February 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order   [Kenny Cruzan]

2. Prayer [Nikki Yarnall] 

3. Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge (RFHS NJROTC)

4. District Celebrations [Dr. Lesley Austin]   Objective 1.2

4.A. 2025 San Patricio/Aransas County Agriculture & Homemaking Show Exhibitors

4.B. Gracelyn University Partnership Degree Completion:  Aimee West

4.C. RFISD Police Department

5. Hear Public Comment   [Kenny Cruzan]

6. Board of Trustees' Report  [Kenny Cruzan]

6.A. Committee Reports 

7. Presentations/Discussions

7.A. Bond 2022 Project Update:  Teal Construction & Claycomb Architects  [Jamin Welch & Josh Hansen]  Objective 4.3

7.B. 2024-2025 Annual Performance Report and Public Hearing [Christy Weete]   Priority 1

7.C. P-TECH/CTE Annual Report [Amber Ladd]   Priority 1

7.D. Featured Campus Report - Rockport-Fulton Middle School [Jerry Howell]   Objective 1.1

7.D.1. Campus Staff Recognition - Stephanie McGree

7.E. District Calendar Presentation  [Molly Adams]   Priorities 1 & 2

8. Business Items Requiring Board Action 

8.A. Consider/Take possible action to approve the 2026-2027and 2027-2028 RFISD District Calendars [Molly Adams]

8.B. Consider/Take possible action to approve Staff Longevity Stipends [Molly Adams]

8.C. Consider/Take possible action to approve the 2025-2026 Request for Low Attendance Waiver  [Molly Adams]

8.D. Consider/Take possible action to approve budget amendment  [Kathy Henderson]

8.E. Consider/Take possible action to approve the Resolution and Interlocal Agreement with ESC8 TIPS purchasing cooperative  [Kathy Henderson]

8.F. Consider/Take possible action to approve Property Insurance premium renewal   [Kathy Henderson]

8.G. Consider/Take possible action to approve the purchase of Interactive Video Displays and installation district-wide   [Mike Nowotny]

8.H. Consider/Take possible action to approve additional asbestos abatement of the North West wing of the High School   [Mike Nowotny]

8.I. Consider/Take possible action to approve facility upgrade of the high school East campus wing  [Mike Nowotny] 

8.J. Consider/Take possible action to approve intercom upgrades at the Fulton Elementary & Live Oak campuses  [Mike Nowotny] 

8.K. Consider/Take Possible Action on a Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11 Opportunity for Prayer and Religious Expression. [Dr. Lesley Austin]

9. Superintendent's Report   [Dr. Lesley Austin]

9.A. Central Office Reports

9.A.1. Teaching & Learning Report [Dr. Jessica Robbins] | Objective 1.1 & 3

9.A.2. Business Office Report   [Kathy Henderson]  Objective 4.2

9.A.3. Human Resources Report [Molly Adams]  Objective 2

9.A.4. Athletic Department Report [Eric Soza] Objective 1.2

9.A.5. Operations Report / Maintenance & Operations Projects  [Mike Nowotny]  Objective 4.3

10. CONSENT AGENDA   [Kenny Cruzan]

10.A. Minutes

10.B. Consider/Take action to approve HB 3033 Public Information Act (PIA) Request Response 

10.C. Consider/Take possible action to approve Staff Development Waiver 2026-2027 & 2027-2028

11. Closed Session   [Kenny Cruzan]

11.A. 551.074 Personnel Matters

11.A.1. Consider/Discuss probation contracts

11.A.2. Consider/Discuss possible termination of Chapter 21 term contract as recommended by the Superintendent.  

11.B. 551.072  Real Property

11.C. 551.076  Safety and Security

12. Reconvene to Open Session   [Kenny Cruzan]

12.A. 551.074  Personnel

12.A.1. Consider/Take possible action regarding probationary contracts

12.A.2. Consider/Take possible action to terminate Chapter 21 term contract as recommended by the Superintendent.  

13. Adjourn   [Kenny Cruzan]