Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President / Presiding Officer
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.127, a governmental body that extends into three or more counties may meet by videoconference call only if the member of the governmental body presiding over the meeting is physically present at one location of the meeting. The notice must specify the location, which is open to the public during the open portions of the meeting, as well as state the intent to have the member of the governing body presiding over the meeting present there.
I.A. Roll Call
I.B. Declare a Quorum
I.C. RMA's Mission Statement: 
  "Empowering Students to Graduate, Prepared to Exceed All Expectations"
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. PUBLIC NOTICE
III.A. Intent to Apply for 2025-2026 Federal Grants - Mr. Jim Pollok, Director of Special Projects
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
IV.A. Review and Approval of Minutes - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President
  • Regular Board Meeting Held on May 15, 2025
IV.B. Adoption of Updated RMA TX Board Policy Series Module 5 Fiscal Management - Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer 
V. INFORMATION ITEMS
V.A. RMA Website Preview with Vare Technologies, Ltd. - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
V.B. District Climate & Culture Survey Results - Dr. Steven Bourgeois, Founder & CEO, Ahart Solutions
V.C. RMA Education Foundation Update  - Ms. Adriana Armendarez, Voluntexas Volunteer Program
V.D. Annual State of the District Report
V.D.1. Superintendent - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
V.D.2. Finance - Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer
V.D.3. Technology / School Safety / Facilities - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations
V.D.4. Academic Performance - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics
V.D.5. Special Populations - Dr. Heidi Lambert, Director of Special Populations
V.D.6. Enrollment & Attendance - Mr. Jim Pollok, Director of Special Projects
V.D.7. Student Services - Mrs. Amy Wood, Director of Student Services
V.D.8. Human Resources - Mrs. Christina Averill, HR Coordinator
V.D.9. Marketing  - Ms. Kari Ring, Director of Marketing, Communications and Business Development
V.D.10. Career & Techology Education (CTE) - Mr. Jerel Showers, District CCMR Coordinator
V.E. Update of 2023 - 2026 RMA District Strategic Plan (Year 2 Initiatives) 
  • Priority #1 Post Graduation Outcome - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics
  • Priority #2 School Leadership Success - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
  • Priority #3 Teacher Recruitment and Retention - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
  • Priority #4 Risk Mitigation - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of Operations /  Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer
  • Priority #5 Foundation - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
V.F. Legislative Update - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
VI. ACTION ITEMS
VI.A. Board Approval/Ratification of District Contracts - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
VI.B. RMA Proposed Financial Budget for School Year 2025-2026 - Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer
VI.C. Request to Approve the Third Amended Articles of Incorporation for Richard Milburn Academy/Texas, Inc. - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
VI.D. Request to Approve the Third Amended Bylaws for Richard Milburn Academy/Texas, Inc. - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
VI.E. Adoption of Board Resolution for the Third Amended Bylaws and the Third Amended Articles of Incorporation for Richard Milburn Academy/Texas, Inc. - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
VI.F. Approval to Submit Material Non-Expansion Amendment Request Form to TEA for the Third Amended Articles of Incorporation  - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
VI.G. Approval to Submit Material Non-Expansion Amendment Request Form to TEA for the Third Amended Bylaws - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
VI.H. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Contract for Architectural/Engineering Services with Firm of TBA Douglas, Limited Liability Corporation for the RMA 2025–2028 projects on a Task Request Basis - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations 
VI.I. Consider a Possible Action to Select an Architect/Engineer for the Fort Worth Renovation Project Based on their Demonstrated Competence and Qualifications, and Possible Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent's Designee to Negotiate an Agreement - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations
VI.J. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Approval of Jengo Facilities LLC Full Service Facilities and Consulting Company to Manage all of RMA's Existing Facilities - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations
VI.K. Discussion and Potential Decision on Approving the RMA Agreement for School Security Officers with Cascadia Global Security for the 2025-2026 through the 2027-2028 Academic Years - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations 
VI.L. Proposal to Adopt a Rule of Order to Utilize the Consent Agenda Process for the 2025-2026 School Year Board Meetings - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
VI.M. Election of Officers for the 2025-2026 School Year of the Charter Holder Board of Directors - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President
VI.N. Adoption of Proposed Board of Directors Meetings Schedule for School Year 2025-2026 - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President
VII. CLOSED SESSION
This portion of the meeting may be closed to all but essential as deemed necessary by the Board (Ref. Texas Gov't. Codes, §551.071 - §551.084)
VIII. OPEN SESSION
The Board will reconvene from closed session for action relative to items considered during closed session.
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT
X. UPCOMING EVENTS:  
 1. RMA Special Board Meeting - Functional Budget Amendment (VIRTUAL)
  DATE/TIME: Friday, June 20, 2025 10:00AM
2. First Board Meeting for School Year 2025-2026 (upon approval of board meeting calendar) 
3. 2025-2026 Convocation - Monday, August 4th to Friday, August 8th
4. First Day of School - Monday, August 11, 2025
XI. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: June 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM - Annual Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President / Presiding Officer
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Section 551.127, a governmental body that extends into three or more counties may meet by videoconference call only if the member of the governmental body presiding over the meeting is physically present at one location of the meeting. The notice must specify the location, which is open to the public during the open portions of the meeting, as well as state the intent to have the member of the governing body presiding over the meeting present there.
