Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. INVOCATION
IV. PUBLIC FORUM:  All persons who wish to speak or address the Board at this time may do so by completing a registration form before the meeting begins.
V. RECOGNITION
V.A. Staff Recognition - August R.O.A.R. Recipients
VI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
VI.A. Balanced Scorecard Priority 1: District and Campus Accountability Ratings   *
    Presenter: Kathy Pelzel
VI.B. Balanced Scorecard Priority 3: District Compensation Guide   *
    Presenter: Rebecca King
VI.C. Financial Advisor Presentation
    Presenter: Lewis Wilks
VI.D. District At A Glance
    Presenter: Michael Watson
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
VII.A. Approval of Minutes of July 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and July 29, 2026 Special Board Meeting
VII.B. Approval of Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. Memorandum of Understanding for Head Start and RISD Pre-Kindergarten Collaboration for 2026-2027 school year   *
VIII. BUSINESS ITEMS
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action on approval of the Adult prices for meals purchased through the Rockdale ISD Food Service Department for breakfast and lunch effective for the 2026-2027 school year
    Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action for approval of additions/revisions/deletions of local policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on July 21, 2026, with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Service (see attached list)
    Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel
AE(LOCAL): EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
BBB(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - ELECTIONS
BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
BQA(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - DISTRICT-LEVEL
BQB(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - CAMPUS-LEVEL
DBA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS
DCA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS
DCB(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - TERM CONTRACTS
DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS
DEA(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - COMPENSATION PLAN
DEAB(LOCAL): COMPENSATION PLAN - WAGE AND HOUR LAWS
DK(LOCAL): ASSIGNMENT AND SCHEDULES
DNA(LOCAL): PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - EVALUATION OF TEACHERS
EB(LOCAL): SCHOOL YEAR
EEB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - CLASS SIZE
EFB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES – LIBRARY MATERIALS
EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION
FD(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS
FEE(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS
FFA(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FM(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES
FNA(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT EXPRESSION
FNAA(LOCAL): STUDENT EXPRESSION - DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE
FNAB(LOCAL): STUDENT EXPRESSION - USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR NONSCHOOL PURPOSES
FNCE(LOCAL): STUDENT CONDUCT - PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE
GKD(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
VIII.C. Discussion and possible action for approval of Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008, in accordance with Senate Bill 12
    Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action on approval of the purchase of Chromebooks in excess of $50,000.00   *
    Presenter: Rebecca King
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action on acceptance of financial reports for July 2026
    Presenter: Rebecca King
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action on Annual Investment Report and Adoption of Resolution
    Presenter: Rebecca King
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action on a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Rockdale and Rockdale Independent School District for the purpose of establishing a cooperative partnership under which Rockdale ISD will provide maintenance and repair services for designated vehicles
    Presenter: Michael Watson
VIII.H. Discussion of board meetings schedule and upcoming events dates
    Presenter: Michael Watson
IX. CLOSED SESSION
IX.A. Discussion regarding personnel matters (Texas Government Code Section §551.074)  *
IX.B. Deliberation and consider amendment to administrator contracts (Texas Education Code, Section 551.074)   *
X. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
X.A. Action, if any, regarding closed session matters listed above
XI. ADJOURN

