August 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. |
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. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IV. Consent Agenda
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IV.A. 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. |
IV.B. 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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IV.C. Permanent School Fund
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The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the Agenda Calendar for August. Administrative Considerations: A report is provided according to the information received from Rains County Treasurer, Teresa Northcutt. Recommendation: No action is required. Board Action: No action is required.
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IV.D. 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 (Lone Star, Texas Class, and TexPool). The district places funds in investment accounts to assure safety and liquidity first and maximized yield next. Administrative Considerations: The Quarterly Investment Report. will be provided by Asst. Supt. of Finance & Operations Mike Hall. Recommendation: Approve the Quarterly Investment Report, as presented. Board Action: Board approval.
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IV.E. Bank Signatures Changes
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With recent personnel changes, new signatures need to be submitted for the district's bank account. The approval can be accomplished through the Consent Agenda. Administrative Considerations: New signature information is needed to update the banking records. Board approval is required. Recommendation: Remove: William "Bill" Morgan- Elementary Principal Add: Anastasia Armstreet- Elementary Principal and Layci Trieb- High School Principal's Secretary. Board Action: Board approval |
IV.F. Self- Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold
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IV.G. Teacher Certification Recommendations for District of Innovation (DOI) Exemption
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The Assistant Superintendent of Student Services requested this item be placed on the agenda. Administrative Considerations: This item is placed on the agenda when we have teachers working under the following permit: D.O.I. (District of Innovation) exemptions. Recommendation: Board approval. Board Action: Board approval
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IV.H. Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 School Health Advisory Council Membership (SHAC) as presented. Board Action: Board approval.
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V. Business and Finance
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V.A. Budget Review and Forecast
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The Budget Review and Forecast Report is provided by the Asst. Supt. of Finance & 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. |
V.B. Proposed 2024-2025 Budget
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V.C. Proposed 2024-2025 Tax Rate
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V.D. Approve 2024-25 Employee Pay Plan
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V.E. Approve Proposed Non-Program Meal Pricing
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V.F. Employee Meal Benefit
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V.G. Amend DEC(LOCAL) Medical Certification Policy
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V.H. Amend DEAB (LOCAL): Wage and Hour Laws-Workweek Defined
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V.I. Accept Amended Rains County Appraisal District - 2025 Budget
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VI. Academics & Student Services
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VI.A. 2024-25 Academic Focus Plan
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VII. Superintendent Reports
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VII.A. 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 |
VII.B. Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 123, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BBD, BBFA, CKC, CKE, CKEA, CQC, DGBA, EEH, EF, EFA, EFB, FNG, AND GF
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Background: Recommendation: Board Action:
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VII.C. Calendar Discussion
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VII.D. Review 2024-25 Campus/Department/Employee Handbooks & Approve Student Code of Conduct
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VII.E. Rains ISD Organizational Chart
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VIII. Discuss and Approve a Delegate and Alternate to the 2024 Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Delegate Assembly
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TASB's 2024 Delegate Assembly will be held on Sept. 28, 2024, during the txEDCON24 in San Antonio. Attending Delegate Assembly gives the board the chance to participate in the democratic process that governs TASB. Delegates will elect TASB officers and directors, vote on TASB's Advocacy Agenda, have the opportunity to interact with other board members in our region, and earn continuing education training credit. Delegate Assembly Video Recommendation: Select and approve an Official Voting Delegate and Alternate to represent the district to the 2024 TASB Delegate Assembly. Board Action: Board approval |
IX. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IX.A. Personnel Changes/Update
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The following is for review only and does not require board action:
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X. CLOSED SESSION
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X.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 |
X.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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X.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 |
X.C.1. Discuss Armed Personnel Policy
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XI. ACTION, IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
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XI.A. Approval of Armed Personnel Policy & Appointment of Armed Personnel
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XII. 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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XII.A. 2024 TASA/TASB Conference Information
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TASA/TASB Convention- txEDCON 24
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XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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