December 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
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UNITED STATES FLAGI 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 FLAGThe amended (HB1034, effective June 15, 2007) pledge of allegiance to the Texas state flag is:"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee,
Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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II. PUBLIC HEARING
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II.A. FIRST REPORT- School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas
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The School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas information for Ranis ISD will be shared as a Public Hearing.
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III. OPEN FORUM
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Persons desiring to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a speaker's card and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda.
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IV. CLOSED SESSION
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IV.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE (1) to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or (2) to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. |
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IV.B. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Sec. 551.071. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY; CLOSED MEETING. A governmental body may not conduct a private consultation with its attorney except:(1) when the governmental body seeks the advice of its attorney about: (A) pending or contemplated litigation; or (B) a settlement offer; or (2) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. |
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IV.C. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Sec. 551.082. SCHOOL CHILDREN; SCHOOL DISTRICT EMPLOYEES; DISCIPLINARY MATTER OR COMPLAINT.
(a) This chapter does not require a school board to conduct an open meeting to deliberate in a case:
(1) involving discipline of a public school child; or (2) in which a complaint or charge is brought against an employee of the school district by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply if an open hearing is requested in writing by a parent or guardian of the child or by the employee against whom the complaint or charge is brought. Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993. |
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IV.D. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.089
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TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
Sec. 551.089. DELIBERATION REGARDING SECURITY DEVICES OR SECURITY AUDITS; CLOSED MEETING.
This chapter does not require a governmental body to conduct an open meeting to deliberate:
(1) security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; (2) network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or (3) the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 183 (H.B. 1830), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2009. Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 560 (S.B. 564), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 683 (H.B. 8), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2017. |
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V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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V.A. Consent Agenda
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V.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)
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The following minutes are provided for your review:
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees. Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the meetings as presented. Board Action: Board Approval
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V.A.2. Financial Reports
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Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Administrative Considerations: None Recommendation: As desired by Board Board Action: As needed
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V.B. Business and Finance
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V.B.1. WAG Report
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The WAG Report is provided by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance. Administrative Considerations: This report keeps the Board apprised of the district's current financial status. Recommendation: As needed Board Action: Approval is not required for this report, unless action is needed.
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V.B.2. Annual Audit Report for Previous Year
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Rutherford, Taylor, & Company PC has conducted the annual financial audit for the district. As available, the audit will be provided. Administrative Considerations: This is an annual audit report to the Board for the previous year. Recommendation: As needed. Board Action: Board approval.
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V.B.3. Consider Roof Bids
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Assistant Superintendent Jeff Fisher will provide to the Board for their consideration and approval, if available, the information on the Elementary and Intermediate roof bids. Administrative Considerations: Bid information, if available, will be provided at the meeting. Recommendation: Consider and approve the recommended bid as presented by Assistant Superintendent Jeff Fisher. Board Action: As desired by the board.
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V.B.4. Consider and Approve Resolution Adopting Governmental Accounting Standard Board Statement (GASB) 54
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V.B.5. Approve Fencing for Elementary Campus & Add Slats on Exterior Chain Link
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With the new safety and security requirements by TEA, quotes were received for fencing at the elementary campus & to add slats on the exterior chain link. More information will be presented to the Board by Jeff Fisher. Administrative Considerations: Consider approving the fencing proposal as presented. Recommendation: As desired by Board. Board Action: As desired by Board.
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V.C. Federal Programs and Accountability
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V.C.1. Approve Equipment Purchase for the Ag Dept
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The state offers a competitive grant annually. Rains ISD was successful in receiving this grant to help purchase new equipment needed for our students. Administrative Considerations: Holly Wasson, Director of Student Services will present the items of purchase being requested for new and updated equipment. This equipment will be reimbursed through a grant that has been awarded. It will be used in training for 103 students at Rains High School this year alone. This equipment is necessary to achieve certifications in National Center of Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core, NCCER Welding I, and OSHA. Recommendations: Approve the Purchase of new equipment for the Welding Program as presented. Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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V.D. Superintendent Reports
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V.D.1. District Activities & Projects
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The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities and projects. Administrative Considerations: Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report. Recommendation: As needed Board Action: As needed |
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V.D.2. Report of Disbursements
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A report on the payment of bills is provided under this item. Administrative Considerations: The payment of bills is only reported to the Board. Recommendation: No action required Board Action: No action required
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V.D.3. Review 2022-2023 Superintendent/Board Goals & Objectives
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A review of the Superintendent/Board Goals & Objectives for 2022-23. This is for informational purposes only. Administrative Considerations: None Recommendation: No action is required. Board Action: No action is needed for this item.
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V.D.4. Consider Pilot of 4-Day Instructional Week
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Superintendent Johnson will present the results from the staff and parent survey regarding the 4-day instructional week as well as other information gathered pertaining to the possibility of moving forward with a 3-year pilot of the 4-day instructional week. Administrative Considerations: Move forward in planning for a 4-day instructional week for the 2023-24 school year. Recommendation: As desired by Board. Board Action: As desired by Board
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V.D.5. Approve Updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rains County
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The Superintendent will provide an update to the Board regarding this item. Administrative Considerations: None Recommendation: Board Approval Board Action: Board Approval |
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V.D.6. Approve Guardian
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The Superintendent will provide an update to the Board regarding the Guardian. Administrative Considerations: Consider and take action. Recommendation: Board approval Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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VI. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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VI.A. Personnel Changes/Update
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The following is for review only and does not require board action:
Employment:
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VI.B. Superintendent Evaluation
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The Superintendent's annual evaluation will be conducted. Administrative Considerations: The forms are being provided to the Board at this meeting. Recommendation: As desired by Board. Board Action: As desired by Board.
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VI.C. Professional Employee Incentive- Early Notification of Resignation
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Since 2011, the district has offered incentives to professional employees that submit resignations early. In recent years, the district has not seen a significant benefit from offering this incentive. Resignation submitted by February 28/29................$1,500 Resignation submitted by March 31.........................$1,000 Resignation submitted by April 30..............................$500 Administrative Considerations: None Recommendation: The administration recommends that the district no longer offer an incentive for early notification of resignation for professional employees. Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)
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The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.
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