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Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM
Subject:
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Subject:
III. INVOCATION
Subject:
IV. PUBLIC FORUM:  All persons who wish to speak or address the Board at this time may do so by completing a registration form before the meeting begins.
Subject:
V. RECOGNITION
Subject:
V.A. Staff Recognition - August R.O.A.R. Recipients
Subject:
VI. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Subject:
VI.A. Balanced Scorecard Priority 1: District and Campus Accountability Ratings   *
    Presenter: Kathy Pelzel
Subject:
VI.B. Balanced Scorecard Priority 3: District Compensation Guide   *
    Presenter: Rebecca King
Subject:
VI.C. Financial Advisor Presentation
    Presenter: Lewis Wilks
Subject:
VI.D. District At A Glance
    Presenter: Michael Watson
Subject:
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
Subject:
VII.A. Approval of Minutes of July 20, 2026 Regular Board Meeting and July 29, 2026 Special Board Meeting
Subject:
VII.B. Approval of Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc. Memorandum of Understanding for Head Start and RISD Pre-Kindergarten Collaboration for 2026-2027 school year   *
Subject:
VIII. BUSINESS ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. Discussion and possible action on approval of the Adult prices for meals purchased through the Rockdale ISD Food Service Department for breakfast and lunch effective for the 2026-2027 school year
    Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel
Subject:
VIII.B. Discussion and possible action for approval of additions/revisions/deletions of local policies resulting from the Policy Review Session conducted on July 21, 2026, with drafts prepared by TASB Policy Service (see attached list)
    Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel
AE(LOCAL): EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
BBB(LOCAL): BOARD MEMBERS - ELECTIONS
BED(LOCAL): BOARD MEETINGS - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
BQA(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - DISTRICT-LEVEL
BQB(LOCAL): PLANNING AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS - CAMPUS-LEVEL
DBA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS - CREDENTIALS AND RECORDS
DCA(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS
DCB(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - TERM CONTRACTS
DCE(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - OTHER TYPES OF CONTRACTS
DEA(LOCAL): COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - COMPENSATION PLAN
DEAB(LOCAL): COMPENSATION PLAN - WAGE AND HOUR LAWS
DK(LOCAL): ASSIGNMENT AND SCHEDULES
DNA(LOCAL): PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL - EVALUATION OF TEACHERS
EB(LOCAL): SCHOOL YEAR
EEB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - CLASS SIZE
EFB(LOCAL): INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES – LIBRARY MATERIALS
EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION
FD(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS
FEE(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - OPEN/CLOSED CAMPUS
FFA(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES
FFAC(LOCAL): WELLNESS AND HEALTH SERVICES - MEDICAL TREATMENT
FM(LOCAL): STUDENT ACTIVITIES
FNA(LOCAL): STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - STUDENT EXPRESSION
FNAA(LOCAL): STUDENT EXPRESSION - DISTRIBUTION OF NONSCHOOL LITERATURE
FNAB(LOCAL): STUDENT EXPRESSION - USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES FOR NONSCHOOL PURPOSES
FNCE(LOCAL): STUDENT CONDUCT - PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES/ELECTRONIC DEVICES
FO(LOCAL): STUDENT DISCIPLINE
GKD(LOCAL): COMMUNITY RELATIONS - NONSCHOOL USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
Subject:
VIII.C. Discussion and possible action for approval of Certificate of Compliance with Certain Laws required by Texas Education Code Section 39.008, in accordance with Senate Bill 12
    Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel
Subject:
VIII.D. Discussion and possible action on approval of the purchase of Chromebooks in excess of $50,000.00   *
    Presenter: Rebecca King
Subject:
VIII.E. Discussion and possible action on acceptance of financial reports for July 2026
    Presenter: Rebecca King
Subject:
VIII.F. Discussion and possible action on Annual Investment Report and Adoption of Resolution
    Presenter: Rebecca King
Subject:
VIII.G. Discussion and possible action on a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Rockdale and Rockdale Independent School District for the purpose of establishing a cooperative partnership under which Rockdale ISD will provide maintenance and repair services for designated vehicles
    Presenter: Michael Watson
Subject:
VIII.H. Discussion of board meetings schedule and upcoming events dates
    Presenter: Michael Watson
Subject:
IX. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
IX.A. Discussion regarding personnel matters (Texas Government Code Section §551.074)  *
Subject:
IX.B. Deliberation and consider amendment to administrator contracts (Texas Education Code, Section 551.074)   *
Subject:
X. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
Subject:
X.A. Action, if any, regarding closed session matters listed above
Subject:
XI. ADJOURN

* Academic Focus

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