April 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting Immediately following the Budget Workshop

I. Meeting Called to Order

II. Moment of Silence

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call

V. Public Audience

V.A. The Board shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding an item on the agenda during the public testimony portion of the agenda. Below are the rules and procedures to be followed by members of the public who wish to address the Board. 
1. Sign-up sheet: Please sign in and (a) identify the number of individuals interested in speaking, (b) the names of the individuals, (c) who the individuals represent (or if they intend to speak in their individual capacity) and, (d) what the individual intends to speak on—specifically identifying if the individual intends to speak on an agenda item or a matter not on the agenda.  
2. Order: In general, individuals intending to address the board regarding agenda items specifically will be called to speak in the numerical order as reflected on the sign-up sheet. Any members not present when their names are called will forfeit their right to speak with reclamation rights subject to the will of the presiding officer. 
3. Timing: The board will establish a window of time that each individual will be allowed to speak. The Board will allot 3 minutes per person. 
4. Subject matter limitation: Only items on the agenda may be addressed by individuals speaking before the board. 
5. Issues not on agenda: Individuals intending to speak on items not on the agenda shall be directed to the Superintendent or designee. 
6. Board Response: Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or enter into dialogue with members of the public during this portion of the meeting.
PublicTestimony
The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting.

VI. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of April 8, 2025, with any corrections/deletions.

VII. Recommend approving the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on Monday, March 3, 2025; with any corrections.

VIII. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A. Conference Presentation:

VIII.A.1. Tax Collection Report

VIII.A.2. Business/Financial Report

VIII.B. Standing Board Agenda Items:

VIII.B.1. April and May Calendars

IX. Consent Agenda

IX.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Item(s):

IX.A.1. Recommend approval for TEKS Certification to avoid any delay in Instructional Material for school year 2025-2026 EMAT closed March 15, 2025.

IX.A.2. Recommend approval to submit a waiver request to the Texas Education Agency for missed instructional days due to inclement weather on January 21, 2025, and March 28, 2025, in accordance with ADSY program requirements.

IX.A.3. Recommend approving the proposed 2025-2026 Raymondville Independent School District Academic Calendar option 2.

IX.A.4. Recommend approval of the resolution to pay employees during the District closure related to the March 28, 2025, weather event.

IX.B. Recommend approval of the following Contracts and Agreement(s):

IX.B.1. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding for Raymondville ISD to join the Food Bank RGV Community Distribution Partnership.

IX.B.2. Recommend the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Region One ESC to implement the Adult Education and Literacy Program.

IX.B.3. Recommend approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with  2-1-1 Texas Information and Referral Network.

IX.B.4. Recommend approval of a contract for professional services with Comprehensive Training Center and Raymondville ISD.

IX.C. Recommend approval to Award Bids / Proposal(s):

IX.C.1. Recommend approval to award RFP #25-001 Charter Bus Services to multiple vendors: Escamilla Tours and All Valley Charters, which will be subject to district's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

IX.C.2. Recommend approval to award RFP #25-003 Roof Remodel at Old L. C. Smith Cafeteria to Circle R Electric & Air Conditionion, which will be subject to the district's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

IX.C.3. Recommend approval to award RFP #25-004 SHARS Medicaid Management Services to Onward Learning,  which will be subject to district's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

IX.C.4. Recommend approval to award RFP #25-005 Licensed Electrician Contract Services to Circle R Electric and Air Conditioning which will be subject to district's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

IX.C.5. Recommend approval to award RFP #25-006 HVAC Supplies, Equipment & Services to Circle R Electric and Air Conditioning which will be subject to district's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

IX.C.6. Recommend approval to award RFP #25-008 Consultant/Speaker Services District wide to Olive Branch Project Services,  which will be subject to district's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

X. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.084 and 551.001.
 

X.A. Personnel Matters:

X.A.1. New Hire(s)

X.A.2. Resignation(s) / Termination(s)

X.A.3. Recommend to approve Term and Noncertified Professional Contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.

X.B. Consultation with Attorney regarding threatened and pending litigation:

X.C. Board Reconvenes After Closed Meeting

(BOARD RECONVENES AFTER CLOSED MEETING)

A. Recommend approval on personnel matters discussed in Closed Meeting.

     Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________

B. Recommend approval on litigation matters discussed in Closed Meeting.

     Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________

XI. Announcement(s):

XI.A. The next scheduled Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees’ will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The meeting will be held in the Raymondville I.S.D. Boardroom.

XII. Adjournment:

     Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________ Time __________