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Meeting Agenda
I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
II. Open Forum
III. Executive Session (Administration Building)
III.A. Texas Gov't Code 551.074 Personnel Matters:  To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
III.B. Texas Gov't Code 551.076 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.  To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.
III.C. Texas Gov't Code 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits:  To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
III.D. Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129, seek advice from legal counsel regarding pre-bond planning and legal council
IV. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
V. Recognitions
VI. Informational Items
VI.A. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
VI.B. Enrollment
VI.C. Campus Improvement Plans
VI.C.1. Redwater High School Improvement Plan
VI.C.2. Redwater Junior High School Improvement Plan
VI.D. Central Bowie SSA - SOAR
VII. Consent Agenda
VII.A. Minutes
VII.A.1. Monday, October 21, 2024 
VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
VIII.A. Campus Improvement Plans
VIII.A.1. Redwater Elementary School Improvement Plan
VIII.A.2. Redwater Intermediate Improvement Plan
VIII.B. Investment Policy: CDA (LOCAL)
VIII.C. Resolution to Cast Votes for Bowie Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
VIII.D. Tax Roll 2024
VIII.E. JH Robotics Surplus Items
VIII.F. Custodial Services Contract
VIII.G. Selection of Bond Counsel for Pre-Bond Planning/Bond Services:
Consideration and action on a resolution approving an engagement agreement for bond counsel legal services with Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson, P.C. and Cantu Harden Montoya LLP; and other matters in connection therewith.

WRITTEN NOTICE OF FINDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
REDWATER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, RELATING TO THE
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BOND
COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES WITH WALSH GALLEGOS KYLE ROBINSON &
ROALSON, P.C. AND CANTU HARDEN MONTOYA LLP; AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR
ADOPTION BY THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 18, 2024.

1. The Board of Trustees of the District intends to engage Walsh Gallegos Kyle
Robinson & Roalson, P.C. and Cantu Harden Montoya LLP and to provide the
District with co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel legal services pertaining to the District’s issuance of public securities on the public or private market, including advising the District on any “official statement” to potential investors pursuant to federal securities laws and issuing a legal opinion as to the foregoing;

2. Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson, P.C. and Cantu Harden Montoya LLP have consistently demonstrated its competence, qualifications, and experience as an industry leader in public finance matters through the provision of co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel legal services, the representation of municipal advisors, issuers, and other parties in United States Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement actions, the publication of disclosure policies and the representation of state agencies and political subdivisions within the State of Texas on public securities related issues and matters;

3. Accessing the public or private markets through the issuance of public securities and providing an “official statement” of the District to potential investors is governed by State and Federal securities and federal tax laws and requires the advice of legal advisors that specialize in public finance matters that are well versed in public finance legal matters;

4. Engaging an attorney in private practice who specializes in public finance matters that is well versed in State and Federal securities and federal tax laws pursuant to an hourly fee arrangement would likely result in higher fees to be paid by the District, and such fees incurred would be payable by the District by amounts on deposit in the District’s General Fund, whether or not the public securities are actually issued;

5. Fees for legal services in public finance matters, including co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel legal services, have traditionally been paid pursuant to a contingent fee contract, where such fees become payable only upon the successful issuance of the public securities and solely from the proceeds of the public securities;

6. Entering into a contract for bond counsel legal services with Walsh Gallegos Kyle
Robinson & Roalson, P.C. and Cantu Harden Montoya LLP (a firm that specializes in public finance matters and is well versed in State and Federal securities and federal tax laws) payment of which is contingent on the District’s successful issuance of public securities and payable out of public securities proceeds provides the District a superior level of co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel legal services and fee(s) payable under the contract are reasonable in the public finance market and would likely be less than if such services were conducted pursuant to an hourly rate contract with an attorney specializing in such public finance matters; and,

7. For each of the reasons stated above, this selection of co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel legal services pursuant to a contingent fee contract is in the best interest of the residents of the District. 
IX. Superintendent's Report
IX.A. Wednesday Wisdom
IX.B. Dragon Kingdom Branding
IX.C. Dragon Fact Friday
IX.D. Keeper of the Throne
IX.E. Community Meetings
IX.E.1. Facilities Planning Committee Meetings
IX.E.2. Pastoral Alliance
IX.F. Bowie County Sheriff Semi-Annual Meeting
IX.G. Professional Development
IX.H. Redwater Education Foundation Drawdown
IX.I. 10,000 to the Troops 
IX.J. HealthCore LPC Update
IX.K. Facilities
IX.K.1. RFP Exterior Lighting
IX.K.2. RFP Exterior Doors
IX.K.3. Safety Funding
IX.L. Informational
IX.L.1. December Board Meeting Date - Monday, December 16, 2024
IX.L.2. Board Training
IX.L.2.a. Fall NTSBA - Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Region VIII ESC
IX.L.2.b. Cybersecurity Required Training
IX.L.2.c. Team of 8 Training
X. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
II. Open Forum
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
III. Executive Session (Administration Building)
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
III.A. Texas Gov't Code 551.074 Personnel Matters:  To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Subject:
III.B. Texas Gov't Code 551.076 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.  To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.
Subject:
III.C. Texas Gov't Code 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits:  To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
Subject:
III.D. Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129, seek advice from legal counsel regarding pre-bond planning and legal council
Subject:
IV. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
Presenter:
Team of 8
Subject:
V. Recognitions
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VI. Informational Items
Subject:
VI.A. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Subject:
VI.B. Enrollment
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VI.C. Campus Improvement Plans
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VI.C.1. Redwater High School Improvement Plan
Subject:
VI.C.2. Redwater Junior High School Improvement Plan
Subject:
VI.D. Central Bowie SSA - SOAR
Presenter:
Dr. Summer Gibson, Central Bowie County SSA Director
Subject:
VII. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
VII.A. Minutes
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
VII.A.1. Monday, October 21, 2024 
Subject:
VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
Subject:
VIII.A. Campus Improvement Plans
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Redwater Elementary School Improvement Plan
Presenter:
Theresa Cowling, RES Principal
Subject:
VIII.A.2. Redwater Intermediate Improvement Plan
Presenter:
Jakeb Goff, RIS Principal
Subject:
VIII.B. Investment Policy: CDA (LOCAL)
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Subject:
VIII.C. Resolution to Cast Votes for Bowie Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Subject:
VIII.D. Tax Roll 2024
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Subject:
VIII.E. JH Robotics Surplus Items
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.F. Custodial Services Contract
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.G. Selection of Bond Counsel for Pre-Bond Planning/Bond Services:
Consideration and action on a resolution approving an engagement agreement for bond counsel legal services with Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson, P.C. and Cantu Harden Montoya LLP; and other matters in connection therewith.

