May 12, 2025 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. WILDCAT ROAR
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II.A. RHS 2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian Recognition
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II.B. RHS Student Advancement Recognition
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II.C. Rains Athletics
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II.D. Recognition of 2024–2025 Campus Award Recipients: Teacher of the Year and Unsung Hero
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II.E. Recognition of Board President for Dedicated Service to Rains ISD
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III. 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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IV. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IV.A. Canvass May 3, 2025 Trustee General Election Results
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IV.B. Issue Certificates of Election to Newly Elected Board Members
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IV.C. Administer Statements of Officer to Newly Elected Board Members
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IV.D. Administer Oaths of Office to Newly Elected Board Members
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IV.E. Election of Officers: President, Vice President, and Secretary
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IV.F. Consent Agenda
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IV.F.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
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Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees. The following minutes are provided for your review and approval:
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IV.F.2. Financial Reports
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Financial reports for the previous month are provided.
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IV.F.3. Quarterly Investment Report
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Background:
Chapter 2256, Government Code Public Funds Investment Act requires the district to provide a written investment report. The report contains operating funds not required by the code at the request of the school board. The district maintains three investment pool accounts with nominal funds as a reference for comparisons only (Lone Star, Texas Class, and TexPool). The district places funds in investment accounts to assure safety and liquidity first and maximized yield next. Administrative Considerations: The Quarterly Investment Report. will be provided by Mike Hall. Recommendation: Approve the Quarterly Investment Report, as presented. Board Action: Board approval. |
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IV.F.4. Permanent School Fund
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The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the Agenda Calendar for May. Administrative Considerations: A report is provided according to the information received from Rains County Treasurer, Jennifer Trevino. Recommendation: No action required. Board Action: No action required. |
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IV.F.5. Curriculum Transition Plan
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IV.G. Business and Finance
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IV.G.1. Budget Amendment(s)
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IV.G.2. Consider and Approve Bus Purchase
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IV.G.3. Van Purchase Information
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IV.H. Academics and Student Services
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IV.H.1. Staff Development Minutes Waiver for 2025-2026 SY
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IV.I. Superintendent Reports
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IV.I.1. District Activities, Facilities, and Projects
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The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board actionb will be presented along with the report.
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IV.I.2. Consider and Approve Out-of-State Travel for National Educators Rising Conference
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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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This report is for review only and does not require board action.
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VI. CLOSED SESSION
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VI.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
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§ 551.074- To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee. |
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VI.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
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§551.082-To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.
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VI.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
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§551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. |
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VI.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
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§551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality. |
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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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VII.A. Region 7 School Board Summit- July 18-19, 2025- Kilgore
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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