I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION

Description:

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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.

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Honor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas,
one state under God,
one and indivisible.

II. PUBLIC COMMENT

Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form 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. BED (LOCAL)

III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION

III.A. Consent Agenda

III.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s)

Description: Background:
The following minutes are provided for your review:

Regular Meeting-June 10, 2024
Special Meeting- June 24, 2024

Administrative Considerations:
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.

Recommendation:
Approve the minutes of the meetings as presented.

Board Action:
Board Approval

III.A.2. Financial Reports

Description: Background:
Financial reports for the previous month are presented.

Administrative Considerations:
None

Recommendation:
As desired by Board

Board Action:
As needed

Attachments: (4)

EXP June 2024

7/8/2024 at 2:15 PM
NON PAYROLL June 2024

7/8/2024 at 2:15 PM
PAYROLL June 2024

7/8/2024 at 2:15 PM
June Check Report

7/8/2024 at 2:15 PM

III.B. Business and Finance

III.B.1. Budget Review and Forecast

Description: Background:
The Budget Review and Forecast Report is provided by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations.

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.

Attachments: (1)

Board Item 7_8 - III.B.1 - Budget Review and Forecast

7/8/2024 at 3:06 PM

III.B.2. Rains County Appraisal District - 2025 Budget

Description: Background:
The Rains County Appraisal District (RCAD) annually prepares a proposed budget that is presented to Rains ISD (RISD) for approval, according to their budget calendar. The RCAD proposed budget will be presented for discussion.

Attachments: (1)

2025 RCAD Proposed Budget

7/5/2024 at 12:57 PM

III.B.3. TASB Risk Management Fund Insurance Renewal

Description: Background:
TASB Risk Management Fund Insurance Renewal for the district property and casualty insurance is on the July Agenda Calendar for renewal.

Administrative Considerations:
The Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations has provided the Board with information about this item.

Recommendation:
As needed.

Board Action:
Board approval.

III.B.4. Consider for Approval a Resolution for Staff Stipends

III.B.5. Review Draft Budget for 2024-25

III.C. Academics & Student Services

III.C.1. 2023-2024 End-Of-Year Grade Reports

Description: Background:
The 2023-2024 End-of-Year Grade Reports have now been finalized.

Administrative Considerations:
Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, John Portwood will present the reports to the Board.

Recommendation:
This report is for informational purposes only.

Board Action:
No action is required.

Attachments: (2)

23-24 Grade Report Comparison - Semester 2 (1)

7/8/2024 at 11:57 AM
23-24 Grade Report Comparison - EOY 2024

7/5/2024 at 1:18 PM

III.C.2. 2023-2024 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report

Description: Background:
This is an annual report requirement.

Administrative Considerations:
The Director of Health Services will provide information regarding the 2023-2024 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report.

Recommendation:
As needed.

Board Action:
Board approval as needed.

III.C.3. Consider and Approve the Professional Development Plan for 2024-2025

Description: Background:
Senate Bill(SB) 1267 requires the school board to annually review the clearinghouse and adopt a professional development policy that must:

Be guided by SBEC (State Board for Educator Certification) clearinghouse training recommendations.
Note any differences in the professional development policy from the clearinghouse recommendations.
Include a schedule of all training required for educators or other school personnel.

DMA (LOCAL)
The Superintendent shall recommend the District's professional development plan for all District employees. The Board shall annually review the professional development clearinghouse published by the State Board of Educators (SBEC) and annually approve the District's professional development plan. The District's professional development plan must:

Be guided by the SBEC clearinghouse training recommendations;
Note any differences in the District's plan from the clearinghouse recommendations; and
Include a schedule of the required professional development for all District employees.

Administrative Considerations:
The Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, John Portwood will present the District's Professional Development Plan for 2024-25

Recommendation:
Approve the District's Professional Development Plan for 2024-25 as presented.

Board Action:
Board approval

Attachments: (1)

24-25 RISD Professional Development Plan

7/5/2024 at 1:21 PM

III.C.4. Amend Rains High School 2024-2025 Course Description Guide

Description: Background:
The High School Dean of Students has requested that the 2024-2025 Course Description Guide be amended.

Administrative Considerations:
Information will be provided to you for amending the High School Course Description Guide for 2024-2025 which was previously approved on February 12, 2024.

Recommendation:
Approve amendments to the High School Course Description Guide for 2024-2025 as presented.

Board Action:
Board approval

Attachments: (2)

24-25 High School Course Guide Amendments

7/5/2024 at 1:26 PM
BOARD COPY OF COURSE GUIDE 24-25

7/8/2024 at 3:33 PM

III.D. Superintendent Reports

III.D.1. District Activities & Projects

Description: Background:
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

III.D.2. First Reading of Board Policy Update 123, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BBD, BBFA, CKC, CKE, CKEA, CQC, DGBA, EEH, EF, EFA, EFB, FNG, AND GF

Description:

Background:
Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies periodically, which reflect changes in education law and rules.

(LOCAL) Policies listed below:
BBD(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - TRAINING AND ORIENTATION
BBFA(LOCAL): ETHICS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES
CKC(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - EMERGENCY PLANS
CKE(LOCAL): SAFETY PROGRAM/RISK MANAGEMENT - SECURITY PERSONNEL
CKEA(LOCAL): SECURITY PERSONNEL - COMMISSIONED PEACE OFFICERS
CQC(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - EQUIPMENT
DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
EEH(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
EF(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
EFB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - LIBRARY MATERIALS
FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES
GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS

Administrative Considerations:
(LEGAL) policies: Although LEGAL policies are not adopted by the board, TASB recommends that the board review them.
(LOCAL) policies: Board action is required on the LOCAL policies. Each LOCAL policy affected by this update will be provided in this packet.

Recommendation:
Consider and approve (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 123.

Board Action:
Board approval

Attachments: (1)

123_PolicyList

7/5/2024 at 1:30 PM

IV. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION

IV.A. Personnel Changes/Update

Description: Personnel Changes/Update is for informational purposes only and provided to the board for review. Action is not required on this item.

V. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)

Description: 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.

VI. CLOSED SESSION

VI.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074

Description:

A board may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. This exception does not apply if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. §551.074

VI.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082

Description: To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing. §551.082

VI.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.089

Description:

To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and devices. §551.089

VII. ADJOURNMENT

July 8, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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