February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order [Kenny Cruzan]
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2. Prayer [Nikki Yarnall]
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3. Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge (RFHS NJROTC)
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4. District Celebrations [Dr. Lesley Austin] Objective 1.2
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4.A. 2025 San Patricio/Aransas County Agriculture & Homemaking Show Exhibitors
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4.B. Gracelyn University Partnership Degree Completion: Aimee West
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4.C. RFISD Police Department
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5. 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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6. Board of Trustees' Report [Kenny Cruzan]
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6.A. Committee Reports
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7. Presentations/Discussions
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7.A. Bond 2022 Project Update: Teal Construction & Claycomb Architects [Jamin Welch & Josh Hansen] Objective 4.3
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7.B. 2024-2025 Annual Performance Report and Public Hearing [Christy Weete] Priority 1
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7.C. P-TECH/CTE Annual Report [Amber Ladd] Priority 1
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7.D. Featured Campus Report - Rockport-Fulton Middle School [Jerry Howell] Objective 1.1
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7.D.1. Campus Staff Recognition - Stephanie McGree
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7.E. District Calendar Presentation [Molly Adams] Priorities 1 & 2
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8. Business Items Requiring Board Action
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8.A. Consider/Take possible action to approve the 2026-2027and 2027-2028 RFISD District Calendars [Molly Adams]
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8.B. Consider/Take possible action to approve Staff Longevity Stipends [Molly Adams]
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8.C. Consider/Take possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Request for Low Attendance Waiver [Molly Adams]
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8.D. Consider/Take possible action to approve budget amendment [Kathy Henderson]
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8.E. Consider/Take possible action to approve the Resolution and Interlocal Agreement with ESC8 TIPS purchasing cooperative [Kathy Henderson]
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8.F. Consider/Take possible action to approve Property Insurance premium renewal [Kathy Henderson]
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8.G. Consider/Take possible action to approve the purchase of Interactive Video Displays and installation district-wide [Mike Nowotny]
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8.H. Consider/Take possible action to approve additional asbestos abatement of the North West wing of the High School [Mike Nowotny]
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8.I. Consider/Take possible action to approve facility upgrade of the high school East campus wing [Mike Nowotny]
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8.J. Consider/Take possible action to approve intercom upgrades at the Fulton Elementary & Live Oak campuses [Mike Nowotny]
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8.K. Consider/Take Possible Action on a Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11 Opportunity for Prayer and Religious Expression. [Dr. Lesley Austin]
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9. Superintendent's Report [Dr. Lesley Austin]
Description:
Information/updates from Administrative Staff
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9.A. Central Office Reports
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9.A.1. Teaching & Learning Report [Dr. Jessica Robbins] | Objective 1.1 & 3
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9.A.2. Business Office Report [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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9.A.3. Human Resources Report [Molly Adams] Objective 2
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9.A.4. Athletic Department Report [Eric Soza] Objective 1.2
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9.A.5. Operations Report / Maintenance & Operations Projects [Mike Nowotny] Objective 4.3
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10. CONSENT AGENDA [Kenny Cruzan]
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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10.A. Minutes
Description:
Consider approval of the minutes for the January 15, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and the Special Meeting on January 22, 2026.
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10.B. Consider/Take action to approve HB 3033 Public Information Act (PIA) Request Response
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10.C. Consider/Take possible action to approve Staff Development Waiver 2026-2027 & 2027-2028
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11. Closed Session [Kenny Cruzan]
Description:
Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: Personnel, 551.072: Real Estate, 551.076: Safety & Security.
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11.A. 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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11.A.1. Consider/Discuss probation contracts
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11.A.2. Consider/Discuss possible termination of Chapter 21 term contract as recommended by the Superintendent.
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11.B. 551.072 Real Property
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11.C. 551.076 Safety and Security
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12. Reconvene to Open Session [Kenny Cruzan]
Description:
Discussion and possible action on closed session items
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12.A. 551.074 Personnel
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12.A.1. Consider/Take possible action regarding probationary contracts
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12.A.2. Consider/Take possible action to terminate Chapter 21 term contract as recommended by the Superintendent.
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13. Adjourn [Kenny Cruzan]
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