February 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to order

II. Public Comments - Open Forum

III. Consent Agenda

III.A. Minutes of the previous meeting

III.B. Review financial update

IV. Information

IV.A. Superintendent report

IV.A.1. Board calendar

IV.A.2. Facility Report  

IV.B. Review monthly expenditures

IV.C. Student Transfers

IV.D. Miscellaneous

IV.D.1. Review December 2025 EOC Results

IV.D.2. Review Early Reading Instrument Report

IV.E. School Facility Use procedures

V. Action

V.A. 2026-2027 Proposed District Calendar

V.B. Review and approve the financial audit report for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

V.C. Consider and approve the Delay of Certification Plan and Waiver.

V.D. Required school bus seatbelt reporting.

V.E. Discussion and possible approval of Proposed Revision to policy DGA (LOCAL).

V.F. Discussion and possible approval of Proposed Revision to policy FNA(L)

V.G. Consideration for approval the RISD Concussion Response Protocal for Non-Athletes

V.H. Consideration for approval the RISD Concussion Paperwork for Student Athletes

V.I. Consider for approval an Order of General Election for Other Political Subdivisions  (RISD Board of Trustees, Seats 6 and 7)

V.J. Consider Resolution Approving Joint Election Agreement Between Rusk ISD and the City of Rusk, and the Joint Election Agreement between Rusk ISD and the City of Rusk.

V.K. Consideration and possible action on RISD Trespass Warning, Notice of Refusal of Entry or Ejection of An Individual from Rusk ISD Property, and the Official Warning Letter for Inappropriate Conduct on School Premises

V.L. Consider approving a Resolution of the Board Regarding Wage Payments during Emergency School Closing.

VI. Executive/Closed Session
The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. 

The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: 

Texas Government Code Section:

§551.071 Private consultation with the board's attorney.
§551.072 Discussion of purchases, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
§551.073 Discussion of negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. 
§551.074 Discussion of personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.
§551.076/§551.08 Discussion of security devices or security audits. 
§551.082 Discussion of discipline of children, or complaint or charge against personnel.
§551.0821 Discussion of personally Identifiable Information about Public School Student.
§551.129 Consultation between governmental body and its attorney via telephone conference call.

VII. Personnel

VII.A. Report on resignation and retirement of staff members

VII.B. Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnel