February 12, 2024 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 FLAGHonor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. |
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II. PUBLIC HEARING
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II.A. TAPR- Texas Academic Performance Report
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The Texas Academic Performance Report information for Rains ISD will be shared as a Public Hearing.
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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. WILDCAT ROAR
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Rains High School will be spotlighted for the Wildcat Roar.
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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. Quarterly Investment Report
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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 three investment pool accounts with nominal funds as a reference for comparisons only (Lonestar, TexasClass, and TexPool). The district places funds in investment accounts to assure safety and liquidity first and maximized yield next. Administrative Considerations: The Chief of Business Operations has provided the Quarterly Investment Report. Recommendation: Approve the Quarterly Investment Report, as presented. Board Action: Board approval.
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V.A.4. Permanent School Fund Report
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The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the Agenda Calendar for February. 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.A.5. RHS Yearbook Contract
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The High School Administration and Yearbook Department are submitting a recommendation for a 2024-2025 yearbook contract with Balfour. Administrative Considerations: Approve the proposed yearbook contract with Balfour. Recommendation: Approve the contract as presented. Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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V.A.6. High School 2024-2025 Course Description Guide
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High School Dean of Students, Joli Maroney, has requested that the 2024-2025 Course Description Guide be placed on this agenda. Administrative Considerations: The 2024-2025 Course Description Guide is provided in this packet. Recommendations: Approve the High School Course Description Guide for 2024-2025 as presented. Board Action: Board approval
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V.B. Business and Finance
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V.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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V.B.2. Consider and Act on Resolution-Regarding Employee Pay During Closures and Shortened Days
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Rains ISD administration is requesting to pass a resolution pertaining to employee pay during closures and shortened days on January 16-18, 2024, and January 22, 2024 Administrative Considerations: Consider passing the resolution pertaining to employee pay during the closures and shortened days on January 16-18, 2024, and January 22, 2024 Recommendation: Board approval as presented. Board Action: Board approval.
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V.C. Curriculum & Instruction
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V.C.1. Review Semester Grade 1 Report
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The 1st-semester grades have now been finalized. Administrative Considerations: Grade reports are submitted to the Board at the end of each semester. Recommendation: No action required. Board Action: No action required unless desired by Board.
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V.C.2. Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Update
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The Director of Curriculum and Instruction has requested this item be placed on the agenda. The Texas Legislature created the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) as part of House Bill 3 to provide a realistic pathway for top teachers to earn six-figure salaries and to help attract and retain highly effective teachers. Teachers can be recognized on three levels: Recognized, Exemplary, and Master. These teacher designations generate additional teacher-focused allotment funding for districts in order for them to reward their top performers. Board Action: This update is for informational purposes only and does not require board action. |
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V.D. Federal Programs/Accountability/PEIMS
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V.D.1. Review Federal Programs Use of Funds Plan for 2021-2024
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In the TEA(Texas Education Agency) General Provisions and Assurances section GG.ITEM 6. states,"Availability of Information: That any Applications, evaluation, periodic program plan or report relating to each program will be made readily available to parents and other members of the general public (20 USC 1232 (e)). Administrative Considerations: Director of Student Services Lyndsay Hayes will go over the ESSER III Use of Funds Plan for 2021-2024. This plan must be reviewed and approved as part of the ESSER III federal grant compliance. Recommendation: Board approval Board Action: Board approval
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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. Enrollment and Attendance
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The Interim Superintendent requested that this item be placed on the agenda. This item is for information only and does not require board action.
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V.E.3. Consider, Discuss, and Approve Proposed Revision to Policy DC(LOCAL): Employment Practices
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Proposed revisions to Policy DC(LOCAL): Employment Practices are being presented to the Board for consideration and approval. Administrative Considerations: The X to A version takes the district back to standard text where the Board hires all contractual personnel and the superintendent hires all non-contract personnel. Proposed changes are in red on this version. The X version delegates hiring authority for all employees to the superintendent which makes the superintendent a public official under the nepotism laws. Proposed changes are in red and blue on this version. Recommendations: As desired by Board. Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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V.E.4. Consider and act on Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 763- School Chaplains
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SB 763 passed by the 88th Texas Legislature allows public schools to employ or accept as volunteers chaplains. A resolution was presented to the Board at the January 8, 2024 board meeting for approval. The Board requested more time to review all the options regarding this resolution. Administrative Consideration: SB 763 requires a record vote of the Board regarding the issue. The Board is presented with three (3) options on the resolution they have to vote on. The Board must choose one in the resolution. Board Policy GKG(LOCAL) adopted at the January 8, 2024 meeting is included in the board packet for reference. Recommendation: Select and approve an option on the resolution. Board Action: Board approval
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VI. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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VI.A. Contracts: Chief of Business Operations, Director of Curriculum/Instruction, Director of Student Services, Principals, Director of Special Education, Director of Technology, Director of Health Services, Athletic Director, Assistant Principal(s), Counselors, and Dean of Students.
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During February, the Board receives a report of the administrator contracts recommended by the Superintendent for renewal. Administrative Considerations: An evaluation by the Superintendent or designee is the basis for the administrators' contract recommendations. Recommendation: Review and extend administrative contracts according to the list as presented by the Superintendent. Board Action: Board approval. |
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VI.B. Discussion of 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. CLOSED SESSION
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VII.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
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A board may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate 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. This exception does not apply if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. §551.074 |
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VII.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing. §551.082
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VII.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.089
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To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and devices. §551.089 |
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VIII. 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.A. 2022-24 Advocacy Agenda
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The TASB Updated 2022-24 Advocacy Agenda and a handout that explains the Advocacy Agenda creation process were provided to each trustee at this meeting
No action is needed on this item.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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