July 27, 2026 at 6:00 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
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4. District Celebrations [Dr. Lesley Austin] Objective 1.2
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4.A. Introduction of New Campus Administrators [Molly Adams]
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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 [Board President]
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6.A. Committee Reports
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6.B. Acknowledgment of the resignation of Trustee Eli Ramos, Place 4 [Kenny Cruzan]
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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. Preliminary STAAR scores, CCMR predictions, and EOY MAP [Dr. Jessica Robbins] Objective 1.1
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7.C. Annual Transportation Report [Rob Douglas] Objective 4.3
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7.D. Annual Athletic Department Report and 2026-2027 Athletic Code of Conduct [Eric Soza] Objective 1.2
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7.E. RFISD Safety and Security Audit Summary Report [Sean Fletcher / Lt. James Wilson] Objective 4.1
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7.F. Review and Discuss the Rockport-Fulton ISD Investment Policy as per CDA(Legal) and CDA(Local) [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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7.G. Review and Discuss Property Value Study [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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7.H. District Employee Health Insurance Programs for the 2026-2027 School Year [Molly Adams] Objective 2
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8. Business Items Requiring Board Action
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8.A. Consider/Take possible action to approve 2026-2027 School Board Operating Procedures [Kenny Cruzan]
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8.B. Consider/Take possible action regarding filling the vacancy of Board of Trustees Place 4, including determining the method of filling the vacancy. [Kenny Cruzan]
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8.C. Consider/Take possible action to approve August 27, 2026 as the Public Hearing Date for 2026-2027 Budget [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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8.D. Consider/Take possible action to approve the 2026-2027 Proposed Tax Rate [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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8.E. Consider/ Take possible action to approve RFISD Police Department Good Cause Exception Clause Request [Lt. James Wilson] Objective 4.1
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8.F. Consider/Take possible action to approve TASB Policy Update 127 [Molly Adams]
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8.G. Consider/Take possible action to approve revisions to Board Policy EIE(LOCAL) [Dr. Jessica Robbins]
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8.H. Consider/Take possible action to approve the purchase of the Curriculum Associates' iReady learning tool. [Dr. Jessica Robbins]
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8.I. Consider/Take possible action regarding selection of a Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) for the Renovation of Administration Facilities Project, including possible approval of contract and/or delegation of authority to negotiate and execute contract. [Mike Nowotny]
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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. Operations Report / Maintenance & Operations Projects [Mike Nowotny] Objective 4.3
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10. CONSENT AGENDA [Board President]
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 June 4, 2026, June 16, 2024, July 13, 2026 Special Meetings and the June 18, 2026 Regular Board Meeting.
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10.B. 4-H Organizations - Aransas and San Patricio Counties
Description:
Consider approval of the resolutions regarding extra-curricular status of the 4-H Organizations and Adjunct Faculty Agreements with Aransas and San Patricio Counties
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10.C. Designee to calculate No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rate
Description:
Consider approval of Designee to calculate No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rate [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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10.D. Approve Qualified Financial Institutions and Brokers for District Funds and Investments
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Consider approval of qualified financial institutions and brokers for district funds and investments [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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10.E. Approve Sources of Instruction relating to Investment Officer Training
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Consider/Take possible action to approve sources of instruction relating to Investment Officer Training. [Kathy Henderson] Objective 4.2
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11. Closed Session [Board President]
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
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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 Teacher Contracts
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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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11.C.1. Discussion related to plan and implementation for Safety and Security Audit pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.076.
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12. Reconvene to Open Session [Board President]
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 to approve Teacher Contracts
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12.B. 551.076 Safety
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Consider/Take possible action to approve the Safety and Security Audit |
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13. Adjourn [Board President]
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