Richardson ISD public meetings in 2024

Called Meeting

The Board will hold a closed meeting for a Level III hearing regarding Manjola Beqiri. The Board will then reconvene in open session to consider and take possible action on the administration's recommendation regarding the appeal.

• Level III Hearing for Manjola Beqiri
• Action on administration's recommendation regarding appeal from Menjola Beqiri

Regular Meeting

The Board will consider several high-value contracts and bids, including a $225,297.20 increase for a districtwide telephony refresh. The meeting also includes action items regarding property insurance and the completion of middle school transformations.

• Approval of $2,102,726.35 districtwide telephony refresh increase of $225,297.20 to Netsync Network Solutions
• Approval of contracts over $100,000 for Apple Inc. (staff iPads), Ricoh (Printshop software), and Texas Air Systems (Professional Development Center boiler)
• Consideration of Property Insurance RFSP # 24-317
• Planning for completion of Middle School Transformations
• Approval of CTE renovations for Lake Highlands HS and Berkner High School Vet and Cosmetology labs

Regular Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will vote on routine items including new and renewed contracts, bond expenditure reports, and gifts. The meeting also includes information-only updates on professional learning, financials, and legislative priorities.

• Approve new contracts including Core Construction ($100k+), Nearpod renewal (TIPS 230105), and CDW-G Microsoft subscription (TIPS 230105)
• Renew Texas Woman’s University clinical affiliation agreements through 2029
• Approve 2016 and 2021 bond expenditure reports
• Accept gifts including speech therapy support and Capturing Kids’ Hearts training
• Consider approval of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Called Meeting / Work Session

The Richardson ISD board held a called meeting/work session to receive two information-only updates: an Equity, Diversity & Inclusion program update and a Bond 2021 spending update. No votes or decisions were listed on the agenda.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the district's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating. The body will also consider approvals for renaming five schools, the 2024-2025 Campus Improvement Plans, and a real estate sale at 401 S. Sherman St.

• Approval of renaming five schools
• Contract of sale with Victory Real Estate for 401 S. Sherman St.
• Public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Rating
• Contracts over $100,000 including Lake Highlands HS Boiler Replacement and 3 school buses from Longhorn Bus Sales, LLC
• Approval of the tax roll

Called Meeting / Work Session

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider authorizing the publication of a legal notice and the negotiation of a contract to sell district real property.

• Proposed sale of real property located at 600, 610, and 616 S. Sherman St. Richardson, Texas 75081

Regular Meeting

The Richardson ISD board will act on routine approvals including new and renewed contracts totaling over $1.2 million, bond expenditure reports, and policy amendments. The meeting also includes public comment and consent agenda items like minutes approval and budget status.

• Approve $1.2M+ in new/renewed contracts including Apple software licensing ($230K+), Core Construction projects ($300K+), and Frontline Education IEP software ($139K)
• Ratify lease of premises for November 5, 2024 election vote center with Dallas County Elections Department
• Amend board policies on ethics, conflict of interest, nepotism, and class ranking
• Authorize negotiations for day care renovations at Springridge Elementary
• Review 2016 and 2021 bond expenditure reports

Safety & Security Committee Meeting

The September 17, 2024 Safety & Security Committee meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive safety or security items for discussion or decision.

Called Meeting

The Richardson ISD board will hold a called meeting to enter closed session three times under Texas law to hear Level III grievances, then reconvene in open session to consider the administration’s recommendations on each appeal filed by employee Manjola Beqiri. The board may take action on the grievances after the closed hearings.

• Level III hearing on Grievance #1 filed by Manjola Beqiri
• Consider administration’s recommendation on appeal of Grievance #1
• Level III hearing on Grievance #2 filed by Manjola Beqiri
• Consider administration’s recommendation on appeal of Grievance #2
• Level III hearing on Grievance #3 filed by Manjola Beqiri

Work Session

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to receive updates on special education and summer construction. Members will discuss 2025 legislative priorities and review several local board policies. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract.

