November 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 11/13/2023 at 5:30 PM | |
| Thomas Anderson | Absent |
| Clint Duncan | Present |
| Jerry McCarty II | Present |
| Erik Narens | Present |
| Sarah Robinson | Present |
| Brad Rosiek | Present |
| Bryan Strand | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 1 | |
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I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
Presenter:
Jerry McCarty, President
Discussion:
The meeting was called to order and a quorum announced at 5:30 p.m. by President Jerry McCarty. Member Bryan Strand joined the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
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II. Open Forum
Presenter:
Jerry McCarty, President
Discussion:
No persons signed up for Open Forum.
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III. Executive Session (Administration Building)
Presenter:
Jerry McCarty, President
Discussion:
The RISD Board of Trustees entered into Closed Session at 5:31 p.m. under Texas Government Code 551.074 Personnel, 551.076 and 551.089 deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits. The board reconvened to Open Session at 6:23 p.m.
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III.A. Texas Gov't Code 551.074 Personnel Matters: To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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III.B. Texas Gov't Code 551.076 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits. To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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III.C. Texas Gov't Code 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits: To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IV. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
Presenter:
RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent
Discussion:
Prayer and Pledge was led by Bryan Strand. Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements were read by all Team of 8 members in attendance.
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V. Student/Staff Celebrations
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Jerry McCarty
Discussion:
Members of the Board of Trustees, led by President Jerry McCarty, took the opportunity to recognize the Redwater Marching Band Directors and Drum Majors for their overall success this year including the 6th Place at the State UIL Marching Contest. Recognized were: Dillon Davis - Director of Bands: Brandon Martindale - Head Junior High Director; Candis Caddenhead - Assistant Junior High Director; Matthew Pettit - Director of Percussion; Cooper Moncrief - Director of Color Guard; Catherine Chaffin - Senior Drum Major; Reagan Bulkley - Junior Drum Major.
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VI. Informational Items
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VI.A. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
Presenter:
Tess Baker
Discussion:
Cash Flow, Revenue, and Check Register for October were reviewed by Board members.
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VI.B. Enrollment
Presenter:
Tess Baker
Discussion:
Enrollment for October was reviewed showing RISD with 47 students over the enrollment figure for same time last year and 42 students over the final enrollment number for 2022-23. Texas UIL realignment figure was 351.
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VI.C. School Safety and Security Committee Meeting Update
Presenter:
Chief Dustin Thompson
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Burns and President Jerry McCarty shared an overview of the RISD School Safety and Security Committee Meeting from November 2, 2023. These meetings go very well and allow us to get some good input from our partner safety agencies.
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VII. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Jerry McCarty, President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.A. Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Tess Baker
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VII.B. Minutes
10.16.23 Regular Session
Presenter:
Jerry McCarty, President
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VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
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VIII.A. Investment Policy: CDA (LOCAL)
Presenter:
Tess Baker
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Member Strand requested that the District look into the possibility of putting some of the general funds into CDs which are currently drawing high interest rates.
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VIII.B. Policy Update 122
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.C. Resolution to Cast Votes for Bowie Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.D. RISD Improvement Plan
Presenter:
Lee Ann Corbin
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Lee Ann Corbin, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, reviewed with Board members changes to the RISD Improvement Plan for the 2023-24 school year.
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VIII.E. Redwater Elementary School Improvement Plan
Presenter:
Theresa Cowling, Principal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Theresa Cowling, Principal of Redwater Elementary School, reviewed with Board members changes to the RES Improvement Plan for the 2023-24 school year.
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VIII.F. Redwater High School Improvement Plan
Presenter:
Brett Haugh, Principal
Discussion:
No action taken. Agenda item will move to the December 2023 meeting.
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VIII.G. Redwater Junior High School Improvement Plan
Presenter:
Kim Cody, Principal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Kim Cody, Principal of Redwater Junior High School, reviewed with Board members changes to the RJHS Improvement Plan for the 2023-24 school year.
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VIII.H. Teacher Incentive Allotment
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Kelly Burns brought Board members up to date on steps taken toward making a decision on participation in the Teacher Incentive Allotment program. Member Strand shared his concerns over the time spent on the topic if we are not going to move forward with participation. It is anticipated that a formal decision for participation will be made in December 2023 or January 2024.
