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SCRIPT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS & EXECUTIVE SESSION

Regular Board Meeting held on DATE                          -TIME

 

Read After Exiting Executive Session: "The time is now_       p.m., and we are back in open session. No decisions were made in executive session." Proceed with the agenda.

Read Before Public Comments: The Board will now consider public comments from visitors. Audience members wishing to speak may address the Board on any item, whether on the agenda or not. Please note that audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to this portion of the meeting, in accordance with Board Policy BED(LOCAL). At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless specifically requested by the presiding officer. In accordance with Board Policy, comments are limited to five minutes. To ensure compliance with Open Meetings Laws, the Board will not respond to any remarks during public comment. Is there anybody who would like to address the Board? [If so, ask the speaker to state their name for the record.}

 

NOTE TO PRESIDING OFFICER - You may remind a speaker that concerns about specific employees or students may be directed to the appropriate policy - DGBA (personnel items), FNG (parent/student items), or GF(general). Policy requires grievances to be filed within 15 business days of the date the person knew or should have known of the events giving rise to the complaint. Policy directs that the Board will not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt the meeting by his/her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from lmv enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting.

 

Read Before Going Into Executive Session: "The time is now_        p.m. We will now go into executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code sections: LIST APPLICABLE SECTIONS BELOW - FOR EXAMPLE § 551.071- Consultation with Legal Counsel § 551.074 - Personnel Matters § 551.076 & 551.089- Security Matters No decisions will be made in executive session."

 
 

Issue Certificate of Election, Statement of Elected Officer and Administer Oath of Office to Trustees

Newly appointed or elected trustees must take the Oath of Office before they may sit as a Board of Trustee Member.

Local Board Policy BDAA (LEGAL) states that at the first meeting after each election and qualification of Board members, the members of the Board shall organize by selecting:

1.  A President, who shall be a member of the Board.
2.  A Secretary, who may or may not be a member of the Board.
3.  Such other officers and committees as the Board may deem necessary.

Education Code 11.061 (c)

Local wellness policies are required because the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 and Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 mandate them for all school districts participating in federal school nutrition programs like the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. These policies aim to create a healthier school environment for students by promoting good nutrition, physical activity, and other wellness-related activities. 

The District's CTE Committee is chaired by Daniel Furman. 

The first order of business is for the committee to adopt and start following a CTE Manual. Mr. Furman will present and answer questions regarding the manual he is proposing to the CTE committee.

·        The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) mandates that schools and districts have parent and family engagement policies in place. It establishes a framework for collaboration between schools and families, ultimately benefiting student success. This policy ensures that
·        all schools within the district implement consistent and effective practices for engaging parents and families in their children's education. 
·        Title I is a federal program that provides funds to school districts and schools with high numbers of high percentages of children who are disadvantaged to support a variety of services. The overall purpose of Title I funding is to ensure that all children have a fair, equal and significant
·        opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments.
 

The board plans to review (LOCAL) board policies every month to determine whether changes or updates are needed.

This month, the board will review FNCE(LOCAL & LEGAL) our current district policy regarding Personal Telecommunications / Electronic Devices and how the upcoming changes to the law will impact that policy.

The board will also review employment policy DC(LOCAL)

SLI (Summer Leadership Institute) is the flagship training conference designed to allow school trustees to create their own learning journeys.

Members attending will attend the Fort Worth session on June 18th—21st. Mrs. Jenkins will have your travel folders.

Registration and housing opens July 22, 2025

CONFIDENTIAL CERTIFIED AGENDA OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
Regular Board Meeting held on, DATE                                 -TIME                        
The executive session is called pursuant to the authorization of Texas Government Code Sections as follows:
 

Item	Section	Purpose
	551.071	Private consultation with the board's attorney.
	551.072	Discussion purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
	551.073	Discussion: negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations.
	551.074	Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against an officer or Personnel; deliberation of the appointment of a public officer.
	551.076	Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or Implementation of, security personnel or devices; discussing security audit.
	551.082	Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel.
	551.083	Considering the standards, guidelines, terms or conditions the board will follow, or will instruct its representatives to follow, in consultations with representatives of employee groups.
	551.089	Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits
	OTHER:

Announce in Closed Meeting: "In accordance with the Texas Government Code,

Executive session began at: ____ M Executive session ended at:  M" 
Subjects Discussed in the Session Closed to the Public: 
1. _____________________________________________
Record of Further Action Taken, if any, on Above Items in the Subsequent Open Session: 
1. _____________________________________________
Trustees Present: [LIST] 
Trustees Absent: [LIST ] 
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct record of the proceedings on the above date. 

