Rains ISD public meetings in 2023
21 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
This is the agenda for a special meeting of the Rains ISD board on December 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The provided text is only procedural boilerplate from the BoardBook system, with no actual agenda items listed.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a maintenance notice.
Regular Meeting
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report, then consider consent agenda items including minutes, financial reports, and campus improvement plans. The board will also review the budget forecast, approve the instructional materials selection committee, and discuss personnel changes. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the superintendent's contract, student discipline, and security matters.
- Public hearing on FIRST financial rating report
- Approve minutes from Nov 13 and Nov 16 meetings
- Approve campus improvement plans for elementary, intermediate, junior high, and high school
- Review budget forecast for 23-24 fiscal year
- Approve instructional materials selection committee members
The provided document contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. No meeting minutes or substantive decisions were recorded in the text.
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Rains ISD board scheduled for December 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda text provided contains only system boilerplate and a link to a signed agenda document, with no actual agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with substantive details available only in the attached signed agenda.
- Special meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023 at 6:00 PM
- Signed agenda posted, revised November 30, 2023
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
This is the agenda for a special meeting of the Rains ISD board on November 16, 2023, at 12:00 PM. The provided text contains only system and navigation boilerplate, with no specific agenda items, resolutions, or discussion topics listed.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will meet to canvass the November 7, 2023 VATRE special election results if available, or set a special meeting date. They will also consider hiring Jeff Akin as Interim High School Principal and approving a $25,332.12 donation from the Rains ISD Education Foundation for teacher grants. The agenda includes consent items such as minutes, financial reports, and the District Improvement Plan, plus informational reports and a closed session for personnel and student discipline matters.
- Canvass November 7, 2023 VATRE special election results, or set special meeting by Nov 20
- Hire Jeff Akin as Interim High School Principal for 2023-2024
- Approve $25,332.12 donation from Rains ISD Education Foundation for teacher grants
- Approve District Improvement Plan for 2023-2024
- Update bank signatures: remove John Portwood and Stephen Parker, add Jennifer Moore and Jeffery Akin
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a reference to signed minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Special Meeting- Board Training/Workshop
This is a special meeting of the Rains ISD board, designated as a board training/workshop. The agenda contains no specific action items, only the meeting title and a link to the agenda document. It appears to be a procedural or training session with no public decisions listed.
- Special meeting designated as Board Training/Workshop
- Meeting scheduled for October 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM
- Agenda document available as '10.24.23 Agenda of Special Meeting- Board Training_Workshop'
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to a signed minutes document without the actual content of the meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with items for discussion and action, including approving the efficiency audit report by Rutherford, Taylor and Company, P.C., discussing a resolution on public school finances and the 88th Session 3rd Special Session, and nominating candidates for the Rains County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The board will also receive updates on curriculum, accountability, and district activities, and consider personnel changes. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel, student discipline, and security matters.
- Approve efficiency audit report by Rutherford, Taylor and Company, P.C. (required before a VATRE)
- Discuss and consider resolution on public school finances and 88th Session 3rd Special Session
- Nominate candidate(s) for Rains County Appraisal District Board of Directors (Rains ISD has 2,666 votes)
- Approve minutes of September 11, 2023 regular meeting
- Review financial reports and disbursements for September 2023
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to the meeting minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Regular Meeting
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 11, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving a $55,141 Skyward software license invoice, a 2024 tax assessment and collection contract with the Rains County Appraisal District, and a $10 fee for confiscated phones. They will also review the budget, federal grant plans, and a resolution on non-business days for public information requests, plus enter closed session for personnel, student discipline, security, and legal matters.
- Approve Skyward invoice #0000222423 for $55,141.00 (annual license fees 9/1/23–8/31/24)
- Approve 2024 Assessment/Collection Contract with Rains County Appraisal District
- Approve $10 fee for release of confiscated phones at junior high/high school (Policy FNCE(LOCAL))
- Approve resolution designating up to 10 non-business days for TPIA requests (HB 3033)
- Review 2020-2023 District Audit Report (DAR) for safety and security
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, then vote on adopting the budget, setting the tax rate, and ordering a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) for November 7, 2023. The board will also consider amending the 2022-2023 budget and approving a resolution regarding a security program, discussed in closed session.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 proposed budget and tax rate
- Adopt 2023-2024 budget resolution
- Resolution to set 2023-2024 tax rate
- Order Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) for November 7, 2023
- Approve resolution regarding a security program
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2023, to install newly appointed board member Dr. Maggie Salem, approve consent agenda items including minutes and financial reports, and consider several action items. These include setting non-program meal prices for 2023-2024, approving a CAFP Friday Feeding application and budget, reviewing teacher certification exemptions, updating the return-to-school guidance, revising a wage and hour policy, considering student dress code changes, and approving TASB policy updates. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and security matters, with possible action following.