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IX. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.A. Celebrate
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
As part of our continual series on "celebrating" those staff members who are not part of a given appreciation day/week/month, staff highlights from October 16, 2023 through November 13, 2023 were shared with the Board.
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IX.B. Did You Know Campaign
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
As part of the "Did You Know" series, social media graphics which were posted on October 20, October 27, November 3 and November 10 were shared with Board members.
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IX.C. Community Meetings
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.C.1. Bowie County Sheriff Semi-Annual Meeting
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
HB 3 requires for county sheriffs to hold semi-annual meetings with police, fire, school districts, EMS and others. The first meeting was held on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the Bowie County Courthouse Central Jury Room. Given that Superintendent Dr. Kelly Burns and Chief Dustin Thompson were in San Antonio for the State Marching Band Contest, staff member Tina Veal-Gooch represented them at the meeting. The meeting agenda was shared for Board members to review.
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IX.C.2. Pastoral Alliance
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The Pastoral Alliance held their second meeting on Friday, November 3. We now have planned monthly meetings. Not all pastors have attended yet, but most have. They are very open to partnering with schools for our students and community benefit. Members attending were: FBCR-Corey Calicott, Mike Powell; Brant Graham-New Faith Community Methodist; Kevin Holt-Echo Hills Baptist; Agustine Alaniz-Faith Community Baptist; Anthony Page-Friendship Baptist. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Burns is currently reviewing the School Chaplin legislation which was passed in the last regular session. This will take board action if we choose to more forward in this way. She will be getting additional information from our school attorney about Chaplins and their role in public schools.
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IX.C.3. Redwater Youth Sports Association
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Superintendent Dr. Kelly Burns met with RYSA members on October 25 and spoke with them about possible bond needs and support. She followed up with an open-ended survey to gauge support along with determining the needs/wants of the community. Once all the initial surveys are completed, data will be compiled into a list of possible bond items we can then send out via parent square and social media.
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IX.D. Professional Development
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Superitnendent Dr. Kelly Burns has spoken to principals about their process for choosing Professional Development for the year. Administration will continue to discuss our process with them and make sure they are aligning with district and campus goals. Lee Ann Corbin, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, will give a more specific report on Professional Development in December.
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IX.E. 2023-2025 Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Cycle 1
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Redwater ISD was allocated $787,326 in Cycle 1 for Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) funds for 2023-2025. We will have to apply through TEA for the funds. Not yet sure what the rules of allocation and spending will be.
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IX.F. Redwater Education Foundation Drawdown
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
November 15 is the last day to buy your Drawdown ticket for the Redwater Education Foundation Drawdown. Superintendent Dr. Kelly Burns encouraged everyone to purchase their ticket(s) ASAP.
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IX.G. Custodial Services Contract Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The final signed contract with Walsh, Inc. has been completed and their official start date will be December 1. They are scheduled to do a deep clean as requested. Staff will be on hand the week of November 27 to review each campus and determine initial efforts for the December 1 start.
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IX.H. Facilities
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack
Discussion:
Board members reviewed the November 2023 Facilities Report. Anticipate a full "scope of work" report during the December 2023 meeting for orders/work for HVAC..
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IX.I. FIRST Rating
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The Schools Financial Integrity System of Texas (FIRST) ratings have been published with RISD receiving a Superior Rating. The full report will be given during the December 2023 meeting.
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IX.J. Informational
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.J.1. Board Training
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.J.2. Cybersecurity Training
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The Cybersecurity Training is required to be completed no later than December 15, 2023.
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IX.J.3. Fall NTSBA - Thursday, December 7, 2023 - Region VIII ESC
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
All Board members, excluding Brad Rosiek, will be in attendance for this meeting.
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IX.J.4. Team of 8 Training - Monday, January 22, 2024 @ 6:00 pm
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
"Team of 8" training will be held on January 22, 2024 with Rhonda Crass conducting. All eight members must be in attendance to receive credit for the training. Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. Training will be from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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IX.J.5. December Board Meeting Date - Monday, December 11, 2023
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.J.6. January Board Meeting Date - Thursday, January 25, 2023 or Monday, January 29, 2023
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Tentative date for January Board of Trustees meeting will be Thursday, January 25, 2023. Final date confirmation will be during December meeting.
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X. Adjourn
Presenter:
Jerry McCarty, President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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