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SCRIPT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS & EXECUTIVE SESSION

Regular Board Meeting held on DATE                          -TIME

 

Read After Exiting Executive Session: "The time is now_       p.m., and we are back in open session. No decisions were made in executive session." Proceed with the agenda.

Read Before Public Comments: The Board will now consider public comments from visitors. Audience members wishing to speak may address the Board on any item, whether on the agenda or not. Please note that audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to this portion of the meeting, in accordance with Board Policy BED(LOCAL). At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless specifically requested by the presiding officer. In accordance with Board Policy, comments are limited to five minutes. To ensure compliance with Open Meetings Laws, the Board will not respond to any remarks during public comment. Is there anybody who would like to address the Board? [If so, ask the speaker to state their name for the record.}

 

NOTE TO PRESIDING OFFICER - You may remind a speaker that concerns about specific employees or students may be directed to the appropriate policy - DGBA (personnel items), FNG (parent/student items), or GF(general). Policy requires grievances to be filed within 15 business days of the date the person knew or should have known of the events giving rise to the complaint. Policy directs that the Board will not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt the meeting by his/her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from lmv enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting.

 

Read Before Going Into Executive Session: "The time is now_        p.m. We will now go into executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections: LIST APPLICABLE SECTIONS BELOW - FOR EXAMPLE § 551.071- Consultation with Legal Counsel § 551.074 - Personnel Matters § 551.076 & 551.089- Security Matters No decisions will be made in executive session."

 
 

In accordance with Texas Education Code, §31.004, local education agencies (LEAs) are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the Commissioner that students have access to instructional materials covering all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all required subjects, except physical education. 
Additionally, in accordance with 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §66.105, LEAs are required to certify that they protect against access to obscene or harmful content in compliance with the requirements for certification under the Children's Internet Protection Act, 47 USC §254(h)(5)(B) and (C). The TEKS Certification survey includes a section to allow LEAs to certify they meet this requirement.
 

The board plans to review (LOCAL) board policies every month to determine whether changes or updates are needed.

Texas State Law requires that the board of trustees of each school district establish a local School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Sec. 28.004 SHAC. The purpose of the committee is to ensure that community values are reflected in the health education curriculum and other school health issues. Senate Bill 1357 expanded the duties of the council to include recommending strategies for integrating school health services, counseling and guidance services, a safe school environment, and school employee wellness into the school’s health curriculum.

• After reviewing the Hope Choice Lessons the SHAC/Site Base team recommends that the Board approve the use of the 2026-2027 Hope Choice lessons for each campus.  The materials align with State TEKS for Health and Physical Education.

Summer Leadership Institute in San Antonio is scheduled for June 10-13, 2026.  Registration and housing opens April 15, 2026.

CONFIDENTIAL CERTIFIED AGENDA OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Regular Board Meeting held on, DATE                                 -TIME                        
The executive session is called pursuant to the authorization of Texas Government Code Sections as follows:
 

Item	Section	Purpose
	551.071	Private consultation with the board's attorney.
	551.072	Discussion purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
	551.073	Discussion: negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations.
	551.074	Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against an officer or Personnel; deliberation of the appointment of a public officer.
	551.076	Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or Implementation of, security personnel or devices; discussing security audit.
	551.082	Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
	551.083	Considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultations with representatives of employee groups.
	551.089	Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits
	OTHER:

Announce in Closed Meeting: "In accordance with the Texas Government Code,

Executive session began at: ____ M Executive session ended at:  M" 
Subjects Discussed in the Session Closed to the Public: 
1. _____________________________________________
Record of Further Action Taken, if any, on Above Items in the Subsequent Open Session: 
1. _____________________________________________
Trustees Present: [LIST] 
Trustees Absent: [LIST ] 
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings on the above date. 

______________________________________
President, Board of Trustees 
River Road Independent School District

CONFIDENTIAL: No one shall, without lawful authority, knowingly make public this certified agenda of a closed or executive session. Texas Gov't Code§ 551.104. A person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a Class 8 misdemeanor and further shall be liable to any party injured or damaged thereby. Texas Gov't Code§ 551.144(a). 

A. Review and Approve Prior Meeting Minutes:

• March 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting

B. Review, Approve, and Accept Contributions to the District:

• Access Community Credit Union - Donation to buy snacks and drinks for the Egg Hunt

• March 9, 2026 - Regular Meeting

• Access Community Credit Union - Donation to buy snacks and drinks for the Egg Hunt

River Road ISD currently utilizes the Turn Center to provide Physical and Occupational Therapy services to some of our students. The current contract expires on 7/31/2026. The new contract covers the period 8/1/2026 through 7/31/2027. The new contract amount is $28,864.00.

The Administration recommends to approve the 2026-2027 Turn Center Contract.

Each year, we recognize our winners from UIL competitions.  We are requesting to move the May board meeting to the Middle School Auditorium.  This allows room to accomodate our students and families.

The Administration recommends to approve moving the Regular Board meeting for May to the Middle School Auditorium to accommodate the UIL winners and families.  

Texas State Law requires that the board of trustees of each school district establish a local School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Sec. 28.004 SHAC. The purpose of the committee is to ensure that community values are reflected in the health education curriculum and other school health issues. Senate Bill 1357 expanded the duties of the council to include recommending strategies for integrating school health services, counseling and guidance services, a safe school environment, and school employee wellness into the school’s health curriculum.

