Public Meeting Minutes: October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Discussion: President Clint Duncan called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and announced the presence of a quorum.

II. Open Forum

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Discussion: No individuals registered to speak during Open Forum.

III. Executive Session (Administration Building)

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Discussion: The board entered into executive session at 6:16 pm and reconvened in open session at 6:27 pm. The board reentered executive session at 8:27 pm and reconvened in open session at 9:40 pm.

III.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, Superintendent

III.B. Texas Gov't Code 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property: To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

III.C. 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, Superintendent

III.D. 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, Superintendent

III.E. Texas Gov't Code 551.071. Consultation with Attorney: To deliberate possible, pending, or contemplated litigation

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

IV. Recognitions

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Discussion: The following students were recognized for their achievements:
*Kaidence Bass, Bella Burnham, and Makinley Hushelpeck — Their artwork was selected for inclusion in the Texas Art Education Association’s 2025 txEDCON (TASA/TASB) Exhibition. This prestigious exhibition showcased Pre-K through 12th grade artwork from across the state and was displayed at the Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of School Boards Convention in Houston. Selection for this exhibition reflects the outstanding talent and dedication of our students and the commitment of Redwater ISD’s art educators to fostering creativity and excellence.

V. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements

Presenter: RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent

Discussion: Bryan Strand voiced the prayer and led the Pledge. Team of 8 each recite a portion of the Motto, Vision, Mission, and Beliefs.

VI. Informational Items

VI.A. Claycomb Associates, Architects/Government Capital, Finance

Presenter: Kim Hocott, Claycomb Director of Communications & Bonds/Dr. David Faltys, Government Capitol Financial Advisor

Discussion: Kim Hocott and Aron Lee, AIA, representatives from Claycomb Associates, Architects and Dr. David Faltys, Government Capitol Financial Advisor discussed the results of the May 2025 bond election, post-survey results, and moving forward.

VI.B. English as a Second Language Annual Report

Presenter: Robyn Hervey, ESL/LPAC Coordinator

Discussion: Robyn Hervey, Redwater ISD English as a Second Language Coordinator, presented the Annual Report of Education Performance for 2024-25. Redwater ISD supported 11 Emergent Bilingual students in grades kindergarten through ninth grade. Nine students were assessed for TELPAS [Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System] and English Language Proficiency. Two students met the requirements for reclassification and exited the program. One student took STAAR Spanish and passed both reading and math. The ESL/LPAC [Language Proficiency Assessment Committee] Coordinator attended all required training by the state in 2024-2025 and has all the required ESL and testing certifications. Ms. Hervey expressed her appreciation to the school board and Dr. Burns for their continued support of the program.

VI.C. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register

Presenter: Tess Baker, Director of Finance

Discussion: The board reviewed the financial documents with no questions.

VI.D. Enrollment

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: The board was provided total student enrollment.

VI.E. Campus Improvement Plans

Discussion: Jakeb Goff, Redwater Intermediate School principal, provided the board with the 2025 Redwater Intermediate Improvement Plan and explained highlights reflect the new information added. This will be an action item for the November regular meeting.

VI.F. Professional Development

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Discussion: Region 8 Professional Development for September 2025 was presented.

VII. Consent Agenda

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the Minutes from the 09.15.25 Regular Session as presented. This motion, made by Brad Rosiek and seconded by Ricky Morrow, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Clint Duncan: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Ricky Morrow: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VII.A. Minutes

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

VII.A.1. Minutes Regular Meeting 9.15.25

VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration

VIII.A. Adopt District Improvement Plan 2025

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we approve the 2025 District Improvement Plan. This motion, made by Bryan Strand and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Clint Duncan: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Ricky Morrow: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.B. Released Time Religious Instruction (RTRI)

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we approve Released Time Religious Instruction (RTRI). This motion, made by Sarah Robinson and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Clint Duncan: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Ricky Morrow: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.C. Update 126

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Action(s):

Motion Passed (With Subsidiary Motion):

I move that the board add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as offered by TASB Policy Service for consideration and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 126, with the following changes: the superintendent's authority to enter into construction contracts is increased to $100,000. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Sarah Robinson, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Clint Duncan: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Ricky Morrow: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

Subsidiary Motion Passed:

I move that the board add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as offered by TASB Policy Service for consideration and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 126 showing the following changes as presented: BE(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS, BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION, CJ(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES, CJA(LOCAL): CONTRACTED SERVICES - BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REQUIRED REPORTING, CLE(LOCAL): BUILDINGS, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT - REQUIRED DISPLAYS, CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY, CQD(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, CSA(LOCAL): FACILITY STANDARDS - SAFETY AND SECURITY, CV(LOCAL): FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION, DBD(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST, DEC(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - LEAVES AND ABSENCES, DFBB(LOCAL): TERM CONTRACTS - NONRENEWAL, DGBA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS - EMPLOYEE COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES, DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, EEP(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - LESSON PLANS, EFA(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES - INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, EHBAF(LOCAL): SPECIAL EDUCATION - VIDEO/AUDIO MONITORING, EIA(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - GRADING/PROGRESS REPORTS TO PARENTS, FA(LOCAL): PARENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, FEF(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - RELEASED TIME, FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT, FFB(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CRISIS INTERVENTION, FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY, FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, FNG(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT AND PARENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCES, FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE, GF(LOCAL): PUBLIC COMPLAINTS, GKA(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - CONDUCT ON SCHOOL PREMISES. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Sarah Robinson, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Clint Duncan: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Ricky Morrow: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX. Superintendent's Report