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The Public Comment section of the meeting is an opportunity to address or make comments to the Board. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Board will only listen without comment as items addressed may not be on the Board agenda. No presentation shall exceed 3 minutes. Delegations of more than 5 people shall appoint 1 spokesperson. Individuals should identify themselves and the groups they represent at the beginning of each presentation. The Board welcomes the public and its comments; we ask that you refrain from comments about any district employees  without proper due process. Opinions expressed by speakers do not necessarily reflect those of the Board of Trustees or Administration.

1. The District executed an agreement with PBK architects on February 9, 2026 for the New High
School.
2. The agreement was styled to compute the compensation due to PBK as 6% of the Cost of the
Work; approximately $12,900,000, plus allowable expenses.
3. The administration recommends the PBK fee be converted from a percent of the Cost of the Work
basis to a Stipulated Sum basis to limit additional compensation in the event of increases to the
Cost of the Work.
4. The administration has secured agreement from PBK and, in consultation with external counsel,
prepared an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement to convert the compensation
structure from a percentage of the Cost of the Work basis to a fixed fee basis.
5. The Amendment establishes the compensation for the architects services as a Stipulated Sum in
the amount of $12,900,000, plus allowable expenses.
6. If approved by the Board, the Superintendent, or her designee, would execute the Amendment.
7. The costs for this service will be funded by the proceeds of bond sales from the 2023 and 2025
Bond Election.

Summer Office and District Hours Monday-Thursday, 7:30AM-4:30PM with offices and campuses closed on Friday. This will begin May 26th and end on August 1st.

The Transportation Department has identified two buses that are
no longer suitable for regular use. Continued maintenance of these vehicles is not financially practical.
Auctioning these buses will allow the district to dispose of surplus assets and potentially recover funds.
Buses:
54: VIN:4DRBUAANX9B668494 Year:9/4/2007
43: VIN: 4DRBRABN14B974248 Year: 2/12/2004

Local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to certify annually to the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the commissioner that students have access to instructional materials covering all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for all required subjects, except physical education, per Texas Education Code (TEC) 31.1011.  

Board Policy to approve contracts over $50,000 in value
 

As the district continues to grow and campuses are added, there is a need for updated district branding. Since we have campuses now with multiple mascots, it has been suggested the district engage in creating a new overall district logo that can represent all campuses. It is recommended the Board approve the Superintendent engaging in creating an overall Royal ISD district logo for our future. The final logo selection will be brought to the Board for approval.

From TASB: The reason you want to start with the class of 2032 is because even though the board approved the change in 2025 you had students who took those classes as seventh and eighth graders when no exclusion applied therefore they would be expecting those classes to be figured into their class rank. You don't want to change your class rank policy midway through current students' high school education; therefore, you want to make the change with the cohort of students who have not already taken these courses to avoid negatively affecting the students under your previous plan. 

TAFE National Competition in Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Beyer has 5 students from last month's state competition that have qualified for Nationals.  The trip is scheduled for June 19th through June 23rd.  She has provided the details of the trip and the travel itinerary which are attached below.  There are 5 students attending, as well as 2 CTE teachers, Lynette Beyer and Matt Kent

Background:
The 2023 Bond Program provided for the renovations and upgrades to various facilities. The district
approved the re-roofing scope of work at the Elementary School facility given the condition was in poor
condition. As the project schedule approached, the District found best interest in contracting the work
directly with the vendor, instead of executed the job through the contractor. The vendor has submitted an
estimate to execute the work during the summer window.
Elementary School Re-roofing project:
On October 31, 2025, the District executed an agreement with contractor (Tellepsen Builders LP.) for a
total of $4,339,863 for the renovation work in this facility. However, the contractor could not finalize the
agreement with the desired roofing sub-contractor (Roofing Technology Partners). As a result, the
district is willing to rescind the previous contractor agreement (Tellepsen Builders LP), modify the
approved Delivery Method and execute the work through Job Order Contract directly with roofing
company (Roof Technology Partners), finding this as an alternate option for the District’s best interests.
The Job Order Contract, contract value $3,924,100.
The scope includes de re-roofing of approximately 122,700 sf standing seam area. Roof Technology
Partners is part of BuyBoard Purchase Cooperative.
 

