Meeting Agenda
1. Call To Order/Establish Quorum
2. Invocation, Pledges & Vision/Mission
3. Public Comment
4. Special Recognitions
4.A. Department/Program Spotlight: Royal ISD Police Department (Board Goal 4: Safety & Security)
5. Presentation & Discussion Items
5.A.  Board Goal 1: Teaching, Learning & Engagement/ Board Goal 4: Safety & Security (Campus Principal Presentation)
5.B. Board Goal 4: Fast-Growth (New High School Update by LAN)
5.C. Bond 2023 Update Presented by Gallagher Construction
5.D. Public Hearing: 2026-2027 District & Campus Improvement Plans, Targeted Improvement Plans, Turnaround Plan
6. Consent Agenda
6.A. Approve Minutes from the October 12, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
6.B. Acceptance of Donations
6.C. Budget Amendments
6.D. Update 2026-2027 Stipend Schedule
6.E. 2027 Non Business Days for Public Information Act Request
7. New Business-Items to Discuss, Consider, & Take Possible Action
7.A. Approve Minutes from the September 14,2026 Regular Board Meeting
7.B. Canvass RISD November 2026 School Board Election Returns
7.C. Discuss, Consider & Take Possible Action on Construction Delivery Method for New RISD Stadium (Bond 2026)
7.D. 2026-2027 District and Campus Improvement Plans
7.E. Targeted Improvement Plans and RHS Turnaround Plan
7.F. Discuss, Consider & Take Possible Action Designating the District's Investment Officers
7.G. Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action Amending Authorized Representatives on District Financial Accounts
7.H. Discuss, Consider & Take Possible Action to Add and Remove Authorized Signer for Bank Signature Cards
7.I. Chrome Book Purchase
7.J. Interlocal Agreement for Ad Valorem Assessment & Collection
8. Information Items
8.A. Campus and Department Monthly Reports
8.B. Superintendent Report of Upcoming District Dates
8.C. Monthly Financial Reports & Investment Report
8.D. Annual Bilingual/ESL Program Evaluation
8.E. Swing Frame at Administration Building/Park
9. Executive Session
9.A. Section 551.074 Discussing personnel, hearing complaints against personnel, or to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
9.B. Section 551.076 and 551.089-Discussion Regarding the Deployment or Specific Occasions for Implementation of Security Personnel/Security Devices; Security Audits
9.C. Section 551.072-Discussion on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
10. Reconvene Open Session-Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session, if any
10.A. Discuss, Consider and Take Possible Action on Personnel Recommendation for High School Principal
10.B. Appoint RISD Police Department Lieutenant 
10.C. Employment of Personnel
11. Adjourn
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Meeting: November 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
1. Call To Order/Establish Quorum
Description:
"I CALL THIS MEETING OF THE ROYAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO ORDER.  LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT A QUORUM OF BOARD MEMBERS IS PRESENT, THAT THIS MEETING HAS BEEN DULY CALLED, AND THAT NOTICE OF THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551. The time is now ___________."
Subject:
2. Invocation, Pledges & Vision/Mission
Description:
Pledges: ECC
Vision & Mission: Royal Junior High
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3. Public Comment
Description:

If a person or people have signed up for public comment to speak, read the following before the first speaker:

The Public Comment section of the meeting is an opportunity to address or make comments to the Board. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board will only listen without comment as items addressed may not be on the Board agenda. No presentation shall exceed 3 minutes. Delegations of more than 5 people shall appoint 1 spokesperson. Individuals should identify themselves and the groups they represent at the beginning of each presentation. The Board welcomes the public and its comments; we ask that you refrain from comments about any district employees  without proper due process. Opinions expressed by speakers do not necessarily reflect those of the Board of Trustees or Administration.

