August 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
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| Attendance Taken on 8/24/2026 at 5:30 PM | |
| Liberty Bailey | Present |
| Skip Bryan | Present |
| Jerry McCarty II | Absent |
| Sarah Robinson | Present |
| Brad Rosiek | Present |
| Bryan Strand | Present |
| Present: 5, Absent: 1 | |
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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.
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II. Open Forum
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Discussion:
No individuals registered to speak during Open Forum.
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III. Executive Session (Administration Building)
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Discussion:
The board entered executive session at 5:31 pm and reconvened in open session at 6:06 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 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
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IV. Recognitions
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Discussion:
The following staff members were recognized for their achievements:
Greg Frachiseur— In recognition of his quick thinking, courage, and commitment to student safety by grabbing an elementary student by the backpack and pulling him safely back onto a bus during an afternoon bus route, preventing the student from stepping into the path of an oncoming vehicle; Matt Wommack & Mindy Early— In recognition of their decisive actions and commitment to the well-being of a fellow staff member during a medical emergency; Stacie Norton, Heather Carr, Tabitha Houchens, and Carrie Slay— In recognition of their contributions to Redwater ISD being named a District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association for the seventh consecutive year; The following staff member was acknowledged for their achievement but unable to attend: Stacy Deaton— In recognition of her contributions to Redwater ISD being named a District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association for the seventh consecutive year. |
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V. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
Presenter:
RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent
Discussion:
The board did not conduct the Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements.
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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. Bond Projects Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Aron Lee of Claycomb Associates, Architects presented schematic designs for the Proposition A bond projects and discussed construction timelines for both propositions.
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VI.D. Campus Updates
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Discussion:
No campus updates were reported to the board.
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VI.E. TEA Accountability 2026 Ratings
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Discussion:
Ms. Fouche presented the 2026 Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability ratings under the state’s A-F system to the board.
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VI.F. 2026 EOC/STAAR Scores
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Discussion:
Ms. Fouche presented 5th and 8th grades' STAAR scores, comparing RISD to the Region and the State.
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VI.G. Professional Development
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Discussion:
Region 8 Professional Development for July 2026 was presented.
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VII. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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VII.A. Minutes
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VII.A.1. Minutes Regular Meeting 7.30.26
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
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VII.A.2. Minutes Special Meeting and Budget Workshop 8.17.26
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VII.B. Budget Amendments
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
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VIII.A. Resolutions Honoring Staff for Lifesaving Measures
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.B. Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Redwater Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance of “Redwater Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026”; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the Payment of the Bonds; Prescribing the Form, Terms, Conditions, and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related to the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of the Bonds, Including the Approval and Distribution of an Official Statement Pertaining Thereto; Authorizing the Execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and an Official Bid Form; Authorizing the Execution of Any Necessary Engagement Agreements with the District’s Financial Advisors and/or Bond Counsel; Complying with the Letter of Representations On File with the Depository Trust Company; and Providing an Effective Date
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.C. Resolution authorizing adoption of an Interest and Sinking Fund tax rate in excess of the minimum rate required to service district debt pursuant to Texas Tax Code § 26.05(a-1)
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.D. Adopt Tax Rate
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.E. Adopt Proposed Budget
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance/Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.F. Schematic Design Package for the Proposition A Project (Band Hall Addition and Renovations) and a Conceptual Site Plan for the Proposition B Project (Track, Turf, and Renovations), as presented by Claycomb Associates, Architects.
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.G. Thomas & Thomas's Engagement Letter
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.H. Designate Public Information Officer under House Bill 33
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent/Chief Dustin Thompson, RISD Police Department
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.I. Declare Surplus Items
Presenter:
John Ryther, Technology Director/Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.J. CFB (LOCAL) - Accounting Inventories
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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VIII.K. DIA (LOCAL) - Employee Welfare: Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
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IX. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.A. Movie Magic Monday
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns sends words of wisdom and motivational quotes from movies, theatre, and TV, as well as movie posters featuring Redwater ISD staff members, to all staff as motivation and appreciation for the job they do. The board was provided these Movie Magic Mondays from August.
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IX.B. Dragon Kingdom Branding
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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IX.B.1. Kingdom of Excellence Campaign
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Students and staff were highlighted/celebrated on social media in July as a part of our Kingdom of Excellence campaign and Dragon Kingdom branding.
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IX.B.2. Advertising
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
TXK Today published an article about 2026 Redwater High School graduate Anna Fryar. The article recognized her first place national win in the Early Childhood Education STAR Event at the 2026 FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. In addition, the West Bowie Post featured several photos from our Meet the Dragons event in their newspaper.
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IX.C. Community Meetings
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
No community meetings were reported to the board.
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IX.D. Runnin' WJ Ranch Special Education Services Agreement 2026-2027
Presenter:
Amanda Priestly, Director of Central Bowie County SSA/Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board was provided the 2026-2027 Runnin' WJ Ranch Special Education Services Agreement.
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IX.E. Golden Dragons
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns discussed potential program membership changes to go into effect during this school year.
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IX.F. Safety and Security
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Chief Dustin Thompson, Redwater ISD Police Department
Discussion:
RISD Police Department assisted with active shooter training offered to all Region 8 Guardians, District Police, and Local Law Enforcement. Chief Thompson is now certified as a Public Information Officer. In addition, Guardians completed firearms qualifications and further active shooter training this summer.
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IX.G. Technology Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/John Ryther, Director of Technology
Discussion:
Dr. Burns reported our new network is providing fast, high-quality connection to the district.
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IX.H. Operations
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
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IX.H.1. Facilities/Transportation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
Discussion:
Board members reviewed the July 2026 Facilities Update.
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IX.H.1.a. Playgrounds
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
Dr. Burns reported the playgrounds are in use at the Elementary and Intermediate schools. In addition, the maintenance team will finish landscaping and sidewalks to further improve the playground projects.
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X. Informational
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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X.A. September Meeting Date - September 14, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Discussion:
The board will convene on September 14, 2026 for a regular meeting and on September 28, 2026 for a special board meeting.
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X.B. October Board Meeting - Monday, October 19, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
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X.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.
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X.D. 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.
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XI. Adjourn
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Action(s):
No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 pm.
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