• Review of 2025 RISD Legislative Priorities
• Discussion of board policies regarding class ranking, conflict of interest, nepotism, and ethics
• Update on Special Education Services
• Update on Summer Construction Projects
• Closed session regarding superintendent's evaluation instrument and potential contract amendment

Regular Meeting

The Board is meeting to accept the 2024 Certified Appraisal Role and anticipated tax collections. The agenda includes approvals for various vendor contracts, interlocal agreements, and personnel appraisal calendars.

• Acceptance of 2024 Certified Appraisal Role and Anticipated Tax Collection
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Richardson for School Resource Officer Program (August 2024 - August 2026)
• Contracts over $100,000 including Offen Petroleum for bulk fuel and VLK Architects for SRE renovation
• Approval of Teacher and Principal/Administrator Appraisal Calendars
• Consideration of exempt courses for UIL No Pass/No Play

Safety & Security Committee Meeting

The provided document is a meeting notice for the Safety & Security Committee. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

Called Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to conduct a Level III hearing regarding Randy Blankenship, followed by a closed session with the attorney. After reconvening, the board will consider and possibly take action on the administration's recommendation regarding Blankenship's appeal.

• Level III hearing for Randy Blankenship
• Closed meeting under Texas Open Meetings Act (Section 551.071)
• Consider action on administration's recommendation regarding Blankenship's appeal

Called Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on June 6, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, with a possible open-meeting vote afterward. No other business items are listed.

• Closed session for superintendent evaluation
• Possible vote on matters from closed session

Regular Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate, then consider adopting the final amended 2023-2024 budget and the new 2024-2025 budget. The board will also vote on a large consent agenda of contracts, bids, and interlocal agreements, and consider selling property at 701 W. Beltline Rd. Information items include storm damage recovery, climate survey results, and end-of-year MAP results.

• Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate
• Adoption of 2024-2025 budget and final amended 2023-2024 budget
• Contracts over $100,000: CORE Construction for Thurgood Marshall Elem bathroom modifications, Texas Air Systems boiler replacements at Richardson HS, RISD Academy, and MST, Ponder Flooring gym floor at Lake Highlands HS, Landmark Interior Builders Canyon Creek Elem renovations
• Consider authority to sell real property at 701 W. Beltline Rd., Richardson, TX 75080
• Board reorganization and oath of office for new members

Called Meeting / Work Session

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting and work session to discuss the 2024-2025 budget and a discipline overview for the upcoming school year. Both items are listed as information items, meaning no votes are scheduled. The agenda also includes public comment, a possible closed session, and a reconvene to vote on closed-session matters if applicable.

• 2024-2025 budget discussion (information item)
• Discipline overview and focus for school year 2024-25 (information item)
• Public comment section with procedures in English and Spanish
• Possible closed meeting under Texas Open Meetings Act
• Reconvene to vote on closed-session matters if applicable

Called Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider approving the termination of non-Chapter 21 employee contracts at the end of the contract period. The agenda includes a public comment section and one action item on this termination list.

• Approve termination of non-Chapter 21 contracts for listed employees
• Public comment period for agenda-related topics

at 1:00 pm followed by a second Called Meeting scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm - Called Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees is holding two called meetings on May 6, 2024, at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. The agenda is labeled 'Board Hearings' but contains no specific items, only procedural boilerplate.

Regular Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will vote on the 2024-2025 employee compensation plan, approve numerous contracts and bids, and consider several financial items including bond parameter orders and insurance renewals. The board will also discuss an intruder audit, legislative issues, and receive reports on grants and financial statements.

• Approval of 2024-2025 employee compensation plan
• Contracts over $100,000 including McGraw Hill, Savvas Learning, Sysco, Labatt Food Service, and furniture for Stults, Northrich, and HPPM
• Nonrenewal of term contracts and termination of probationary contracts for identified employees
• Fixed and variable rate new money and refunding parameter orders, and order defeasing certain outstanding bonds
• Three-year contracts for vision, life/disability, and FSA/HSA insurance services

Called Meeting / Work Session

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called work session to discuss information items, including a College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) update and the 2024-2025 compensation presentation. The board will also review and discuss three board policies related to instructional resources. A closed meeting is scheduled for superintendent evaluation, with possible action upon reconvening.

