August 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Meeting Called to Order

II. Moment of Silence

III. Pledge of Allegiance

IV. Roll Call

V. Public Audience

V.A. The Board shall allow each member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding an item on the agenda during the public testimony portion of the agenda. Below are the rules and procedures to be followed by members of the public who wish to address the Board. 
1. Sign-up sheet: Please sign in and (a) identify the number of individuals interested in speaking, (b) the names of the individuals, (c) who the individuals represent (or if they intend to speak in their individual capacity) and, (d) what the individual intends to speak on—specifically identifying if the individual intends to speak on an agenda item or a matter not on the agenda.  
2. Order: In general, individuals intending to address the board regarding agenda items specifically will be called to speak in the numerical order as reflected on the sign-up sheet. Any members not present when their names are called will forfeit their right to speak with reclamation rights subject to the will of the presiding officer. 
3. Timing: The board will establish a window of time that each individual will be allowed to speak. The Board will allot 3 minutes per person. 
4. Subject matter limitation: Only items on the agenda may be addressed by individuals speaking before the board. 
5. Issues not on agenda: Individuals intending to speak on items not on the agenda shall be directed to the Superintendent or designee. 
6. Board Response: Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or enter into dialogue with members of the public during this portion of the meeting. 
PublicTestimony
The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting.

VI. Recommend approving the agenda of the Regular Board Meeting of August 20, 2024, with any corrections/deletions.

VII. Recommend approving the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, with any corrections.

VIII. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A. Conference Presentation:

VIII.A.1. Presentation on Optional Flexible School Day Program by Dr. Benjamin Clinton.

VIII.A.2. Tax Collection Report

VIII.A.3. Business/Finance Report

VIII.B. Standing Board Agenda Items:

VIII.B.1. August and September Calendars

IX. Consent Agenda

IX.A. Recommend approval of the following General Function Items:

IX.A.1. Recommend approving the Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) Application for the 2024-2025 school year, for targeted students attending Raymondville Options Academic Academy, Raymondville Early College High School, and Myra Green Middle School.

IX.A.2. Recommend approving the updated 2024-2025 Raymondville Independent School District Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct.

IX.A.3. Recommend approving the 2024-2025 Raymondville Independent School District Employee Handbook.

IX.A.4. Recommend approval of the list of Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System Appraisers for the 2024-2025 school year pending completion of certification requirements.

IX.A.5. Recommend approval to set the adult meal prices at $3.25 for breakfast and $5.00 for lunch for all adults to meet Texas Department of Agriculture guidelines.

IX.B. Recommend approval of the following Contracts and Agreements:

IX.B.1. Recommend the approval of the Audit Engagement Letter for external auditing services for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

IX.B.2. Recommend to approve the Assessment License Agreement between Exploros, Inc., and Raymondville ISD.

IX.C. Recommend approval of the following Payment(s):

IX.C.1. Recommend approving up to $175,000 payment to Insco Distributing.

IX.D. Recommend approval to Solicit Bids / Proposal(s):

IX.D.1. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for Semi-Truck Hauling Services district wide. (Annual Bid)

IX.D.2. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal Electric Gate Installation, Repairs, and Maintenance Services district-wide. (Annual Bid)

IX.D.3. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for Building Supplies and Materials district wide. (Annual Bid)

IX.D.4. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal for General Construction Services district wide. (Annual Bid)

IX.D.5. Recommend approval to solicit a Request for Proposal Special Education Services for Wil-Cam Coop district wide. (Annual Bid)

X. CLOSED MEETING:  as pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section: 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.082, 551.084 and 551.001.

X.A. Personnel Matters:

X.A.1. New Hire(s)

X.A.2. Resignation(s) / Termination(s)

X.A.3. Superintendent Evaluation

X.B. Consultation with Attorney regarding threatened and pending litigation:
 

X.C. Board Reconvenes After Closed Meeting

(BOARD RECONVENES AFTER CLOSED MEETING)

A. Recommend approval on personnel matters discussed in Closed Meeting.

     Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________

B. Recommend approval on litigation matters discussed in Closed Meeting.

     Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________
 

XI. Announcement(s):

XI.A. The next scheduled Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Trustees’ will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Raymondville I.S.D. Boardroom.

XII. Adjournment