• After reviewing the Hope Choice Lessons the SHAC/Site Base team recommends that the Board approve the use of the 2026-2027 Hope Choice lessons for each campus.  The materials align with State TEKS for Health and Physical Education.

In accordance with Texas Education Code, §31.004, local education agencies (LEAs) are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the Commissioner that students have access to instructional materials covering all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all required subjects, except physical education. 
Additionally, in accordance with 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §66.105, LEAs are required to certify that they protect against access to obscene or harmful content in compliance with the requirements for certification under the Children's Internet Protection Act, 47 USC §254(h)(5)(B) and (C). The TEKS Certification 2023-24 Survey includes a section to allow LEAs to certify they meet this requirement.

RRISD Administration recommends that the Board certify the TEKS Certification document for the 2026-2027 school year.

 

Texas State Law requires that the board of trustees of each school district establish a local School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Sec. 28.004 SHAC. The purpose of the committee is to ensure that community values are reflected in the health education curriculum and other school health issues. Senate Bill 1357 expanded the duties of the council to include recommending strategies for integrating school health services, counseling and guidance services, a safe school environment, and school employee wellness into the school’s health curriculum.

• After reviewing the Title IX Curriculum for Grades 3-5, the SHAC/Site-Based team recommends that the Board approve the use of the Title IX Curriculum for Grades 3-5 for Rolling Hills. 

 

 Texas State Law requires that the Board of Trustees of each school district establish a local School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Sec. 28.004 SHAC. The purpose of the committee is to ensure that community values are reflected in the health education curriculum and other school health issues. Senate Bill 1357 expanded the duties of the council to include recommending strategies for integrating school health services, counseling and guidance services, a safe school environment, and school employee wellness into the school’s health curriculum.

 

• After reviewing the Title IX Curriculum for Grades 6-12, the SHAC/Site-Based team recommends that the Board approve the use of the Title IX Curriculum for Grades 6-12 for River Road Middle School and River Road High School.  

The Rolling Hills Elementary School 2nd Grade teacher, Giselle Carrazco, is requesting the board allow her to rescind her resignation and remain employed by River Road ISD for the 2026 - 2027 School Year.

The Superintendent recommends the board grant Giselle Carrazco's request to withdraw her resignation.
 

Every year the superintendent works with the principals and directors to compile a list of Chapter 21 TERM Contract Recommendations. When completed, the school board takes action on the Chapter 21 TERM Contract Recommendations made by the Superintendent.

The Administration recommends to approve the 26-27 Chapter 21 TERM Contract Recommendations as presented.

Per the recommendation from our school attorney, the district needs to remove any teacher who is related to a trustee in a prohibited degree (three degrees of blood and two degrees of marriage) from the list of recommendations before a vote by the board. The trustee(s) who is related to a teacher(s) must abstain from any deliberation and vote on their relative, and then the remainder of the board votes on the teacher(s).

The Administration recommends to approve the 26-27 Chapter 21 TERM Contract Recommendation for Alicia Smith as presented.

Per the recommendation from our school attorney, the district needs to remove any teacher who is related to a trustee in a prohibited degree (three degrees of blood and two degrees of marriage) from the list of recommendations before a vote by the board. The trustee(s) who is related to a teacher(s) must abstain from any deliberation and vote on their relative, and then the remainder of the board votes on the teacher(s)

The Administration recommends approving the 26-27 Chapter 21 TERM Administrative Contract Recommendation for Misty Dawson as presented, and that the Board Vice President execute the contract on behalf of the district..

Every year the superintendent works with the principals and directors to compile a list of Chapter 21 DUAL-ASSIGNMENT TERM Contract Recommendations. When completed, the school board takes action on the Chapter 21 DUAL-ASSIGNMENT TERM Contract Recommendations made by the Superintendent.

The Administration recommends to approve the 26-27 DUAL-ASSIGNMENT TERM Contract Recommendations as presented.

Every year the superintendent works with the principals and directors to compile a list of Chapter 21 PROBATIONARY Contract Recommendations. When completed, the school board takes action on the Chapter 21 PROBATIONARY Contract Recommendations made by the Superintendent.

The Administration recommends to approve the 26-27 Chapter 21 PROBATIONARY Contract Recommendations as presented. 

Every year the superintendent works with the principals and directors to compile a list of Chapter 21 DUAL-ASSIGNMENT PROBATIONARY Contract Recommendations. When completed, the school board takes action on the Chapter 21 DUAL-ASSIGNMENT PROBATIONARY Contract Recommendations made by the Superintendent.

The Administration recommends to approve the 26-27 Chapter 21 DUAL-ASSIGNMENT PROBATIONARY Contract Recommendations as presented.

Every year the superintendent works with the principals and directors to compile a list of District of Innovation Noncertified Contract Recommendations. When completed, the school board takes action on the District of Innovation Noncertified Contract Recommendations made by the Superintendent.

The Administration recommends to approve the 26-27 District of Innovation Noncertified Contract Recommendations as presented.

The Superintendent recommends the following individual be granted a 26-27 New District of Innovation Noncertified Contract as presented, Subject to Assignment.
 

Name	Year of Experience	Campus	Replacing	Contract

The Superintendent recommends the following individuals be granted a One-Year, Chapter 21 PROBATIONARY Contract for the 26-27 School Year, Subject to Assignment.
 

Name	Year of Experience	Campus	Replacing	Contract