Round Rock Independent School District public meetings in 2020
31 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 17, 2020, with public access via live stream only due to COVID-19. The agenda includes discussion on naming and boundary adjustments for Elementary #35, and consent action items including approval of a $49,450,089 Guaranteed Maximum Price for the C.D. Fulkes Middle School rebuild, class size waivers, and a resolution for extended COVID-19 leave.
- Approve $49,450,089 from Bond 2014 and 2018 funds for C.D. Fulkes Middle School new school rebuild
- Discuss naming of Elementary #35 and boundary adjustments at Diamond Oaks and Hunter's Chase Estates
- Approve class size waivers for virtual classes exceeding 24:1 at six elementary campuses
- Adopt resolution for extended COVID-19 leave for all employees through June 30, 2021
- Approve Targeted Intervention Plans for Hernandez Middle School and Callison Elementary
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a Team of Eight training session, which includes a closed session to deliberate the duties, roles, and responsibilities of public officers. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with no physical public attendance. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to discuss officer duties
- Public comments sign-up via online form (Dec 11, 12-2 p.m.)
- Meeting held remotely due to COVID-19; no in-person public attendance
- Location: Lillie Delgado Administration Building, 1311 Round Rock Ave
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on December 10, 2020, to discuss and possibly act on the district's RFP process for a superintendent search and receive a COVID-19 update on 'Reimagining Education: Fall 2020.' The board will also enter closed session to consider the superintendent employment process and acting/interim superintendent options. The meeting is accessible only via live stream due to COVID-19 precautions.
- Discussion and possible action on District RFP process for superintendent search
- Discussion and possible action on Reimagining Education: Fall 2020 (COVID-19 update)
- Closed session on superintendent employment process and acting/interim superintendent options
- Public comments sign-up from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on December 10, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting on November 30, 2020, at 12:00 PM, accessible only via live stream due to COVID-19. The board will consider approving a class size waiver application to the Texas Education Agency for virtual classes exceeding the 24:1 ratio, and will enter closed session to discuss an EEOC complaint and an interim/acting superintendent position.
- Approval of Class Size Waiver application for virtual classes exceeding 24:1 ratio (TEA waiver)
- Closed session to consult with attorney regarding EEOC complaint
- Closed session to discuss Interim/Acting Superintendent position
- Public comments sign-up from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on November 30, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 19, 2020, with public access via live stream only due to COVID-19. The board will elect officers, recognize departing trustees, administer oaths to new members, and hold closed sessions on real property, board officers, an interim superintendent, and legal matters. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, T-TESS appraisers, a juvenile justice program MOU, a SHAC appointment, utility easements for Westwood and McNeil high schools, and a resolution to dispose of surplus property at 17 Cypress Boulevard.
- Election of Board of Trustees officers
- Closed session on purchase/exchange/lease of real property and interim superintendent
- Approval of City of Austin underground electric utility easement at Westwood High School
- Approval of City of Austin electric distribution utility easement for McNeil High School portables
- Adoption of resolution to dispose of surplus property at 17 Cypress Boulevard, Round Rock, TX (Parcel R087041)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to canvass the November 3, 2020 election results and declare winners for Places 1, 2, 6, and 7 on the board. The meeting is accessible only via live stream due to COVID-19, with no in-person public attendance. Public comments are limited to agenda items and require sign-up between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on the meeting day.
- Canvassing of November 3, 2020 Board of Trustees election results
- Declaration of winners for Places 1, 2, and 7 (four-year terms) and Place 6 (unexpired term)
- Public comments sign-up via Google form from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Nov. 17
- Meeting held at Round Rock High School Old Lecture Hall, 300 Lake Creek Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681 (trustees only; public via live stream)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on November 13, 2020, at 4:00 PM, accessible only via live stream due to COVID-19. The main item is a closed session to consider the superintendent's resignation and a voluntary separation agreement, with possible action afterward. Public comments are limited to agenda items and require sign-up between 12:00 and 2:00 PM that day.
- Closed session to consider superintendent's resignation and voluntary separation agreement
- Public comments sign-up via Google form from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Nov 13
- Meeting held virtually, no physical public attendance, live stream on Round Rock ISD website
- Meeting at Round Rock High School Old Lecture Hall, 300 Lake Creek Drive, Round Rock, TX
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting on November 12, 2020, at 5:30 PM, accessible only via live stream due to COVID-19. The main item is a discussion of first-quarter student achievement and year-to-date attendance data, including secondary course failure rates, elementary reading and math assessments, and a district survey. Public comments on agenda items are allowed via sign-up form.
