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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."

 
 

Each campus will present plans to address the previous years ratings and how they will grow and move forward.

Houston, Texas
George R Brown Convention Center
September 11-14, 2025

Homecoming is Friday, October 10, 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:

• August 11th - Regular Board Meeting

While meeting in the Spring of the previous school year, the District Site Base Team makes updates to the following year's District Improvement Plan. 

Upon approval, the District Improvement Plan becomes the foundation of the campus improvement plans. The CIPs will be presented for action during the October monthly meeting.

The Administration requests the board approve the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan.
                                                                  

Each year, campuses must update the campus Student Attendance Procedural Manual.  The manuals will include any updates from the Texas Education 2025-2026 Attendance Accounting Handbook.

The Administration requests the approval of the 2025-2026 Student Attendance Procedural Manuals for Willow Vista Early Childhood Academy, Rolling Hills, River Road Middle School, and River Road High School.

We have Received our rate information for our Unemployment Compensation Program for 2025-2026 from TASB Risk Management and the district is renewing with a change in the contribution rate from last year. 
 

2024-2025 Rate $4,760

2025-2026 Rate $4,284

Decrease ($476.00)

Change 10%

Senate Bill 12 from the 89th legislative session relates to parental rights in public education, including requirements and prohibitions regarding instruction; diversity, equity and inclusion duties; assistance with District student social transitioning; and student clubs.  Senate Bill 12 becomes effective on September 1, 2025.

The Underwood Law Firm has represented River Road ISD and several other school districts throughout the State of Texas. It benefits River Road to have access to two law firms for the district's legal needs.

The Administration recommends the Board approve the engagement of the Underwood Law Firm and authorize the Board President to execute the Legal Services Retainer Agreement as presented.
 

An official ballot must be submitted by resolution prior to October 14, 2025 for the district's votes for the Potter County Appraisal District Board of Directors for a term beginning on January 1, 2026.

The Administration recommends that the Board approve the Resolution in order to make nominations to the Board of Directors of the Potter County Appraisal District.

A Student/Staff holiday is scheduled for Monday, October 13th; therefore, the Administration recommends moving the date of the board meeting to Monday, October 20, 2025.
 

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

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
 

Name	Years of Experience	Campus	Replacing	Contract
Hannah Miller	0	High School	Rebecca Schroder as an Inclusion Teacher	10 month
Gizelle Carrozco	1	Rolling Hills	Nebhut	10 month