Royse City ISD public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 5:30 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for real estate, personnel, and board self-evaluation, followed by an open session. Key actions include a public hearing on the district's FIRST financial rating, approval of consent agenda items, and votes on easements for Atmos Energy, a hazard route declaration, appraisal district votes, a staff development waiver, the 2024-2025 district calendar, and a rezoning plan for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also hear updates on the Worthy Fate High School design, construction, bond program, intruder detection audit, and enrollment.
- Public hearing on School FIRST financial accountability rating
- Consider approval of easements at Paula Walker Elementary and Worthy Fate High School for Atmos Energy
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 district calendar and staff development waiver
- Consider approval of rezoning plan for 2024-2025 school year
- Vote on 640 votes for Rockwall County Appraisal District Board of Directors
Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 6:00 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for real estate, personnel, and a teacher contract matter, followed by an open session. The board will consider approving the 2022-2023 audited financials, casting votes for appraisal district boards, and acting on items from closed session, including a recommendation to report teacher Erin Abuawad to the State Board for Educator Certification. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports on construction and bond programs, and public comment periods.
- Consider action to report teacher Erin Abuawad to State Board for Educator Certification for abandoning contract
- Approve 2022-2023 audited financials (presented by Rutherford, Taylor & Co.)
- Cast 6 votes for Collin County Appraisal District Board, 640 for Rockwall County, 375 for Hunt County
- Consent agenda includes purchases over $50,000 and Region 10 ESC purchasing cooperative
- Closed session for real estate (551.072) and personnel (551.074)
Board Work Session
The Royse City ISD Board is meeting for a work session to discuss potential land acquisition. The board will consider delegating authority to the Superintendent to negotiate and execute a purchase agreement for property located along FM 35.
- Approval of authority to negotiate and execute a purchase and sale agreement for 121.714 acres along FM 35 in Hunt County
Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 6:00 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for real estate and personnel matters, followed by an open session. Key action items include approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price for Elementary #8, a Schneider Electric energy services contract, and policy revisions. The board will also receive updates on construction, bond program, enrollment, and other reports.
- Consider and possible action to approve Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Elementary #8
- Consider and approve Schneider Electric Energy Services Contract (TIPS Contract #220104)
- Consider revisions to Policies FNG (Local), DGBA (Local), and GF (Local)
- Consent agenda includes purchases over $50,000, budget amendment report, and SSA agreement with Mesquite Regional Day School for the Deaf
- Closed session for real estate (551.072) and personnel (551.074) including hires and resignations
Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 5:45 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for real estate and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board will consider approving a resolution to claim a Good Cause Exception for armed security personnel requirements, a resolution authorizing the purchase of property from Stone River Glen, and resolutions for annual review of investment brokers and policies. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports, and public comment periods.
- Resolution to claim Good Cause Exception for armed security personnel requirement
- Resolution authorizing acquisition of property from Stone River Glen
- Resolution for annual review of investment brokers (Texas Gov't Code 2256.025)
- Resolution for annual review of investment policies CDA (Legal) and CDA (Local)
- Consent agenda includes purchases over $50,000 and budget amendment report
Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 6:00 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees will meet in regular session to consider several action items, including setting the 2023-2024 tax rate, approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the district's Event Center, and naming Elementary School #7. The board will also hold a closed session for real estate and personnel matters, and hear updates on construction, bond program, and athletics.
- Approve 2023-2024 tax rate resolution
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for Royse City ISD Event Center
- Approve naming of Elementary School #7
- Approve resolution for property acquisition from Creekside
- Approve MOU with City of Royse City and City of Fate
Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 6:00 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for real estate, personnel, and security matters, followed by an open session. Action items include naming the new High School #2, approving the 2023-2024 Employee Handbook, and a contingent fee contract for delinquent tax collection. The board will also receive updates on construction, the bond program, and the SHAC report, and hear public comments.
- Consider naming High School #2 per Board Policy (CW) Local
- Approve 2023-2024 Employee Handbook
- Contingent fee contract with Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett, PC for delinquent tax collection
- Purchases over $50,000 per board policy CH LOCAL
- Closed session for real estate (551.072), personnel (551.074), and security audit
Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 6:00 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board will hold public hearings on the 2023-24 budget and tax rate, and the ESSER Continuity of Services Plan, before considering adoption of the operating budget and related items. The board will also consider issuing unlimited tax school building bonds, approving a custodial services contract, and other routine actions. A closed session is scheduled for real estate and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on 2023-24 budget and tax rate
- Consider adoption of order authorizing issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds
- Consider approval of custodial services contract
- Consider approval of waterline easement along Highway 276
- Consider adoption of 2023-24 operating budget
Board Work Session
The Royse City ISD Board will hold a work session that includes a public hearing on federal grant applications, a final budget workshop introducing the proposed 2023-2024 budget, and discussion of action items. The board will consider authorizing advertisement of a public meeting on the budget and tax rate, approving a purchase and sale agreement for 137.351 acres in Royse City, and adopting a resolution to reimburse project expenditures. The meeting also includes a closed session for real estate and personnel matters, and the swearing in of newly elected board member Amanda Self and re-elected board member Bobby Summers.
- Public hearing on federal grant applications
- Proposed 2023-2024 budget introduction
- Purchase and sale agreement for 137.351 acres from William F. Ellis
- Resolution declaring intent to reimburse project expenditures
- Authorize advertisement of public meeting on budget and tax rate
Board Work Session
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees is holding a work session to discuss and consider adopting orders that canvass returns and declare results from the recent bond election and the 2023 School Board Election for Places 1 and 2. The agenda includes only these two action items, plus routine opening and closing procedures.