- Discussion of first-quarter student achievement and year-to-date attendance data
- Secondary course failure rates for marking period 1, 2020-21
- Elementary reading and math assessments for beginning of year 2020-2021
- October check-in survey district results
- Average daily attendance from August 20 through October 30, 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting, primarily to enter closed session to discuss the superintendent's contract. After reconvening, the board may take action on an amendment to the contract and any incentive or performance payment. The meeting is accessible only via live stream due to COVID-19 precautions.
- Closed session to discuss superintendent's contract (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Possible action on amendment to superintendent's contract and incentive/performance payment
- Public comments accepted via sign-up form from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Nov 2, 2020
- Meeting held at Round Rock High School Old Lecture Hall, 300 Lake Creek Drive, Round Rock, TX 78681 (remote participation allowed)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on October 26, 2020, at 11:00 AM. The agenda is largely procedural, including call to order, pledges, and public comments, but the main substantive item is a closed session to consult with attorneys regarding an EEOC complaint. The meeting is accessible only via live stream due to COVID-19 precautions.
- Closed session to discuss EEOC complaint (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
- Public comments sign-up via Google form (8:30-10:30 a.m.)
- Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19; no in-person public attendance
- Location: Round Rock High School Old Lecture Hall, 300 Lake Creek Drive
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to discuss 2018 bond construction projects, including updates on C.D. Fulkes Middle School, Caraway Elementary, Brushy Creek Elementary, and the Early College High School at ACC Round Rock. They will also review COVID-19 HVAC mitigations, access agreements with the City of Round Rock, and non-funded projects. The board will enter closed session to discuss real property, audit reports, complaints, and a TEA complaint. The meeting is virtual due to COVID-19, with no in-person public attendance.
- Discussion of 2018 Bond Project Controls and construction updates
- Updates on C.D. Fulkes Middle School, Caraway Elementary, Brushy Creek Elementary, and Early College High School
- Access and Use Agreements with City of Round Rock for C.D. Fulkes and Elementary #35
- COVID-19 HVAC mitigations presentation
- Closed session on real property consolidation, audit report, and TEA complaint Ref INV2019-10-037
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and regular meeting, primarily to adopt a property tax rate of $1.2212 for 2020-21 (a 1.10% decrease) and approve several consent items, including a $2,601,500 contract for a new gym and weight room at Hernandez Middle School. The board will also discuss the district's FIRST financial rating and receive a COVID-19 update. Closed session items include legal consultations on the McNeil HS construction project and a lawsuit.
- Adopt tax rate of $1.2212 for 2020-21 ($0.9564 operating, $0.2648 debt service), a 1.10% decrease
- Award $2,601,500 contract to Rogers-O'Brien Construction for Hernandez Middle School gym and weight room addition
- Approve City of Austin floodplain easement for Westwood High School Master Plan Phase 4
- Approve City of Austin water line easement for McNeil High School Master Plan Phase 2
- Approve waiver request for annual financial report due date (Nov 27, 2020) due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting on September 3, 2020, at 5:30 PM, accessible only via live stream due to COVID-19. The board will consider adopting TASB Policy Updates 114 and 115, discuss the complaint process and board operating procedures, and receive a COVID-19 update on the fall 2020 reimagining education plan. The board will also enter closed session to consult with attorneys on an EEOC complaint and two lawsuits.
- Adoption of TASB Policy Update 114 and 115 (second reading)
- Discussion and possible action on complaint process review
- Discussion and possible action on board operating procedures
- Closed session: EEOC complaint and lawsuits (Mendoza v. RRISD, Wolber v. RRISD)
- COVID-19 update: Reimagining Education Fall 2020
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting, accessible only via live stream due to COVID-19, to discuss and possibly act on extending virtual learning through a phased opening approach. The board will also review first readings of TASB policy updates 114 and 115, and receive a COVID-19 update on the 'Reimagining Education' plan. Public comments are limited to agenda topics and must be signed up in advance.
- Discussion and possible action to extend virtual learning through a phased opening approach
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 114 and other local policies
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 115 and DC Regulation
- Reimagining Education: Fall 2020 (COVID Update) presentation
- Meeting held virtually; no physical public attendance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Board of Trustees met to discuss Fall 2020 planning updates regarding COVID-19 and review monthly financials. The agenda also included discussions on the 2020-2021 Student Handbook and various administrative approvals.
- Discussion of Reimagining Education: Fall 2020 Planning (COVID Update)
- Review of 2020-2021 Student Handbook
- Approval of TASB - BuyBoard vehicle purchase fees totaling $3,200.00
- Adoption of Policy DEC (Local) regarding employee retirement day buybacks
- Approval of District Investment Strategy and designation of investment officers
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to approve election orders for the November 3, 2020 trustee elections. The board will consider a regular election for Places 1, 2, and 7, and a special election for Place 6 to fill an unexpired term. The meeting is conducted virtually due to COVID-19, with no public in-person attendance.
