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Meeting Agenda
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1. Call to order - I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. An audio recording of this meeting is being made. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
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2. American Pledge
"I 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 Pledge "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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3. Prayer
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4. Public Comment/Special Guest - Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with this policy. At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer.
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5. Athletic Director Communication
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6. Principal Communication
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7. Consent Agenda ACTION
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7.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
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7.b. Allow and pay bills
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7.c. Financial Report
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7.d. Accept Donations (Rufus Beam: Floor Labor / WalMart: Garden Supplies and Seeds / Fields: Whiteboards)
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7.e. Approve Budget Amendments
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8. Superintendent Communication
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8.a. The next two board meetings will be 8/12 (6PM Special Meeting) and 8/12 (7PM Regular Meeting)
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8.b. District communication
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8.c. Discuss Rochelle ISD Property Values
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8.d. Rochelle Exes Scholarship: A Tiered Approach
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8.e. Cybersecurity Training
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9. Action Items
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9.a. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook, and Extracurricular Handbook
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9.b. Discuss and Approve Vendor and Quote for Student Insurance for 2026-2027
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9.c. Approve the TTESS Appraisal Calendar and Certified Appraisers (A. Wilson and M. Fields) for 2026-2027
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9.d. Discuss and Approve the Rochelle ISD Administrative Procedures Manual and EDGAR Manual
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9.e. Discuss and Approve the Rochelle ISD Behavior Threat Assessment Team Composition and Operating SSSP-BTA Operating Procedures
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9.f. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Regarding the Generation of Surplus I&S Funds to Pay Down Principal Debt Amounts
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9.g. Consider and Approve the Extra Duty Stipend Schedule for 2026-2027
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9.h. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Employee Compensation for Professional Staff
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9.i. Consider and Take Action to Modify Policy CFB(LOCAL) to Increase Spending Limit to $10,000 to be aligned with FASRG
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10. Executive Session (These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code.)
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10.a. Consideration and discussion regarding candidate to fill board vacancy. 551.074
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10.b. Discuss a resolution regarding the use of a Good Cause Exception for TEC 37.0814
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10.c. Discuss and approve any changes to Guardian Team Members, the Guardian Plan, EOP Documents, and results from the Summer Safety Meeting
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10.d. Review of Guardian Plan and Guardian Team Members
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10.e. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129 - Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues Concerning the status of and Contract(s) for the Bond 2024 Construction Projects.
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11. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
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11.a. Take possible action to name a candidate to fill Board vacancy. 551.074
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11.b. Consider and Take Action to Approve a Resolution Regarding a Good Cause Exception to TEC 37.0814 for the 2026-2027 School Year
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11.c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD Guardian Plan
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11.d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Guardian Team Members
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11.e. Discussion and possible action concerning additional work associated with the 2024 Bond Project, including consideration of: (1) approval of a change order to the existing construction contract with A Brush Above Services, LLC (“ABA”); (2) rejection, modification, or deferral of the proposed change order with ABA including delegated authority to administration to negotiate final pricing and scope; and/or (3) authorization for administration to procure some or all of the proposed work through the Competitive Sealed Proposal method pursuant to Texas Education Code §44.031; and/or (4) any other proposed resolution of issues.
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12. Meeting Adjournment
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Agenda Item Details
Reload Your Meeting
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| Meeting: | July 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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1. Call to order - I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. An audio recording of this meeting is being made. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
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Description:
Statement to call meeting to order: I call this meeting of the Rochelle Independent School District to order. Let the record show that a quorum of board members is present, that this meeting has been duly called, and the notices of this meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551. Please stand as we honor our state and our nation with the pledge followed by a prayer.
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2. American Pledge
"I 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 Pledge "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." |
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3. Prayer
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4. Public Comment/Special Guest - Audience participation at a Board meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with this policy. At all other times during a Board meeting, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board, unless requested by the presiding officer.
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5. Athletic Director Communication
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6. Principal Communication
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7. Consent Agenda ACTION
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7.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
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7.b. Allow and pay bills
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7.c. Financial Report
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Description:
July Financial Report
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7.d. Accept Donations (Rufus Beam: Floor Labor / WalMart: Garden Supplies and Seeds / Fields: Whiteboards)
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7.e. Approve Budget Amendments
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8. Superintendent Communication
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8.a. The next two board meetings will be 8/12 (6PM Special Meeting) and 8/12 (7PM Regular Meeting)
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8.b. District communication
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8.c. Discuss Rochelle ISD Property Values
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8.d. Rochelle Exes Scholarship: A Tiered Approach
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8.e. Cybersecurity Training
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9. Action Items
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9.a. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook, and Extracurricular Handbook
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9.b. Discuss and Approve Vendor and Quote for Student Insurance for 2026-2027
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9.c. Approve the TTESS Appraisal Calendar and Certified Appraisers (A. Wilson and M. Fields) for 2026-2027
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9.d. Discuss and Approve the Rochelle ISD Administrative Procedures Manual and EDGAR Manual
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9.e. Discuss and Approve the Rochelle ISD Behavior Threat Assessment Team Composition and Operating SSSP-BTA Operating Procedures
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9.f. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Regarding the Generation of Surplus I&S Funds to Pay Down Principal Debt Amounts
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9.g. Consider and Approve the Extra Duty Stipend Schedule for 2026-2027
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9.h. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Employee Compensation for Professional Staff
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9.i. Consider and Take Action to Modify Policy CFB(LOCAL) to Increase Spending Limit to $10,000 to be aligned with FASRG
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10. Executive Session (These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code.)
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Description:
These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code
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10.a. Consideration and discussion regarding candidate to fill board vacancy. 551.074
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10.b. Discuss a resolution regarding the use of a Good Cause Exception for TEC 37.0814
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10.c. Discuss and approve any changes to Guardian Team Members, the Guardian Plan, EOP Documents, and results from the Summer Safety Meeting
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10.d. Review of Guardian Plan and Guardian Team Members
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10.e. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129 - Consultation with Legal Counsel Regarding Legal Issues Concerning the status of and Contract(s) for the Bond 2024 Construction Projects.
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11. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
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11.a. Take possible action to name a candidate to fill Board vacancy. 551.074
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11.b. Consider and Take Action to Approve a Resolution Regarding a Good Cause Exception to TEC 37.0814 for the 2026-2027 School Year
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11.c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD Guardian Plan
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11.d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Guardian Team Members
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11.e. Discussion and possible action concerning additional work associated with the 2024 Bond Project, including consideration of: (1) approval of a change order to the existing construction contract with A Brush Above Services, LLC (“ABA”); (2) rejection, modification, or deferral of the proposed change order with ABA including delegated authority to administration to negotiate final pricing and scope; and/or (3) authorization for administration to procure some or all of the proposed work through the Competitive Sealed Proposal method pursuant to Texas Education Code §44.031; and/or (4) any other proposed resolution of issues.
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12. Meeting Adjournment
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