August 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Public Budget Hearing and Regular School Board Meeting

1. Declare a Quorum and Call to Order

2. Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag

3. Public Forum

4. Public Hearing

4.A. 2025-2026 Proposed Budget

4.B. 2025-2026 Proposed Tax Rate

4.C. Public Comments

4.D. Close Public Hearing

5. Consent Agenda

5.A. Minutes from Previous Meetings

5.B. Payment of Bills/Financials

6. Reports/Discussion and Information Items:

6.A. Bond projects and construction updates

6.B. Tree Farm Update

6.C. TJ Arndt - Falls County Rural Collaborations (FCRC) Update 

6.D. STAAR 2025 A-F Accountability Ratings

7. Business Action Items:

7.A. Discuss and consider approval of the 2025-2026 proposed budget.

7.B. Discuss and consider approval of the 2025-2026 proposed tax rate.

7.C. Consider approval of the end-of-year budget amendments for the 2024-2025 SY.

7.D. Discuss and consider possible action regarding pay increases and pay-scale structure to be compliant with Texas Teacher Allotment (TRA). 

7.E. Discuss and consider approval of a bid for the purchase of an additional Rosebud-Lott ISD fleet vehicle. 

7.F. Discuss and consider action to accept a bid for the purchase of a main scoreboard, with an auxiliary scoreboard and scorer’s table, for RLISD’s main competition gym.

7.G. Discussion and possible action to accept a bid for bank depository services for RLISD.

7.I. Discussion and possible action with regard to an Auditor for Bond Projects.

7.J. Discussion and possible action related to Bond Projects and/or Construction. (The Board will discuss current and potential bond-related projects, including updates on construction progress, budgetary considerations, timelines, and any issues or adjustments that may be necessary. The Board may take action to approve changes, authorize expenditures, or provide direction to administration or contractors as needed.)

7.K. Discussion and consider approval of proposed policy EFB(local) to opt out of School Library Advisory Council.

7.L. Discussion and consider possible action of opting in or out of home school students participating in UIL activities.

7.M. Discussion and possible action to approve procedures for cell phone storage and retention of confiscated devices: revision to policy FNCE(local).

7.N. Discuss and possible action regarding an MOU with Temple College Dual Credit Program for the 2025-26 SY.

7.O. Discussion and take possible action regarding the Class of 2026 Senior trip. 

7.P. Discussion and possible action to adopt a resolution establishing criteria for determining substantial care by a resident grandparent.

8. Superintendent's Comments:

9. Closed Session:

9.A. Texas Gov't Code § 551.071 and 551.129. —Consult with legal counsel, as necessary, to address legal concerns, implications, and questions regarding the posted agenda items.

9.B. Texas Gov't Code Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters

10. Consider and take possible action relative to items discussed in closed session.

11. Requests for Next Board Meeting Agenda Items

12. Adjournment