______________________________________
President, Board of Trustees 
River Road Independent School District

CONFIDENTIAL: No one shall, without lawful authority, knowingly make public this certified agenda of a closed or executive session. Texas Gov't Code§ 551.104. A person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a Class 8 misdemeanor and further shall be liable to any party injured or damaged thereby. Texas Gov't Code§ 551.144(a). 

Description:  -

A. Review and Approve Prior Meeting Minutes:


B. Review, Approve, and Accept Contributions to the District:

• May 12, 2025 - Regular Board Meeting

Local wellness policies are required because the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 and Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 mandate them for all school districts participating in federal school nutrition programs like the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. These policies aim to create a healthier school environment for students by promoting good nutrition, physical activity, and other wellness-related activities. 

The Administration recommends approval of the the 2025-2026 RRISD Wellness Plan as presented.

This year, we have seen a significant increase in the cost of groceries, paper goods, and labor. We are also not anticipating an increase in funding from the National School Lunch Program. For these reasons, we are going to have to increase the cost of student lunches by $.10, but breakfast will stay the same and not have an increase.

TASB's 2025 Delegate Assembly will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, during txEDCON25 in Houston.

During the Assembly, Delegates discuss and vote on a variety of action items - from electing TASB directors and officers to approving the education issues included in the TASB Advocacy Agenda.

As Active Members, each local school board and regional education service center board has the exclusive right to appoint a Delegate who will speak for their board and community.

The District Administration is asking the board to set a Special-Called Meeting for 6:00 pm on Monday, June 23, 2025, to hold a Public Hearing and Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget and other items.
 

The current 2025-2026 school calendar has October 10th as a Professional Development day. Due to a conflict with Homecoming, the Professional Development day needs to be moved to October 31st.

The District is in the process of obtaining the athletic trainer services of Panhandle Elite Sports Medicine for the 25 - 26 school year. Please review the contract, especially section "H," for a list of basic services provided in the agreement.

The administration recommends approving the contract and allowing the Superintendent to finalize the contract.

The Superintendent recommends the following individuals be granted a One-Year Chapter 21 PROBATIONARY Contracts for the 25-26 School Year, Subject to Assignment.

 

Name	Years of Experience	Campus	Replacing	Contract
Bree Denton	10	High School	Michael Matthews	10 Month
Angel Dart	6	Middle School	Sheila Stevens	10 Month
Adam Galvan	1	Middle School	Stephanie Lindegren as a  classroom teacher	10 Month

The Superintendent recommends the following individual be granted a One-Year Chapter 21 DUAL-ASSIGNMENT PROBATIONARY Contract for the 25-26 School Year, Subject to Assignment.

 

Name	Years of Experience	Campus	Replacing	Contract
Jonathan Wise	12	High School	Justin Cranfill	12 Month

The Superintendent recommends the following individuals be granted a District of Innovation Contract for the 25-26 School Year, Subject to Assignment.
 

Name	Years of Experience	Campus	Replacing	Contract
Nicole Lalicker-Watkins	1	Rolling Hills	Samantha Whitlock (Moving to WV)	10 month
Gizelle Carrozco	1	Rolling Hills	Shelly Nebhut	10 month
Morgan Oneal	4	Rolling Hills	Shelby Conley (Moving to MS)	10 month
Kendra Wheler	5	Middle School	Kimberly England (Teacher) / Tanner Stevens (Coach)	11 Months

The administration recommends approving the recommendation for Shann Wise as presented, subject to the assignment.

 

Name	Years of Experience	Campus	Replacing	Contract
Shann Wise	7 as an RN	District	Kim Franks	11 Month Probationary