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Meeting Agenda
1. Public Hearing/ Audiencias públicas
1.A. “Conduct a Public Hearing regarding redistricting of the District’s single-member districts after the 2010 Federal Census.”
 “Llevar a cabo una Audiencia pública acerca de la nueva división en distritos, después del censo federal de 2010, para los distritos de un único miembro.”  
2. Campus Reports
2.A. Student and Staff Recognition--None
2.B. Ralls High School Campus Report
2.C. Ralls Middle School Campus Report
2.D. Ralls Elementary School Campus Report
2.E. EDGE Mentoring Report-None
2.F. Athletic Report
2.G. District Improvement Committee Report
3. Routine Items
3.A. Approval of Minutes from previous Board Meeting
3.B. Approval of Budget Amendments and Transfers
3.C. Monthly Financial Information
3.C.1. Revenue and Expenditures (These reports will be available at the Board Meeting)
3.C.2. Account Balances
3.C.2.a. Credit Card Statement
3.C.2.b. Bank Balances
3.D. Discussion/Approval of the following items:
3.D.1. Cafeteria Report
3.D.2. Tax Report
3.D.3. Transportation Report
3.D.4. Athletic Report
3.D.5. Telephone Analysis
3.D.6. Activity Report
3.D.7. Lorenzo Land Payment
3.D.8. Bills as Paid Report
4. New Business
4.A. “Consideration and possible action of adoption and approval of a Resolution regarding the adoption of the Redistricting Plan for single-member districts following the 2010 census.” 

  “Considerar y posible adopción y aprobación de una Resolución acerca de la adopción del Plan de nueva división en distritos, siguiendo el censo de 2010, para los distritos de un único miembro”    
4.B. Discussion of the proposed budget for the 2011-2012 school year and tax rate information.
4.C. Consideration and possible action and approval to set the proposed tax rate that will be published in the notice for the public meeting.  It is required that the School Board vote on the "proposed" tax rate that will be published in the newspaper. 
4.D. Consideration and possible action on the approval of the Tax Calendar and set the Public Hearing Date for the 2011-2012 proposed budget and tax rate. 
4.E. Deliberation and possible action to approve Policy Update 90 affecting local policies (see attached list)
4.F. Consideration and possible action on the approval of the following plans:
4.F.1. Ralls ISD Employee Handbook
4.F.2. Ralls ISD Student Code of Conduct
4.F.3. Ralls ISD District Improvement Plan
4.F.4. Ralls ISD Athletic Policy
4.F.5. EDGE Mentoring Procedures
4.G. Review the following plans and handbooks.
4.G.1. RHS Campus Handbook
4.G.2. RMS Campus Handbook
4.G.3. RES Campus Handbook
4.G.4. REC Handbook
4.H. Consideration and possible action to approve bids for the following: (Bids will be available at the meeting)
4.H.1. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
4.H.2. Athletic Equipment and Supplies
4.H.3. Student Insurance
4.H.4. Vehicle Insurance
4.H.5. Technology Equipment and Supplies
4.I. Consideration and possible action to approve the Inter-local Agreement with Hale County Juvenile Board.
4.J. Consideration and possible action to approve the salary schedule for Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Support Staff. 
4.K. Consideration/possible action to approve Ralls ISD Appraisers and Appraisal Calendar for 2011-2012
4.L. Resolution Committing Fund Balance in Accordance with GASB 54 including designations thereto.
5. Personnel - May go into executive session.
5.A. Consideration/approval to Hire:
5.B. Superintendent report on resignations of at-will and contractual personnel
5.C. Superintendent report on terminations of at-will personnel
5.D. Deliberation and possible action on either the renewal or termination, effective at the end of the contract period, of probationary contract personnel
5.E. Deliberation and possible action on either the renewal or proposed non renewal of term contract personnel
6. Consent Agenda
7. Superintendent's Report
7.A. Wind Turbine Contract Update
7.B. TASA/TASB Convention
7.C. Board Member Training-Legislative Update
7.D. Certified Values
8. Future Business
8.A. Public Hearing August 25, 2011, 7:30pm.
8.B. August Board Meeting, Thursday, August 25th.
8.C. TASA/TASB Delegate
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM - Regular
Subject:
1. Public Hearing/ Audiencias públicas
Subject:
1.A. “Conduct a Public Hearing regarding redistricting of the District’s single-member districts after the 2010 Federal Census.”
 “Llevar a cabo una Audiencia pública acerca de la nueva división en distritos, después del censo federal de 2010, para los distritos de un único miembro.”  
Subject:
2. Campus Reports
Subject:
2.A. Student and Staff Recognition--None
Description:
None
Subject:
2.B. Ralls High School Campus Report
Presenter:
Chris Wade
Description:
School Year 2011-2012
Subject:
2.C. Ralls Middle School Campus Report
Presenter:
Macy Cavazos
Description:
School Year 2011-2012
Subject:
2.D. Ralls Elementary School Campus Report
Presenter:
L'Rae Watson
Description:
School Year 2011-2012
Subject:
2.E. EDGE Mentoring Report-None
Presenter:
Selenda Cumby
Subject:
2.F. Athletic Report
Description:
School Year 2011-2012
Subject:
2.G. District Improvement Committee Report
Description:
None
Subject:
3. Routine Items
Subject:
3.A. Approval of Minutes from previous Board Meeting
Description:
Minutes from meeting held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 and Thursday July 14, 2011. Please read minutes for your approval.
Subject:
3.B. Approval of Budget Amendments and Transfers
Subject:
3.C. Monthly Financial Information
Subject:
3.C.1. Revenue and Expenditures (These reports will be available at the Board Meeting)
Subject:
3.C.2. Account Balances
Subject:
3.C.2.a. Credit Card Statement
Subject:
3.C.2.b. Bank Balances
Subject:
3.D. Discussion/Approval of the following items:
Subject:
3.D.1. Cafeteria Report
Subject:
3.D.2. Tax Report
Subject:
3.D.3. Transportation Report
Subject:
3.D.4. Athletic Report
Subject:
3.D.5. Telephone Analysis
Subject:
3.D.6. Activity Report
Subject:
3.D.7. Lorenzo Land Payment
Subject:
3.D.8. Bills as Paid Report
Subject:
4. New Business
Subject:
4.A. “Consideration and possible action of adoption and approval of a Resolution regarding the adoption of the Redistricting Plan for single-member districts following the 2010 census.” 

