Meeting Agenda
I. Call to order
II. Prayer and Pledges
III. Public Comments - Open Forum
IV. Consent Agenda
IV.A. Minutes of the previous meeting
IV.B. Donation by Rusk Athletic Booster Club
IV.C. Quarterly Investment Report
V. Information
V.A. Superintendent report
V.A.1. Board calendar
V.A.2. Potential Funding Options
V.A.3. District Vision
V.A.4. Transfer Student Policies
V.B. Review monthly expenditures
V.C. Budget Update and Timeline
V.D. Student Transfers
VI. Action
VI.A. Review Financial Update
VI.B. Budget Amendment 26-06
VI.C. Consider and set Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the date and 6:00 PM as the time for a Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.
VI.D. Resolution Authorizing Assistant Superintendent/CFO, Kyle Johnson, to Publish 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rates.
VI.E. Consider and Approve the Region 7 Contracts as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.
VI.F. Policy Update 127
VI.G. Rusk ISD - Tyler Jr. College Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2027
VI.H. Consider for approval the Lamar State College Orange and Rusk ISD Dual Enrollment Agreement 2026-2030
VI.I. Consider for approval the Bluebonnet Transition Plan 2026-2027
VII. Executive/Closed Session
The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. 

The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: 

Texas Government Code Section:

§551.071 Private consultation with the board's attorney.
§551.072 Discussion of purchases, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
§551.073 Discussion of negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. 
§551.074 Discussion of personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.
§551.076/§551.08 Discussion of security devices or security audits. 
§551.082 Discussion of discipline of children, or complaint or charge against personnel.
§551.0821 Discussion of personally Identifiable Information about Public School Student.
§551.129 Consultation between governmental body and its attorney via telephone conference call.
VIII. Personnel
VIII.A. Report on resignation and retirement of staff members
VIII.B. Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnel
IX. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: July 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to order
Subject:
II. Prayer and Pledges
Subject:
III. Public Comments - Open Forum
Subject:
IV. Consent Agenda
Subject:
IV.A. Minutes of the previous meeting
Subject:
IV.B. Donation by Rusk Athletic Booster Club
Subject:
IV.C. Quarterly Investment Report
Subject:
V. Information
Subject:
V.A. Superintendent report
Subject:
V.A.1. Board calendar
Subject:
V.A.2. Potential Funding Options
Subject:
V.A.3. District Vision
Subject:
V.A.4. Transfer Student Policies
Subject:
V.B. Review monthly expenditures
Subject:
V.C. Budget Update and Timeline
Subject:
V.D. Student Transfers
Subject:
VI. Action
Subject:
VI.A. Review Financial Update
Subject:
VI.B. Budget Amendment 26-06
Subject:
VI.C. Consider and set Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the date and 6:00 PM as the time for a Public Hearing to Discuss the Proposed 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.
Subject:
VI.D. Resolution Authorizing Assistant Superintendent/CFO, Kyle Johnson, to Publish 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and Tax Rates.
Subject:
VI.E. Consider and Approve the Region 7 Contracts as presented for the 2026-2027 school year.
Subject:
VI.F. Policy Update 127
Subject:
VI.G. Rusk ISD - Tyler Jr. College Memorandum of Understanding 2026-2027
Subject:
VI.H. Consider for approval the Lamar State College Orange and Rusk ISD Dual Enrollment Agreement 2026-2030
Subject:
VI.I. Consider for approval the Bluebonnet Transition Plan 2026-2027
Subject:
VII. Executive/Closed Session
The Board of Trustees may conduct an Executive/Closed Session pursuant to the following provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in Open Session. 

The School Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes: 

Texas Government Code Section:

§551.071 Private consultation with the board's attorney.
§551.072 Discussion of purchases, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
§551.073 Discussion of negotiated contracts for prospective gifts or donations. 
§551.074 Discussion of personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.
§551.076/§551.08 Discussion of security devices or security audits. 
§551.082 Discussion of discipline of children, or complaint or charge against personnel.
§551.0821 Discussion of personally Identifiable Information about Public School Student.
§551.129 Consultation between governmental body and its attorney via telephone conference call.
Subject:
VIII. Personnel
Subject:
VIII.A. Report on resignation and retirement of staff members
Subject:
VIII.B. Consider administrative recommendations for employment of personnel
Subject:
IX. Adjourn

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