Meeting Agenda
1. Call to order - I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this  meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. An audio recording of this meeting is being made. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
2. American Pledge
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Texas Pledge
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
3. Prayer
4. Public Comment/Special Guest - Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with this policy. 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 requested by the presiding officer.
5. Bond Progress Update from Gallagher Construction
6. Athletic Director Communication
7. Principal Communication
7.a. Recognize Students and Employee of the Month
8. Consent Agenda                                                               ACTION
8.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
8.b. Allow and pay bills
8.c. Financial Report
8.d. Accept Donations (Sterling and Jamie McBee-Rock and Gravel / Rufus Beam-Plumbing Services)
8.e. Approve Budget Amendments
9. Superintendent Communication
9.a. The next two board meetings will be December 10 and January 14
9.b. District communication
10. Action Items
10.a. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Quote for New Electric Service with Oncor
10.b. Consider and Possibly Take Action to Approve Change Orders as Presented by Gallagher AEA01-AEA05
10.c. Consider and Take Action Regarding the Authorization of Payment as Presented in the August Payment Application as Presented by Gallagher

10.d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Apply for a Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements with the TEA

10.e. Consider and Take Action to Approve Policy Update 126

10.f. Consider and Take Action to Approve Increases to Cafeteria Meals to $5.20 for Lunch and $3.40 for Breakfast for Adults
10.g. Discuss and Possibly Take Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD Wellness Policy and Wellness Plan as Presented by SHAC
10.h. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding the Request for a Waiver of the TDA Summer Mandate (Notification of SHAC Required)
10.i. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve the West Texas Food Co-Op Interlocal Agreement for the 2025-2026 School Year
11. Executive Session (These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code.)
11.a. Consider the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee. 
11.a.1. Separations of Employment: J. Sims and E. McDonald
11.a.2. Offers of Employment: J. Soto, T. Tinney, and E. Anderson
12. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
12.a. Take possible action on the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee. 
13. Meeting Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1. Call to order - I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this  meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. An audio recording of this meeting is being made. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
Description:
Statement to call meeting to order: I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order.  Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551.  Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
Subject:
2. American Pledge
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Texas Pledge
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."
Subject:
3. Prayer
Subject:
4. Public Comment/Special Guest - Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with this policy. 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 requested by the presiding officer.
Subject:
5. Bond Progress Update from Gallagher Construction
Subject:
6. Athletic Director Communication
Subject:
7. Principal Communication
Subject:
7.a. Recognize Students and Employee of the Month
Subject:
8. Consent Agenda                                                               ACTION
Subject:
8.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
Subject:
8.b. Allow and pay bills
Subject:
8.c. Financial Report
Description:
November Financial Report
Subject:
8.d. Accept Donations (Sterling and Jamie McBee-Rock and Gravel / Rufus Beam-Plumbing Services)
Subject:
8.e. Approve Budget Amendments
Subject:
9. Superintendent Communication
Subject:
9.a. The next two board meetings will be December 10 and January 14
Subject:
9.b. District communication
Subject:
10. Action Items
Subject:
10.a. Discuss and Take Action to Approve Quote for New Electric Service with Oncor
Subject:
10.b. Consider and Possibly Take Action to Approve Change Orders as Presented by Gallagher AEA01-AEA05
Subject:
10.c. Consider and Take Action Regarding the Authorization of Payment as Presented in the August Payment Application as Presented by Gallagher
Subject:

10.d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Apply for a Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements with the TEA

Subject:

10.e. Consider and Take Action to Approve Policy Update 126

Subject:
10.f. Consider and Take Action to Approve Increases to Cafeteria Meals to $5.20 for Lunch and $3.40 for Breakfast for Adults
Subject:
10.g. Discuss and Possibly Take Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD Wellness Policy and Wellness Plan as Presented by SHAC
Subject:
10.h. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding the Request for a Waiver of the TDA Summer Mandate (Notification of SHAC Required)
Subject:
10.i. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve the West Texas Food Co-Op Interlocal Agreement for the 2025-2026 School Year
Subject:
11. Executive Session (These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code.)
Description:
These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code
Subject:
11.a. Consider the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee. 
Subject:
11.a.1. Separations of Employment: J. Sims and E. McDonald
Subject:
11.a.2. Offers of Employment: J. Soto, T. Tinney, and E. Anderson
Subject:
12. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
Subject:
12.a. Take possible action on the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee. 
Subject:
13. Meeting Adjournment

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