Meeting Agenda
I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
II. Open Forum
III. Executive Session (Administration Building)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IV. Recognitions
V. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
VI. Informational Items
VI.A. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
VI.B. Enrollment
VI.C. Bond Projects Update
VI.D. Campus Updates
VI.E. TEA Accountability 2026 Ratings
VI.F. 2026 EOC/STAAR Scores
VI.G. Professional Development
VII. Consent Agenda
VII.A. Minutes
VII.A.1. Minutes Regular Meeting 7.30.26
VII.A.2. Minutes Special Meeting and Budget Workshop 8.17.26
VII.B. Budget Amendments
VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
VIII.A. Resolutions Honoring Staff for Lifesaving Measures
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
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)
VIII.D. Adopt Tax Rate
VIII.E. Adopt Proposed Budget
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.
VIII.G. Thomas & Thomas's Engagement Letter
VIII.H. Designate Public Information Officer under House Bill 33
VIII.I. Declare Surplus Items
VIII.J. CFB (LOCAL) - Accounting Inventories
VIII.K. DIA (LOCAL) - Employee Welfare: Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
IX. Superintendent's Report
IX.A. Movie Magic Monday
IX.B. Dragon Kingdom Branding
IX.B.1. Kingdom of Excellence Campaign
IX.B.2. Advertising
IX.C. Community Meetings
IX.D. Runnin' WJ Ranch Special Education Services Agreement 2026-2027
IX.E. Golden Dragons
IX.F. Safety and Security
IX.G. Technology Update
IX.H. Operations
IX.H.1. Facilities/Transportation
IX.H.1.a. Playgrounds
X. Informational
X.A. September Meeting Date - September 14, 2026
X.B. October Board Meeting - Monday, October 19, 2026
X.C. Board Meeting/Annual Agenda Calendars 2025-2026
X.D. Board Training Hours 2026-27
XI. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting and Public Hearing
Subject:
I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
II. Open Forum
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
III. Executive Session (Administration Building)
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
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
Subject:
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
Subject:
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
Subject:
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
Subject:
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
Subject:
IV. Recognitions
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
V. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements
Presenter:
RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent
Subject:
VI. Informational Items
Subject:
VI.A. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Subject:
VI.B. Enrollment
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VI.C. Bond Projects Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
VI.D. Campus Updates
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VI.E. TEA Accountability 2026 Ratings
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Subject:
VI.F. 2026 EOC/STAAR Scores
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Subject:
VI.G. Professional Development
Presenter:
Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Subject:
VII. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
VII.A. Minutes
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
VII.A.1. Minutes Regular Meeting 7.30.26
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President
Subject:
VII.A.2. Minutes Special Meeting and Budget Workshop 8.17.26
Subject:
VII.B. Budget Amendments
Subject:
VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.A. Resolutions Honoring Staff for Lifesaving Measures
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
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
Subject:
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
Subject:
VIII.D. Adopt Tax Rate
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance
Subject:
VIII.E. Adopt Proposed Budget
Presenter:
Tess Baker, Director of Finance/Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
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.
Subject:
VIII.G. Thomas & Thomas's Engagement Letter
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.H. Designate Public Information Officer under House Bill 33
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent/Chief Dustin Thompson, RISD Police Department
Subject:
VIII.I. Declare Surplus Items
Presenter:
John Ryther, Technology Director/Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.J. CFB (LOCAL) - Accounting Inventories
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
VIII.K. DIA (LOCAL) - Employee Welfare: Freedom from Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
IX. Superintendent's Report
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.A. Movie Magic Monday
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.B. Dragon Kingdom Branding
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.B.1. Kingdom of Excellence Campaign
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.B.2. Advertising
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.C. Community Meetings
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.D. Runnin' WJ Ranch Special Education Services Agreement 2026-2027
Presenter:
Amanda Priestly, Director of Central Bowie County SSA/Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.E. Golden Dragons
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
IX.F. Safety and Security
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Chief Dustin Thompson, Redwater ISD Police Department
Subject:
IX.G. Technology Update
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/John Ryther, Director of Technology
Subject:
IX.H. Operations
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
Subject:
IX.H.1. Facilities/Transportation
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns/Matt Wommack, Director of Operations
Subject:
IX.H.1.a. Playgrounds
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X. Informational
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X.A. September Meeting Date - September 14, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X.B. October Board Meeting - Monday, October 19, 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X.C. Board Meeting/Annual Agenda Calendars 2025-2026
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns
Subject:
X.D. Board Training Hours 2026-27
Presenter:
Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent
Subject:
XI. Adjourn
Presenter:
Sarah Robinson, President

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