Public Meeting Minutes: July 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum

Presenter: Sarah Robinson, President

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

II. Oath of Office for Jerry McCarty, Place 5

Presenter: Sarah Robinson, President

Discussion: The Oath of Office was administered to Jerry McCarty (Place 5) by Delaynie Keeney, Notary Public.

III. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

III.A. Appointment of New Trustee to Fill Board Vacancy (Place 1)

Presenter: Sarah Robinson, President

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we appoint Liberty Bailey to fill the vacancy and finish the term of the Place 1 seat of the RISD Board of Trustees effective immediately. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Bryan Strand, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

IV. Oath of Office for Place 1 Appointee

Presenter: Sarah Robinson, President

Discussion: The Oath of Office was administered to Liberty Bailey (Place 1) by Delaynie Keeney, Notary Public.

V. Open Forum

Presenter: Sarah Robinson, President

Discussion: No individuals registered to speak during Open Forum.

VI. Executive Session (Administration Building)

Presenter: Sarah Robinson, President

Discussion: The board entered executive session at 5:34 pm and reconvened in open session at 6:50 pm.

VI.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

VI.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

VI.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

VI.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

VI.E. Texas Gov't Code Sections 551.129 and 551.071: Seek advice from legal counsel regarding contracts related to and legal requirements for the District’s 2026 Bond Program.

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

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.

VIII. Informational Items

VIII.A. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register

Presenter: Tess Baker, Director of Finance

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

VIII.B. Enrollment

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: The board received an update on current enrollment marketing efforts.

VIII.C. Budget Update 26-27

Presenter: Tess Baker, Director of Finance

Discussion: The board was provided an overview of budget increases for 2026-2027.

VIII.D. Campus Updates

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: No campus updates were reported to the board.

VIII.D.1. Student Handbook Changes

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: The board reviewed revisions regarding AI acceptable use made from the 2025-2026 Student Handbook to the 2026-2027 edition.

VIII.D.2. TEA Pre-K Tuition Letter 2026

Presenter: Tess Baker, Director of Finance

Discussion: The board was provided the TEA approved pre-kindergarten tuition letter.

VIII.E. 2026 EOC/STAAR Scores

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Discussion: Ms. Fouche presented preliminary EOC scores, comparing RISD to the Region and the State. Grades 3-8 STAAR scores not yet received for the region and state will be presented at the August meeting.

VIII.F. Summer Learning 2026

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Discussion: Ms. Fouche presented the 2026 Summer Learning Report to the board.

VIII.G. Professional Development

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Discussion: Region 8 Professional Development for June 2026 was presented.

IX. Certification of 2026 Appraisal Roll for Redwater ISD

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: The board reviewed the 2026 Certified Values Appraisal Roll with no questions.

X. Consent Agenda

Presenter: Sarah Robinson, President

X.A. Minutes

Presenter: Sarah Robinson, President

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion to approve the Minutes from the 6.22.26 Regular Session as presented. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Brad Rosiek, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Abstain (With Conflict)
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

X.A.1. Minutes Regular Meeting 6.22.26

Presenter: Sarah Robinson, President

XI. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

XI.A. Policy Manual Update 127

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Action(s):

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 127 with the following changes: BJCF (LOCAL) SUPERINTENDENT: NONRENEWAL, CAA (LOCAL) FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: FINANCIAL ETHICS, CFB (LOCAL) ACCOUNTING: INVENTORIES, DC (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES, DH (LOCAL) EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT, DP (LOCAL) PERSONNEL POSITIONS, DPA (LOCAL) PERSONNEL POSITIONS: PRINCIPALS, DPB (LOCAL) PERSONNEL POSITIONS: OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS, EHBB (LOCAL) SPECIAL PROGRAMS: GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS, FFF (LOCAL) STUDENT WELFARE: STUDENT SAFETY. This motion, made by Bryan Strand and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XI.B. Student Code of Conduct 2026-27

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we adopt the revisions to the 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct to address the potential misuse of artificial intelligence. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Brad Rosiek, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XI.C. Resolution to Adopt Revisions to FFH (LOCAL) and FFI (LOCAL)

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we adopt the revisions to Board Policies FFH(LOCAL) and FFI(LOCAL) to address the potential misuse of artificial intelligence. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Brad Rosiek, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XI.D. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceptable Use Procedures

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we adopt the revisions to the AI Acceptable Use Procedures to address the potential misuse of artificial intelligence. This motion, made by Brad Rosiek and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XI.E. Responsible Use Agreement

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we adopt the revisions to the Responsible Use Agreement to address the potential misuse of artificial intelligence. This motion, made by Brad Rosiek and seconded by Bryan Strand, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XI.F. Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89^th Texas Legislative Session)

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent/Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move the board certifies we are compliant with certain laws under TEC 39.008 as enacted by SB12 (89th Texas Legislative Session). This motion, made by Brad Rosiek and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XI.G. Board Resolution Related to Texas Education Code Section 37.0814(d-1), Good Cause Exception for Armed Peace Officers at Each Campus

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we approve the Board Resolution related to Texas Education Code section 37.0814(d-1), and the good cause exception to armed security at each campus. This motion, made by Brad Rosiek and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XI.H. TTESS Appraisers & Appraisal Calendar 26-27

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion we approve the 2026-27 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System List of Appraisers, along with the Appraisal Calendar, as presented. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Brad Rosiek, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XI.I. Professional Development Plan 2026-27

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion to approve the 2026-27 Professional Development Plan, as presented. This motion, made by Liberty Bailey and seconded by Bryan Strand, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XI.J. Compensation Plan 2026-2027

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent/Tess Baker, Director of Finance

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion we approve the 2026-27 RISD Compensation Plan as presented. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Bryan Strand, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XI.K. Possible Action Regarding the Ranking of Firms for Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) Services for the District’s 2026 Bond Construction Projects, Including Possible Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent/designee to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement.

