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.
4.a. Student of the Month
4.b. Employee of the Month
5. Bill Bratcher (Advisor from Mantis Innovation) - Presentation of Electric Rate, Options, and Trends
6. 2024 Bond Projects Update with Robert Gadbois of Owners Building Resource
7. Athletic Director Communication
8. Principal Communication
9. Consent Agenda                                                               ACTION
9.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
9.b. Allow and pay bills
9.c. Financial Report
9.d. Accept Donations
9.e. Approve Budget Amendments
10. Superintendent Communication
10.a. The next two board meetings will be March 11 and April 8 | Board Training at ESC 15 on February 25 @ 6PM
10.b. District communication
11. Action Items
11.a. Consider and Take Action to Approve the Teacher Certification Compliance and Transition Plan for the Rochelle ISD as Presented 
11.b. Consider and Approve the Administrative Procedures Manual for Rochelle ISD Effective February 12, 2026
11.c. Approve and Ratify the 2026-2027 TEKS/EMAT Certification Form
11.d. Consider and Take Action Authorizing the Superintendent to Submit an Attendance Waiver to the TEA for Allowable Waiver Days the Week of February 2, 2026 through February 5, 2026 Due to Extensive Campus-Wide Illness
11.e. Consider and Take Action to Approve a Donation for Reading Materials from the McCulloch County Retired Teachers Organization
11.f. Consider and Take Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
11.g. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD TIA Spending Plan Effective Spring 2026
12. Executive Session (These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code.)
12.a. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129 - Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues Concerning the status of and Contract(s) for the Bond 2024 Construction Projects and the Payment of Invoice 2402710 from Makers Design
12.b. Consider the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee. 

12.c. Consider and possible action to authorize the sale of District-owned real property for the surface rights only, including possible resolution to regarding same for the following property: Being a 0.83 acre tract in McCulloch County, Texas located in the A. Hoelscher Survey No. 768, Abstract No. 503 and the G.H. & H.RR.Co. Survey No. 224, Abstract No. 2333. Said tract is also a portion of that certain tract described in a deed to the McCulloch County School Trustees at Volume 66, Page 220 of the McCulloch County Deed Records, a portion of that certain tract described in a deed to the County Judge of McCulloch County at Volume 24, Page 136 of said Deed Records and a portion of that certain ¼ acre tract described in a deed to McCulloch County at Volume 4, Page 588 of said Deed Records.  

12.d. Discuss 11-Month and 12-Month Contracts & Letters of Re-assurance: A. Wilson (2 year), M. Maciel (2 year), C. Gossett, A. Wolfe, and A. Tetens
13. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
13.a. Consider the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee. 
13.b. Consider and take possible action regarding the status of and contract(s) for the Bond 2024 Construction Projects; including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent.
13.c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Delegate the Authority to the Superintendent to Pay Invoice 2402710 from Makers Design
13.d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Employment Contracts (or Letters of Re-assurance) for 11-Month and 12-Month Employees of the Rochelle ISD (Maciel, Wilson, Gossett, and Tetens)
13.e. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Employment Contracts (or Letters of Re-assurance) for 11-Month and 12-Month Employees of the Rochelle ISD (Wolfe)
14. Meeting Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: February 11, 2026 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:
4.a. Student of the Month
Subject:
4.b. Employee of the Month
Subject:
5. Bill Bratcher (Advisor from Mantis Innovation) - Presentation of Electric Rate, Options, and Trends
Subject:
6. 2024 Bond Projects Update with Robert Gadbois of Owners Building Resource
Subject:
7. Athletic Director Communication
Subject:
8. Principal Communication
Subject:
9. Consent Agenda                                                               ACTION
Subject:
9.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
Subject:
9.b. Allow and pay bills
Subject:
9.c. Financial Report
Description:
February Financial Report
Subject:
9.d. Accept Donations
Subject:
9.e. Approve Budget Amendments
Subject:
10. Superintendent Communication
Subject:
10.a. The next two board meetings will be March 11 and April 8 | Board Training at ESC 15 on February 25 @ 6PM
Subject:
10.b. District communication
Subject:
11. Action Items
Subject:
11.a. Consider and Take Action to Approve the Teacher Certification Compliance and Transition Plan for the Rochelle ISD as Presented 
Subject:
11.b. Consider and Approve the Administrative Procedures Manual for Rochelle ISD Effective February 12, 2026
Subject:
11.c. Approve and Ratify the 2026-2027 TEKS/EMAT Certification Form
Subject:
11.d. Consider and Take Action Authorizing the Superintendent to Submit an Attendance Waiver to the TEA for Allowable Waiver Days the Week of February 2, 2026 through February 5, 2026 Due to Extensive Campus-Wide Illness
Subject:
11.e. Consider and Take Action to Approve a Donation for Reading Materials from the McCulloch County Retired Teachers Organization
Subject:
11.f. Consider and Take Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD 2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Subject:
11.g. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD TIA Spending Plan Effective Spring 2026
Subject:
12. 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:
12.a. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129 - Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues Concerning the status of and Contract(s) for the Bond 2024 Construction Projects and the Payment of Invoice 2402710 from Makers Design
Subject:
12.b. Consider the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee. 
Subject:

12.c. Consider and possible action to authorize the sale of District-owned real property for the surface rights only, including possible resolution to regarding same for the following property: Being a 0.83 acre tract in McCulloch County, Texas located in the A. Hoelscher Survey No. 768, Abstract No. 503 and the G.H. & H.RR.Co. Survey No. 224, Abstract No. 2333. Said tract is also a portion of that certain tract described in a deed to the McCulloch County School Trustees at Volume 66, Page 220 of the McCulloch County Deed Records, a portion of that certain tract described in a deed to the County Judge of McCulloch County at Volume 24, Page 136 of said Deed Records and a portion of that certain ¼ acre tract described in a deed to McCulloch County at Volume 4, Page 588 of said Deed Records.  

Subject:
12.d. Discuss 11-Month and 12-Month Contracts & Letters of Re-assurance: A. Wilson (2 year), M. Maciel (2 year), C. Gossett, A. Wolfe, and A. Tetens
Subject:
13. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
Subject:
13.a. Consider the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee. 
Subject:
13.b. Consider and take possible action regarding the status of and contract(s) for the Bond 2024 Construction Projects; including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent.
Subject:
13.c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Delegate the Authority to the Superintendent to Pay Invoice 2402710 from Makers Design
Subject:
13.d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Employment Contracts (or Letters of Re-assurance) for 11-Month and 12-Month Employees of the Rochelle ISD (Maciel, Wilson, Gossett, and Tetens)
Subject:
13.e. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Employment Contracts (or Letters of Re-assurance) for 11-Month and 12-Month Employees of the Rochelle ISD (Wolfe)
Subject:
14. Meeting Adjournment

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