Redwater ISD, TX

Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

The Redwater ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and public hearing on August 24, 2026, to consider several major financial and operational items. The board is scheduled to adopt the tax rate and proposed budget, authorize the issuance of $2026 Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, and approve a resolution for an Interest and Sinking Fund tax rate above the minimum. The agenda also includes action on a schematic design for the Proposition A band hall addition and a conceptual site plan for the Proposition B track and turf project, plus several policy and administrative items.

• Adopt tax rate and proposed budget
• Authorize issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026
• Approve schematic design for Proposition A (Band Hall Addition) and conceptual site plan for Proposition B (Track, Turf)
• Adopt Interest and Sinking Fund tax rate above minimum (Texas Tax Code § 26.05(a-1))
• Designate Public Information Officer under House Bill 33

Special Meeting and Budget Workshop

The Redwater ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and budget workshop. The agenda includes an executive session on personnel matters, a budget workshop led by the finance director and superintendent, and informational items about upcoming board meeting dates.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters
• Budget workshop led by Tess Baker, Director of Finance
• Informational: August board meeting set for Monday, August 24, 2026
• Informational: September board meeting date to be discussed

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will appoint a new trustee to fill a Place 1 vacancy and administer oaths of office. The board will consider several operational items including the 2026-2027 compensation plan and student code of conduct. Members will also discuss the ranking of firms for Construction Manager-at-Risk services for 2026 bond projects.

• Appointment of new trustee to fill Board Vacancy (Place 1)
• Ranking of firms for Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) services for 2026 Bond Construction Projects
• Approval of Compensation Plan 2026-2027
• Adoption of Student Code of Conduct 2026-27
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Acceptable Use Procedures

Regular Meeting

The board will address leadership changes, including an oath of office for Jerry McCarty and board reorganization. Members will also consider the 2026-27 student code of conduct and summer staff compensation. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel, real property, security, and the 2026 Bond Program.

• Board reorganization and process for filling board vacancies
• Approval of Student Code of Conduct 2026-27
• Region VIII ESC Service Contract
• Budget amendments and bank signature cards
• Legal advice regarding the 2026 Bond Program

The board reorganized its leadership and approved several operational contracts and budget amendments. The board also authorized the disposal of surplus band equipment and established a summer compensation plan.

• Appointed Sarah Robinson as President (4-0)
• Approved May 18, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved budget amendments (4-0)
• Approved new bank signature cards (4-0)
• Approved Region 8 ESC Contract Agreement (4-0)
• Approved adjunct faculty for Bowie County 4-H (4-0)
• Approved surplus of 94 uniform tops and 6 Yamaha Sousaphones (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Summer Learning Compensation Plan (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider construction delivery methods and professional service contracts for 2026 Bond projects, including districtwide improvements and a track project. The meeting also includes the oath of office for two members and a discussion on non-teacher staff compensation for 2026-27.

• Selection of construction delivery methods for Districtwide Improvements and Security Vestibules (Prop A)
• Selection of construction delivery method and design services for Track and Related Site Improvements (Prop B)
• Service Order No. 1 for architect agreement with Claycomb Architects
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Bowie County 2026
• Non-Teacher Pay Scale Staff Compensation for 26-27

The Board established construction delivery methods and architectural contracts for the 2026 Bond projects. They also approved a 3% pay raise for non-teacher pay scale staff and reorganized board leadership positions.

• Selected Construction Manager At-Risk (CMAR) for Prop A Districtwide Improvements (5-0)
• Approved Service Order No. 1 with Claycomb Architects for Prop A projects (5-0)
• Selected Claycomb Architects for Prop B Track Project services (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Adopted current Bowie County prevailing wage rates for 2026 Bond projects (5-0)
• Approved 3% raises for all positions not on the teacher pay scale for 26-27 (5-0)
• Approved addition of a secondary life skills teacher and aide (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Bowie County for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Reorganized Board: Clint Duncan (President), Bryan Strand (Vice President), Brad Rosiek (Secretary) (5-0)

Election Canvassing Special Meeting

The Redwater ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to canvass election returns and certify the results of a bond election. The board will also consider a resolution declaring the official outcome and any related matters.

• Certify bond election results and declare official outcome
• Approve resolution canvassing election returns

The Board of Trustees met to officially canvass the returns and declare the results of a bond election. The resolution to certify these results was approved by the members present.

• Approved Resolution canvassing returns and declaring bond election results (5-0)

Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

The Redwater Independent School District board will meet April 20, 2026 to conduct personnel actions, approve easements for a waterline with Riverbend Water Resources District, and consider contracts for teachers, nurses, and a junior high principal. The board will also hear a public hearing on accelerated programs and receive routine updates on finances, enrollment, and campus operations.

