October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to order

II. Pledges and Prayer

III. Recognition of Principals and Assistant Principals (for Principal Appreciation Month)

IV. Presentation from Rusk FFA (Named #1 FFA Chapter in Texas)

V. Public Comments - Open Forum

VI. Consent Agenda

VI.A. Minutes of the previous meeting

VI.B. Review financial update

VII. Information

VII.A. Superintendent report

VII.A.1. Board calendar

VII.B. Review monthly expenditures

VII.C. Student Transfers

VII.D. Miscellaneous

VII.D.1. Bilingual/ESL Education Program Report as required by Chapter 89.1265.

VIII. Action

VIII.A. Consider a Resolution in Order to Make Nominations to the Board of Directors of the Cherokee Central Appraisal District

VIII.B. Consider a Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 12 and Parent Right

VIII.C. Consider for adoption the EFB (LOCAL)-ALT policy on Instructional Resources and Library Materials.

IX. Executive/Closed Session
The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. 

The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: 

Texas Government Code Section:

§551.071 Private consultation with the board's attorney.
§551.072 Discussion of purchases, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
§551.073 Discussion of negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. 
§551.074 Discussion of personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.
§551.076/§551.08 Discussion of security devices or security audits. 
§551.082 Discussion of discipline of children, or complaint or charge against personnel.
§551.0821 Discussion of personally Identifiable Information about Public School Student.
§551.129 Consultation between governmental body and its attorney via telephone conference call.

X. Consider entering into an agreement with an attorney to represent Rusk ISD.

XI. Personnel

XI.A. Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnel

XII. Adjourn