August 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
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I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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II. Open Forum
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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III. Executive Session (Administration Building)
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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III.A. Texas Gov't Code 551.074 Personnel Matters: To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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III.B. Texas Gov't Code 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property: To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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III.C. Texas Gov't Code 551.076 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits: To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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III.D. Texas Gov't Code 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits: To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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III.E. Texas Gov't Code Sections 551.129 and 551.071: Seek advice from legal counsel regarding contracts related to and legal requirements for the District’s 2026 Bond Program.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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IV. Recognitions
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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V. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
Presenter:
RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent
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VI. Informational Items
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VI.A. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
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VI.B. Enrollment
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VI.C. Bond Projects Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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VI.D. Campus Updates
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VI.E. TEA Accountability 2026 Ratings
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
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VI.F. 2026 EOC/STAAR Scores
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
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VI.G. Professional Development
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
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VII. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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VII.A. Minutes
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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VII.A.1. Minutes Regular Meeting 7.30.26
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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VII.A.2. Minutes Special Meeting and Budget Workshop 8.17.26
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VII.B. Budget Amendments
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VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VIII.A. Resolutions Honoring Staff for Lifesaving Measures
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VIII.B. Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Redwater Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance of “Redwater Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026”; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the Payment of the Bonds; Prescribing the Form, Terms, Conditions, and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of the Bonds, Including the Approval and Distribution of an Official Statement Pertaining Thereto; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an Official Bid Form; Authorizing the Execution of Any Necessary Engagement Agreements with the District’s Financial Advisors and/or Bond Counsel; Complying with the Letter of Representations On File with the Depository Trust Company; and Providing an Effective Date
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VIII.C. Resolution authorizing adoption of an Interest and Sinking Fund tax rate in excess of the minimum rate required to service district debt pursuant to Texas Tax Code § 26.05(a-1)
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VIII.D. Adopt Tax Rate
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
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VIII.E. Adopt Proposed Budget
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance/Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VIII.F. Schematic Design Package for the Proposition A Project (Band Hall Addition and Renovations) and a Conceptual Site Plan for the Proposition B Project (Track, Turf, and Renovations), as presented by Claycomb Associates, Architects.
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VIII.G. Thomas & Thomas's Engagement Letter
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VIII.H. Designate Public Information Officer under House Bill 33
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent/Chief Dustin Thompson, RISD Police Department
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VIII.I. Declare Surplus Items
Presenter:
John Ryther, Technology Director/Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VIII.J. CFB (LOCAL) - Accounting Inventories
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VIII.K. DIA (LOCAL) - Employee Welfare: Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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IX. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.A. Movie Magic Monday
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.B. Dragon Kingdom Branding
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.B.1. Kingdom of Excellence Campaign
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.B.2. Advertising
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.C. Community Meetings
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.D. Runnin' WJ Ranch Special Education Services Agreement 2026-2027
Presenter:
Amanda Priestly, Director of Central Bowie County SSA/Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.E. Golden Dragons
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.F. Safety and Security
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Chief Dustin Thompson, Redwater ISD Police Department
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IX.G. Technology Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/John Ryther, Director of Technology
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IX.H. Operations
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
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IX.H.1. Facilities/Transportation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
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IX.H.1.a. Playgrounds
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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X. Informational
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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X.A. September Meeting Date - September 14, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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X.B. October Board Meeting - Monday, October 19, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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X.C. Board Meeting/Annual Agenda Calendars 2025-2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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X.D. Board Training Hours 2026-27
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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XI. Adjourn
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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