January 9, 2023 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. TAPR- Texas Academic Performance Report
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The Texas Academic Performance Report information for Rains 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. WILDCAT ROAR
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IV.A. Rains Intermediate Presentation and Fall Athletics Report
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Rains Intermediate and Rains Athletics will be spotlighted for the Wildcat Roar.
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IV.B. School Board Appreciation Month
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Board members will be recognized as January is School Board Appreciation Month.
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V. CLOSED SESSION
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V.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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V.B. 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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V.C. 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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VI. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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VI.A. Consent Agenda
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VI.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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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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VI.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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VI.A.3. Superintendent Contract
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The Superintendent's Evaluation was completed at the December 12th meeting and the contract is on the agenda calendar for January. Administrative Considerations: The Addendum to the Superintendent's Contract has been provided to the Board of Trustees. Recommendation: Board Approval. Board Action: As desired by the Board. |
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VI.A.4. Board Member(s) Conflict of Interest Statement(s)- Board Policy BBFA (LEGAL)
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In January of each (calendar) year, Conflict of Interest Statements are submitted by members, according to BBFA (LEGAL), as needed. Administrative Considerations: These statements should be submitted for any or all members to which the policy may apply. Recommendation: Execute the appropriate documents according to the legal policy. Board Action: As may apply to individual members. |
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VI.A.5. Annual Applications for Tax-Exempt Status, Historic or Archeological Site Property
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The Rains County Appraisal District required annual approval for Tax-Exempt Status Applications for the following Historic or Archeological Site Properties:
These two entities were approved by the Rains ISD Board for tax exemption in 2014. They now need to be considered each year and this is a regular item on the January Agenda Calendar. Recommendation: Approve the exemptions for 2023. Board Action: Board approval. |
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VI.A.6. High School 2023-2024 Course Description Guide
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High School Dean of Students, Jennifer Moore, has requested that the 2023-2024 Course Description Guide be placed on this agenda. Administrative Considerations: The 2023-2024 Course Description Guide is provided in this packet. Recommendations: Approve the High School Course Description Guide for 2023-2024 as presented. Board Action: Board approval
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VI.A.7. School Photographer Contract
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A contract for the school's photographer is considered annually. Administrative Considerations: The High School Administration and Yearbook Department are submitting a recommendation for a 2023-2024 school year contract. Recommendation: Approve the contract as recommended. Board Action: Board approval.
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VI.A.8. RHS Yearbook Contract
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The High School Administration and Yearbook Department are submitting a recommendation for a 2022-2023 yearbook contract with Balfour. Administrative Considerations: Approve the proposed yearbook contract with Balfour. Recommendation: Approve the contract as presented. Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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VI.B. Federal Programs/Accountability/PEIMS
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VI.B.1. Review and Update RISD Return to School Guidance
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Review and update RISD Return to School Guidance for 2022-23. Administrative Considerations: Recommendation: As desired by Board. Board Action: As desired by Board.
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VI.C. Curriculum and Instruction
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VI.C.1. Teacher Certification Recommendation for District of Innovation (DOI) Exemption
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This item is placed on the agenda when we have teachers working under the following permit: D.O.I. (District of Innovation) exemptions. Administrative Considerations: Recommendation: Board approval. Board Action: Board approval |
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VI.D. Superintendent Reports
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VI.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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VI.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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VI.D.3. 2023-2024 School Calendar
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The 2023-2024 DEIC approved school calendar is being provided to the Board for final consideration and approval. Administrative Considerations: The calendar reflects the approved 4-day instructional week. Recommendation: Approve the 2023-2024 calendar as presented. Board Action: As desired by Board. |
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VII. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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VII.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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VIII. 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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