Subject:
4. Special Recognitions
Subject:
4.A. Department/Program Spotlight: Royal ISD Police Department (Board Goal 4: Safety & Security)
Subject:
5. Presentation & Discussion Items
Subject:
5.A.  Board Goal 1: Teaching, Learning & Engagement/ Board Goal 4: Safety & Security (Campus Principal Presentation)
Subject:
5.B. Board Goal 4: Fast-Growth (New High School Update by LAN)
Subject:
5.C. Bond 2023 Update Presented by Gallagher Construction
Subject:
5.D. Public Hearing: 2026-2027 District & Campus Improvement Plans, Targeted Improvement Plans, Turnaround Plan
Subject:
6. Consent Agenda
Description:
The Consent Agenda may include items listed below and action may be taken with a  single vote without required discussion. Any Board Member may ask questions or discuss a consent agenda item by  asking the Board President to remove it from the consent agenda for the purpose of  giving the item individual consideration. The Board President will allow discussion  on any item requested for removal from the consent agenda by a Board Member.

Items requested to be removed from the consent agenda can be requested to be moved to the Action Items in the same Board meeting, and further discussed or acted upon by the Board of Trustees, so long as the item that was noticed remains the same as what the Board takes action on.
Subject:
6.A. Approve Minutes from the October 12, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
6.B. Acceptance of Donations
Subject:
6.C. Budget Amendments
Subject:
6.D. Update 2026-2027 Stipend Schedule
Subject:
6.E. 2027 Non Business Days for Public Information Act Request
Subject:
7. New Business-Items to Discuss, Consider, & Take Possible Action
Subject:
7.A. Approve Minutes from the September 14,2026 Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
7.B. Canvass RISD November 2026 School Board Election Returns
Subject:
7.C. Discuss, Consider & Take Possible Action on Construction Delivery Method for New RISD Stadium (Bond 2026)
Description:
Background:
1. The District received voter approval for a new Stadium in May 2026.
2. VLK Architects was selected to provide design services for the project in September 2026.
3. The District approved authorization to negotiate and execute contracts with various professional engineering services for the New Stadium in October 2026.
4. The Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) delivery method is recommended to provide early contractor involvement and coordination with the District, its program manager, and VLK Architects throughout design and construction.
5. During design, the CMAR will provide cost estimates, constructability reviews, value engineering recommendations, and schedule development to help align the project scope with the approved budget and anticipated completion date.
6. Upon Board approval of the delivery method, the District anticipates advertising for CMAR services in late November 2026, with responses to be received in December 2026.
7. Following evaluation of the responses, a recommendation for CMAR selection is anticipated to be presented to the Board in January 2027.
8. The CMAR will work with the project team to complete preconstruction planning, solicit subcontractor bids, and develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Board consideration.
Subject:
7.D. 2026-2027 District and Campus Improvement Plans
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7.E. Targeted Improvement Plans and RHS Turnaround Plan
Subject:
7.F. Discuss, Consider & Take Possible Action Designating the District's Investment Officers
Subject:
7.G. Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action Amending Authorized Representatives on District Financial Accounts
Subject:
7.H. Discuss, Consider & Take Possible Action to Add and Remove Authorized Signer for Bank Signature Cards
Subject:
7.I. Chrome Book Purchase
Subject:
7.J. Interlocal Agreement for Ad Valorem Assessment & Collection
Subject:
8. Information Items
Subject:
8.A. Campus and Department Monthly Reports
Subject:
8.B. Superintendent Report of Upcoming District Dates
Subject:
8.C. Monthly Financial Reports & Investment Report
Subject:
8.D. Annual Bilingual/ESL Program Evaluation
Subject:
8.E. Swing Frame at Administration Building/Park
Subject:
9. Executive Session
Description:
"THE BOARD WILL NOW ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551. _ _ _. The time is now ________."
Subject:
9.A. Section 551.074 Discussing personnel, hearing complaints against personnel, or to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Subject:
9.B. Section 551.076 and 551.089-Discussion Regarding the Deployment or Specific Occasions for Implementation of Security Personnel/Security Devices; Security Audits
Subject:
9.C. Section 551.072-Discussion on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
Subject:
10. Reconvene Open Session-Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session, if any
Description:
"THIS BOARD WILL NOW REOPEN FOR MOTIONS, VOTING AND OFFICIAL ACTION BY THE BOARD.  The time is now ______."
Subject:
10.A. Discuss, Consider and Take Possible Action on Personnel Recommendation for High School Principal
Subject:
10.B. Appoint RISD Police Department Lieutenant 
Subject:
10.C. Employment of Personnel
Subject:
11. Adjourn

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