April 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
| Regular Board | |
| Attendance Taken on 4/21/2026 at 3:16 PM | |
| Skip Bryan | Present |
| Clint Duncan | Present |
| Jerry McCarty II | Present |
| Ricky Morrow | Absent |
| Sarah Robinson | Present |
| Brad Rosiek | Present |
| Bryan Strand | Present |
| Present: 6, Absent: 1 | |
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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.
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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 5:30 pm and reconvened in open session at 6:30 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 and related to proposed easements/rights-of-way to Riverbend Water Resources District.
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:
Braylee Boner, Adrian Pilgreen, Crosslyn McClain, Grayson Turner, Emma Buster, Gloria Harris, Brooklynn Jenkins, Kennedy Adams, Kendyll Sanford, Kalise Avery — In recognition of medaling and receiving additional awards in the Junior Visual Art Scholastic Event; Elias Martindale, Connor Mullins, Brodie Norton, Dylan Owens, Emma Robinson, Lucas Bergt, Georgia Beydler, Stella Harper, Claire Luster, Mitchell Pickering, Adrian Pilgreen, Luna Shaw-McDaniel, Haven White — In recognition of our Redwater Intermediate fifth and sixth grade teams advancing to the Destination Imagination State Tournament; Reese Clinton — In recognition of advancing to the State Citizen Bee competition; Ian Bates, Ethan Beydler, Rylie Brown, Lana Bryan, Malakhai Cokley, Cherry Crump, Brianna Dolloff, Emmalee Durham, Clay Estes, Jayson Finley, Avenley Fisk, Kynslee Fisk, Cooper Golden, Lexie Graves, Cameron Green, Rhyan Latham, Cailen McLeod, Kyla O'Farrell, Olivia O'Farrell, Paxton Pearce, Haiden Snyder, Ella Stewart, Kylie West— In recognition of the Redwater Dragon Theatre One Act Play team advancing to Region. |
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V. McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen P.C. Attorneys at Law Presentation
Presenter:
Liz Vaughn, attorney
Discussion:
Liz Vaughn of McCreary Veselka Bragg & Allen P.C. Attorneys at Law presented delinquent tax collection, property value study appeals, and additional services information to the board.
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VI. Public Hearing on the Effectiveness of Accelerated Programs
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Discussion:
Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Erica Fouche, shared the results of the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Accelerated Programs for the 2024-25 school year in accordance with TEC Code 29.081 (b-3).
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VII. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
Presenter:
RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent
Discussion:
Bryan Strand voiced the prayer and led the Pledge. Members each recite a portion of the Motto, Vision, Mission, and Beliefs.
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VIII. Informational Items
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VIII.A. Annual Announcement of Board Training Credit
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Discussion:
Board President Clint Duncan announced the status of continuing education requirements for current Board members.
Local District Orientation The following first-year board members have completed the local district orientation training: Skip Bryan. Orientation to the Texas Education Code The following first-year board members have completed the Orientation to the Texas Education Code training: Skip Bryan. Post-Legislative Update to the Texas Education Code The following board members have completed the Post-Legislative Update to the Texas Education Code: Skip Bryan, Clint Duncan, Jerry McCarty, Ricky Morrow, Sarah Robinson, Brad Rosiek, Bryan Strand. Team Building The following board members have completed the annual team-building training: Skip Bryan, Clint Duncan, Jerry McCarty, Ricky Morrow, Sarah Robinson, Brad Rosiek, Bryan Strand. Additional Continuing Education
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VIII.B. 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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VIII.C. Enrollment
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Discussion:
The board was provided total student enrollment.
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VIII.D. Campus Updates
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Discussion:
Dr. Burns announced our 2025-2026 Teachers of the Year:
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VIII.E. Professional Development
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Discussion:
Region 8 Professional Development for March 2026 was presented.
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VIII.F. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
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VIII.F.1. Minutes
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.F.1.a. Minutes Regular Meeting 3.26.26
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
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VIII.F.2. Budget Amendments
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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IX.A. Teacher and RN Contract Recommendations
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.B. Hire Junior High Principal
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.C. Easements and Rights-of-Way between Redwater Independent School District and Riverbend Water Resources District for waterline easements across District property, including possible resolution with delegation of authority to Superintendent/designee and Board President to finalize negotiations and execute required paperwork, for property described as:
Parcel 1007A: approximately 1.031 acres (45,030 square feet), more or less; and Parcel 1007B: approximately 2.440 acres (106,287 square feet), more or less; both being situated within a called 92.8-acre tract of land owned by Redwater Independent School District in the John S. Herring Survey, Abstract 264, Bowie County, Texas, as recorded in Volume 2526, Page 34 of the Official Public Records of Bowie County, Texas.
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.D. Redwater Intermediate and Junior High Donated Books
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.E. Disciplinary Alternative Education Program Contract
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.F. Playgrounds Change Order
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.G. RES Playground Surplus
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX.H. Redwater High School Out-of-State Travel
Presenter:
Shaun George, Redwater High School
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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X. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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X.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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X.B. Dragon Kingdom Branding
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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X.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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X.B.2. Advertising
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The district purchased a full-page advertisement in Texarkana Magazine's May Grad Special Section to celebrate the Class of 2026. The Class of 2026 will also be featured in Texarkana Gazette's GradMag. In addition, Stacy Deaton was selected by the district to be featured in ALT Magazine's May issue, which features dedicated employees in local school districts.
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X.B.3. Golden Dragons
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Six Golden Dragons participated in our Redwater High School National Honor Society cookie decorating event on March 17, 2026. The Golden Dragons iced St. Patrick's themed cookies, learned about our NHS chapter, and played a "Gen Z Lingo" guessing game with the students.
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X.C. Community Bond Meetings
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board was provided information regarding the community bond meetings held with the JOY Club at First Baptist Church Redwater on April 14, and with the Band Boosters on April 7.
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X.D. Safety and Security
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Chief Dustin Thompson, Redwater ISD Police Department
Discussion:
Chief Thompson is preparing for the District Vulnerability Audit.
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X.E. Technology Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/John Ryther, Director of Technology
Discussion:
The district will implement our new website in May 2026.
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X.F. Operations
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
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X.F.1. Facilities/Transportation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
Discussion:
Board members reviewed the March 2026 Facilities Update. The board discussed possible facilities projects to take place during the summer.
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X.F.2. Cafeteria
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X.F.2.a. Redwater Negative Balances
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns reported on initiatives the district is taking to reduce negative balances.
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XI. Informational
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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XI.A. May Board Meeting Date - Monday, May 18, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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XI.B. June Board Meeting Date - Monday, June 15, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board rescheduled the June regular meeting for June 22, 2026.
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XI.C. Set Election Vote Canvassing Meeting: May 5 through May 13
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board discussed scheduling the Election Vote Canvassing Special Meeting in May 2026.
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XI.D. Team of 8 Training
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board discussed scheduling Team of 8 Training.
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XI.E. 2026 End-of-Year Events Dates To Remember
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board was provided a list of end-of-year special events.
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XI.F. TASB Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) - June 17-20, 2026 - Ft. Worth
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Jerry McCarty and Sarah Robinson are registered for the TASB Summer Leadership Institute on June 17-20, 2026.
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XI.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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XII. Adjourn
Presenter:
Clint Duncan, President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 pm.
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