January 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order [Kenny Cruzan]
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2. Prayer [Michaela Alston]
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3. Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge (RFHS NJROTC)
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4. District Celebrations [Dr. Lesley Austin] Objective 1.2
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4.A. School Board Recognition Month
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4.B. Gracelyn University Partnership Degree Completion: Aimee West
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5. Hear Public Comment [Kenny Cruzan]
Description:
Hear public comments in open forum. Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with board policy BED(Local). At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer. If the speaker is seeking Board resolution of a specific complaint, that concern should be addressed through the District’s grievance policy. At regular Board meetings, the Board shall permit public comment, regardless of whether the topic is an item on the agenda posted with notice of the meeting. At special called meetings, public comment is limited to those items listed on the agenda. Public comment shall occur at the beginning of the meeting. Individuals who wish to participate during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment shall sign up with the presiding officer or designee before the meeting begins as specified in the Board’s procedures on public comment and shall indicate the agenda item or topic, if applicable, on which they wish to address the Board. Except as permitted by Board policy BED(Local) and the Board’s procedures on public comment, an individual’s comments to the Board shall not exceed three minutes per meeting. When necessary for effective meeting management or to accommodate large numbers of individuals wishing to address the Board, the presiding officer may adjust public comment procedures in accordance with BED(Local), including establishing an overall time limit for public comment and adjusting the time allotted to each speaker. However, no individual shall be given less than one minute to make comments.
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6. Board of Trustees' Report [Kenny Cruzan]
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6.A. Committee Reports
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7. Presentations/Discussions
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7.A. Bond 2022 Project Update: Teal Construction & Claycomb Architects [Jamin Welch & Josh Hansen] Objective 4.3
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7.B. Featured Campus Report - Live Oak Learning Center [Denise Poland] Objective 1.1
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7.B.1. Campus Staff Recognition - Kindergarten Team, Live Oak Learning Center
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7.C. 2026-2027 Budget Calendar Discussion & Review [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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8. Business Items Requiring Board Action
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8.A. Consider/Take possible action to approve the 2024-2025 Financial Audit [Kathy Henderson, Raul Hernandez] Objective 4.2
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8.B. Consider/Take possible action to approve the Resolution with Southwest Texas Purchasing Coop. [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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8.C. Consider/Take possible action to approve Professional Services Agreement for the engineering of the Fulton Elementary and High School HVAC replacement project and Job Order Contract with E3 Entegral Solutions, Inc (E3). [Mike Notwotny] Objective 4.3
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8.D. Consider/Take possible action to approve Library Materials recommended by the School Library Advisory Council. [Jessica Robbins] Objective 1.1
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9. Superintendent's Report [Dr. Lesley Austin]
Description:
Information/updates from Administrative Staff
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9.A. Central Office Reports
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9.A.1. Teaching & Learning Report [Dr. Jessica Robbins] | Objective 1.1 & 3
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9.A.2. Business Office Report [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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9.A.3. Human Resources Report [Molly Adams] Objective 2
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9.A.4. Athletic Department Report [Eric Soza] Objective 1.2
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9.A.5. Operations Report / Maintenance & Operations Projects [Mike Nowotny] Objective 4.3
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10. CONSENT AGENDA [Kenny Cruzan]
Description:
The Superintendent may consolidate items on the agenda summary for possible group action, or any Board member may suggest group action on items to expedite the Board meeting. A request by any trustee shall remove any item from the suggested and consolidated action list
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10.A. Minutes
Description:
Consider approval of the minutes for the December 16, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.
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10.B. Election Contract/Contrato Electoral
Description:
Consider approval of a contract for election services between Rockport-Fulton ISD, and The Elections Administrator of Aransas County in compliance with House Bill 1 for the Saturday, May 2, 2026 General Election
Considerar la aprobación de un contrato para servicios electorales entre el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Aransas, y el Administrador de Elecciones de acuerdo con la Proposición I (House Bill) para la Elección General del Sábado 2 de Mayo del 2026 |
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10.C. Order of Election/Order de Elecciones
Description:
Consider approval of the Order of Election calling for the May 2, 2026 General Election for Place 2 and 5.
Considere la aprobación de la Orden de Elección que convoca la Elección General del 2 de mayo de 2026 para el Lugar 2 y 5. |
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11. Closed Session [Kenny Cruzan]
Description:
Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: Personnel, 551.072: Real Estate, 551.076: Safety & Security.
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11.A. 551.074 Personnel Matters
Description:
Discuss/Consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee or employees, including but not limited to resignation and employment of personnel.
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11.A.1. Consider/Discuss School District Teaching Permit for 2025-2026
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11.A.2. Consider/Discuss probation contracts
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11.A.3. Discuss and consider Cynthia Begley's contract and related issues
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11.B. 551.072 Real Property
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11.C. 551.076 Safety and Security
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12. Reconvene to Open Session [Kenny Cruzan]
Description:
Discussion and possible action on closed session items
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12.A. 551.074 Personnel
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12.A.1. Consider/Take possible action regarding the School District Teaching Permit for 2025-2026
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12.A.2. Consider/Take possible action regarding probationary contracts
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12.A.3. Discuss, consider, and possibly take action regarding Cynthia Begley's contract abandonment
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13. Adjourn [Kenny Cruzan]
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