August 10, 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(s)
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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. 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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III.A.4. Permanent School Fund
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The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the agenda calendar for August. The report is provided according to the information received from Rains County Auditor.
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III.A.5. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 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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III.B. Business and Finance
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III.B.1. Budget Review and Forecast
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An update on the 2025-2026 budget.
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III.B.2. Review 2026-2027 Draft Budget
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III.B.3. Review Proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate and Set Date for Public Hearing
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III.B.4. Accept Rains County Appraisal District - 2027 Budget
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III.B.5. Consider and Approve Bus Purchase
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III.C. Academics and Student Services
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III.C.1. Skyward System Update
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Asst. Superintendent John Portwood will provide an update regarding the Skyward System Issues for summer 2026.
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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. Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session).
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Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), enacted by the 89th Texas Legislature, added Texas Education Code §39.008, which requires school districts to certify compliance with certain state laws and submit the certification to the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
Administration has reviewed the applicable requirements, district policies, procedures, and practices and has completed the required Certification of Compliance for Board consideration and approval. |
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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.C.1. Review and Discuss the 2023-2026 District School Safety and Security Audit as required by Texas Education Code §37.108(b)
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V.C.2. Discuss Approving a Resolution for Good Cause Exception for Armed Security
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V.C.3. Consider and Discuss the Appointment of Armed Personnel
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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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VI.A. Approve the 2023-2026 District School Safety and Security Audit as required by Texas Education Code §37.108(b)
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VI.B. Approve Resolution for Good Cause Exception for Armed Security
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VI.C. Consider and Approve the Appointment of Armed Personnel
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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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