The 2023 Bond Program provided for the renovations and upgrades to various facilities. The district approved professional services for the design and scope definition of the projects (November 11, 2023). As the projects progressed, the district identified scope of work on the renovation to improve of the existing facilities. The consultant’s executed agreement between the district and consultant (PBK) for "Multiple District Projects on Task Request basis." identified a mechanism to compensate the consultant for district directed and approved the additional scope.
The following is a list:

1. 1. Royal Early Childhood Center Renovation PBK Project Number 240251 - Agreement #1: On December 2025, the renovation work as complete in this facility. The design services fee that defines the scope of work (manly paint, acoustical boards and minor repairs) is $2,700.36.  
   2. Royal Junior High School Renovations PBK Project Number 240482 - Agreement #2: On February 2026, the renovation work as completed in this facility. The design services fee that defines the scope of work (including painting, celling, gym and auditorium renovations, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, flooring, millwork, door hardware and roofing renovations) is $214,101.48.
   3. Royal STEM Academy Renovation PBK Project Number 240250 - Agreement #3: On December 2025 the renovation work was completed in this facility. The scope of the summer work includes painting, ceiling, HVAC, flooring, carpet, door hardware and miscellaneous repairs. The Desing Fee related to the STEM Security Vestibule Renovation and Administration Building Renovation approved by the Board on March 23, 2026, is including in the total fee. The total fee for the design services is $243,242.18.

The 2023 Bond Program provided for renovations to existing High School CTE building. As a result, a need for a grinder pump is necessary to pump and sanitary piping from lift station to manhole is necessary to properly drain effluent from the livestock.  Further there are existing portables on the existing high school campus that needs to have a fully functional PA (public address) and fire (fire alarm) systems to be tied to the facility utilizing existing pathways.
The following is a list:

1. 1. Grinder pump:  obtained cost from the contractor (Tellepsen) to install pumps in the CTE area. The value from the contractor is $82,652.05.
   2. Portable upgrades: obtained cost from the contractor (Tellepsen) to install pumps in the CTE area. The value from the contractor is $79,560.60.

The District anticipates future design and construction projects; both bond and non-bond related.
2. The District issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) NO. 26-RISD-IDIQ-C01 on February 5,
2026.
3. Eight (8) firms subscribed to the procurement.
4. Seven (7) firms submitted statements of qualifications on March 17, 2026 by the submission
deadline
5. A committee evaluated the submissions using a scoring rubric published with the RFQ.
6. After consideration of the District’s needs for future design services, the administration
recommends six (6) firms for the pool.
7. Upon the identification of the need for design services, the administration will determine the most
qualified firm to provide design services from the pool of architecture firms and commence
negotiations with that firm.
8. Negotiated agreements will be brought before the Board if purchasing limits require.
9. Additional engineering services required for the completion of any project, but not available
through the pool of architects, will be procured at a later date and brought before the Board if
purchasing limits require.
10. The funding for the costs for these services will be determined at the time the administration
determines the need for design services.

The 2023 Bond Program provided for renovations to existing Junior High School Renovations. The
district has evaluated the facility and existing systems and has determined that the existing auditorium
needs replacement regarding sound, lighting and accessible catwalk systems. Further the district is
requesting improvements to the existing facility to include new sound system, doors, painting existing
doors, replacement of ceiling and various miscellaneous items to improve the facility.
The architect (PBK) has defined the scope of work and developed bid documents. The contractor
(Tellepsen) has provided a bid for improvements for the sum of $497,232.41.
The architect (PBK) and program manager (Gallagher) has reviewed the information and contractors bid
submittal and found it acceptable.

	4/9/2026
RHS	982
RJH	531
STEM	352
RES	293
RPE	685
ECC	363
Total	3206

Prior to adjourning into Executive Session, the chair shall make the following statement:
           
The Board of Trustees of the Royal Independent School District, having been convened into Open
            Session for which notice was posted, will now at _______p.m. convene in Executive Session in
            Accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, to discuss Texas Government Code
 

1.  551.074   Discussing personnel, hearing complaints against personnel, or to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

1. Consider and Discuss Possible Termination of Probationary Contract for Sherlynn Perrow
2.  551.076 and 551.089 Discussion Regarding the Deployment or Specific Occasions for Implementation of Security Personnel/Security Devices; Security Audits

"THE BOARD WILL NOW ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551. _ _ _. The time is now ________."

The Board of Trustees adjourned from Executive Session at _______p.m.  The following topics were discussed:

1. 551.074   Discussing personnel, hearing complaints against personnel, or to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

1. Consider and Discuss Possible Termination of Probationary Contract for Sherlynn Perrow

 

2.  551.076 and 551.089 Discussion Regarding the Deployment or Specific Occasions for Implementation of Security Personnel/Security Devices; Security Audits

 
Of these topics, the following will be considered further in open session:

1. Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action on Personnel Recommendation for RISD Director of CTE & CCMR
2. Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding Terminating Probationary Contract of Sherylnn Perrow

      C.  Teacher and Professional Contracts
"THIS BOARD WILL NOW REOPEN FOR MOTIONS, VOTING AND OFFICIAL ACTION BY THE BOARD.  The time is now ______."