Meeting Agenda
I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
III.A. Consent Agenda
III.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)
III.A.2. Financial Reports
III.A.3. Contracted Services- Regions 7 and 10
III.A.4. Approve and Adopt Resolution for the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative 
III.B. Business and Finance
III.B.1. Rains County Appraisal District - 2027 Proposed Budget
III.B.2. Consider and Approve Agreement for Services with Communities in Schools of Northeast Texas (NETX CIS)
III.C. Academics & Student Services
III.C.1. Intent to Apply for Federal Grant Funding
III.C.2. 2025-2026 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
III.C.3. Information Regarding Instructional Practices and Technology Use
III.D. Superintendent Reports
III.D.1. District Activities, Facilities & Projects
III.D.1.a. All District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA) Corrective Actions Approved
III.D.2. First Reading of Board Policy Update 127, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, and FFF
III.D.3. Discussion on UIL Participation -SB401
III.D.4. 2025-2026 Attendance Information
IV. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
IV.A.  Personnel Changes/Update
V. CLOSED SESSION
V.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
V.A.1. Discussion Regarding Employment of an Elementary Principal
V.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
V.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
V.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
VI. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
VI.A. Consider and Approve Authorization for the Superintendent to hire an Elementary Principal
VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
VIII. Board of Trustees
VIII.A. Budget Workshop
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting/Budget Workshop
Subject:
I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Description:

UNITED STATES FLAG

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 
 

TEXAS FLAG

Honor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas,
one state under God,
one and indivisible.
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II. PUBLIC COMMENT
Description:
Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)
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III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
Subject:
III.A. Consent Agenda
Subject:
III.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)
Description:
The following minutes are provided for your review: 
  • Regular Meeting/Budget Workshop - May 11, 2026
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.
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III.A.2. Financial Reports
Description:
Financial reports for the previous month are presented.
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III.A.3. Contracted Services- Regions 7 and 10
Description:
Region 7 and Region 10 Education Service Center contracts are presented for processing for the 2026-2027 school year.
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III.A.4. Approve and Adopt Resolution for the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative 
Description:
Pursuant to the authority granted by Article 791.011 Interlocal Cooperation Act as amended desires to participate in described purchasing programs of the Regional Purchasing Cooperative. 

Rains ISD is of the opinion that participation in these programs will be highly beneficial to the taxpayers of the district through the anticipated savings to be realized. 

Rains ISD does request that the Regional Purchasing Cooperative purchasing program include its stated need for all categories on the Regional Purchasing Cooperative Program annual contracts and Joe Nicks is authorized and directed to sign and deliver all necessary requests and other documents in connection therewith for and on behalf of Rains ISD. 
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III.B. Business and Finance
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III.B.1. Rains County Appraisal District - 2027 Proposed Budget
Description:

 
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III.B.2. Consider and Approve Agreement for Services with Communities in Schools of Northeast Texas (NETX CIS)
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III.C. Academics & Student Services
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III.C.1. Intent to Apply for Federal Grant Funding
Description:
Rains ISD will apply for the grants listed for the 2026-2027 SY.  Rains plans to use these funds to support the intent and purpose of said grant. See the Intent to Apply document provided for details.  
Attachments:
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III.C.2. 2025-2026 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report
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III.C.3. Information Regarding Instructional Practices and Technology Use
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III.D. Superintendent Reports
Subject:
III.D.1. District Activities, Facilities & Projects
Description:
The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report. 
Subject:
III.D.1.a. All District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA) Corrective Actions Approved
Subject:
III.D.2. First Reading of Board Policy Update 127, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, and FFF
Description:

Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies periodically, which reflect changes in education law and rules.  

Although LEGAL policies are not adopted by the board, TASB recommends that the board review them. Board action is required on the LOCAL policies.  Each LOCAL policy affected by this update are provided in this packet. 

(LOCAL) Policies listed below: 
BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL
CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS
DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS
DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS
EHAD(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - ELECTIVE INSTRUCTION
EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
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III.D.3. Discussion on UIL Participation -SB401
Subject:
III.D.4. 2025-2026 Attendance Information
Subject:
IV. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
Subject:
IV.A.  Personnel Changes/Update
Description:
This report is for review only and does not require board action. 
Subject:
V. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
V.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
Description:

§ 551.074- To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.  
Subject:
V.A.1. Discussion Regarding Employment of an Elementary Principal
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V.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
Description:
§551.082-To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.  
Subject:
V.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
Description:

§551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. 

§551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and devices. 
Subject:
V.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
Description:

§551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality. 
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VI. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
VI.A. Consider and Approve Authorization for the Superintendent to hire an Elementary Principal
Subject:
VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
Subject:
VIII. Board of Trustees
Subject:
VIII.A. Budget Workshop
Subject:
IX. ADJOURNMENT

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