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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."

 
 

SLI (Summer Leadership Institute) is scheduled for June 10-13, 2026.  Travel folders were handed out at the May Regular Board Meeting.

·        The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) mandates that schools and districts have parent and family engagement policies in place. It establishes a framework for collaboration between schools and families, ultimately benefiting student success. This policy ensures that
·        all schools within the district implement consistent and effective practices for engaging parents and families in their children's education. 

·        Title I is a federal program that provides funds to school districts and schools with high numbers of high percentages of children who are disadvantaged to support a variety of services. The overall purpose of Title I funding is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant
·        opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments.
 

Policy Update 127:

• (LEGAL) policies
• (LOCAL) policies (see attached list of codes)"

(LEGAL) policies: Although (LEGAL) policies are not adopted by the board, TASB recommends that the board review them. Since review of the (LEGAL) policies may result in discussion, the agenda should, at a minimum, reference "(LEGAL) policies." If board members plan on discussing specific (LEGAL) policy changes, the relevant policy codes, titles, and subtitles should be listed on the agenda.
(LOCAL) policies: Board action on the (LOCAL) policies included in the update must occur within a properly posted, open meeting of the board.

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
EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
 

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:

• May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting
• May 12, 2026 - Special Called Meeting

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

• May 11, 2026 - Regular Meeting
• May 12, 2026 - Special Called Meeting

This year, we have seen a significant increase in the cost of groceries, paper goods, and labor. We are also not anticipating an increase in funding from the National School Lunch Program. For these reasons, we are going to have to increase the cost of student meals by $.10 (Breakfast and lunch).

TASB's 2026 Delegate Assembly will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, during txEDCON26 in Houston.

This year's Assembly features a new schedule and creditable training.  The caucus meetings will start at 10 a.m on Friday (instead of Saturday), followed by the Assembly at 11:30 a.m.  Both Delegates and Alternates will be permitted on the Assembly floor throughout the meeting. Previously, only the Delegate was permitted on the floor with the Alternate taking the floor should the Delegate need to take a break. The agenda for the meeting has been streamlined to provide continuing education credit (CEC) for attendees. Last year, Delegate Assembly and the regional caucus meetings were ineligible for credit due to the State Board of Education’s new board training rules. The session will include a panel discussion with trustees and will provide 45 minutes of CEC.

The District Administration is asking the board to set a Special-Called Meeting for 6:00 pm on Monday, June 22, to hold a Public Hearing and Adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget and other items.
 

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

Name	Years of Experience	Campus	Replaxing	Contract
Jennifer Brandt	15	Middle School	Cindy Jones	207 Days

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

 

Name	Years of Experience	Campus	Replacing	Contract
Kimberlie Rusk	3	Willow Vista	DOI Previously	187 Days
Zoe Stovall	0	Middle School	New Position / Asst. Band Director	207 Days
Cassandra Griffis	8	High School	Robin Alexander	226 Days / 12 month
Kadence Fangman	0	High School	Mary Bridges	226 Days/12 month
Mariah Tatum	7	Middle School	Jessica Brown	187 Days

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

 

Name	Years of Experience	Campus	Replacing	Contract

The Superintendent recommends the following individuals be granted a District of Innovation Contract for the 26-27 School Year, Subject to Assignment.
 

Name	Years of Experience	Campus	Replacing	Contract
Laura Erasmus	0	High School	Diane Porter	187 Days
Jessica Benitez	0	Willow Vista	Sydney Sanders (Laci Gerber)	187 Days
Katelyn Starks	0	Rolling Hills	Gabriel Evins	187 Days