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Historical review of academic data and strategic planning

Review of most recent STAAR raw data

Overview of forward progress of the District last year
 

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Background:
1. Durotech was approved by the board on February 9, 2026, as the Construction Manager At Risk
(CMAR) and a contract has been executed between the parties.
2. To maintain the overall project schedule, multiple bid packages will be issued as drawings and
specifications become available, allowing construction activities to commence on-site at the
earliest opportunity.
3. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Early Site Package No. 1 included only mass grading,
underground utilities, and site detention work, which was approved by the Board at the June 1,
2026, regular meeting.
4. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Package No. 2 includes structural concrete, site paving,
structural steel, and steel erection, which was approved by the Board at the July 13, 2026, Regular
Meeting
5. Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Package No. 3 includes Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing,
Food Service, Fire Sprinkler and Elevators
6. In compliance with Texas procurement requirements, Durotech publicly advertised the project on
July 3, 2026, making all drawings, specifications, and issued addenda available to contractors at
that time, and received bids from qualified contractors on July 27, 2026.
7. Durotech received bids from multiple sub-contractors for GMP No. 3, including but not limited to
Mission Restaurant Supply, Texas Metal Equipment Company, TK Elevator Corporation, Otis
Elevator Company, Texas Saffire, LLC, Leon's Electric & Plumbing, CFI Mechanical, Inc.,
Derryberry Mechanical, Envirotech Mechanical Systems, LLC, M-Tech Electric, LLC, and
LECS, Ltd. Durotech evaluated and scored each subcontractor proposal to determine the best
overall value for the project.
8. Durotech thoroughly evaluated and reviewed all submitted bids and ultimately negotiated a
Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $87,420,940 with Texas Metal Equipment, Ltd., TK
Elevator Corporation, Texas Saffire, LLC, CFI Mechanical, Inc., Envirotech Mechanical System
LLC, M-Tech Electric, LLC for the GMP package No. 3, with the final GMP coming in under the
initial cost estimate for this scope of work.
9. The costs for this work will be funded by the proceeds of bond sales from the 2025 Bond
Election.

Royal ISD is subject to the provisions of Chapter 49 (previously Chapter 41) for 2026-2027 school year.  

As in prior years, RISD chooses to submit the Option 3 contract for the purchase of attendance credits. These documents can be submitted by the superintendent through the Excess Local Revenue system on the online FSP System.  The following statement must be approved and recorded in the board minutes for the superintendents to have the authority to obligate the school district:

"For the 2026-2027 school year, we delegated contractual authority to obligate the school district under Texas Education Code (TEC) §11.1511(c)(4) to the superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the district under TEC, §48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the commissioner of education as authorized under TEC, 49.006.  This authority includes approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit."

For more information, visit https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/state-funding/excess-local-revenue

Board Meeting Talking Points
2026-2027 School Meal Prices

 Each year, USDA requires districts to review student paid lunch prices under the Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) rule.
For 2026-2027, the district qualifies for a USDA exemption from this requirement because we had a positive nonprofit school food service fund balance as of June 30, 2025.
Adult meal prices are not exempt and have already been increased per required USDA guidelines.
 Where Our Pricing Stands
 Current weighted average paid lunch price: $3.85
Full USDA target price (rounded down to nearest 5¢): $4.05 — a 20-cent gap
 If we weren’t exempt, the capped requirement this year would be $3.95 (USDA limits any required increase to 10¢ per year)
 Staff Recommendation: No Increase
Student paid lunch prices remain at $3.85 for 2026-2027.
 This is fully compliant — we are exempt, so there is no requirement to raise prices this year.
 Adult Meal Prices (Required)
USDA requires adult meal prices to meet an annual minimum based on federal reimbursement rates — unlike student pricing, this is not exempt.
 The district rounds adult prices to the nearest 5 cents to make cash payment easier; this rounding is our own practice, not a USDA requirement.
Adult Lunch: USDA minimum $5.34, rounded up to $5.35.
Adult Breakfast: USDA minimum $3.50 — already round, no change needed.
 Benefits to the Community
Direct savings for paying families, especially households just above the free/reduced-price eligibility line.
Protects paid-lunch participation — even small price increases can push students toward bringing lunch from home, which lowers meals served and federal reimbursement.
Builds goodwill and predictability for families during a year with many other rising costs.
Reflects the districts financial stability being passed directly back to the community.
Looking Ahead This option keeps prices flat for families now and doesn't bank a credit for future years.
We'll continue to monitor USDA guidance annually, as we do every year, and can revisit pricing if the exemption changes down the road.
Additional Note
Reduced-price eligible students will continue to eat breakfast and lunch at no charge under state funding covering School Year 2026-2027.
Recommended Motion
Approve student paid lunch prices for SY 2026-2027 at the current rate of $3.85, with no increase,
under the district's USDA Paid Lunch Equity exemption; and approve required adult meal prices of
$5.35 for lunch and $3.50 for breakfast.

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