July 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order   [Kenny Cruzan]

2. Prayer [Michaela Alston] 

3. Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge

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

4.A. Introduction of New Campus Administrators  [Molly Adams]

5. Hear Public Comment   [Kenny Cruzan]

6. Board of Trustees' Report  [Board President]

6.A. Committee Reports 

6.B. Acknowledgment of the resignation of Trustee Eli Ramos, Place 4  [Kenny Cruzan]

7. Presentations/Discussions

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

7.B. Preliminary STAAR scores, CCMR predictions, and EOY MAP  [Dr. Jessica Robbins]   Objective 1.1

7.C. Annual Transportation Report [Rob Douglas]   Objective 4.3

7.D. Annual Athletic Department Report and 2026-2027 Athletic Code of Conduct  [Eric Soza]   Objective 1.2

7.E. RFISD Safety and Security Audit Summary Report   [Sean Fletcher / Lt. James Wilson]   Objective 4.1

7.F. Review and Discuss the Rockport-Fulton ISD Investment Policy as per CDA(Legal) and CDA(Local)  [Kathy Henderson]   Objective 4.2

7.G. Review and Discuss Property Value Study  [Kathy Henderson]  Objective 4.2

7.H. District Employee Health Insurance Programs for the 2026-2027 School Year  [Molly Adams]   Objective 2

8. Business Items Requiring Board Action 

8.A. Consider/Take possible action to approve 2026-2027 School Board Operating Procedures [Kenny Cruzan]  

8.B. Consider/Take possible action regarding filling the vacancy of Board of Trustees Place 4, including determining the method of filling the vacancy.  [Kenny Cruzan]  

8.C. Consider/Take possible action to approve August 27, 2026 as the Public Hearing Date for 2026-2027 Budget [Kathy Henderson]   Objective 4.2

8.D. Consider/Take possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate [Kathy Henderson]   Objective 4.2

8.E. Consider/ Take possible action to approve RFISD Police Department Good Cause Exception Clause Request  [Lt. James Wilson]  Objective 4.1

8.F. Consider/Take possible action to approve TASB Policy Update 127  [Molly Adams]

8.G. Consider/Take possible action to approve revisions to Board Policy EIE(LOCAL)   [Dr. Jessica Robbins]

8.H. Consider/Take possible action to approve the purchase of the Curriculum Associates' iReady learning tool.  [Dr. Jessica Robbins]

8.I. Consider/Take possible action regarding selection of a Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) for the Renovation of Administration Facilities Project, including possible approval of contract and/or delegation of authority to negotiate and execute contract.   [Mike Nowotny]

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

10. CONSENT AGENDA   [Board President]

10.A. Minutes

10.B. 4-H Organizations - Aransas and San Patricio Counties

10.C. Designee to calculate No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rate

10.D. Approve Qualified Financial Institutions and Brokers for District Funds and Investments

10.E. Approve Sources of Instruction relating to Investment Officer Training

11. Closed Session   [Board President]

11.A. 551.074 Personnel Matters

11.A.1. Consider/Discuss Teacher Contracts

11.B. 551.072  Real Property

11.C. 551.076  Safety and Security

11.C.1. Discussion related to plan and implementation for Safety and Security Audit pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.076.

12. Reconvene to Open Session   [Board President]

12.A. 551.074  Personnel

12.A.1. Consider/Take possible action to approve Teacher Contracts

12.B. 551.076  Safety

12.B.1.
Consider/Take possible action to approve the Safety and Security Audit

13. Adjourn   [Board President]