WRITTEN NOTICE OF FINDINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
REDWATER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, RELATING TO THE
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN ENGAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR BOND
COUNSEL LEGAL SERVICES WITH WALSH GALLEGOS KYLE ROBINSON &
ROALSON, P.C. AND CANTU HARDEN MONTOYA LLP; AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR
ADOPTION BY THE DISTRICT ON NOVEMBER 18, 2024.

1. The Board of Trustees of the District intends to engage Walsh Gallegos Kyle
Robinson & Roalson, P.C. and Cantu Harden Montoya LLP and to provide the
District with co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel legal services pertaining to the District’s issuance of public securities on the public or private market, including advising the District on any “official statement” to potential investors pursuant to federal securities laws and issuing a legal opinion as to the foregoing;

2. Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & Roalson, P.C. and Cantu Harden Montoya LLP have consistently demonstrated its competence, qualifications, and experience as an industry leader in public finance matters through the provision of co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel legal services, the representation of municipal advisors, issuers, and other parties in United States Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement actions, the publication of disclosure policies and the representation of state agencies and political subdivisions within the State of Texas on public securities related issues and matters;

3. Accessing the public or private markets through the issuance of public securities and providing an “official statement” of the District to potential investors is governed by State and Federal securities and federal tax laws and requires the advice of legal advisors that specialize in public finance matters that are well versed in public finance legal matters;

4. Engaging an attorney in private practice who specializes in public finance matters that is well versed in State and Federal securities and federal tax laws pursuant to an hourly fee arrangement would likely result in higher fees to be paid by the District, and such fees incurred would be payable by the District by amounts on deposit in the District’s General Fund, whether or not the public securities are actually issued;

5. Fees for legal services in public finance matters, including co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel legal services, have traditionally been paid pursuant to a contingent fee contract, where such fees become payable only upon the successful issuance of the public securities and solely from the proceeds of the public securities;

6. Entering into a contract for bond counsel legal services with Walsh Gallegos Kyle
Robinson & Roalson, P.C. and Cantu Harden Montoya LLP (a firm that specializes in public finance matters and is well versed in State and Federal securities and federal tax laws) payment of which is contingent on the District’s successful issuance of public securities and payable out of public securities proceeds provides the District a superior level of co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel legal services and fee(s) payable under the contract are reasonable in the public finance market and would likely be less than if such services were conducted pursuant to an hourly rate contract with an attorney specializing in such public finance matters; and,

7. For each of the reasons stated above, this selection of co-bond counsel and co-disclosure counsel legal services pursuant to a contingent fee contract is in the best interest of the residents of the District. 
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
IX. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
IX.A. Wednesday Wisdom
Subject:
IX.B. Dragon Kingdom Branding
Subject:
IX.C. Dragon Fact Friday
Subject:
IX.D. Keeper of the Throne
Subject:
IX.E. Community Meetings
Subject:
IX.E.1. Facilities Planning Committee Meetings
Subject:
IX.E.2. Pastoral Alliance
Subject:
IX.F. Bowie County Sheriff Semi-Annual Meeting
Subject:
IX.G. Professional Development
Subject:
IX.H. Redwater Education Foundation Drawdown
Subject:
IX.I. 10,000 to the Troops 
Subject:
IX.J. HealthCore LPC Update
Subject:
IX.K. Facilities
Subject:
IX.K.1. RFP Exterior Lighting
Subject:
IX.K.2. RFP Exterior Doors
Subject:
IX.K.3. Safety Funding
Subject:
IX.L. Informational
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
IX.L.1. December Board Meeting Date - Monday, December 16, 2024
Subject:
IX.L.2. Board Training
Subject:
IX.L.2.a. Fall NTSBA - Thursday, December 5, 2024 - Region VIII ESC
Subject:
IX.L.2.b. Cybersecurity Required Training
Subject:
IX.L.2.c. Team of 8 Training
Subject:
X. Adjourn
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President

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