- Consider adoption of an Order canvassing returns and declaring results of bond election
- Consider adoption of an Order canvassing returns and declaring results of 2023 School Board Election, Places 1 and 2
Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 6:00 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for real estate, personnel, and contracts, followed by an open session. The board will consider several action items, including a P-TECH agreement with the police department, a request for qualifications for geotechnical services, renovation proposals for the Ernest Epps Administration Building, an amendment to the District of Innovation Plan, and a land dedication to TxDOT for FM 552. The agenda also includes routine consent items, recognitions, and public comment periods.
- Consider and possible action to approve MOU between Royse City ISD and Royse City Police Department for P-TECH
- Consider and possible action to approve RFQ for geotechnical and materials testing services
- Consider and possible action to approve proposals for renovations at Ernest Epps Administration Building
- Consider and possible action to approve deed, MOA, and PUA for dedication of 2.390 acres to TxDOT for FM 552
- Consent agenda includes purchases over $50,000 and budget amendment report
Board Work Session
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a work session that includes a closed executive session for real estate, personnel, and contract matters. In open session, the board will discuss and potentially take action on items from the closed session and the consent agenda, followed by a budget work session and a review of preliminary tax values.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.072 (Real Estate) and 551.074 (Personnel)
- Discussion of 2023-2024 contract update approvals
- Consent agenda includes budget amendment report and purchases over $50,000 per policy CH LOCAL
- Budget work session led by CFO Byron Bryant
- Review of preliminary tax values
Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 6:00 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for real estate, personnel, and contracts, followed by an open session. The board will consider approving a reimbursement resolution for project expenditures, along with consent agenda items including financial reports, purchases over $50,000, and a retainer agreement. The meeting also includes recognitions, reports on construction and bond programs, and public comment periods.
- Consider reimbursement resolution declaring intent to reimburse project expenditures
- Consent agenda includes purchases over $50,000 per board policy CH LOCAL
- Annual retainer agreement with Walsh, Gallegos, Trevino, Kyle & Robinson, P.C.
- Closed session for real estate (551.072), personnel (551.074), and contracts
- Construction and bond program updates
Joint Meeting with the City of Fate
The Royse City ISD Board and the City of Fate City Council are meeting jointly to discuss the school district's Bond 2023 report and the city's development update. The agenda includes introductions of officials, a district report, and a development update, with no formal votes scheduled.
- District Report / Bond 2023 presented by Superintendent Kevin Worthy
- Development Update presented by City Manager Michael Kovacs and Assistant City Manager Justin Weiss
- Joint meeting with City of Fate officials and Royse City ISD board members
Board Work Session
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a work session that includes a budget workshop, a technology update, and a closed session for personnel matters. The board will also consider a consent agenda with a budget amendment report and purchases over $50,000.
- Budget workshop led by CFO Byron Bryant
- Technology update by Chief Technology Officer Brie Kayser
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel recommendations and resignations
- Consent agenda includes budget amendment report and purchases over $50,000 per board policy CH LOCAL
Joint Meeting with the City of Royse City
The Royse City ISD Board and Royse City Council are holding a joint meeting to discuss the district's Bond 2023 report and city updates on infrastructure, residential development, and commercial development. The agenda is primarily informational, with no formal votes or decisions listed.
- District Report / Bond 2023 presented by Superintendent Kevin Worthy
- Infrastructure Update presented by City Manager Carl Alsabrook
- Residential Development update presented by Carl Alsabrook
- Commercial Development update presented by Charles Houk, CDC Executive Director
Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 6:00 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first to discuss administrator contracts, real estate, and personnel matters. In open session, the board will consider approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price for renovations at Glenda Arnold ECLC and Baley Middle School, a 2023-2024 employee compensation plan, a depository contract extension, and an auditor's engagement letter. The agenda also includes routine consent items, staff recognitions, and public comment periods.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price for renovations at Glenda Arnold ECLC and Baley Middle School
- 2023-2024 Royse City ISD Employee Compensation Plan
- Board Resolution extending depository contract for school funds (Extension 3 of 3, two-year terms)
- Auditor's Engagement Letter approval
- Purchases over $50,000 per board policy CH LOCAL
Board Work Session
The Royse City ISD Board will hold a work session covering Bond 2023 training and budget discussions, then enter closed session for real estate and personnel matters. After reconvening, the board will consider approving a real estate sales contract to purchase 165.2283 acres in Rockwall County from the Margaret A. Alexander Family Trust, and will act on any consent agenda items, including purchases over $50,000.
- Consider approval of Real Estate Sales Contract for 165.2283 acres in Rockwall County from Willard Alexander, Trustee of the Margaret A. Alexander Family Trust
- Bond 2023 Training
- Budget Work Session
- Purchases over $50,000 per board policy CH LOCAL
- Closed session: real estate (551.072) and personnel (551.074) including hires and resignations
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Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 5:00 PM Closed Session
The Royse City ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for real estate, personnel, and superintendent evaluation, followed by an open session. The board will consider approving construction contracts, clinical affiliation agreements, a staff development waiver, the 2023-2024 district calendar, and other action items. Public hearings on the Texas Academics Performance Report and open forums are also scheduled.
- Approve proposals for Davis Elementary Roofing Project
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price for RCHS Vo-Ag Facility modifications
- Approve clinical affiliation agreements for Phlebotomy, EMT, and Patient Care Technician programs
- Approve MOUs with Hunt Memorial Hospital District and Paris Junior College
- Approve 2023-2024 District Calendar and staff development waiver
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Regular Meeting: 7:00 PM Open Session and 6:00 PM Closed Session
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