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Meeting Agenda
I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
II. WILDCAT ROAR
II.A. Rains Elementary School 
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
IV.A. Consent Agenda
IV.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
IV.A.2. Financial Reports
IV.A.3. Audit Engagement Letter- Rutherford & Taylor
IV.B. Business and Finance
IV.B.1. Consider and Act on E-Rate Project, Vendor Selection by Competitive Process and Budget Allocation
IV.C. Academics and Student Services
IV.C.1. Approval of the Recommended 2025-2026 School Calendar
IV.D. Superintendent Reports
IV.D.1. District Activities, Facilities & Projects
IV.D.1.a. Intermediate Playground Proposal/Vendor Selection by Cooperative Purchasing and Budget Allocation
IV.D.2. Approve Proposed Renewal of the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
IV.D.3. Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 124, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies CAA, CDA, CY, DH, EHB, EHBB, FFG, and GKA
IV.D.4. Consider, Discuss, and Approve Proposed Revision to Policy BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
IV.D.5. Approve Revised School Board Operating Procedures
V. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
V.A. Personnel Changes/Update
V.B. Contracts (Report of Recommendations): Teachers, Teacher/Coaches, Librarian, LSSP, Diagnostician(s), Speech-Language Pathologist(s), and Athletic Trainer 
V.C. Consider and Take Action on Teacher and Other Professional Personnel Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year 
VI. CLOSED SESSION
VI.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
VI.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
VI.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
VI.C.1. Discuss Armed Personnel
VI.C.2. Discuss the Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
VI.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
VII. ACTION, IF ANY ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
VII.A. Consider and Approve Appointment of Armed Personnel
VIII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)
IX. BOARD WORKSHOP/TRAINING
IX.A. Academics/Accountability Training-Region 7 ESC
IX.B. Budget and Finance Training - Local
X. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting/Board Workshop
Subject:
I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Description:

UNITED STATES FLAG

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 FLAG

Honor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas,
one state under God,
one and indivisible.
Subject:
II. WILDCAT ROAR
Subject:
II.A. Rains Elementary School 
Subject:
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
Description:
Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)
Subject:
IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
Subject:
IV.A. Consent Agenda
Subject:
IV.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Description:
Background: 
The following minutes are provided for your review: 
  • Regular Meeting- February 10, 2025
Administrative Considerations: 
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.

Recommendation: 
Approve the minutes of the meetings as presented. 

Board Action: 
Board Approval
Subject:
IV.A.2. Financial Reports
Description:
Background: 
Financial reports for the previous month.

Administrative Considerations: 
None

Recommendation: 
As desired by Board

Board Action: 
As needed
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.A.3. Audit Engagement Letter- Rutherford & Taylor
Description:
Background: 
The audit engagement letter is on the Agenda Calendar for March. 

Administrative Considerations: 
An audit engagement letter has been provided by Rutherford, Taylor, and Company, P.C.

Recommendation: 
Approve the audit engagement letter as presented by Rutherford, Taylor, and Company, P.C. 

Board Action: 
Board approval. 
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.B. Business and Finance
Subject:
IV.B.1. Consider and Act on E-Rate Project, Vendor Selection by Competitive Process and Budget Allocation
Subject:
IV.C. Academics and Student Services
Subject:
IV.C.1. Approval of the Recommended 2025-2026 School Calendar
Subject:
IV.D. Superintendent Reports
Subject:
IV.D.1. District Activities, Facilities & Projects
Description:
Background: 
The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities and projects. 

Administrative Considerations: 
Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report. 

Recommendation: 
As needed

Board Action: 
As needed
Subject:
IV.D.1.a. Intermediate Playground Proposal/Vendor Selection by Cooperative Purchasing and Budget Allocation
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.D.2. Approve Proposed Renewal of the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan
Subject:
IV.D.3. Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 124, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies CAA, CDA, CY, DH, EHB, EHBB, FFG, and GKA
Description:

Background: 
Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies periodically, which reflect changes in education law and rules.   

(LOCAL) Policies listed below: 
CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
CDA(LOCAL): OTHER REVENUES - INVESTMENTS
CY(LOCAL): INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
EHB(LOCAL): CURRICULUM DESIGN - SPECIAL PROGRAMS
EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

Administrative Considerations: 
(LEGAL) policies: Although LEGAL policies are not adopted by the board, TASB recommends that the board review them. 
(LOCAL) policies: Board action is required on the LOCAL policies.  Each LOCAL policy affected by this update will be provided in this packet. 

Recommendation:
Consider and approve (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 124.

Board Action: 
Board approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.D.4. Consider, Discuss, and Approve Proposed Revision to Policy BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.D.5. Approve Revised School Board Operating Procedures
Subject:
V. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
Subject:
V.A. Personnel Changes/Update
Subject:
V.B. Contracts (Report of Recommendations): Teachers, Teacher/Coaches, Librarian, LSSP, Diagnostician(s), Speech-Language Pathologist(s), and Athletic Trainer 
Description:
Background: 
The list of 2024-2025 approved contract recommendations is provided. 

Administrative Considerations: 
The contract recommendations have been made by the Principals, Directors, and submitted to the Superintendent for approval. 
Current, Rains ISD Board Policy DC(LOCAL) addresses EMPLOYMENT OF CONTRACTUAL PERSONNEL, as follows: 
The Superintendent has sole authority to make recommendations to the Board regarding the selection of contractual personnel. 
The Board retains final authority for the employment of the Superintendent, the assistant superintendent, the principals, the special education director, the curriculum director, the business director, the athletic director, the coordinator of health services/school nurse, and any employee hired on a non- Chapter 21 contract.  The Board delegates to the Superintendent final authority to employ all other contractual personnel.  [See DCA, DCB, DCC, and DCE as appropriate]

Recommendation: 
This is an informational report and no action is required by the Board. 

Board Action: 
No action is required by Board. 
Subject:
V.C. Consider and Take Action on Teacher and Other Professional Personnel Contracts for the 2025-2026 School Year 
Subject:
VI. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
VI.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
Description:

§ 551.074- To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.  
Subject:
VI.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
Description:
§551.082-To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.  
Subject:
VI.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
Description:

§551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. 

§551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and devices. 
Subject:
VI.C.1. Discuss Armed Personnel
Subject:
VI.C.2. Discuss the Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
Subject:
VI.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
Description:

§551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality. 
Subject:
VII. ACTION, IF ANY ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
VII.A. Consider and Approve Appointment of Armed Personnel
Subject:
VIII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)
Description:
The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members. 
Subject:
IX. BOARD WORKSHOP/TRAINING
Subject:
IX.A. Academics/Accountability Training-Region 7 ESC
Subject:
IX.B. Budget and Finance Training - Local
Subject:
X. ADJOURNMENT

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