March 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order [Kenny Cruzan]
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2. Prayer [Nikki Yarnall]
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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. Pirate Academy Graduate
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4.B. Campus Teacher of the Year Recognition
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4.C. Campus Rookie Teacher of the Year Recognition
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4.D. District Teacher Incentive Allotment Recognition
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4.E. Texas Department of Agriculture Recognition: Valerie Fountain
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4.F. Fulton Spelling Bee Winner: Jenna Schuler
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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. Annual RFISD Mentor Report [Avita Gandy] Objective 3.3
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7.C. Long Range Facility Plan Annual Update [Mike Nowotny] Objective 4.3
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7.D. Featured Campus Report - Fulton Elementary [Linda Cox] Objective 1.1
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7.D.1. Campus Staff Recognition - Heather Morales
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8. Business Items Requiring Board Action
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8.A. Consider/Take possible action to approve the purchase of student Chromebooks for 2026-2027 [Seana Smith] Objective 1.1
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8.B. Consider/Take possible action to approve Memorandum of Understanding with Head Start Birth to Five Program [Denise Poland] Objective 1.3
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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 February 19, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and the Special Meeting on February 17, 2026.
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10.B. Order of Cancellation
Description:
Consider approval of the Order of Cancellation for the May 2, 2026 Trustee election
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10.C. Certification of Unopposed Candidates
Description:
Consider approval of the Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the May 2, 2026 Trustee election
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10.D. 2026-27 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
Description:
Consider approval of the 2026-27 Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials
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11. Closed Session [Kenny Cruzan]
Description:
Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: Attorney Consultation, 551.074: Personnel, 551.072: Real Estate, 551.076: Safety & Security.
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11.A. 551.071 Attorney Consultation
Description:
Pursuant to Tex. Govt Code 551.071, attorney consultation regarding real property.
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11.A.1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, the Board will consult with its legal counsel regarding pending litigation in the matters styled: Don Jackson Construction, Inc. v. Rockport-Fulton Independent School District, Cause No. 13-24-00171-CV in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals for the State of Texas; Oldcastle Building Envelope v. Rockport-Fulton Independent School District, et al, Docket No. 24-0099-CV-A in the 36th Judicial District Court, Aransas County, Texas; Rockport-Fulton Independent School District v. Northstar Recovery Services, Inc., Cause No. 13-25-00168-CV in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals for the State of Texas; and Western Steel Company v. T2J Partners, et al, Cause No. A-24-0072-CV-A in the 36th Judicial District Court, Aransas County, Texas and other litigation or potential litigation against the insurance carriers or others for damage from Hurricane Harvey
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11.B. 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.B.1. Consider/Discuss Contracts
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11.C. 551.072 Real Property
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11.D. 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. 551.071 Attorney Consultation
Description:
Consider and take possible action regarding real property
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12.A.1. Consider/Take possible action related to pending litigation in the matters styled: Don Jackson Construction, Inc. v. Rockport-Fulton Independent School District, Cause No. 13-24-00171-CV in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals for the State of Texas; Oldcastle Building Envelope v. Rockport-Fulton Independent School District, et al, Docket No. 24-0099-CV-A in the 36th Judicial District Court, Aransas County, Texas; Rockport-Fulton Independent School District v. Northstar Recovery Services, Inc., Cause No. 13-25-00168-CV in the Thirteenth Court of Appeals for the State of Texas; and Western Steel Company v. T2J Partners, et al, Cause No. A-24-0072-CV-A in the 36th Judicial District Court, Aransas County, Texas and other litigation or potential litigation against the insurance carriers or others for damage from Hurricane Harvey
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12.A.2. Consider/Take Possible Action Regarding the Delivery Method of Construction Services Pursuant to Texas Government Code Ch. 2269 for the RFISD Central Administration Building Project, Including Possible Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent or Her Designee to Select the Method [Dr. Lesley Austin]
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12.A.3. Consider/Take Possible Action Regarding Architect/Engineer for Professional Design Services, Contract Administration, and/or Independent Design Representative Services Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapters 2254 and 2269 or as Other Required by Law for the RFISD Central Administration Building Project, Including Possible Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent or Her Designee to Select, Negotiate, and Enter into a Contract with Professional(s) [Dr. Lesley Austin]
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12.A.4. Deliberation and Possible Action Regarding Adoption of Required Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2258.022 for construction projects authorized by the Board in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years [Dr. Lesley Austin]
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12.B. 551.074 Personnel
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12.B.1. Consider/Take possible action to terminate Chapter 21 term contract as recommended by the Superintendent.
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13. Adjourn [Kenny Cruzan]
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