• Easements and rights-of-way for waterline across District property with Riverbend Water Resources District (Parcels 1007A & 1007B)
• Teacher and RN contract recommendations
• Hire Junior High Principal
• Disciplinary Alternative Education Program contract
• Playgrounds change order

The board approved the appointment of Erika Purtle as Junior High Principal for 2026-27. Other actions included approving teacher contract recommendations and a budget amendment for the One Act Play.

• Approved Erika Purtle as Junior High Principal for 26-27 on a one-year probationary contract (6-0)
• Approved Teacher Contract Recommendations for RES, RIS, RJHS, RHS, and SSA (5-0-1)
• Approved budget amendment for One Act Play (6-0)
• Approved Minutes from 3.16.26 Regular Session (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board approved the 2026-27 school calendar and adopted Bluebonnet Open Education Resources for K-5 reading and K-6 math. Other actions included approving contract extensions for various staff positions and adopting goals for College, Career, & Military Readiness.

• Approved 2026-27 school calendar (5-0)
• Adopted Bluebonnet Open Education Resources for Reading (K-5) and Math (K-6) (5-0)
• Approved contract extensions for Assistant Principals, Counselors, Diagnosticians, SLP, and RN (5-0)
• Adopted Board Goals for College, Career, & Military Readiness (5-0)
• Approved new high school course offerings and corresponding CTE FTE for 2026-27 (5-0)
• Approved TEA professional development waiver for student minutes for 26-27 (5-0)
• Designated 9 non-business days for 2026 regarding Public Information Act (5-0)
• Adopted Policy DEE(LOCAL) (5-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss the certification of unopposed candidates and the potential cancellation of the May 2, 2026, election. The board is also considering the purchase or retrofitting of buses to meet state law and renewing contracts for principals and directors.

• Order of Cancellation for Board of Trustee Election for May 2, 2026
• Purchase of new buses or retrofitting existing buses per state law
• Principal and Director contract renewals
• Board Resolution regarding formal prayer and reading of religious texts
• District of Innovation Plan Amendments

The Board approved the certification of unopposed candidates for Place 4 and Place 5 and subsequently cancelled the May 2, 2026, elections for those seats. Other actions included approving 2026-27 contract renewals for principals and directors and adopting K-3 math and reading goals.

• Approved Certification of Unopposed Candidates for Place 4 and Place 5 (4-0)
• Approved Order of Cancellation for Place 4 and Place 5 elections for May 2, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved 2026-27 principal and director contract renewals (4-0)
• Declined to adopt Board Resolution regarding formal prayer and reading of religious texts (4-0)
• Approved Resolution regarding School Bus Seat Costs (4-0)
• Adopted Goals for K-3 Math & Reading (4-0)
• Approved TEA certification waiver (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes from 1.22.26 and 2.12.26 (4-0)

Special Meeting and Public Hearing

The board will hold a public hearing on the 2024-25 Texas Academic Performance Report. Members will consider calling a bond election and discussing the Superintendent's contract.

• Proposed bond election not to exceed $13,900,000
• Public hearing on 2024-25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Consideration of Superintendent's contract
• Resolution to reimburse the District for prior expenditures on improvements using tax-exempt obligations

The Board of Trustees approved an order to hold a bond election for an amount not to exceed $13,900,000. The board also approved a reimbursement resolution for district improvements and a one-year contract extension for the Superintendent.

• Approved order calling a bond election not to exceed $13,900,000 (4-0)
• Approved Reimbursement Resolution for district improvements (4-0)
• Approved one-year extension to the Superintendent's contract (4-0)

Regular Meeting

The Redwater ISD Board of Trustees will meet January 22, 2026 to receive informational updates and take action on the District of Innovation Plan 2026–2031, the annual financial audit report, and the designation of fund balance. No dollar amounts or rezoning decisions are listed on this agenda.

• District of Innovation Plan 2026–2031 for discussion/consideration
• Annual Financial Audit Report presentation and action
• Designate fund balance for discussion/consideration
• Walsh Gallegos annual legal retainer for discussion/consideration
• Trustee election order set for May 2, 2026

The Board approved a new District of Innovation plan and designated $1.25 million for construction and equipment. They also called for a Board of Trustees election on May 2, 2026, and approved the annual financial audit report.

• Approved 2026-2031 District of Innovation plan (6-0)
• Committed $750,000 for construction and $500,000 for capital equipment expenditures (7-0)
• Approved Annual Financial Audit Report (7-0)
• Approved annual retainer with Walsh Gallegos (7-0)
• Called for Board of Trustees Election for Places 4 and 5 on May 2, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 12.15.25 minutes and band equipment budget amendment (6-0)