Meeting Agenda
I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
III.A. Consent Agenda
III.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
III.A.2. Financial Reports
III.A.3. Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold
III.A.4. TASB Risk Management Fund Insurance Renewal
III.B. Business and Finance
III.B.1. 2025-2026 Budget Review and Forecast
III.B.2. Review Draft Budget for 2026-2027
III.B.3. Discuss Potential 2026-2027 Tax Rate
III.B.4. Consider and Approve Proposed Non-Program Meal Pricing
III.B.5. Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Employee Pay Plan
III.B.6. Consider and Approve Bus Purchase
III.C. Academics & Student Services
III.C.1. Teacher Certification Recommendations for District of Innovation (DOI) Exemption
III.D. Superintendent Reports
III.D.1. District Activities, Facilities, and Projects
III.D.2. Discussion and Possible Action on Senate Bill 401 (SB 401) UIL Participation
III.D.3. Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 127, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, and FFF
III.D.4. Review 2026-2027 Employee & Student Handbooks 
III.D.5. Approve Rains ISD 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
IV. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
IV.A.  Personnel Changes/Update
V. CLOSED SESSION
V.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
V.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
V.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
V.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
VI. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION
Description:

UNITED STATES FLAG

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 FLAG

Honor the Texas flag;
I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas,
one state under God,
one and indivisible.
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II. PUBLIC COMMENT
Description:
Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)
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III. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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III.A. Consent Agenda
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III.A.1. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Description:
The following minutes are provided for your review: 
  • Regular Meeting/Budget Workshop - June 8, 2026
Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.
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III.A.2. Financial Reports
Description:
Financial reports for the previous month are presented.
Attachments:
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III.A.3. Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold
Description:
In any instance where Texas or federal laws imposes a requirement to competitively procure any good or service costing less than $50,000, or where law applies.  This will be for the fiscal year of 2026-2027.

The Rains ISD Board of Trustees has authorized the Superintendent to develop purchasing procedures to meet state and federal laws.  This self-certification must be approved annually to allow purchases below $50,000. 
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III.A.4. TASB Risk Management Fund Insurance Renewal
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III.B. Business and Finance
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III.B.1. 2025-2026 Budget Review and Forecast
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III.B.2. Review Draft Budget for 2026-2027
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III.B.3. Discuss Potential 2026-2027 Tax Rate
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III.B.4. Consider and Approve Proposed Non-Program Meal Pricing
Description:

Annually, we must set prices for non-program meals using a price equity tool to determine minimum rates for these meals.

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III.B.5. Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Employee Pay Plan
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III.B.6. Consider and Approve Bus Purchase
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III.C. Academics & Student Services
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III.C.1. Teacher Certification Recommendations for District of Innovation (DOI) Exemption
Attachments:
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III.D. Superintendent Reports
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III.D.1. District Activities, Facilities, and Projects
Description:
The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects.  Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report. 
Subject:
III.D.2. Discussion and Possible Action on Senate Bill 401 (SB 401) UIL Participation
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III.D.3. Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 127, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, and FFF
Description:

Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies periodically, which reflect changes in education law and rules.  

Although LEGAL policies are not adopted by the board, TASB recommends that the board review them. Board action is required on the LOCAL policies.  Each LOCAL policy affected by this update are provided in this packet. 

(LOCAL) Policies listed below: 
BJCF(LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL
CAA(LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
DC(LOCAL): EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
DH(LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS
DPA(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPALS
DPB(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS
EHAD(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - ELECTIVE INSTRUCTION
EHBB(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED STUDENTS
FFF(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY
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III.D.4. Review 2026-2027 Employee & Student Handbooks 
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III.D.5. Approve Rains ISD 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
Description:
Relevant changes from the 89th Legislative Session have been made to the Student Code of Conduct.
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IV. PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION
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IV.A.  Personnel Changes/Update
Description:
This report is for review only and does not require board action. 
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V. CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
V.A. Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074
Description:

§ 551.074- To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.  
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V.B. Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082
Description:
§551.082-To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.  
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V.C. Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089
Description:

§551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. 

§551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and devices. 
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V.D. Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071
Description:

§551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality. 
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VI. ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
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VII. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT

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