- Approval of Order for Joint Election for November Regular Trustee Election (Places 1, 2, 7)
- Approval of Order for Joint Election for November Special Trustee Election (Place 6, unexpired term)
- Election administered jointly with Williamson and Travis Counties
- Filing deadlines: regular election Aug 17, 2020; special election Aug 20, 2020
- Meeting accessible only via live stream on Round Rock ISD website
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees held a called meeting on July 13, 2020, to address the resignation of Trustee Steve Math and discuss the process to fill the vacancy. The board also reviewed a report on Fall 2020 planning and COVID-19 updates. Due to pandemic safety protocols, the meeting was accessible only via live stream, with no physical public attendance allowed.
- Acceptance of resignation of Place 6 Trustee Steve Math effective November 2, 2020
- Discussion of the process to fill the Place 6 vacancy
- Report on Reimagining Education: Fall 2020 Planning (COVID Update) by Dr. Danny Presley and Mandy Estes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2020-2021 budget and tax rate, followed by a regular meeting. The board will also discuss COVID-19 updates, an equity task force report, and consider several consent agenda items including budget amendments, a real estate contract, and waivers related to the pandemic.
- Public hearing on proposed 2020-2021 budget and tax rate
- Approval of budget amendments and fund transfers: $15,000,000 to Capital Projects Fund and $425,000 to Print Services Fund
- Approval of real estate contract with City of Round Rock for Gattis School Road right-of-way: $478,315 for 2.496 acres at Cedar Ridge High School
- Approval of City of Austin wastewater easement crossing RRISD Transportation West
- Approval of waivers for educator evaluations and parent notice due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting and budget workshop, primarily to discuss the 2020-21 budget. The board will also consider approving authorized representatives for the Lone Star Investment Pool and may enter closed session to discuss real property transactions. Public comments are limited to agenda items and must be submitted online.
- Discussion of 2020-21 budget
- Approval of authorized representatives to Lone Star Investment Pool (CFO, Director of Finance, Treasury and Debt Manager, Accounting Specialist)
- Closed session on real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value, including a real estate consolidation strategy
- Discussion of Policy BDD (Local)
- Public comments via online sign-up (12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on June 4, 2020)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a virtual regular meeting due to COVID-19, with no physical location. The board will consider consent items including approval of waivers for low attendance, missed school days, and CPR instruction, as well as a waiver for instructional materials inventory. They will also vote on authorizing up to $5 million per job order contractor for minor construction. The agenda includes closed session discussions on the McNeil HS construction project and real property matters, plus reports on COVID-19 updates and survey results.
- Approve low attendance waivers for Westwood HS (11/11/19, 82.92%), Canyon Creek Elementary (1/21/20, 87.07%; 1/22/20, 86.23%), and district-wide (3/13/20, 76.3%)
- Approve missed school day waiver for closures 3/23/20-5/21/20 due to COVID-19
- Approve CPR instruction requirement waiver due to COVID-19
- Approve waiver of instructional materials inventory due to COVID-19
- Authorize job order contracts up to $5,000,000 per contractor for remainder of 2019-2020 fiscal year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a virtual called meeting due to COVID-19. They will vote on the 2020-21 compensation plan, choosing among several models that include salary increases for teachers and other staff. The board will also consider suspending its regular monitoring calendar and adopting crisis monitoring priorities in response to the pandemic.
- Approval of 2020-21 Compensation Plan with options: 2% raise (starting teacher salary $50,000), 3% raise (starting $51,000), or mixed models
- Proposed teacher raises range from $1,100 to $1,600 general increase
- Suspension of Student Outcome Goals and Superintendent Constraints monitoring from May through August 2020
- Adoption of Board Crisis Monitoring Priorities
- COVID-19 Pandemic Update discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold an emergency meeting via live stream due to COVID-19, with no physical location. They will discuss monthly financials and the 2020-2021 budget, and vote on the 2020-21 compensation plan, which includes four models with varying salary increases for teachers and other staff. The board will also consider consent items for construction projects funded by Bond 2018, including new schools and renovations.
- Approval of 2020-21 Compensation Plan with options: 2% to 3% salary increases, starting teacher salaries from $50,000 to $51,000
- Approval of $38,330,210 for Elementary School #35 construction
- Approval of $43,360,297 for McNeil High School Master Plan Phase 2A
- Approval of flooring projects at Ridgeview, Canyon Vista, Live Oak, and Wells Branch schools totaling $2,070,329
- Approval of $1,071,766 for Voigt Elementary bond projects and $2,087,502 for districtwide PA projects
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees held an emergency budget workshop on April 2, 2020, conducted entirely online due to COVID-19. The agenda included a discussion of the 2020-21 budget, with attached presentations and a Q&A document. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting was limited to discussion and procedural items.
