September 9, 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. WILDCAT ROAR
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Rains High School will be spotlighted 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. Contract for Tax Assessment and Collection Services
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The Rains County Appraisal District submitted their 2025 Assessment/Collection Contract after their August meeting for our Board to consider. Administrative Considerations: This contract partners Rains ISD with the Rains County Appraisal District for the assessment and collection of taxes for 2025. Recommendation: Approve the proposed contract between Rains ISD and the Rains County Appraisal District for 2025. Board Action: Board approval.
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IV.A.4. Skyward Invoice, Purchase over $50,000- Board Policy CH(LOCAL)
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Board Policy CH(LOCAL) states: The Board delegates to the Superintendent the authority to make budgeted purchases for goods or services. However, any single, budgeted purchase of goods or services that costs $50,000 or more, regardless of whether the goods or services are competitively purchased, shall require Board approval before a transaction may take place, except as otherwise provided in this policy. The Superintendent is not required to obtain Board approval for the following types of budgeted purchases, regardless of cost, but shall subsequently report them to the Board: 1. A purchase made pursuant to a Board-approved interlocal contract, in accordance with Government Code Chapter 791; 2. A continuing or periodic purchase under a Board-approved bid or contract; or 3. A purchase for food, fuel, or utilities. Administrative Considerations: The Skyward invoice is for the Annual License Fees for 9/1/24–8/31/2025. Recommendation: Approve payment of Skyward invoice #0000229219 for $57,347.00 as presented. Board Action: Board approval |
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IV.A.5. Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C. Telephone Consultation Agreement
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This is the annual telephone consultation agreement with law firm Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz, P.C. Recommendation: Approve the annual telephone consultation agreement. 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 Asst. Superintendent 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. |
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IV.C. Superintendent Reports
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IV.C.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.C.2. Approve Revisions to Board Policy DNA(LOCAL) Affecting Local Policy-Performance Appraisal Evaluation of Teachers
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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:
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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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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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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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VI.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Sec. 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING. A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except:(1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. |
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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. ADJOURNMENT
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