June 22, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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| Attendance Taken on 6/22/2026 at 7:00 PM | |
| Skip Bryan | Present |
| Jerry McCarty II | Absent |
| Sarah Robinson | Present |
| Brad Rosiek | Present |
| Bryan Strand | Present |
| Present: 4, Absent: 1 | |
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I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
Presenter:
Bryan Strand, Vice President
Discussion:
Vice President Bryan Strand called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and announced the presence of a quorum.
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II. Oath of Office for Jerry McCarty
Presenter:
Bryan Strand, Vice President
Discussion:
Jerry McCarty was absent, and will have his Oath of Office administered during the July regular meeting.
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III. Resignation of Board Members
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Discussion:
Vice President Bryan Strand announced the resignations of Clint Duncan, Place 1, and Ricky Morrow, Place 6.
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IV. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
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IV.A. Consider/Take Action Board Reorganization
Presenter:
Bryan Strand, Vice President/Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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V. Open Forum
Presenter:
Board President
Discussion:
No individuals registered to speak during Open Forum.
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VI. Executive Session (Administration Building)
Presenter:
Board President
Discussion:
The board entered executive session at 5:32 pm and reconvened in open session at 6:35 pm. The board reentered executive session at 8:11 pm and reconvened in open session at 8:27 pm.
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VI.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, Superintendent
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VI.B. Texas Gov't Code 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property: To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VI.C. 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, Superintendent
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VI.D. 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, Superintendent
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VI.E. Texas Gov't Code Sections 551.129 and 551.071: Seek advice from legal counsel regarding contracts related to and legal requirements for the District’s 2026 Bond Program.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VII. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
Presenter:
RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent
Discussion:
Bryan Strand voiced the prayer and led the Pledge. Members each recite a portion of the Motto, Vision, Mission, and Beliefs.
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VIII. Informational Items
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VIII.A. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Discussion:
The board reviewed the financial documents with no questions.
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VIII.B. Enrollment
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Discussion:
The board was provided total student enrollment and enrollment data across the state and region.
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VIII.C. Campus Updates
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Discussion:
Redwater High School Principal Mr. George reviewed all updates made from the 2025-2026 Student Handbook to the 2026-2027 edition.
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VIII.C.1. Student Handbook Changes
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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VIII.D. 2026 EOC/STAAR Scores
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Discussion:
Ms. Fouche presented preliminary EOC scores, comparing RISD to the Region and the State. Grades 3-8 STAAR scores not yet received for the region and state will be presented at the July meeting.
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VIII.E. Professional Development
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Discussion:
Region 8 Professional Development for May 2026 was presented.
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VIII.F. Process for Filling Board Vacancies
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board discussed the process for filling vacancies as an appointment for Place 1 and possible appointment for Place 6 or election.
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IX. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Board President
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IX.A. Minutes
Presenter:
Board President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.A.1. Minutes Regular Meeting 5.18.26
Presenter:
Board President
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IX.B. Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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X.A. Bank Signature Cards
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.B. Region VIII ESC Service Contract
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.C. Adjunct Faculty 4-H
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.D. Band Surplus
Presenter:
Dillon Davis, Director of Bands/Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.E. Delegate the authority to the superintendent to set pay-scale for the new nursing position at RES to be finalized in the 2026-27 compensation plan
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.F. Summer Staff Compensation & Learning Calendar
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X.G. Student Code of Conduct 2026-27
Presenter:
Mr. Shaun George, High School Principal
Discussion:
The board will vote on the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct during the July meeting.
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XI. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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XI.A. Dragon Kingdom Branding
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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XI.A.1. Learn, Lead, Serve Campaign
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Students and staff have been highlighted/celebrated on social media as a part of our Learn, Lead, Serve campaign and Dragon Kingdom branding. The board was provided examples of these social media posts.
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XI.A.2. Advertising
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Redwater ISD purchased a quarter-page graduation advertisement in the West Bowie Post to congratulate the Class of 2026.
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XI.B. DeGray and Texas Rural Education Association Conference Recap
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns gave an update on her recent attendance at the DeGray and Texas Rural Education Association Conferences.
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XI.C. TASA Professional Learning Committee Service
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns was selected by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) to serve on the Professional Learning Committee, one of TASA's major committees, for a two-year term from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028.
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XI.D. Policy Manual Update 127
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The Policy Manual Update 127 will be an agenda action item in July.
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XI.E. DMAC Solutions Contract
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Discussion:
The board was provided the 2026-2027 Data Management for Assessment and Curriculum (DMAC) Contract.
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XI.F. Bond Projects Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board was provided information regarding the Redwater ISD Bond 2026 projects.
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XI.G. Safety and Security
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Chief Dustin Thompson, Redwater ISD Police Department
Discussion:
Dr. Burns provided information regarding the open nursing position at Redwater Elementary, as well as safety and security information regarding the School Safety and Security Committee, guardians program, and District Vulnerability Assessment.
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XI.H. Technology Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/John Ryther, Director of Technology
Discussion:
Director of Technology, Mr. Ryther, reported all network switches and access points will be replaced in July.
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XI.I. Operations
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
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XI.I.1. Facilities/Transportation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
Discussion:
Board members reviewed the May 2026 Facilities Update, and received an update on current summer projects.
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XI.I.1.a. Playgrounds
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns discussed the playground projects at the Elementary and Intermediate schools.
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XI.I.1.b. Fieldhouse Flooring
Presenter:
Bryce Haugh, Athletics Director/Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board was provided quotes for a fieldhouse flooring project.
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XI.I.1.c. Purchase New Vehicle
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Redwater ISD will purchase an SUV partially funded with CTE and general funds.
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XI.I.2. Cafeteria
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XI.I.2.a. Redwater Negative Balances
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns reported on initiatives the district is taking to reduce negative balances, and the board discussed additional strategies for the 2026-27 school year to further address this issue.
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XII. Informational
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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XII.A. July Board Meeting - July 30, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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XII.B. CMAR Special Meeting
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board discussed scheduling a CMAR Special Meeting.
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XII.C. Budget Workshop
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board discussed scheduling a budget workshop.
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XII.D. August Board Meeting Date
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board discussed scheduling the August regular meeting.
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XII.E. TASB Summer Leadership Institute Recap
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
President Sarah Robinson provided an update on her recent attendance at the TASB Summer Leadership Institute (SLI).
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XII.F. TASA/TASB txEDCON25 Convention - Oct. 8-11, 2026 - Houston, TX
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board was provided information regarding the TASA/TASB txEDCON25 Convention on Oct. 8-11, 2026 in Houston, TX.
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XII.G. Board Training Hours 2026-27
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Discussion:
The board was provided their current board training hours and future opportunities for board training.
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XII.H. Board Meeting/Annual Agenda Calendars 2025-2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board was provided with a board meeting and annual board agenda calendar.
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XIII. Adjourn
Presenter:
Board President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 pm.
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