January 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to order - I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. An audio recording of this meeting is being made. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
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Statement to call meeting to order: I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
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2. American Pledge
"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 Pledge "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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3. Prayer
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4. Recognize Students and Employee of the Month
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5. Public Comment/Special Guest - Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with this policy. 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 requested by the presiding officer.
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6. 2024-2025 Audit Presentation by Eckert and Company
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7. 2024 Bond Projects Update with Robert Gadbois of Owners Building Resource
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8. Athletic Director Communication
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9. Principal Communication
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10. Consent Agenda ACTION
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10.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
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10.b. Allow and pay bills
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10.c. Financial Report
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January Financial Report
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10.d. Accept Donations
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10.e. Approve Budget Amendments
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11. Superintendent Communication
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11.a. The next two board meetings will be February 11, 2026 and March 11, 2026
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11.b. District communication
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11.c. EISO Training and Team Building for School Board Members Scheduled for 2/25/26 at ESC15 (Meal @ 5:45PM with training to begin at 6PM)
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12. Action Items
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12.a. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD 2024-2025 Audit
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12.b. Consider and Take Action Regarding SB 11
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12.c. Consider and Take Action to Authorize the Superintendent to Use BuyBoard to Procure Door Access Control and Security Services through VGI for the New Ag Addition
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13. Executive Session (These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code.)
Description:
These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code
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13.a. Consider the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.
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13.b. Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
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13.c. Safety (December Drill)
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13.d. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129 - Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues Concerning the status of and Contract(s) for the Bond 2024 Construction Projects.
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14. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
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14.a. Take possible action on the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.
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14.a.1. Add Substitutes to Substitute List As Presented
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14.b. Consider and take possible action regarding the status of and contract(s) for the Bond 2024 Construction Projects; including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent.
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15. Meeting Adjournment
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