January 12, 2026 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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January is School Board Appreciation Month and trustees will be recognized.
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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 the Previous Meeting(s)
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The following minutes are provided for your review:
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IV.A.2. Financial Reports
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Financial reports for the previous month are presented.
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IV.A.3. Annual Applications for Tax-Exempt Status, Historic or Archeological Site Property
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The Rains County Appraisal District requires annual approval for Tax-Exempt Status Applications for the following Historic or Archeological Site Properties:
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IV.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. These statements should be submitted for any or all members to which the policy may apply.
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IV.B. Business and Finance
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IV.B.1. Annual Audit Report for Previous Year
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IV.C. Academics and Student Services
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IV.C.1. Discussion Regarding Teacher Certification
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IV.D. Superintendent Reports
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IV.D.1. District Activities, Facilities & Projects
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The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.
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IV.D.2. Discuss, Consider, and Approval of Library Resources
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IV.D.3. Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 126, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BE, BED, CJ, CJA, CLE, CQB, CQD, CSA, CV, DBD, DEC, DFBB, DGBA, DH, EEP, EFA, EHBAF, EIA, FA, FEF, FFAC, FFB, FFF, FNG, FO, GF, and GKA
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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. BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES |
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V. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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V.A. Personnel Changes/Update
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This report is for review only and does not require board action.
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VI. CLOSED SESSION
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VI.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
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§ 551.074- To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. |
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VI.A.1. Discuss Superintendent Goals
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VI.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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§551.082-To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.
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VI.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
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§551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. |
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VI.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
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§551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality. |
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VII. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
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VII.A. Approve Superintendent Goals
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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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IX. ADJOURNMENT
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