Meeting Agenda
I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
II. WILDCAT ROAR
III. PUBLIC COMMENT
IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
IV.A. Consent Agenda
IV.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)
IV.A.2. Financial Reports
IV.A.3. Annual Applications for Tax-Exempt Status, Historic or Archeological Site Property
IV.A.4. Board Member(s) Conflict of Interest Statement(s)- Board Policy BBFA (LEGAL)
IV.B. Business and Finance
IV.B.1. Annual Audit Report for Previous Year
IV.C. Academics and Student Services
IV.C.1. Discussion Regarding Teacher Certification
IV.D. Superintendent Reports
IV.D.1. District Activities, Facilities & Projects
IV.D.2. Discuss, Consider, and Approval of Library Resources
IV.D.3. Consideration and Approval of the Second 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
V. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
V.A.  Personnel Changes/Update
VI. CLOSED SESSION
VI.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
VI.A.1. Discuss Superintendent Goals
VI.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
VI.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
VI.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
VII. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
VII.A. Approve Superintendent Goals 
VIII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 12, 2026 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. WILDCAT ROAR
Description:
January is School Board Appreciation Month and trustees will be recognized. 
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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)
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IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IV.A. Consent Agenda
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IV.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)
Description:
The following minutes are provided for your review: 
  • Regular Meeting - December 8, 2025
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.
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IV.A.2. Financial Reports
Description:
Financial reports for the previous month are presented.
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IV.A.3. Annual Applications for Tax-Exempt Status, Historic or Archeological Site Property
Description:
The Rains County Appraisal District requires annual approval for Tax-Exempt Status Applications for the following Historic or Archeological Site Properties: 
  • Dougherty Home Place Monument (Emory)
  • Farmers Union Monument (Point)
These two entities were approved by the Rains ISD Board for tax exemption in 2014.  They now need to be considered each year and this is a regular item on the January Agenda Calendar. 
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IV.A.4. Board Member(s) Conflict of Interest Statement(s)- Board Policy BBFA (LEGAL)
Description:
In January of each (calendar) year, Conflict of Interest Statements are submitted by members, according to BBFA(LEGAL), as needed.  These statements should be submitted for any or all members to which the policy may apply. 
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IV.B. Business and Finance
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IV.B.1. Annual Audit Report for Previous Year
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IV.C. Academics and Student Services
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IV.C.1. Discussion Regarding Teacher Certification
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IV.D. Superintendent Reports
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IV.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:
IV.D.2. Discuss, Consider, and Approval of Library Resources
Attachments:
Subject:
IV.D.3. Consideration and Approval of the Second 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:

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.   

Administration has carefully reviewed each policy change included in this TASB Board Policy Update 126 packet.

(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 SAFETY

FFG(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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V. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
Subject:
V.A.  Personnel Changes/Update
Description:
This report is for review only and does not require board action. 
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.A.1. Discuss Superintendent Goals
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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.  
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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. 
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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. 
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VII. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
VII.A. Approve Superintendent Goals 
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. ADJOURNMENT

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