• CCMR update presentation
• 2024-2025 compensation presentation
• Review of board policies EF, EFA, EFB (LOCAL) on instructional resources
• Closed session for superintendent evaluation

Safety & Security Committee Meeting

This is the agenda for the Richardson ISD Safety & Security Committee meeting on April 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and system notices, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• No specific agenda items provided

Regular Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes action items such as approving bids and contracts, considering gifts, and a proposal to terminate the employment contract of Henry Vo. Information items include budget discussions, policy reviews, and an intruder audit.

• Proposal to terminate the term employment contract of Henry Vo
• Approval of bids and contracts including Districtwide Telephony Refresh, Multi-Campus Flooring Replacement, and various vendor agreements
• Consideration of gifts to the district
• 2024-2025 budget discussion
• Review of board policies on cybersecurity, employment, student welfare, and discipline

Called Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider attendance boundary adjustments for the 2024-25 school year as part of Project RightSize, a budget reduction effort. The board will vote on proposed changes affecting Greenwood Hills, Thurgood Marshall, Springridge, and Spring Valley elementary schools, plus a non-contiguous boundary adjustment. The meeting also includes public comment and a possible closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Attendance boundary adjustment for Greenwood Hills Elementary
• Attendance boundary adjustment for Thurgood Marshall Elementary
• Attendance boundary adjustment for Springridge Elementary
• Attendance boundary adjustment for Spring Valley Elementary
• Attendance boundary adjustment for non-contiguous boundary

Regular Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will vote on canceling the May 2024 board election, approve construction amendments for three school renovation projects, and discuss the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, human resources, bids, and financial reports.

• Consider cancellation of May 2024 Board of Trustees election
• Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet Addition and Renovation Project - GMP Amendment No. 1
• Northrich Elementary School Renovation Project - GMP Amendment No. 1
• Stults Road Elementary School Renovation Project - GMP Amendment No. 1
• 2024-2025 Budget Discussion

Regular Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 22, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will take action on the annual performance report, consent agenda items including contracts and purchases, adoption of board policies, and the 2025-2026 academic calendar. They will also discuss information items on salary and compensation, and the 24-25 recommended budget reductions under Project Rightsize.

• Adoption of 2025-2026 academic calendar
• Approval of contracts including Netsync Network Solutions for student devices, Delcom Group for interactive flat panel displays, and multiple flooring replacement projects
• Ratification of agreements with US Conference of Catholic Bishops for refugee/asylee student services and Texas Department of Public Safety
• Adoption of multiple board policies (FEC, EI, EIE, EHB, EHBAA, FNG, DGBA, FFAC)
• Discussion of 24-25 recommended budget reductions (Project Rightsize)

Called Meeting / Work Session

This is a called meeting and work session of the Richardson ISD Board. The agenda includes only a call to order, board candidate training for the May 4, 2024 election, and adjournment. No decisions or substantive discussions are listed.

• Board candidate training for May 4, 2024 election

Regular Meeting

The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will vote on several action items, including authorizing the sale of real property at 401 S. Sherman St., calling the May 2024 board election, and approving multiple contracts and bids. The board will also discuss the 2025-2026 academic calendar, a demography report, and an intruder audit report.

• Authorize sale of 4.4906 acres at 401 S. Sherman St., Richardson (Lot 1 Block 1 Sherman Plaza Business Park II)
• Call May 4, 2024 board election and provide required notices
• Approve contracts including ESS South Central substitute staffing, Offen Petroleum bulk fuel, and Cloud Ingenuity visitor management system
• Consider chaplain resolution under Texas Education Code Chapter 23
• Review 2025-2026 academic calendar options and district demography report