Meeting Agenda
I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM
II. Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections: §551.074 - Personnel; §551.082 - Student Discipline; §551.076 & 551.089 - Safety & Security; and §551.071 - Consultation with Attorney 
II.A. Safety and Security §551.076 & §551.089 — Discuss Revision to Armed Personnel Policy
II.B. Personnel §551.074 — Discussion of Administrator Contract Recommendations
II.C. Personnel §551.074 — Discussion Regarding Pending Litigation
III. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
IV. OPENING ACTIVITIES — PLEDGES AND PRAYER
V. WILDCAT ROAR
VI. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS RAINS ISD ANNUAL ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
VIII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
VIII.A. Consent Agenda
VIII.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
VIII.A.2. Financial Reports
VIII.A.3. Workers Compensation Insurance Vendor Extension
VIII.A.4. Investment Policy Review
VIII.B. Business and Finance
VIII.B.1. Authorized Account Signatories
VIII.C. Academics & Student Services
VIII.C.1. Approval of the Recommended 2025-2026 School Calendar
VIII.C.2. Consider and Approve the Submission of the Staff Development Minutes Waiver to the Texas Education Agency for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Years
VIII.C.3. Early Childhood Goals As Required by HB3 
VIII.D. Superintendent Reports
VIII.D.1. District Activities, Facilities & Projects
VIII.D.2. Consider and Approve Book for Classroom Library
VIII.D.3. Review of Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (MHEOP) Revisions
IX. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
IX.A.  Personnel Changes/Update
IX.B. Consider and Approve Administrator Contract Recommendations
X. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
X.A. Approve Revision to Armed Personnel Policy
X.B. Discussion & Possible Action to Resolve Pending Litigation
XI. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: March 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM
Subject:
II. Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections: §551.074 - Personnel; §551.082 - Student Discipline; §551.076 & 551.089 - Safety & Security; and §551.071 - Consultation with Attorney 
Subject:
II.A. Safety and Security §551.076 & §551.089 — Discuss Revision to Armed Personnel Policy
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II.B. Personnel §551.074 — Discussion of Administrator Contract Recommendations
Subject:
II.C. Personnel §551.074 — Discussion Regarding Pending Litigation
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III. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
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IV. OPENING ACTIVITIES — PLEDGES AND PRAYER
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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V. WILDCAT ROAR
Description:
  • Rains High School Spotlight
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VI. PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS RAINS ISD ANNUAL ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT
Description:

Rains ISD 2024-2025 District Annual Academic Performance Report
Per Texas Education Code 39.306

Please direct questions or requests for paper copies to hayesl@rainsisd.org or 903-473-2222.
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VII. 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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VIII. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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VIII.A. Consent Agenda
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VIII.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Description:
The following minutes are provided for your review: 
  • Regular Meeting - February 9, 2026
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.
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VIII.A.2. Financial Reports
Description:
Financial reports for the previous month are presented.
Attachments:
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VIII.A.3. Workers Compensation Insurance Vendor Extension
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VIII.A.4. Investment Policy Review
Description:
CDA (LOCAL): The Board shall review this investment policy and investment strategies not less than annually and shall document its review in writing, which shall include whether any changes were made to either the investment policy or investment strategies.
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VIII.B. Business and Finance
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VIII.B.1. Authorized Account Signatories
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VIII.C. Academics & Student Services
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VIII.C.1. Approval of the Recommended 2025-2026 School Calendar
Description:
*This item contains a typographical error. The agenda item references approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar; however, the calendar attached for approval and consideration is the 2026-2027 school calendar.  

The District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) met on February 18, 2026, and reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 school calendar.  It is the recommendation of the administration and DEIC to approve the calendar as presented. 
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VIII.C.2. Consider and Approve the Submission of the Staff Development Minutes Waiver to the Texas Education Agency for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Years
Description:
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) allows districts to apply for a waiver to add 2,900 minutes to their instructional calendar for time allotted for Staff Development. 

Rains ISD allots well over 2,900 minutes annually to staff professional development through in-service and professional development days. 
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VIII.C.3. Early Childhood Goals As Required by HB3 
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VIII.D. Superintendent Reports
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VIII.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:
VIII.D.2. Consider and Approve Book for Classroom Library
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VIII.D.3. Review of Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (MHEOP) Revisions
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IX. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IX.A.  Personnel Changes/Update
Description:
This report is for review only and does not require board action. 
Subject:
IX.B. Consider and Approve Administrator Contract Recommendations
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X. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
X.A. Approve Revision to Armed Personnel Policy
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X.B. Discussion & Possible Action to Resolve Pending Litigation
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XI. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
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XII. ADJOURNMENT

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