July 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to order - I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
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Statement to call meeting to order: I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
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2. American Pledge
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Texas Pledge "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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3. Prayer
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4. Public Comment/Special Guest - Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with this policy. At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer.
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5. Bond Project Update with Gallagher
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6. Prinicipal Updates (ASU Dual Credit)
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7. Consent Agenda ACTION
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7.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
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7.b. Allow and pay bills
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7.c. Financial Report
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7.d. Accept Donations
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7.e. Approve Budget Amendments
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8. Superintendent Communication
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8.a. The next two board meetings will be 8/13/25 and 8/20/25
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8.b. District communication
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8.c. Cybersecurity Training
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8.d. Discussion: Local Property Values
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8.e. HB 1481 and District Policy
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9. Action Items
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9.a. Consider and Approve Extension of the Bank Depository Contract with BNB
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9.b. Consider and Approve the Extra Duty Stipend Schedule for 2025-2026
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9.c. Discuss and Approve Employee Compensation for Paraprofessionals and Non-Teaching Staff
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9.d. Consider and take action to re-allocate and uncommit $40,000 from the Cash Debit Card Account (199-00-1102-00-000-5-00-0-00) to the General Unassigned Fund Balance (199-00-3600-00-000-5-00-0-00)
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9.e. Discuss and Approve the Rochelle ISD Employee Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, and Extracurricular Handbook for 2025-2026
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9.f. Consider and Approve Rochelle ISD Teacher Salary Schedule for 2025-2026
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9.g. Discuss and Approve Rochelle ISD Policy Revisions to FM(LOCAL) and FD(LOCAL)
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9.h. Approve Price Quote for Fuel for 2025-2026
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9.i. Approve the TTESS Appraisal Calendar and Certified Appraisers (Superintendent and Principal) for the 2025-2026 School Year
Description:
Appraisals cannot happen the first ten days of the school year or the last ten days of the school year.
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9.j. Authorize Superintendent to Secure Bids and Use Bond Proceeds for Windows
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10. Executive Session (These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code.)
Description:
These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code
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10.a. Consider the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an employee.
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10.a.1. Offers of Employment: R. Lasley and R. Vallee
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10.a.2. Separations of Employment: C. Cox
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10.b. Discuss and approve any changes to Guardian Team Members, the Guardian Plan, EOP Documents, and safety results.
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10.c. Discuss Real Property
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10.d. Attorney consultation regarding legal issues related Texas Education Code Section 37.0814. This consultation may take place telephonically. Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071; 551.129. Deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices. Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.076; 551.089.
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11. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
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11.a. Consider and Take Possible Action on a Resolution for a Good Cause Exception to TEC 37.0814
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11.b. Consider and Take Action Regarding Appointments and Separations of Personnel
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12. Meeting Adjournment
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