November 13, 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. WILDCAT ROAR
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Rains Junior High will have a presentation for the Wildcat Roar.
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III. 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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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.A.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: The Chief of Business Operations provides the Quarterly Investment Report. Recommendation: Approve the Quarterly Investment Report, as presented. Board Action: Board approval
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IV.A.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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IV.A.5. RCAD Property Value Study
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This report prepared by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP provides information to the Board regarding Rains County Appraisal District's Property Value Study. Administrative Considerations: The report is provided to the Board in this packet for their review. Recommendation: No action is required. Board Action: No action is required.
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IV.A.6. District Improvement Plan
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The District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) approved and submitted the District Improvement Plan after their meeting for the Board to consider. Administrative Considerations: NONE Recommendation: Approve the proposed District Improvement Plan for Rains ISD. Board Action: Board approval.
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IV.A.7. Bank Signatures Changes
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With the changes at the junior high and high school, signatures need to be added and removed from the district's bank account. The approval can be accomplished through the Consent Agenda. Administrative Considerations: A letter approved and signed by the Board President or Board Secretary is required to update the signature card with the bank. The signers to be removed from the account are John Portwood and Stephen Parker. New signers that will be added to the account are Jennifer Moore and Jeffery Akin. Recommendation: Board approval. Board Action: Board approval. |
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IV.B. Business and Finance
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IV.B.1. Budget Review and Forecast
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The Budget Review and Forecast Report is provided by the Chief of Business Operations. 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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IV.C. Curriculum and Instruction
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IV.C.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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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. 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 2023-2024 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. 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 a donation of $25,332.12 from Rains ISD Education Foundation to be used for teacher grants. Board Action: Board approval. |
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IV.E. Canvass November 7, 2023, 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 7, 2023, 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 7, 2023, VATRE Special Election Results, as presented, if available. If not, a special meeting should be set to be held by Monday, November 20, 2023, for that purpose. Board Action: Canvass the November 7, 2023, VATRE Special Election Results, if available, or Set a Date for a Special Meeting to Canvass when results become available. |
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V. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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V.A. Consider and Hire an Interim High School Principal
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Consider and hire an Interim High School Principal. Administrative Considerations: Consider and take action on the administration's recommendation of the Interim High School Principal. Recommendations: Approve the recommendation and hiring of Jeff Akin as the Interim High School Principal for 2023-2024. Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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V.B. Personnel Changes/Update
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The following is for review only and does not require board action:
Employment:
Resignations/Terminations:
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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 § 551.089
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Sec. 551.089. DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING. (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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VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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