February 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Immediately following the Public Hearing

I. Meeting Called to Order

II. Moment of Silence

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call

V. Public Audience
The Board shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding an item on the agenda during the public testimony portion of the agenda. Below are the rules and procedures to be followed by members of the public who wish to address the Board. 
1. Sign-up sheet: Please sign in and (a) identify the number of individuals interested in speaking, (b) the names of the individuals, (c) who the individuals represent (or if they intend to speak in their individual capacity) and, (d) what the individual intends to speak on—specifically identifying if the individual intends to speak on an agenda item or a matter not on the agenda.  
2. Order: In general, individuals intending to address the board regarding agenda items specifically will be called to speak in the numerical order as reflected on the sign-up sheet. Any members not present when their names are called will forfeit their right to speak with reclamation rights subject to the will of the presiding officer. 
3. Timing: The board will establish a window of time that each individual will be allowed to speak. The Board will allot 3 minutes per person. 
4. Subject matter limitation: Only items on the agenda may be addressed by individuals speaking before the board. 
5. Issues not on agenda: Individuals intending to speak on items not on the agenda shall be directed to the Superintendent or designee. 
6. Board Response: Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in
response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or enter into dialogue with members of the public during this portion of the meeting. 
PublicTestimony
The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting.

VI. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of February 11, 2025, with any corrections/deletions.
 

VII. Recommend approving the Minutes for the Public Hearing held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, and the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025; with any corrections.
 

VIII. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A. Conference Presentation:

VIII.A.1. Presentation on Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month by Willacy County Victim Services Unit.

VIII.A.2. Tax Collection Report

VIII.A.3. Business/Financial Report
 

VIII.B. Standing Board Agenda Items:

VIII.B.1. February and March Calendars
 

IX. Consent Agenda

IX.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Items:

IX.A.1. Recommend to approve the Proclamation Declaring February 2025 as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Willacy County.

IX.A.2. Recommend approval of the resolution to pay employees during the District closure related to the January 21, 2025, weather event.

IX.A.3. Recommend approval to designate David Longoria as the Elections Administrator for the May 3, 2025 General Election.

IX.A.4. Recommend approval of the Election Order and Election Notice for the May 3, 2025, General Election.

IX.A.5. Recommend approval of the Resolution Adopting Voting Systems for the General Election on May 3, 2025.

IX.A.6. Recommend approving the compensation plan revision.
 

IX.B. Recommend approval of the following Contracts and Agreement(s): 

IX.B.1. Recommend approval of the contract between the County of Willacy (County Elections Officer) and the Raymondville Independent School District for election services for the May 3, 2025, General Election.

IX.B.2. Recommend approval of the Joint Election Agreement between the City of Raymondville and the Raymondville Independent School District for the May 3, 2025, General Election.

IX.B.3. Recommend approving an Affiliation Agreement between Texas State Technical College and Raymondville ISD.
 

IX.C. Recommend approval of the following Budget Amendment(s):

IX.C.1. Recommend approval of Budget Amendment #25-002 for athletic upgrades.
 

IX.D. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):

IX.D.1. Recommend approval to renew the District's property and casualty insurance coverage with Property Casualty Alliance of Texas (PCAT) and Coastal Property Alliance of Texas (CPAT) and the subsequent payment to Carlisle Insurance Agency for the renewal premium of the District's property and casualty insurance policy.
 

IX.E. Recommend approval to Solicit Bids / Proposal(s):

IX.E.1. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for Charter Bus Services district wide. (Annual Bid)

IX.E.2. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for Roof Remodel for Resiliency Center at old L.C. Smith Cafeteria.
 

X. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.084 and 551.001.
 

X.A. Personnel Matters:

X.A.1. New Hire(s)

X.A.2. Resignation(s)/Termination(s)

X.A.3. Level III Hearing L. DLP.
 

X.B. Safety and Security Audit Report (3-Year DAR)
 

X.C. Consultation with Attorney regarding threatened and pending litigation:
 

X.D. Board Reconvenes After Closed Meeting

(BOARD RECONVENES AFTER CLOSED MEETING)

A. Recommend approval on personnel matters discussed in Closed Meeting.

     Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________

B. Recommend approval on litigation matters discussed in Closed Meeting.

     Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
 

XI. Announcement(s):

XI.A.  The next scheduled Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees’ will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Raymondville I.S.D. Boardroom.
 

XII. Adjournment: