Meeting Agenda
I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
II. Oath of Office for Skip Bryan and Jerry McCarty
III. Open Forum
IV. Executive Session (Administration Building)
IV.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.
IV.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.
IV.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.
IV.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.
IV.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.
V. Recognitions
VI. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
VII. Informational Items
VII.A. Bond Recap
VII.B. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
VII.C. Enrollment
VII.D. Campus Updates
VII.E. Professional Development
VII.F. Consent Agenda
VII.F.1. Minutes Regular Meeting 4.20.26
VII.F.2. Minutes Election Canvassing Special Meeting 5.12.26
VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
VIII.A. Selection of delivery method of construction services for the Districtwide Improvements Projects (Prop A of the 2026 Bond), excluding the security vestibules projects, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2269.056.
VIII.B. Selection of delivery method of construction services for the Security Vestibules Projects in Prop A of the 2026 Bond, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2269.056.
VIII.C. Service Order No. 1 to Architect Agreement with Claycomb Architects for Districtwide Improvements Projects (Prop A of the 2026 Bond), including possible delegation of authority to Superintendent/designee to finalize negotiations and execute same.
VIII.D. Selection of delivery method of construction services for the Track and Related Site Improvements Project in Prop B, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2269.056.
 
VIII.E. Design and/or contract administration services for Prop B Track Project and Related Site Improvements (which includes possible independent design representative as required by Texas Government Code Section 2269.305 if this is a design-build project), including possible delegation of authority to Superintendent or designee to select, negotiate, and enter into a contract with a design professional.
VIII.F. Adopt required Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2258.022 for all 2026 Bond Construction Projects as well as any construction projects authorized by the Board in the 2025-26 through the 2027-28 school years.
VIII.G. Delegate authority to the Superintendent or her designee to rank, select, and execute agreement(s) with one or more geotechnical engineer(s), engineers for construction materials testing services, land surveyors, asbestos abatement specialists, or any other professional services provided necessary for the 2026 Bond Construction Projects pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2254 based on their demonstrated competence and qualifications.
VIII.H. Delegate authority to the Superintendent or her designee to rank and select one or more professional service providers for architectural/engineering services for design and contract administration as well as for any independent representative for design-build project(s) required under Texas Government Code Section 2269.305 for the Turf and related site improvements project in Prop B of the 2026 Bond pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2254 based on their demonstrated competence and qualifications, including possible delegation to the Superintendent to negotiate agreement(s) for future Board consideration and action.
VIII.I. Application for Low Attendance Waiver
VIII.J. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Bowie County 2026
VIII.K. Cybersecurity Training Certification
VIII.L. iPad Surplus
VIII.M. District Roofing Project
VIII.N. Non-Teacher Pay Scale Staff Compensation for 26-27.
VIII.O. Addition of a Secondary Life Skills Teacher and Aide.
IX. Superintendent's Report
IX.A. Thoughtful Thursday
IX.B. 2025-2026 Accolades - Year in Review
IX.C. Dragon Kingdom Branding
IX.C.1. Learn, Lead, Serve Campaign
IX.C.2. Advertising
IX.C.3. Golden Dragons
IX.D. SHAC Update
IX.E. TIA Process
IX.F. Region VIII ESC Service Contract
IX.G. Safety and Security
IX.G.1. Intruder Door Audit
IX.H. Technology Update
IX.I. Operations
IX.I.1. Facilities/Transportation
IX.I.1.a. Playgrounds
IX.I.2. Cafeteria
IX.I.2.a. Redwater Negative Balances
X. Informational
X.A. June Board Meeting Date - Monday, June 22, 2026
X.B. Team of 8 Training
X.C. TASB Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) - June 17-20, 2026 - Ft. Worth
X.D. TASA/TASB txEDCON25 Convention - Oct. 8-11, 2026 - Houston, TX
X.E. Board Meeting/Annual Agenda Calendars 2025-2026
XI. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
XI.A. Consider/Take Action Board Reorganization
XII. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Subject:
II. Oath of Office for Skip Bryan and Jerry McCarty
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Subject:
III. Open Forum
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Subject:
IV. Executive Session (Administration Building)
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Subject:
IV.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
Subject:
IV.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
Subject:
IV.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
Subject:
IV.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
Subject:
IV.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
Subject:
V. Recognitions
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Subject:
VI. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
Presenter:
RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent
Subject:
VII. Informational Items
Subject:
VII.A. Bond Recap
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VII.B. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Subject:
VII.C. Enrollment
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VII.D. Campus Updates
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VII.E. Professional Development
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Subject:
VII.F. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Subject:
VII.F.1. Minutes Regular Meeting 4.20.26
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Subject:
VII.F.2. Minutes Election Canvassing Special Meeting 5.12.26
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.A. Selection of delivery method of construction services for the Districtwide Improvements Projects (Prop A of the 2026 Bond), excluding the security vestibules projects, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2269.056.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.B. Selection of delivery method of construction services for the Security Vestibules Projects in Prop A of the 2026 Bond, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2269.056.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.C. Service Order No. 1 to Architect Agreement with Claycomb Architects for Districtwide Improvements Projects (Prop A of the 2026 Bond), including possible delegation of authority to Superintendent/designee to finalize negotiations and execute same.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.D. Selection of delivery method of construction services for the Track and Related Site Improvements Project in Prop B, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2269.056.
 
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.E. Design and/or contract administration services for Prop B Track Project and Related Site Improvements (which includes possible independent design representative as required by Texas Government Code Section 2269.305 if this is a design-build project), including possible delegation of authority to Superintendent or designee to select, negotiate, and enter into a contract with a design professional.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.F. Adopt required Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2258.022 for all 2026 Bond Construction Projects as well as any construction projects authorized by the Board in the 2025-26 through the 2027-28 school years.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.G. Delegate authority to the Superintendent or her designee to rank, select, and execute agreement(s) with one or more geotechnical engineer(s), engineers for construction materials testing services, land surveyors, asbestos abatement specialists, or any other professional services provided necessary for the 2026 Bond Construction Projects pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2254 based on their demonstrated competence and qualifications.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.H. Delegate authority to the Superintendent or her designee to rank and select one or more professional service providers for architectural/engineering services for design and contract administration as well as for any independent representative for design-build project(s) required under Texas Government Code Section 2269.305 for the Turf and related site improvements project in Prop B of the 2026 Bond pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2254 based on their demonstrated competence and qualifications, including possible delegation to the Superintendent to negotiate agreement(s) for future Board consideration and action.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.I. Application for Low Attendance Waiver
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Subject:
VIII.J. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Bowie County 2026
Presenter:
Dustin Thompson, Police Chief
Subject:
VIII.K. Cybersecurity Training Certification
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent/John Ryther, Director of Technology
Subject:
VIII.L. iPad Surplus
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.M. District Roofing Project
Presenter:
Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
Subject:
VIII.N. Non-Teacher Pay Scale Staff Compensation for 26-27.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.O. Addition of a Secondary Life Skills Teacher and Aide.
Subject:
IX. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.A. Thoughtful Thursday
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.B. 2025-2026 Accolades - Year in Review
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.C. Dragon Kingdom Branding
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.C.1. Learn, Lead, Serve Campaign
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.C.2. Advertising
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.C.3. Golden Dragons
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.D. SHAC Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.E. TIA Process
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Subject:
IX.F. Region VIII ESC Service Contract
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.G. Safety and Security
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Chief Dustin Thompson, Redwater ISD Police Department
Subject:
IX.G.1. Intruder Door Audit
Presenter:
Chief Dustin Thompson, RISD Police Department
Subject:
IX.H. Technology Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/John Ryther, Director of Technology
Subject:
IX.I. Operations
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
Subject:
IX.I.1. Facilities/Transportation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
Subject:
IX.I.1.a. Playgrounds
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.I.2. Cafeteria
Subject:
IX.I.2.a. Redwater Negative Balances
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X. Informational
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X.A. June Board Meeting Date - Monday, June 22, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X.B. Team of 8 Training
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X.C. TASB Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) - June 17-20, 2026 - Ft. Worth
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X.D. TASA/TASB txEDCON25 Convention - Oct. 8-11, 2026 - Houston, TX
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X.E. Board Meeting/Annual Agenda Calendars 2025-2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
XI. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
Subject:
XI.A. Consider/Take Action Board Reorganization
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President/Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
XII. Adjourn
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President

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