May 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order [Kenny Cruzan]
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2. Prayer [Michaela Alston]
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3. Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge [NJROTC]
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4. Oath of Office [Dina Hill]
Description:
Place 1 Kenny Cruzan, Place 4 Eli Ramos, and Place 7 Bonni Randall
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5. District Celebrations [Dr. Lesley Austin] Objective 1.2
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5.A. Special Olympics [Andrew Glaus]
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5.B. Pickleball Appreciation Presentation [Mike Nowotny/Rockport Pickleball Association]
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5.C. 2024-2025 Student Ambassador Recognition [Dr. Lesley Austin]
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5.D. RFHS Academic UIL [Mrs. Brock]
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5.E. Texas Boys State Selections [Mr. Kelly]
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5.F. State Qualifier: Golf [Coach Donaldson]
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5.G. State Qualifiers: Track [Coach Blue/Coach Swinford]
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5.H. Tanner Swinford, NHSSCA State Coach of the Year [Coach Soza]
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6. Hear Public Comment [Kenny Cruzan]
Description:
Hear public comments in open forum. Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with board policy BED(Local). At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer. If the speaker is seeking Board resolution of a specific complaint, that concern should be addressed through the District’s grievance policy. At regular Board meetings, the Board shall permit public comment, regardless of whether the topic is an item on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. At special called meetings, public comment is limited to those items listed on the agenda. Public comment shall occur at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals who wish to participate during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins as specified in the Board’s procedures on public comment and shall indicate the agenda item or topic, if applicable, on which they wish to address the Board. Except as permitted by Board policy BED(Local) and the Board’s procedures on public comment, an individual’s comments to the Board shall not exceed three minutes per meeting. When necessary for effective meeting management or to accommodate large numbers of individuals wishing to address the Board, the presiding officer may adjust public comment procedures in accordance with BED(Local), including establishing an overall time limit for public comment and adjusting the time allotted to each speaker. However, no individual shall be given less than one minute to make comments.
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7. Closed Session [Kenny Cruzan]
Description:
Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel.
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7.A. 551.074 Personnel Matters - Discussion regarding roles and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees
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8. Reconvene to the public [Board President]
Description:
Discussion and possible action on closed session items
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9. Consider/Take possible action to organize Officers of Board [Board President]
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10. Board of Trustees' Report [Board President]
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10.A. Committee Reports
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11. Presentations/Discussions
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11.A. Bond 2022 Project Update: Teal Construction and Claycomb Associates [Jamin Welch / Josh Hansen] Objective 4.3
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11.B. Program Update [Martha McLeod]
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12. Business Items Requiring Board Action
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12.A. Consider/Take possible action to approve application for credit cards through Prosperity Bank in the name of Rockport-Fulton ISD [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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12.B. Consider/Take possible action to approve mowing contract for district facilities [Mike Nowotny] Objective 4.3
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12.C. Consider/Take possible action to approve LED lighting upgrades for the baseball & softball fields [Mike Nowotny] Objective 4.3
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13. Superintendent's Report [Dr. Lesley Austin]
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Information/updates from Administrative Staff
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13.A. Central Office Reports
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13.A.1. Featured Campus Report - Rockport-Fulton High School [Dr. Jodi Carter] Objective 3.2
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13.A.2. Teaching & Learning Report [Jessica Robbins] | Objective 1.1 & 3
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13.A.3. Business Office Report [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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13.A.4. Human Resources Report [Molly Adams] Objective 2
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13.A.5. Athletic Department Report [Eric Soza] Objective 1.2
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13.A.6. Operations Report [Mike Nowotny] Objective 4.3
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13.A.6.a. Maintenance and Operations Projects | Objective 4.3
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14. CONSENT AGENDA [Board President]
Description:
The Superintendent may consolidate items on the agenda summary for possible group action, or any Board member may suggest group action on items to expedite the Board meeting. A request by any trustee shall remove any item from the suggested and consolidated action list
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14.A. Minutes
Description:
Consider approval of the minutes for the April 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
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15. Closed Session [Board President]
Description:
Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Attorney consultation, 551.074: Personnel, 551.072: Real Estate, 551.076: Safety & Security.
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15.A. 551.071 Attorney Consultation / 551.0821 Personally Identifiable Student Information
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Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.071 and 551.0821, deliberation and consultation with school attorney regarding pending litigation and possible settlement of Student v. Rockport-Fulton Independent School District, Before a Special Education Hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 080-SE-1124.
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15.B. 551.074 Personnel Matters
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Discuss/Consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee or employees, including but not limited to resignation and employment of personnel.
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15.B.1. Consider/Discuss Teacher Contracts
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15.B.2. Consider/Discuss Administrator Contracts
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15.B.3. Consider/Discuss possible Special Education growth position
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15.C. 551.072 Real Property Deliberations
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15.D. 551.076 Safety and Security
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16. Reconvene to Open Session [Board President]
Description:
Discussion and possible action on closed session items
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16.A. 551.071 Attorney Consultation, 551.0821 Personally Identifiable Student Information
Description:
Consideration and possible action concerning pending litigation and possible settlement of Student v. Rockport-Fulton Independent School District, Before a Special Education Hearing Officer for the State of Texas; Docket No. 080-SE-1124.
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16.B. 551.074 Personnel Matters
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16.B.1. Consider/Take possible action to approve Teacher Contracts
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16.B.2. Consider/Take possible action to approve Administrator Contracts
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16.B.3. Consider/Take possible action on Special Education growth position
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17. Adjourn [Board President]
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