April 15, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
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UNITED STATES FLAGI 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 FLAGHonor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. |
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II. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)
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III. WILDCAT ROAR
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Rains Intermediate will be spotlighted for the Wildcat Roar.
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IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IV.A. Consent Agenda
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IV.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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The following minutes are provided for your review:
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees. Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the meetings as presented. Board Action: Board Approval |
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IV.A.2. Financial Reports
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Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Administrative Considerations: None Recommendation: As desired by Board Board Action: As needed
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IV.A.3. Consider approving the Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Dual Credit Partnership Agreement for 2024-2025
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The 2024-2025 Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Dual Credit Partnership Agreement needs to be approved for the upcoming school year. Administrative Consideration: This annual agreement with TVCC requires approval for our high school students taking dual credit courses. Recommendation: Approve the agreement with TVCC as presented. Board Action: As desired by the Board. |
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IV.B. Business and Finance
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IV.B.1. Budget Review and Forecast
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The Budget Review and Forecast Report is provided by the Chief of Business Operations. Administrative Considerations: This report keeps the Board apprised of the district's current financial status. Recommendation: As needed Board Action: Approval is not required for this report unless action is needed.
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IV.C. Curriculum & Instruction
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IV.C.1. ESL Summer School
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ESL Summer School information will be provided to the Board. Administrative Considerations: ESL Summer School sign-ups are pending. Recommendation: As needed. Board Action: Board approval.
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IV.C.2. Instructional Materials and TEKS Certification, 2024-2025
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This information is provided by the Curriculum and Instruction Office. Administrative Considerations: Instructional Materials and TEKS Certification information for the upcoming school year is provided to the Board. Recommendation: Board approval as needed. Board Action: Board approval as needed.
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IV.C.3. Consider Approval of Missed Instructional Day Waivers
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The district would like to submit three waivers to the Texas Education Agency for the missed instructional days due to weather, city wide water outage, and solar eclipse. Administrative Considerations: Authorize John Portwood to submit waivers to TEA. Missed Instructional Days Waivers to be applied for are:
Board approval Board Action: Board approval
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IV.D. Superintendent Reports
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IV.D.1. District Activities & Projects
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The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities and projects. Administrative Considerations: Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report. Recommendation: As needed Board Action: As needed |
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IV.D.2. Informational Report that Relates to TCLAS-ESSER III Grants
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Interim Superintendent Dunlap will provide an informational report relating to TCLAS- ESSER III Grants. This is for informational purposes only and action is not required by the Board. .
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IV.D.3. Consider Approving Out-of-State Travel for National Educator's Rising Conference
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We have a student at Rains High School who won state and qualified for nationals at our TAFE Teach Tomorrow Summit. I would like to take this student and the next highest scoring student to compete and participate in the National Educators Rising Conference in Washington, D.C. June 27- July 1, 2024. Students will be able to immerse themselves in the historical experiences available in D. C. in addition to their networking and learning opportunities at the conference. Per board policy FMG(LOCAL) all out-of-state trips taken by student organizations or other student groups shall require approval from the Board. Requested by Sherri Cockrell, Rains High School Family and Consumer Science Teacher/TAFE Sponsor. Recommendation: The High School administration is requesting board approval for students and teacher to travel out of state to Washington, D. C. to participate in the National Educator's Rising Conference June 27-July 1, 2024. Board Action: As desired by Board |
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IV.D.4. Consider Approval of Revisions to High School Cheer Constitution
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There have been several circumstances that have made the high school cheer coaches reconsider the wording and punishments of the constitution. The high school cheer coaches presented the proposed revisions to the administrators at the high school where they were approved to be brought to the board for final approval. The proposed revisions are marked in the copy provided to the board in the board packet. Recommendation: Approve the recommended revisions to the high school cheer constitution as presented. Board Action: As desired by Board
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IV.E. Consider, Discuss, and Approve Proposed Revision to Policy DEC(LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits- Leaves of Absences
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Background and Rationale:
Rains ISD TASB Policy Consultant provided the district with the proposed revisions to Policy DEC(Local) reflecting the new injury and illness leave that was added to law in the last legislative session. Revisions are reflected on pages 4-5 of the policy in blue and red.
Mental Health Leave A District peace officer who experiences a traumatic event in the scope of employment shall be granted a maximum of five days of mental health leave per traumatic event. Such leave shall be provided in accordance with administrative regulations and shall not be deducted from the employee’s pay or leave balance. The Superintendent shall develop regulations regarding mental health leave that address the following: 1. Circumstances or reasons under which an eligible employee 2. Procedures for requesting mental health leave and maintaining the anonymity of the requester; 3. The administrator authorized to approve requests for mental health leave; and 4. Other procedures deemed necessary for administering this provision. Line of Duty Illness or Injury Leave of Absence Following a leave of absence with full pay as required by law, the District shall not extend the leave of absence for a police officer’s line of duty illness or injury. In accordance with law, the police officer may use accumulated leave. Recommendation:Approve the revisions in policy DEC(Local) adding the new injury and illness leave for Rains ISD peace officers as presented from TASB. Board Action: Board approval
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IV.F. Board Member Continuing Education Hours Reporting
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Background:
Announcing of Board Continuing Education Credit Hours according to
19 TAC 61.1(j); Education Code 11.159(b)The only action required is that a report of training-to-date is included in the minutes of this meeting. Trustees have until April 30th to complete any training needed for reporting purposes. Fulfill reporting requirements, as needed. Board Action: Board approval is not required for this informational report.
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V. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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V.A. Personnel Changes/Update
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The following is for review only and does not require board action:
Employment:
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V.B. Letters of Assurance- Paraprofessionals, and Support Staff
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Letters of Reasonable Assurance are considered for paraprofessionals, and support staff in April of each school year. A list of the employees receiving Letters of Reasonable Assurance is provided. Administrative Consideration: Board action is not required since these positions are under the jurisdiction of the superintendent's position. Recommendation: None Board Action: As needed. |
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VI. CLOSED SESSION
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VI.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
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A board may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. This exception does not apply if the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests a public hearing. §551.074 |
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VI.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing. §551.082
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VI.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.089
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To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and devices. §551.089 |
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VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available)
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The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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