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move the board approve the top ranked firm of Jackson construction for Construction Managers-at-Risk (CMAR) services for the District's 2026 Bond Construction Project as presented by Administration and further move the Board authorize the Superintendent, or the Superintendent's designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement with the top-ranked firm in a form approved by the District's legal counsel. In the event an agreement can't be made, the board will come back to explore other options. This motion, made by Bryan Strand and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

XII. Superintendent's Report

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

XII.A. Dragon Kingdom Branding

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

XII.A.1. Learn, Lead, Serve Campaign

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: Students and staff were highlighted/celebrated on social media in June as a part of our Learn, Lead, Serve campaign and Dragon Kingdom branding. In August we will transition to our 2026-27 campaign, #KingdomofExcellence.

XII.A.2. Advertising

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: Texarkana Magazine featured Redwater High School's Top Ten graduates again this year in their Talk Tuesday online article. The feature includes a graduation photo of each student along with a short bio highlighting their activities and class ranking. In addition, the district has partnered with Commercial National Bank's for their GrowingTogether mascot card campaign.

XII.B. Community Meetings

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

XII.B.1. Commissioners Court Meeting - July 13, 2026

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: Dr. Burns attended the Bowie County Commissioners Court meeting on July 13, 2026, and provided the meeting agenda to the Board for review and discussion. Data centers were among the topics discussed.

XII.C. Bond Projects Update

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: The board was provided information regarding the Redwater ISD Bond 2026 projects.

XII.D. TAMUT Educational Partnership MOU

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: Redwater ISD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Texas A&M University - Texarkana in 2024 to provide reduced tuition to full-time staff who want to get their degree to become teachers. This is our third year partnering with the university to provide this opportunity for our staff.

XII.E. Texarkana College Dual Credit MOU

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: The board was provided the 2026-2027 Texarkana College Dual Credit/Early College Program Articulation Agreement.

XII.F. Leasor Crass LLC Retainer

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: The board was provided information regarding Leasor Crass LLC's Proactive Legal Services & Retainer Program.

XII.G. Safety and Security

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns/Chief Dustin Thompson, Redwater ISD Police Department

Discussion: Dr. Burns provided safety and security information regarding the guardians program and District Vulnerability Assessment.

XII.G.1. Interquest Detection Canines Contract

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns/Chief Dustin Thompson, RISD Police

Discussion: The board was provided the executed 2026-2027 Interquest Detection Canines Contract.

XII.G.2. District Vulnerability Assessment - December 9, 2026

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns/Chief Dustin Thompson, Redwater ISD Police Department

Discussion: The Texas Education Agency scheduled our District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA) on December 9, 2026.

XII.H. Technology Update

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns/John Ryther, Director of Technology

Discussion: Dr. Burns reported all network switches and access points were replaced, and the new network is up and running. In addition, our district event management software was implemented.

XII.I. Operations

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations

XII.I.1. Facilities/Transportation

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations

Discussion: Board members reviewed the June 2026 Facilities Update, and received information regarding current summer projects.

XII.I.1.a. Playgrounds

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: Dr. Burns discussed the playground projects at the Elementary and Intermediate schools.

XII.J. Informational

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: Summer Nilsson, the author of Loodor Tales book series, has created a curriculum around the study of these books and dealing with character development. We are piloting the program in 6th grade at no cost with visits from the author and as a guess speaker for an assembly on Friday, August 28, 2026.

XIII. Informational

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

XIII.A. Meeting Dates

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

XIII.A.1. Budget Workshop/Adopt Tax Rate - Monday, August 17, 2026

XIII.A.2. August Board Meeting - Monday, August 24, 2026

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

XIII.B. Board Training Hours 2026-27

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: The board reviewed their current board training hours and future opportunities for board training.

XIII.B.1. EISO - August 4, 2026

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: The board was provided information regarding the EISO training hosted by Region 8 ESC on August 4, 2026.

XIII.C. 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.

XIV. Adjourn

Presenter: Sarah Robinson, President

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion we adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Brad Rosiek, Passed.

Skip Bryan: Absent
Liberty Bailey: Yea
Jerry McCarty II: Yea
Sarah Robinson: Yea
Brad Rosiek: Yea
Bryan Strand: Yea

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

Discussion: The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 pm.

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 8/17/2026 at 8:41 AM
Liberty Bailey	Present
Skip Bryan	Absent
Jerry McCarty II	Present
Sarah Robinson	Present
Brad Rosiek	Present
Bryan Strand	Present
Present: 5, Absent: 1

July 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

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