November 11, 2024 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 FLAGHonor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. |
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II. WILDCAT ROAR
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Rains Elementary will be spotlighted during the wildcat roar.
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III. PUBLIC COMMENT
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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)
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IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IV.A. Consent Agenda
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IV.A.1. Minutes of 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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IV.A.2. Financial Reports
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Financial reports for the previous months are presented. Administrative Considerations: None. Recommendation: As desired by Board. Board Action: As needed.
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IV.A.3. Quarterly Investment Report
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Chapter 2256, Government Code Public Funds Investment Act requires the district to provide a written investment report. The report contains operating funds not required by the code at the request of the school board. The district maintains three investment pool accounts with nominal funds as a reference for comparisons only (Lone Star, Texas Class, and TexPool). The district places funds in investment accounts to assure safety and liquidity first and maximized yield next. Administrative Considerations: The Quarterly Investment Report. is provided by Mike Hall. Recommendation: Approve the Quarterly Investment Report, as presented. Board Action: Board approval.
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IV.A.4. Permanent School Fund
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The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the Agenda Calendar for November. Administrative Considerations: A report is provided according to the information received from Rains County Treasurer, Teresa Northcutt. Recommendation: No action required. Board Action: No action required.
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IV.A.5. RCAD Property Value Study
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This report prepared by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP provides information to the Board regarding Rains County Appraisal District's Property Value Study. Administrative Considerations: The report is provided to the Board in this packet for their review. Recommendation: No action is required. Board Action: No action is required.
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IV.B. Academics and Student Services
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IV.B.1. Bilingual ESL Evaluation
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IV.B.2. Approve the Intent to Apply for LASO Cycle 3 Grant
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V. Superintendent Reports
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V.A. District Activities, Facilities & 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.B. Discuss, Consider, and Approve Tennis Court Construction Project
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V.C. Review and Discuss Board Planning Calendar
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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:
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VI.B. Superintendent Evaluation (Forms Provided)
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VII. CLOSED SESSION
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VII.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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VII.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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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
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VII.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. (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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VII.D. 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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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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