  “Considerar y posible adopción y aprobación de una Resolución acerca de la adopción del Plan de nueva división en distritos, siguiendo el censo de 2010, para los distritos de un único miembro”    
Subject:
4.B. Discussion of the proposed budget for the 2011-2012 school year and tax rate information.
Description:
We will present  the current budget proposal and the projected revenues needed to operate the budget and the tax rate needed to provide the local revenues.  The latest template information will be provided to you at the meeting., along with the amount in cuts from the state. The cuts were significant to Ralls ISD. 
Subject:
4.C. Consideration and possible action and approval to set the proposed tax rate that will be published in the notice for the public meeting.  It is required that the School Board vote on the "proposed" tax rate that will be published in the newspaper. 
Subject:
4.D. Consideration and possible action on the approval of the Tax Calendar and set the Public Hearing Date for the 2011-2012 proposed budget and tax rate. 
Description:
I will review the upcoming tax calendar for the budget and tax process for the 2011-2012 school year.  We will need to hold a public hearing for anyone who wishes to address the board concerning the proposed budget and tax rate.  I recommend that we have the public hearing on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 7:30pm. 
Subject:
4.E. Deliberation and possible action to approve Policy Update 90 affecting local policies (see attached list)
Description:
BBD(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
BBI(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS CQ(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
CY(LOCAL): INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
EFE(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL
EI(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
FMH(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES - COMMENCEMENT
FNC(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT CONDUCT
FNCE(LOCAL): STUDENT CONDUCT - PERSONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Subject:
4.F. Consideration and possible action on the approval of the following plans:
Subject:
4.F.1. Ralls ISD Employee Handbook
Subject:
4.F.2. Ralls ISD Student Code of Conduct
Subject:
4.F.3. Ralls ISD District Improvement Plan
Subject:
4.F.4. Ralls ISD Athletic Policy
Subject:
4.F.5. EDGE Mentoring Procedures
Subject:
4.G. Review the following plans and handbooks.
Description:
High School Campus Improvement Plan
Middle School Campus Improvement Plan
Elementary School Campus Improvement Plan
Recovery Education Campus Improvement Plan
Subject:
4.G.1. RHS Campus Handbook
Subject:
4.G.2. RMS Campus Handbook
Subject:
4.G.3. RES Campus Handbook
Subject:
4.G.4. REC Handbook
Subject:
4.H. Consideration and possible action to approve bids for the following: (Bids will be available at the meeting)
Subject:
4.H.1. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
Subject:
4.H.2. Athletic Equipment and Supplies
Subject:
4.H.3. Student Insurance
Subject:
4.H.4. Vehicle Insurance
Subject:
4.H.5. Technology Equipment and Supplies
Subject:
4.I. Consideration and possible action to approve the Inter-local Agreement with Hale County Juvenile Board.
Description:
Working with other school districts was very beneficial for Ralls ISD and I recommend that we continue with this agreement.  We would like to use the Hale County Juvenile Justice Center in Plainview for our Disciplinary Alternative Education Placement.  Several area schools enter into an agreement with Hale County JJAEP for Disciplinary Alternative Placement. 
Subject:
4.J. Consideration and possible action to approve the salary schedule for Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Support Staff. 
Description:
We will have more detailed information for you at the board meeting.
Subject:
4.K. Consideration/possible action to approve Ralls ISD Appraisers and Appraisal Calendar for 2011-2012
Description:
The following individuals listed have been approved as appraisers by completing the Instructional Leadership Training and the PDAS training: Deanna Logan, L’Rae Watson, Macy Cavazos, Amy Feaster, Shauna Lane, Chris Wade, Miguel Salazar, and Kristi Burtch. The campus Principals will be the chief appraisers for their campus. Enclosed is a copy of the Appraisal Calendar for your approval.
Subject:
4.L. Resolution Committing Fund Balance in Accordance with GASB 54 including designations thereto.
Subject:
5. Personnel - May go into executive session.
Subject:
5.A. Consideration/approval to Hire:
Description:
Brittany Hawthorne-RES
Brooke Kieth-RMS
Teish Laminack-RES
Subject:
5.B. Superintendent report on resignations of at-will and contractual personnel
Description:
Bryan Guess
Subject:
5.C. Superintendent report on terminations of at-will personnel
Description:
None
Subject:
5.D. Deliberation and possible action on either the renewal or termination, effective at the end of the contract period, of probationary contract personnel
Subject:
5.E. Deliberation and possible action on either the renewal or proposed non renewal of term contract personnel
Subject:
6. Consent Agenda
Subject:
7. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
7.A. Wind Turbine Contract Update
Subject:
7.B. TASA/TASB Convention
Description:
September 30th, -October 2nd. Austin Convention Center.
Subject:
7.C. Board Member Training-Legislative Update
Description:
Tuesday, August 30, 6:30pm-8:30pm.
Subject:
7.D. Certified Values
Subject:
8. Future Business
Subject:
8.A. Public Hearing August 25, 2011, 7:30pm.
Subject:
8.B. August Board Meeting, Thursday, August 25th.
Subject:
8.C. TASA/TASB Delegate

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