December 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 5:30 PM Closed Session

I. Call to order

I.A. Roll Call - Establish Quorum

II. Recess Regular Meeting-convene in Closed Session

III. Executive/Closed Meeting

III.A. Texas Government Code 551.072 Real Estate

III.B. Texas Government Code Section 551.074  Personnel

III.B.I. Recommendations for hire

III.B.II. Resignations

III.C. Board Self Evaluation

III.C.I. Google Form will be shared at the meeting.

IV. Reconvene Regular Meeting @ 7:00 PM

V. Invocation

VI. Pledge to the Flag of the United States of America

VII. Student Recognition

VII.A. Service Project for 4H GLOBE Organization - Kylee Glosson

VIII. Public Hearing on FIRST Report.  The purpose of this hearing is to discuss Royse City Independent School District's rating on the Financial Accountability System.

VIII.A. Overview of School FIRST (Financial Integrity, Rating System of Texas)

VIII.B. Royse City ISD rating

VIII.C. Public comments and discussion

IX. Close Public Hearing and Reconvene Regular Session

X. Campus Spotlight

X.A. Davis Elementary

XI. 1st Open Forum:
The public is invited to speak to the Board; this is ia listening opportunity only for the board.  No action will be taken, but the board may consider future action.

XII. Superintendent's Report

XII.A. Worthy Fate High School Design Update

XII.B. Construction Update

XII.C. Bond Program Update

XII.D. Intruder Detection Audit Findings, Baley Middle School

XII.E. Enrollment Update

XII.F. Curriculum Newsletter 

XII.G. Announcements:
December 20, 2023:  Early Release
December 21-January 3:  Winter Break
January 4, 2024:  Teacher Workday
January 5, 2024:  Staff PD - Planning Day
January 8, 2024:  Students Return 
January 11, 2024:  Regular Board Meeting (Thursday)
January 15, 2024:  MLK Jr. Day
January 17, 2024:  First Day to File for Place on Ballot
February 15, 2024:  Regular Board Meeting (Thursday, 5:00 p.m.)
February 16, 2024:  Last Day to File for Place on Ballot

XIII. Consent Agenda

XIII.A. Approve minutes of prior meetings

XIII.B. Monthly Financial Reports

XIII.C. Approved Vendor List

XIII.D. Budget Amendment Report

XIII.E. Purchases over $50,000 in accordance with board policy CH LOCAL.

XIII.F. District and Campus Improvement Plans

XIII.G. Royse City Independent School District Federal Grant Policies and Procedures Manual (EDGAR)

XIV. 2nd Open Forum:
Time is set aside preceding the action agenda to allow citizens the opportunity to comment or raise issues concerning items that will be considered for action by the Board.  Persons desiring to address the Board must complete the "Public Open Forum Input Form" and submit prior to the meeting.  Individual time limits are five (5) minutes.

XV. Discussion-Action Items

XV.A. Action on any items(s) removed from the Consent Agenda

XV.B. Action resulting from Closed Session

XV.C. Consider and possible action to approve an easement at Paula Walker Elementary School for Atmos Energy.

XV.D. Consider and possible action to approve an easement at Worthy Fate High School for Atmos Energy.

XV.E. Consider and possible action to approve the hazard route declaration.

XV.F. Consider and possible action to cast six hundred forty (640) votes for the Rockwall County Appraisal District Board of Directors candidates.

XV.G. Consider and possible action to approve staff development waiver for the 2024-2025 school year.

XV.H. Consider and possible action to approve the 2024-2025 District Calendar.

XV.I. Consider and possible action to approve the Rezoning Plan for the 2024-2025 school year.

XVI. Reports-Information Items

XVI.A. Board Members' Comments

XVII. Reconvene into Closed Session if necessary

XVIII. Adjournment