August 18, 2025 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. Public Hearing to Discuss the 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Tax Rate
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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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The Consent Agenda is included as part of the regular agenda but contains items that can be voted on all at once unless a Trustee or Superintendent requests that an item be pulled out and looked at individually. Requests to pull an item from the Consent agenda for individual consideration will be made in open session prior to consideration of the Consent Agenda.
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IV.A.1. Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
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Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.
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IV.A.2. Financial Reports
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Financial reports for the previous month are provided.
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IV.A.3. Permanent School Fund
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The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the agenda calendar for August. A report is provided according to the information received from Rains County Treasurer, Jennifer Trevino.
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IV.A.4. 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.
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IV.A.5. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 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. |
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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. Supt. of Finance & Operations.
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IV.B.2. Amend the 2024-2025 Budget
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IV.B.3. Adopt the Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
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IV.B.4. Approve Resolution to Set 2025-2026 Tax Rate
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IV.B.5. Order Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) - November 4, 2025
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IV.B.6. Accept Rains County Appraisal District - 2026 Budget
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IV.B.7. Approve Proposed Non-Program Meal Pricing
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Annually, we must set prices for non-program meals using a price equity tool to determine minimum rates for these meals. |
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IV.B.8. Approve Depository Agreement Extension
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Texas Education Code (TEC) Sec 45.202 requires selection of a bank depository in accordance with terms in Chapter 45. TEC Sec 45.205 provides that depository contracts may be extended twice for an additional term of two (2) years per extension.
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IV.C. Academics and Student Services
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IV.C.1. Discuss the 2023-2024 & 2024-2025 Accountability Ratings
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IV.D. Superintendent Reports
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IV.D.1. District Activities, Facilities, and Projects
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The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
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IV.D.2. Approve Proposed Resolution Establishing a local School Library Advisory Council (SB13)
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Senate Bill 13 (SB13) was enacted during the most recent legislative session requiring schools to establish a local School Library Advisory Council (SLAC). District administration has worked with TASB to develop a Resolution for the Board’s consideration to establish the SLAC within the guidelines outlined in this legislation.
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IV.D.3. Approve Local Policy Updates: FD, FM, EFB, and FNCE
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District administration has been advised by TASB to make adjustments to the following local policies based on outcomes from the 89th Legislative Session:
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IV.D.4. Approve Rains ISD 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
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Relevant changes from the 89th Legislative Session have been made to the Student Code of Conduct.
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IV.D.5. Rains ISD SB 12 Forms
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The Rains ISD administrative team must update procedures to ensure compliance with new legislative policy. Forms that need to be reviewed from the 89th Legislature are provided to the Board.
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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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This report 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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§ 551.074- To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. |
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VI.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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§551.082-To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.
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VI.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
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§551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. |
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VI.C.1. Discuss Approving a Resolution for Good Cause Exception for Armed Security Officer Requirement
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VI.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
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§551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality. |
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VII. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
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VII.A. Approve Resolution for Good Cause Exception for Armed Security Officer Requirement
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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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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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