- Emergency meeting notice citing Texas Government Code and Governor Abbott's waiver for teleconference participation
- Discussion item: 2020-21 Budget presented by Dr. Kenneth Adix
- Attachments: Budget Workshop PDF, TASB Board Slides, Revised Budget Presentation, Budget Q&A
- Public comments limited to agenda topics, sign-up via tinyurl link between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
- Board reserves right to enter closed session per Texas Open Meetings Act
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding an emergency meeting to address the COVID-19 pandemic, including adopting a resolution for emergency closures and authorizations. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including approving a $32,084,808 construction contract for Westwood High School and other bond-funded projects.
- Adoption of resolution for emergency closures and authorizations related to COVID-19
- Approval of $32,084,808 for Westwood HS Master Plan Phase 4A and 4B (Bartlett Cocke)
- Approval of $1,127,445 for Hernandez Middle School practice track (Paragon Sports Constructors)
- Approval of $456,976 for Robertson Elementary School bond projects (HCS, Inc.)
- Approval of $331,188 for Round Rock High School Ford Theatre renovation (Braun and Butler)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
This is a called board meeting with a closed session to conduct a self-evaluation and discuss the formative evaluation of the superintendent. The board will also take public comments on agenda items and may take action on items discussed in closed session. No other substantive items are listed.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for board self-evaluation
- Closed session to discuss formative evaluation of the Superintendent
- Public comments on agenda items
- Board announcements and requests for future agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Facilities and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several school construction and facility projects, including presentations on Westwood High School Phase 4 and Hernandez Middle School track/gym, plus updates on McNeil High School Phase 2, Elementary #35 street work, and an aquatic practice facility financial update. The meeting is primarily for discussion and recommendations to the full board; no final board action is expected.
- Westwood High School Phase 4 presentation
- McNeil High School Phase 2 update
- Elementary #35 - City of Round Rock street update
- Aquatic Practice Facility financial update
- Hernandez Middle School track/gym project presentation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session first, followed by public comments, reports, and action items. Key decisions include adopting a resolution to establish a district police department and approving boundary changes for several schools. The board will also consider consent items such as budget amendments and bond-funded construction contracts.
- Adoption of resolution to establish Round Rock ISD Police Department
- Boundary change recommendations for C.D. Fulkes Middle School, Caraway Elementary, Herrington Elementary, Teravista Elementary/Chandler Creek, Elsa England Elementary, and Joe Lee Johnson Elementary
- Approval of $2,581,981 for Cafetorium Gymnasium (AV) System Upgrades using Bond 2018 funds
- Approval of $400,700 for Round Rock High School Electrical Upgrades using Bond 2018 funds
- Approval of 2021-2022 Academic Calendar (Option 2)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a boundary workshop to discuss school attendance zones, with a presentation by Dr. Danny Presley and Terry Worcester. The board will also meet in closed session with attorneys to review a complaint. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Boundary workshop discussion led by Dr. Danny Presley and Terry Worcester
- Closed session with attorney regarding complaint review
- Public comments on agenda items
- Board may enter closed session on any agenda item
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing on school attendance boundaries. The board will only discuss the matter and will not make any decisions during this meeting.
- Public hearing on school boundaries
- Meeting at Caraway Elementary, 11104 Oak View Dr, Austin, TX 78759
- No decisions to be made at this meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2018-2019 annual report and accelerated instruction evaluation, then enter closed session to discuss real property and legal matters. In open session, the board will consider consent items including a $6.2 million land acquisition funded by 2014 bond balance, approval of an auditing contract, and summer learning programs. The agenda is largely procedural with routine approvals.
- Approve $6.2M purchase of 28.5 acres using 2014 bond fund balance
- Approve Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP for annual financial auditing services
- Approve 2020 staff development waiver for 2,100 minutes on five dates
- Adopt resolutions for National School Counseling Week and CTE Month
- Approve summer learning 2020 programs with fees up to $250 per course
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2015- 2025
The Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees Facilities and Finance Committee is meeting to discuss four items: portable classroom efficiencies district-wide, a boundary alignment plan, an aquatic practice facility update, and an overview of the 2018 bond program. No votes are scheduled; the committee will only make recommendations to the full board.
- Portable Efficiencies District Wide – Dr. Kenneth Adix
- Boundary Alignment Plan – Terry Worcester
- Aquatic Practice Facility Update – Terry Worcester
- 2018 Bond Overview and Update – Terry Worcester