Board Goals & Objectives
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A review of the Superintendent/Board Goals & Objectives for 2022-23. This is for informational purposes only. Administrative Considerations: None Recommendation: No action is required. Board Action: No action is needed for this item. |
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VI. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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VI.A. Personnel Changes/Update
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The following is for review only and does not require board action:
Employment:
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VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
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