Meeting Agenda
I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
II. PUBLIC HEARING
II.A. Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report 
III. WILDCAT ROAR
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
V.A. Consent Agenda
V.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)
V.A.2. Financial Reports
V.A.3. Bank Signatures Changes
V.A.4. Campus Improvement Plans for the 2025-2026 School Year
V.B. Business and Finance
V.B.1. Review the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report 
V.B.2. Discuss, Consider, and Approve a Resolution to Set the 2025 Tax Rate 
V.B.3. Discuss, Consider, and Approve the 2025-2026 Revised Budget
V.C. Academics and Student Services
V.C.1. Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Report
V.D. Superintendent Reports
V.D.1. District Activities, Facilities & Projects
V.D.2. Consider Approval of a Resolution to Establish Nonbusiness Days for Public Information Act Compliance
V.D.3. First Reading of Board Policy Update 126, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BE, BED, CJ, CJA, CLE, CQB, CQD, CSA, CV, DBD, DEC, DFBB, DGBA, DH, EEP, EFA, EHBAF, EIA, FA, FEF, FFAC, FFB, FFF, FNG, FO, GF, and GKA
VI. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
VI.A.  Personnel Changes/Update
VII. CLOSED SESSION
VII.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
VII.A.1. Discuss and Complete Superintendent's Evaluation
VII.A.2. Discuss Superintendent's Contract
VII.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
VII.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
VII.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
VIII. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
VIII.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Superintendent's Evaluation as Discussed in Closed Session
VIII.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent's Contract as Discussed in Closed Session
IX. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)
X. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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.
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II. PUBLIC HEARING
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II.A. Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report 
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III. WILDCAT ROAR
Description:
Wildcat Roar
  • Rains High School Spotlight
  • RHS TAFE State Qualifiers Recognition
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IV. 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)
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V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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V.A. Consent Agenda
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V.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)
Description:
The following minutes are provided for your review: 
  • Regular Meeting-November 11, 2025
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.
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V.A.2. Financial Reports
Description:
Financial reports for the previous month are presented.
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V.A.3. Bank Signatures Changes
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V.A.4. Campus Improvement Plans for the 2025-2026 School Year
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V.B. Business and Finance
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V.B.1. Review the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report 
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V.B.2. Discuss, Consider, and Approve a Resolution to Set the 2025 Tax Rate 
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V.B.3. Discuss, Consider, and Approve the 2025-2026 Revised Budget
Description:
Following the failure of the Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), the original/approved 2025-2026 Budget needs to be revised to removed budgeted revenue and expenditure included in the original budget related to the VATRE. 
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V.C. Academics and Student Services
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V.C.1. Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Report
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V.D. Superintendent Reports
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V.D.1. District Activities, Facilities & Projects
Description:
The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report. 
Subject:
V.D.2. Consider Approval of a Resolution to Establish Nonbusiness Days for Public Information Act Compliance
Description:
House Bill 3033, adopted by the 88th Texas Legislature, revised the Texas Public Information Act by authorizing school districts to designate up to ten (10) additional nonbusiness days per school year.
These designations ensure that deadlines for responding to public information requests are calculated correctly when the District is closed or operating with minimal administrative staffing.
On December 9, 2024, the Board approved the District’s nonbusiness days for the 2025 calendar year, which included November 26, 2025; December 23, 2025; and December 29-30, 2025, all of which fall within the 2025-2026 school year. To align nonbusiness-day designations with the academic calendar and current legislative guidance, administration recommends designating the additional nonbusiness days for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year: January 2, 2026, and March 9-11, 2026.
These days, together with the four (4) nonbusiness days previously designated for November- December 2025, shall not exceed the statutory limit of ten (10) nonbusiness days for the 2025-2026 school year, as permitted by Texas Government Code §552.0031.
 
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V.D.3. First Reading of Board Policy Update 126, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BE, BED, CJ, CJA, CLE, CQB, CQD, CSA, CV, DBD, DEC, DFBB, DGBA, DH, EEP, EFA, EHBAF, EIA, FA, FEF, FFAC, FFB, FFF, FNG, FO, GF, 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.  

(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 LOCAL policies.  Each LOCAL policy affected by this update will be provided in this packet for Update 126.  (LOCAL) Policies listed below: 

BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS

BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES

CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING

CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS

CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY

CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY

CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION

DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST

DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES

DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL

DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS

EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING

EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS

FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME

FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT

FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION

FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETYFFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES

FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE

GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS

GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES

 
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VI. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
Subject:
VI.A.  Personnel Changes/Update
Description:
This report is for review only and does not require board action. 
Subject:
VII. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
VII.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:
VII.A.1. Discuss and Complete Superintendent's Evaluation
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VII.A.2. Discuss Superintendent's Contract
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VII.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.  
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VII.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. 
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VII.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:
VIII. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
VIII.A. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Superintendent's Evaluation as Discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
VIII.B. Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent's Contract as Discussed in Closed Session
Subject:
IX. 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:
X. ADJOURNMENT

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