June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM

II. 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.

III. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

III.A. Review and discuss 2026-2027 Rockdale ISD Student Code of Conduct   *
     Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel

III.B. Review and discuss 2026-2027 Rockdale ISD Employee Handbook
     Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel

III.C. End of Year Testing Update   *
     Presenter: Kathy Pelzel

III.D. Summer Leadership Institute Report   *
     Presenter: Michael Watson

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

IV.A. Approval of Minutes from the May 18, 2026 Regular Meeting, May 22, 2026 Special Meeting, and June 8, 2026 Board Workshop

IV.B. Approval of the Milam County Tax Assessor/Collector as the designee to determine the 2026 effective tax rate for Rockdale ISD

IV.C. Approval of the 2026-2027 Milam County Extension Service Adjunct Faculty Agreement for August 12, 2026 through May 27, 2027 and Resolution on Extra-Curricular Status of 4-H Organization in accordance with the provisions of Title 19 Texas Administrative Code §129.21 and §76.1, respectively   *

IV.D. Approval of the Rockdale ISD 2026-2027 Teacher Appraisal Calendar   *

IV.E. Approval of Rockdale ISD Threat Assessment Team Members   *

IV.F. Approval of the 2026-2027 Rockdale ISD Student Code of Conduct   *

V. BUSINESS ITEMS

V.A. Discussion and possible action on approval of a Legal Services Retainer Agreement
     Presenter: Michael Watson

V.B. Discussion and possible action of a Memorandum of Understanding between Rockdale ISD and Milam County Sheriff's Department for HB3 Requirements   *
     Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel

V.C. Discussion and possible action on approval of Memorandum of Understanding for the Temple College Dual Credit Program for 2026-2027   *
     Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel

V.D. Discussion and possible action for approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Central Counties Services and Rockdale Independent School District for the provision of school-based mental health care for students enrolled in Children's Mental Health Services   *
     Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel

V.E. Discussion and possible action on Rockdale ISD's option to opt in or opt out of allowing non-enrolled students to participate in UIL activities in accordance with Senate Bill 401, as required by law   *
     Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel

V.F. Discussion and possible action on approval of revisions to Policy DEC (LOCAL) establishing a Sick Leave Bank and replacing the current Sick Bank Pool process as presented
     Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel

V.G. Discussion and possible action to review (LEGAL) policies and approval to add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 127, affecting local policies (as listed)   *
     Presenter: Tiffany Whitsel
        BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL
        CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
        DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
        DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
        DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS
        DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS
        DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS
        EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
        FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY

V.H. Discussion and possible action on acceptance of financial reports for May 2026
     Presenter: Rebecca King

V.I. Discussion and possible action on approval of budget amendment(s)
     Presenter: Rebecca King

V.J. Discussion and possible action on approval of 2026-2027 teacher salary schedule
     Presenter: Rebecca King

V.K. Discussion and possible action on adoption of 2026-2027 budgets for the General Fund, Food Service Fund, and Debt Service Fund including district compensation   *
     Presenter: Rebecca King

V.L. Discussion and possible action on developing a Citizens Facilities Advisory Committee   *
     Presenter: Michael Watson

V.M. Discussion of board meetings schedule and back-to-school dates   *
     Presenter: Michael Watson

VI. CLOSED SESSION

VI.A. Discussion regarding personnel matters (Texas Government Code Section §551.074)

VII. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION FOR ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION MATTERS

VII.A. Action, if any, regarding closed session matters listed above

VIII. ADJOURN

               *Academic Focus