Meeting Agenda
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.
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."
3. Prayer
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.
5. Athletic Director Communication
6. Principal Communication
7. Consent Agenda                                                               ACTION
7.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
7.b. Allow and pay bills
7.c. Financial Report
7.d. Accept Donations (Rufus Beam: Floor Labor / WalMart: Garden Supplies and Seeds / Fields: Whiteboards)
7.e. Approve Budget Amendments
8. Superintendent Communication
8.a. The next two board meetings will be 8/12 (6PM Special Meeting) and 8/12 (7PM Regular Meeting)
8.b. District communication
8.c. Discuss Rochelle ISD Property Values 
8.d. Rochelle Exes Scholarship: A Tiered Approach
8.e. Cybersecurity Training
9. Action Items
9.a. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook, and Extracurricular Handbook
9.b. Discuss and Approve Vendor and Quote for Student Insurance for 2026-2027 
9.c. Approve the TTESS Appraisal Calendar and Certified Appraisers (A. Wilson and M. Fields) for 2026-2027
9.d. Discuss and Approve the Rochelle ISD Administrative Procedures Manual and EDGAR Manual
9.e. Discuss and Approve the Rochelle ISD Behavior Threat Assessment Team Composition and Operating SSSP-BTA Operating Procedures
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
9.g. Consider and Approve the Extra Duty Stipend Schedule for 2026-2027
9.h. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Employee Compensation for Professional Staff
9.i. Consider and Take Action to Modify Policy CFB(LOCAL) to Increase Spending Limit to $10,000 to be aligned with FASRG
10. Executive Session (These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code.)
10.a. Consideration and discussion regarding candidate to fill board vacancy. 551.074
10.b. Discuss a resolution regarding the use of a Good Cause Exception for TEC 37.0814
10.c. Discuss and approve any changes to Guardian Team Members, the Guardian Plan, EOP Documents, and results from the Summer Safety Meeting
10.d. Review of Guardian Plan and Guardian Team Members
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.
11. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
11.a. Take possible action to name a candidate to fill Board vacancy. 551.074
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
11.c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD Guardian Plan
11.d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Guardian Team Members
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.
12. Meeting Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
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.
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."
Subject:
3. Prayer
Subject:
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.
Subject:
5. Athletic Director Communication
Subject:
6. Principal Communication
Subject:
7. Consent Agenda                                                               ACTION
Subject:
7.a. Approve regular and executive meeting minutes.
Subject:
7.b. Allow and pay bills
Subject:
7.c. Financial Report
Description:
July Financial Report
Subject:
7.d. Accept Donations (Rufus Beam: Floor Labor / WalMart: Garden Supplies and Seeds / Fields: Whiteboards)
Subject:
7.e. Approve Budget Amendments
Subject:
8. Superintendent Communication
Subject:
8.a. The next two board meetings will be 8/12 (6PM Special Meeting) and 8/12 (7PM Regular Meeting)
Subject:
8.b. District communication
Subject:
8.c. Discuss Rochelle ISD Property Values 
Subject:
8.d. Rochelle Exes Scholarship: A Tiered Approach
Subject:
8.e. Cybersecurity Training
Subject:
9. Action Items
Subject:
9.a. Discuss and Take Action to Approve the Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, Employee Handbook, and Extracurricular Handbook
Subject:
9.b. Discuss and Approve Vendor and Quote for Student Insurance for 2026-2027 
Subject:
9.c. Approve the TTESS Appraisal Calendar and Certified Appraisers (A. Wilson and M. Fields) for 2026-2027
Subject:
9.d. Discuss and Approve the Rochelle ISD Administrative Procedures Manual and EDGAR Manual
Subject:
9.e. Discuss and Approve the Rochelle ISD Behavior Threat Assessment Team Composition and Operating SSSP-BTA Operating Procedures
Subject:
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
Subject:
9.g. Consider and Approve the Extra Duty Stipend Schedule for 2026-2027
Subject:
9.h. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve Employee Compensation for Professional Staff
Subject:
9.i. Consider and Take Action to Modify Policy CFB(LOCAL) to Increase Spending Limit to $10,000 to be aligned with FASRG
Subject:
10. Executive Session (These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code.)
Description:
These items require a closed meeting as authorized by Section 551.001 through 551.146 of the Texas Government Code
Subject:
10.a. Consideration and discussion regarding candidate to fill board vacancy. 551.074
Subject:
10.b. Discuss a resolution regarding the use of a Good Cause Exception for TEC 37.0814
Subject:
10.c. Discuss and approve any changes to Guardian Team Members, the Guardian Plan, EOP Documents, and results from the Summer Safety Meeting
Subject:
10.d. Review of Guardian Plan and Guardian Team Members
Subject:
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.
Subject:
11. Action Taken on items discussed in Executive Session
Subject:
11.a. Take possible action to name a candidate to fill Board vacancy. 551.074
Subject:
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
Subject:
11.c. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Rochelle ISD Guardian Plan
Subject:
11.d. Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Guardian Team Members
Subject:
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.
Subject:
12. Meeting Adjournment

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