October 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. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form 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. BED (LOCAL)
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III. WILDCAT ROAR
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Rains High School will have a presentation for the Wildcat Roar.
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IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IV.A. Consent Agenda
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IV.A.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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IV.A.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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IV.B. Curriculum and Instruction
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IV.B.1. Curriculum Update
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The Director of Curriculum and Instruction will provide the Board with an update on student progress for the district. Administrative Considerations: Information will be provided for this item. Recommendation: No action is required unless desired by Board. Board Action: No action is required unless desired by Board. |
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IV.C. Federal Programs/Accountability/PEIMS
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IV.C.1. Accountability Update
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has put a hold on 2023 Accountability Ratings to recalculate for adjustments needed with the new accountability system and cut points. November is the estimated time for the release. "A-F accountability ratings were established by House Bill 22 during the 85th Texas Legislature. The A-F accountability system provides educators, parents, and communities with a transparent view of the academic performance of Texas public schools based on three domains: Student Achievement, School Progress, and Closing the Gaps. " Administrative Considerations: Holly Wasson, Director of Student Services, will go over the accountability data received by Rains ISD and campuses. Recommendation: As desired by the Board Board Action: As desired by the Board |
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IV.D. Superintendent Reports
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IV.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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IV.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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IV.D.3. Efficiency Audit Report by Rutherford, Taylor and Company, P.C.
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At the Special Meeting held on June 23, 2023, the Rains ISD Board of Trustees approved an efficiency audit to be conducted by Rutherford, Taylor and Company, P.C.. Administrative Consideration: The District is required to conduct an efficiency audit as required by House Bill 3 from the 86th Legislature prior to conducting a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). Over the past few years, the efficiency audit requirement was waived due to the Governor's disaster declaration. Rutherford, Taylor and Company, P.C. has completed the efficiency audit and the results and findings of the audit will be discussed. Recommendation: Approve the efficiency audit report as presented by Rutherford, Taylor and Company, P.C. Board Action: Board approval
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IV.D.4. Discuss and Consider Resolution of the Board Regarding Public School Finances and the 88th Session 3rd Special Session on Public Education
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IV.D.5. Rains County Appraisal District Board of Directors
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Information has been received from the Rains County Appraisal District(RCAD) in regard to their Board of Directors Election. Administrative Considerations: We received the letter regarding the nominations from Sherri McCall on August 21, 2023. Although the letter said the deadline to nominate someone for the RCAD Board of Directors is October 15, 2023, we will submit ours following the October 9, 2023 Board meeting. The current RCAD Board of Directors are:
Rains ISD has 2,666 votes, based on the total levy. A candidate is elected to the Board by 834 votes. Recommendation: Nominate candidate(s) to serve on the Rains County Appraisal District's Board of Directors. Board Action: Board approval
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V. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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V.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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VI. CLOSED SESSION
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VI.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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VI.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE § 551.082
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. 28, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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VI.C. Security, Texas Government Code §551.076
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Sec. 551.076. 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) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or (2) a security audit. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 258 (S.B. 11), Sec. 3.07, eff. September 1, 2007. |
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VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)
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VII.A. 2023 TASB Fall Legal Seminars
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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