Subject:
I.A. Roll Call
Subject:
I.B. Declare a Quorum
Subject:
I.C. RMA's Mission Statement: 
  "Empowering Students to Graduate, Prepared to Exceed All Expectations"
Subject:
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
Subject:
III. PUBLIC NOTICE
Subject:
III.A. Intent to Apply for 2025-2026 Federal Grants - Mr. Jim Pollok, Director of Special Projects
Subject:
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
IV.A. Review and Approval of Minutes - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President
  • Regular Board Meeting Held on May 15, 2025
Subject:
IV.B. Adoption of Updated RMA TX Board Policy Series Module 5 Fiscal Management - Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer 
Subject:
V. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject:
V.A. RMA Website Preview with Vare Technologies, Ltd. - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
Subject:
V.B. District Climate & Culture Survey Results - Dr. Steven Bourgeois, Founder & CEO, Ahart Solutions
Subject:
V.C. RMA Education Foundation Update  - Ms. Adriana Armendarez, Voluntexas Volunteer Program
Subject:
V.D. Annual State of the District Report
Subject:
V.D.1. Superintendent - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
Subject:
V.D.2. Finance - Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
V.D.3. Technology / School Safety / Facilities - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations
Subject:
V.D.4. Academic Performance - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics
Subject:
V.D.5. Special Populations - Dr. Heidi Lambert, Director of Special Populations
Subject:
V.D.6. Enrollment & Attendance - Mr. Jim Pollok, Director of Special Projects
Subject:
V.D.7. Student Services - Mrs. Amy Wood, Director of Student Services
Subject:
V.D.8. Human Resources - Mrs. Christina Averill, HR Coordinator
Subject:
V.D.9. Marketing  - Ms. Kari Ring, Director of Marketing, Communications and Business Development
Subject:
V.D.10. Career & Techology Education (CTE) - Mr. Jerel Showers, District CCMR Coordinator
Subject:
V.E. Update of 2023 - 2026 RMA District Strategic Plan (Year 2 Initiatives) 
  • Priority #1 Post Graduation Outcome - Dr. Uneeda Givens, Executive Director of Academics
  • Priority #2 School Leadership Success - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
  • Priority #3 Teacher Recruitment and Retention - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
  • Priority #4 Risk Mitigation - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of Operations /  Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer
  • Priority #5 Foundation - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
Subject:
V.F. Legislative Update - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
Subject:
VI. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VI.A. Board Approval/Ratification of District Contracts - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
Subject:
VI.B. RMA Proposed Financial Budget for School Year 2025-2026 - Mrs. Tammy Padilla, Chief Financial Officer
Subject:
VI.C. Request to Approve the Third Amended Articles of Incorporation for Richard Milburn Academy/Texas, Inc. - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
Subject:
VI.D. Request to Approve the Third Amended Bylaws for Richard Milburn Academy/Texas, Inc. - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
Subject:
VI.E. Adoption of Board Resolution for the Third Amended Bylaws and the Third Amended Articles of Incorporation for Richard Milburn Academy/Texas, Inc. - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent
Subject:
VI.F. Approval to Submit Material Non-Expansion Amendment Request Form to TEA for the Third Amended Articles of Incorporation  - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
Subject:
VI.G. Approval to Submit Material Non-Expansion Amendment Request Form to TEA for the Third Amended Bylaws - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
Subject:
VI.H. Consideration of and Possible Action Regarding the Proposed Contract for Architectural/Engineering Services with Firm of TBA Douglas, Limited Liability Corporation for the RMA 2025–2028 projects on a Task Request Basis - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations 
Subject:
VI.I. Consider a Possible Action to Select an Architect/Engineer for the Fort Worth Renovation Project Based on their Demonstrated Competence and Qualifications, and Possible Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent's Designee to Negotiate an Agreement - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations
Subject:
VI.J. Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Approval of Jengo Facilities LLC Full Service Facilities and Consulting Company to Manage all of RMA's Existing Facilities - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations
Subject:
VI.K. Discussion and Potential Decision on Approving the RMA Agreement for School Security Officers with Cascadia Global Security for the 2025-2026 through the 2027-2028 Academic Years - Mr. Carl Tanton, Executive Director of School Operations 
Subject:
VI.L. Proposal to Adopt a Rule of Order to Utilize the Consent Agenda Process for the 2025-2026 School Year Board Meetings - Dr. Armard Anderson, Superintendent 
Subject:
VI.M. Election of Officers for the 2025-2026 School Year of the Charter Holder Board of Directors - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President
Subject:
VI.N. Adoption of Proposed Board of Directors Meetings Schedule for School Year 2025-2026 - Mr. Robert Clemons, Board President
Subject:
VII. CLOSED SESSION
This portion of the meeting may be closed to all but essential as deemed necessary by the Board (Ref. Texas Gov't. Codes, §551.071 - §551.084)
Subject:
VIII. OPEN SESSION
The Board will reconvene from closed session for action relative to items considered during closed session.
Subject:
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT
Subject:
X. UPCOMING EVENTS:  
 1. RMA Special Board Meeting - Functional Budget Amendment (VIRTUAL)
  DATE/TIME: Friday, June 20, 2025 10:00AM
2. First Board Meeting for School Year 2025-2026 (upon approval of board meeting calendar) 
3. 2025-2026 Convocation - Monday, August 4th to Friday, August 8th
4. First Day of School - Monday, August 11, 2025
Subject:
XI. ADJOURN

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