February 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 2/23/2026 at 6:30 PM | |
| Skip Bryan | Absent |
| Clint Duncan | Absent |
| Jerry McCarty II | Present |
| Ricky Morrow | Present |
| Sarah Robinson | Present |
| Brad Rosiek | Present |
| Bryan Strand | Absent |
| Present: 4, Absent: 3 | |
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 2/27/2026 at 3:38 PM | |
| Skip Bryan | Absent |
| Clint Duncan | Absent |
| Jerry McCarty II | Present |
| Ricky Morrow | Present |
| Sarah Robinson | Present |
| Brad Rosiek | Present |
| Bryan Strand | Absent |
| Present: 4, Absent: 3 | |
| Minutes | |
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I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Discussion:
Secretary Brad Rosiek called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm and announced the presence of a quorum.
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II. Open Forum
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Discussion:
No individuals registered to speak during Open Forum.
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III. Executive Session (Administration Building)
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Discussion:
The board entered executive session at 5:31 pm and reconvened in open session at 6:03 pm.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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III.E. Texas Gov't Code 551.071. Consultation with Attorney: To deliberate possible, pending, or contemplated litigation or settlement offer.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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IV. Recognitions
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Discussion:
The following students were recognized for their achievements:
Ella Godwin, Reid Hatridge, Matthew Knaupe, Rhyan Latham, Alexis Sorsby — In recognition of their exceptional achievement and distinguished selection to the Four States Honor Band. Khylon Bledsoe, Mandelyn Brown, Caiden Crabtree, Jayden Crosswhite, Berkley Plunkett, Zayleigh Rose, Jackson Strudthoff, Mason Tirone, Lucas Williams, Jocelyne Withers — In recognition of their selection for the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Region 4 Middle School All-Region Band. Tye McBride & Kyleigh Thompson — In recognition of their selection for the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Region 4 High School All-Region Band. Maxwell Walker — In recognition of his selection for the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) Region 4 High School All-Region Band and Area C High School Honor Band. |
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V. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
Presenter:
RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent
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VI. Informational Items
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VI.A. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Discussion:
The board reviewed the financial documents with no questions.
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VI.B. Enrollment
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Discussion:
The board was provided total student enrollment.
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VI.C. Campus Updates
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VI.C.1. College, Career & Military Readiness (CCMR) Board Adopted Goals
Presenter:
Shaun George, RHS Principal
Discussion:
Mr. George presented an update on the progress toward the College, Career & Military Readiness (CCMR) House Bill 3 Board Adopted Goals.
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VI.C.2. Redwater High School Course Offerings
Presenter:
Shaun George, Redwater High School principal
Discussion:
Mr. George presented potential course offerings for Redwater High School.
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VI.C.3. Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up
Presenter:
Theresa Cowling, Redwater Elementary principal
Discussion:
Redwater Elementary School hosted a successful Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up on February 10, 2026.
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VI.D. Professional Development
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Discussion:
Region 8 Professional Development for January 2026 was presented.
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VI.E. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VI.E.1. Minutes
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
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VI.E.1.a. Minutes Regular Meeting 1.22.26
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, Board President
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VI.E.2. Minutes Special Meeting and Public Hearing 2.12.26
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VII.A. Certification of Unopposed Board of Trustee Candidates
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Secretary Brad Rosiek announced candidates Robert Bryan (Place 4) and Jerry McCarty (Place 5) were unopposed for election to office scheduled to be held on May 2, 2026.
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VII.B. Order of Cancellation for Board of Trustee Election for May 2, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
Given no opposition to candidates for Place 4 and Place 5 on the RISD Board of Trustees, an Order of Cancellation was called for.
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VII.C. Principal and Director Contract Renewals
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.D. Board Resolution related to a formal period of prayer and reading of religious texts
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.E. Regarding the Purchase of New Buses or Retrofitting Existing Buses in Accordance with State Law Requirements, Including Possible Resolution Regarding the Same
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.F. Board Adopted Goals K-3 Math & Reading
Presenter:
Theresa Cowling, RES Principal
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.G. TEA Certification Waiver
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.H. District of Innovation Plan Amendments
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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VIII.A. Thoughtful Thursday
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns sends words of wisdom, sometimes in quotes or videos, to Redwater ISD staff as motivation and appreciation for the job they do. The board was provided these Thoughtful Thursdays for the previous month.
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VIII.B. Dragon Kingdom Branding
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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VIII.B.1. Learn, Lead, Serve Campaign
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Students and staff have been highlighted/celebrated on social media as a part of our Learn, Lead, Serve campaign and Dragon Kingdom branding. The board was provided examples of these social media posts.
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VIII.B.2. Advertising
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Redwater ISD purchased a quarter-page advertisement in the Bowie County Citizens Tribune for the Board of Trustees in honor of School Board Appreciation Month. The board also received an update on current enrollment marketing efforts.
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VIII.B.3. Golden Dragons
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
A scheduled Golden Dragons event was canceled due to school closure for winter weather. The board received an update regarding future Spring 2026 Golden Dragons programming.
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VIII.C. Facilities Advisory Committee
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns reported on the Facility Advisory Committee meeting on February 2, 2026.
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VIII.D. Safety and Security
Presenter:
Chief Dustin Thompson, Redwater ISD Police Department
Discussion:
Dr. Burns reported on the School Safety and Security Committee meeting on February 10, 2026.
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VIII.D.1. Five-Year Police Department Plan
Presenter:
Dustin Thompson, Chief of RISD Police Department
Discussion:
Dr. Kelly Burns presented the Five-Year Redwater ISD Police Department Plan.
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VIII.E. Technology Update
Presenter:
John Ryther, Director of Technology
Discussion:
Dr. Kelly Burns reported our junior high and intermediate STAAR field-testing went smoothly with no network issues. In addition, Dr. Burns reported on our progress with our new Asset Essentials work order system and moving to a new website provider.
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VIII.F. Operations
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
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VIII.F.1. Facilities/Transportation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
Discussion:
Board members reviewed the January 2026 Facilities Update.
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VIII.F.1.a. Playgrounds
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Installation of the new playground has been slowed due to wet ground conditions. The maintenance department and playground company are collaborating to improve site conditions and support continued installation.
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VIII.F.2. Cafeteria
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VIII.F.2.a. Redwater Negative Balances
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns reported on initiatives the district is taking to reduce negative balances. Negative balances continue to be an issue.
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VIII.G. Policy DEE (Local)
Discussion:
The Board discussed modifying the action taken in December 2025 regarding DEE (LOCAL).
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IX. Informational
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.A. March Board Meeting Date - Monday, March 16, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.B. April Board Meeting Date - Monday, April 20, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.C. Spring NTSBA - April 9, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.D. Team of 8 Training - May
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.E. TASB Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) - June 17-20, 2026 - Ft. Worth
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Board discussed who would be available to attend.
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IX.F. Board Training Hours 2025-26
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Discussion:
The board reviewed their current board training hours and future opportunities for board training.
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IX.G. Board Meeting/Annual Agenda Calendars 2025-2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board was provided with a board meeting and annual board agenda calendar.
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X. Adjourn
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 pm.
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