- Install Dr. Maggie Salem to fill Place 2 unexpired term ending May 2025
- Approve proposed non-program meal pricing: $3.10 adult breakfast, $4.72 non-program lunch
- Approve application and budget for CAFP Friday Feeding (Intervention Fridays, Wildcat Camp)
- Approve second reading of TASB Policy Update 121 affecting multiple LOCAL policies
- Discuss authorizing purchase and vendor for security projects and amending school marshal program regulations (closed session)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes document that was not included in the text.
Special Meeting and Board Workshop
This is a special meeting and board workshop for Rains ISD. The agenda text provided is mostly boilerplate from the BoardBook platform and does not list specific agenda items, so it is unclear what will be discussed or decided.
- No specific agenda items listed in the provided text
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting and Board Workshop
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and board workshop on July 11, 2023. The agenda includes a legislative update workshop, closed session for personnel and security matters, and several action items including budget review, approval of the Rains County Appraisal District 2024 budget, insurance renewal, compensation considerations, and policy updates. The board will also discuss filling a vacancy left by a board member's resignation.
- Approve Rains County Appraisal District 2024 budget
- Approve TASB Risk Management Fund insurance renewal
- Consider payroll compensation and benefits for 2023-24
- Approve revisions to Policy DEC(LOCAL) for non-dock local leave
- Discuss filling board vacancy after Jayde Sustaire's resignation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
This is the agenda for a special meeting of the Rains ISD board on June 23, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda text contains only system notices and a link to a signed agenda document, with no specific items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no public details on decisions or discussions.
- Special meeting scheduled for June 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM
- Agenda version 2 posted
- Signed special meeting agenda document available
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to signed minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Special Meeting
The provided document is a navigation page for the Rains ISD BoardBook system. It confirms a special meeting was scheduled for June 12, 2023, at 6:30 PM, but it does not list any specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The text consists only of website maintenance notices and contact information.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Meeting
This agenda for the Rains ISD special meeting on May 12, 2023, contains only procedural boilerplate and system notices from the BoardBook platform. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussions are listed.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a reference to signed minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Regular Meeting
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider routine consent agenda items, including approving minutes, financial reports, and an investment report. They will also vote on waivers for low attendance and missed instructional days, a dual credit MOU with Texas A&M University-Commerce, a telehealth services MOU renewal, and an interlocal agreement with Rains County. The board will set a special meeting date to canvass the May 6, 2023, election results and receive updates on federal programs, safety audits, and survey results.
- Approve low attendance waiver for Elementary campus (Jan 10-13, 2023, attendance 75-79%)
- Approve missed instructional day waiver for Feb 1-2, 2023 (inclement weather)
- Approve MOU with Texas A&M University-Commerce for dual credit courses (Aug 1, 2022 - Aug 1, 2026)
- Approve TCHATT MOU renewal with UT Health Science Center at Tyler for 2023-24
- Set special meeting date to canvass May 6, 2023 election results (by May 17, 2023)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve several administrative items, including copier bids, insurance bids, a contract for election services, and policy updates. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, student discipline, and security matters, and will receive reports on finances and personnel changes.
- Consideration of copier bids
- Discussion of insurance bids
- Contract for election services with Rains County Election Administrator's Office for May 6, 2023 trustee election (places 4,5,6,7)
- Approve proposed revisions to Policy FFAC(LOCAL) to include epinephrine and opioid antagonist medication
- Approve audit engagement letter with Rutherford & Taylor
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a maintenance notice.
Regular Meeting and Board Workshop
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and workshop on February 13, 2023. The board will consider several action items, including approving a resolution for employee pay during weather closures, selecting a quote for turf replacement at Wildcat Stadium, and approving an order of election for the May 6, 2023 trustee election. The agenda also includes consent agenda items, a closed session for personnel and security matters, and a board workshop on training.
- Resolution on employee pay for weather closures Jan 30-31 and Feb 1-2, 2023
- Quotes for turf replacement at Wildcat Stadium from Paragon Sports and Symmetry Sports Construction
- Order of election for Rains ISD Board of Trustees on May 6, 2023
- Employment of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction
- Daybreak Mental Health Services agreement for 8 courses
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a reference to signed minutes without the actual text of the proceedings.
Regular Meeting
The Rains ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, followed by discussion and action on consent agenda items including contracts, financial reports, and the 2023-2024 school calendar. The board will also enter closed session for personnel, student discipline, and security matters.
- Public hearing on 21-22 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Approve superintendent contract addendum
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar with 4-day instructional week
- Approve school photographer contract (Lifetouch) and RHS yearbook contract (Balfour)
- Approve tax-exempt status for Dougherty Home Place Monument and Farmers Union Monument
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a link to signed minutes.