July 20, 2026 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 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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III.A. Consent Agenda
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III.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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The following minutes are provided for your review:
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III.A.2. Financial Reports
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Financial reports for the previous month are presented.
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III.A.3. Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold
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In any instance where Texas or federal laws imposes a requirement to competitively procure any good or service costing less than $50,000, or where law applies. This will be for the fiscal year of 2026-2027.
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees has authorized the Superintendent to develop purchasing procedures to meet state and federal laws. This self-certification must be approved annually to allow purchases below $50,000. |
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III.A.4. TASB Risk Management Fund Insurance Renewal
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III.B. Business and Finance
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III.B.1. 2025-2026 Budget Review and Forecast
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III.B.2. Review Draft Budget for 2026-2027
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III.B.3. Discuss Potential 2026-2027 Tax Rate
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III.B.4. Consider and 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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III.B.5. Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Employee Pay Plan
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III.B.6. Consider and Approve Bus Purchase
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III.C. Academics & Student Services
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III.C.1. Teacher Certification Recommendations for District of Innovation (DOI) Exemption
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III.D. Superintendent Reports
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III.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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III.D.2. Discussion and Possible Action on Senate Bill 401 (SB 401) UIL Participation
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III.D.3. Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 127, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, and FFF
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Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies periodically, which reflect changes in education law and rules. |
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III.D.4. Review 2026-2027 Employee & Student Handbooks
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III.D.5. Approve Rains ISD 2026-2027 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. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IV.A. Personnel Changes/Update
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This report is for review only and does not require board action.
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V. CLOSED SESSION
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V.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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V.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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V.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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V.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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VI. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
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VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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