July 8, 2025 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 July 8, 2025, with any corrections/deletions.

VII. Recommend approving the Minutes for the Budget Workshop held on Monday, June 9, 2025; the Minutes for the Regular Meeting held on Monday, June 9, 2025; the Minutes for the Public Hearing held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, and the Minutes for the Special Meeting held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, with any corrections.

VIII. Superintendent's Report

VIII.A. Conference Presentation:

VIII.A.1. Tax Collection Report

VIII.A.2. Business/Financial Report

VIII.B. Standing Board Agenda Items:

VIII.B.1. July and August Calendars

IX. Consent Agenda

IX.A. Recommend approval of the following General FunctionItems:

IX.A.1. Recommend approving the adoption of Update 125 Local Policy.

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, 2025.

IX.B.2. Recommend approval of the Lease Agreement between United Migrant Opportunity Services, Inc., and Raymondville Independent School District.

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

IX.C.1. Recommend to approve the attached current year 2024-2025 Budget Amendments.

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

IX.D.1. Recommend approval of payment to The Bank of New York Mellon in the amount of $148,093.75 from Debt Service Fund 599.

IX.D.2. Recommend approval of payment to TIB The Independent Bankers Bank, N.A. in the amount of $48,108.25 from General Fund 199.

IX.E. Recommend approval of Award Bids / Proposal(s):

IX.E.1. Recommend approval to award RFP#25-008 Consultant/Speaker Services District-wide, subject to the district's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

IX.E.2. Recommend approval to award RFP#25-009 Awards, Incentives and Promotional Items district wide to various vendors. Subject to the District's needs and funding. (Annual Bid)

IX.E.3. Recommend approval to awards RFP#25-010 for Fumigation & Extermination Services district wide to Pest Free Extermination, which is subject to the district's needs and funding. (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. Retiree(s)

X.A.4. Discussion and possible action on Superintendent evaluation instrument.

X.A.5. Discussion and possible action regarding Superintendent's Contract.

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, August 12, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Raymondville I.S.D. Boardroom.

XII. Adjournment