January 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 1/21/2025 at 5:30 PM | |
| Clint Duncan | Present |
| Jerry McCarty II | Present |
| Ricky Morrow | Present |
| Erik Narens | Absent |
| Sarah Robinson | Present |
| Brad Rosiek | Absent |
| Bryan Strand | Present |
| Present: 5, Absent: 2 | |
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Comments:
Brad Rosiek arrived at 6:20 p.m.
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| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 2/5/2025 at 1:29 PM | |
| Clint Duncan | Present |
| Jerry McCarty II | Present |
| Ricky Morrow | Present |
| Erik Narens | Absent |
| Sarah Robinson | Present |
| Brad Rosiek | Present |
| Bryan Strand | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 1 | |
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Comments:
Brad Rosiek arrived at 6:20 p.m.
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| Minutes | |
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I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Discussion:
Meeting was called to order at 5:30 pm and the presence of a quorum was announced.
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II. Open Forum
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Discussion:
No persons signed up to speak at Open Forum.
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III. School Board Recognition Month - Leadership for Tomorrow's Texas
Presenter:
Principals, Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Texarkana ISD provided the meal for the board prepared by their culinary department as a token of their appreciation for board appreciation month. The campuses also provided various recognition items including some made by students.
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IV. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
Presenter:
RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent
Discussion:
Board Member, Bryan Strand voiced the prayer and led the pledge. Members individually read a portion of the Motto, Vision, Mission, and Beliefs.
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V. Informational Items
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V.A. Facilities Planning Committee Presentation
Presenter:
Facilities Planning Committee Appointee
Discussion:
Olivia Priestly and TJ Anderson, in place of the ailing Kenney Cecil, presented the Community Facilities Committee's recommendations for a possible bond. Aron Lee, of ClayComb, was also on hand to answer any questions the board had.
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V.B. Board Adopted Goals K-3 Math & Reading Checkpoint
Presenter:
Theresa Cowling, RES Principal
Discussion:
Mrs. Cowling presented an update on the progress toward RES's HB3 Board Adopted Goals.
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V.C. Professional Development
Presenter:
Erica Fouche
Discussion:
The board reviewed the professional development report of RISD staff for the month of December as well as the January 6th professional learning covering educational uses of AI.
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V.D. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
Presenter:
Tess Baker
Discussion:
The board reviewed all financial documents with no questions.
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V.D.1. Investments
Presenter:
Tess Baker/Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Currently earning 4.45% on General Operating Account.
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V.E. Enrollment
Presenter:
Tess Baker
Discussion:
Board reviewed enrollment numbers through December.
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VI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.A. Minutes
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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VI.A.1. Regular Meeting Minutes 12.16.24
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VI.A.2. Special Meeting Minutes 1.14.25
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VII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
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VII.A. Walsh Gallegos Annual Retainer
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.B. Resignation of Board Member
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.C. Order May 3, 2024 Trustee Election
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Description: Trustees up for election on May 3, 2025 will be:
Place 1: Clint Duncan Place 2: Sarah Robinson Place 3: Brad Rosiek, Place 4: Erik Narens* (one year remaining) |
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VIII. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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VIII.A. Dragon Kingdom Branding
Discussion:
Campuses continue to utilize Dragon Kingdom branding in social media posts.
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VIII.A.1. We aRe Campaign
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
More new staff were recognized throughout the month of January welcoming them to the Dragon Kingdom in our We aRe campaign.
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VIII.B. Wisdom Wednesday
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Motivational videos sent on Wednesdays to staff throughout December were included for board members.
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VIII.C. Community Meetings
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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VIII.C.1. Facilities Planning Committee Meetings
Discussion:
Community Facilities Planning Committee Meetings
Oct 10 - completed Nov 11 - completed Dec 9 - completed Jan 13 - completed |
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VIII.C.2. Pastoral Alliance
Discussion:
No January meeting to date yet. These meetings are usually at the end of the month with no meeting in December.
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VIII.D. Safety & Security
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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VIII.D.1. Safety Funding Allotment
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Last month $268,600.58 was allocated/approved for doors. Matt has identified the specific doors for the amount of approximately $225,500 from cycle 1 safety allotment. We can utilize the rest of this allotment on entrance window film or other qualifying purchases as outlined in Cycle 1 funding guidelines.
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VIII.D.2. Intruder Audits
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
No findings on our last two Intruder Audits by TEA. We are currently 100% no findings for 22-23, 23-24, & 24-25.
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VIII.E. Operations
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack
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VIII.E.1. Facilities/Transportation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack
Discussion:
Board reviewed the December recap with no questions.
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VIII.E.1.a. Five-Year Facilities Plan
Discussion:
As discussed, will be working to reorganize the layout and include realistic annual plans with realistic funding possibilities.
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VIII.E.1.b. Preventative Maintenance Plan
Discussion:
Board reviewed preventative maintenance plan and we discussed a system for documentation full circle.
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VIII.E.2. Cafeteria
Discussion:
Working with Shawn Davis, TISD, to change charge limit so parents can access accurate information.
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VIII.E.2.a. Policy CO (Local) - Food and Nutrition Management
Discussion:
Cafeteria charge policy is outlined in CO(Local). The board reviewed our current policy and discussed some sample policies provided. Also discussed was TISD's interest in filing application for CEP for 25-26. Board agreed to move forward with both of these items.
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VIII.F. HealthCore LPC Update
Discussion:
No current qualified and credentialed candidates, but still receiving applications. Possible candidate to test in February.
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VIII.G. Pay Scales and Federal Changes to the Exempt Salary Threshold
Discussion:
Federal law changes January 1 concerning the threshold for exempt status pay for all positions not already considered exempt. The pay threshold is $1,128/wk. We will be examine our payscales to determine if any changes need to be made for 25-26. No changes needing to be made as of January 1 have been identified.
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VIII.H. Informational
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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VIII.H.1. Board Self-Evaluation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Reminder the board needs to conduct their self-evaluation. Ideally, this should be performed annually in December or before Supt. evaluation.
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VIII.H.2. Board Training
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Board reviewed the current Trustee Training Requirements from TASB.
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VIII.H.3. Spring NTSBA - April 10, 2025
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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VIII.H.4. Team of 8 Training - May
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Topic to possibly include how to handle complaints.
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VIII.H.5. February Special Board Meeting Date - Monday, February 10, 2025
Set February Regular Board Meeting Date - Thursday, February 13, 2025 (Third Monday is Winter Break) or Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
February 10 will serve as the Public Hearing for the annual TAPR report, a Bond workshop, a possible call for the Bond, and our Regular Board Meeting.
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VIII.H.6. March Board Meeting Date - Monday, March 17, 2025 (Inservice Day)
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX. Executive Session (Administration Building)
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Discussion:
Executive Session is at the end of the meeting due to our meal provided by TISD and we do not have any action items needing to be discussed in closed session. The board entered into executive session at 7:42 pm and reconvened in open session at 8:48 pm.
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IX.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
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IX.B. 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
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IX.C. 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
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IX.D. Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129, seek advice from legal counsel regarding bond planning and possible called bond elecction.
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X. Adjourn
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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