April 10, 2023 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 (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. Consent Agenda
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V.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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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.A.2. Financial Reports
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Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Administrative Considerations: None Recommendation: As desired by Board Board Action: As needed
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V.A.3. Region 7- Certification of Superintendent to Regional Advisory Committee
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Region 7 has provided a form for Certifying the Superintendent to the Regional Advisory Committee. This committee is comprised of all Superintendents/Charter School CEO's in the region. Administrative Considerations: If approved by the Board, the Superintendent would be authorized to serve on the Regional Advisory Committee and execute all documents related to the Education Service Center. Recommendations: Designate our local Superintendent to serve on the Regional Advisory Committee, as presented. Board Action: Board approval. |
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V.B. Business and Finance
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V.B.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. Curriculum & Instruction
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V.C.1. ESL Summer School
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ESL Summer School information will be provided to the Board. Administrative Considerations: ESL Summer School sign-ups are pending. Recommendation: As needed. Board Action: Board approval.
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V.C.2. Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification, 2023-2024
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This information is provided by the Curriculum and Instruction Office. Administrative Considerations: Instructional Materials Allotment and TEKS Certification information for the upcoming school year is provided to the Board. Recommendation: Board approval as needed. Board Action: Board approval as needed. |
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V.D. Superintendent Reports
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V.D.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.D.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.D.3. Consider and Approve Rains ISD Strategic Plan
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The Friends Consulting Group was brought in to work with the school community to develop a strategic plan for the district as a means of creating goals and objectives to guide the district for the coming years. Administrative Considerations: Multiple committees and surveys were formed to gain input from various stakeholders on what they view as most important when creating a direction for the district. A plan was formed and approved by the District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC). That plan is being brought to the Board to adopt. Recommendation: Approve the Rains ISD Strategic Plan as presented to the Board. Board Action: Board approval
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V.E. Board Member Continuing Education Hours Reporting
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Announcing Board Continuing Education Credit
At the last regular board meeting before an election of trustees, the board president shall announce the name of each board member who has completed the required continuing education, who has exceeded the required hours of continuing education, and who is deficient in meeting the required continuing education as of the anniversary of the date of each board member’s election or appointment to the board or two-year anniversary of his or her previous training, as applicable. The announcement shall state that completing the required continuing education is a basic obligation and expectation of any board member under SBOE rule. The minutes of the last regular board meeting held before an election of trustees must reflect whether each trustee has met or is deficient in meeting the training required for the trustee as of the first anniversary of the date of the trustee’s election or appointment or two-year anniversary of his or her previous training, as applicable. The president shall cause the minutes to reflect the announcement and, if the minutes reflect that a trustee is deficient in training as of the anniversary of his or her joining the board, the district shall post the minutes on the district’s internet website within ten business days of the meeting and maintain the posting until the trustee meets the requirements. 19 TAC 61.1(j); Education Code 11.159(b)The only action required is that a report of training-to-date is included in the minutes of this meeting. Trustees have until April 30th to complete any training that may be needed for reporting purposes. Fulfill reporting requirements, as needed. Board Action: Board approval is not required for this report.
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VI. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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VI.A. Consider and Hire Chief of Business Operations
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Superintendent Johnson formed an interview committee for the position of Chief of Business Operations. This position is currently held by Jeff Fisher, who will be retiring from the district in December of 2023. Administrative Considerations: The interview committee reviewed applications and conducted interviews. A recommendation from this committee for the employment of the Chief of Business Operations will be presented to the Board. Recommendation: Consider and take action on the recommendation for the Chief of Business Operations. Board Action: Board approval and the issuance of a contract. |
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VI.B. Consider and Hire High School Principal
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With the recent promotion of Dr. Lindsay Morgan to the Asst. Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for the next school year, Superintendent Johnson formed an interview committee for the position of High School Principal. Administrative Considerations: The interview committee reviewed applications and conducted interviews. A recommendation from this committee for the employment of the High School Principal will be presented to the Board. Recommendation: Consider and take action on the recommendation for High School Principal. Board Action: Board approval and the issuance of a contract. |
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VI.C. Consider and Hire Athletic Director/Head Football Coach
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Consider and take action on hiring an Athletic Director/Head Football Coach due to the recent resignation of Charlie Coker. Administrative Considerations: A recommendation for the employment of an Athletic Director/Head Football Coach will be presented to the Board. Recommendation: Consider and take action on the recommendation for Athletic Director/Head Football Coach. Board Action: Board approval and the issuance of a contract. |
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VI.D. Consider and Hire Director of Health Services
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Consider and take action on hiring a Director of Health Services due to the recent resignation of Trinity Edwards. An interview committee was formed by Superintendent Johnson and interviews were conducted. Administrative Considerations: A recommendation from the committee for the Director of Health Services will be presented to the Board. Recommendation: Consider and take action on the recommendation for the Director of Health Services. Board Action: Board approval and the issuance of a contract. |
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VI.E. Personnel Changes/Update
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The following is for review only and does not require board action:
Employment:
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VI.F. Letters of Assurance- Paraprofessionals, and Support Staff
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Letters of Reasonable Assurance are considered for paraprofessionals, and support staff in April of each school year. A list of the employees receiving Letters of Reasonable Assurance is provided. Administrative Consideration: Board action is not required since these positions are under the jurisdiction of the superintendent's position. Recommendation: None Board Action: As needed. |
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VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)
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The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.
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VIII. Area School Boards Spring Workshop- Nacogdoches, TX
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Area School Boards Spring Workshop
May 15, 2023 Student Center Theater, Twilight Ballroom, University Student Center Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX Cost: $30 per person (includes dinner) Deadline to register: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Please register for the workshop through the TASB Events Calendar at https://events.tasb.org/?eventId=6922 Preregistration is required. |
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IX. School Board Spring Workshop- Texas A&M Commerce
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School Board Spring Workshop
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Texas A&M University-Commerce Sam Rayburn Student Center Commerce, TX Cost: $60 per person (includes lunch) Deadline to register: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Please register for the workshop through the TASB Events Calendar at https://events.tasb.org/?eventId=6927 |
