Public Meeting Minutes: July 31, 2025 5:30 - Regular Meeting

I. Call Meeting to Order and Establish Quorum

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Discussion: President Clint Duncan called the meeting to order at 5:37 pm and announced the presence of a quorum.

II. Open Forum

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Discussion: No individuals registered to speak during Open Forum.

III. Executive Session (Administration Building)

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Discussion: The board entered into executive session at 5:37 pm and reconvened in open session at 6:37 pm. The board reentered executive session at 8:18 pm and reconvened in open session at 9:03 pm.

III.A. Texas Gov't Code 551.074 Personnel Matters: To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

III.B. Texas Gov't Code 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property: To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

III.C. Texas Gov't Code 551.076 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits. To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices; or a security audit.

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

III.D. Texas Gov't Code 551.089 Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits: To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

III.E. Texas Gov't Code 551.071. Consultation with Attorney: To deliberate possible, pending, or contemplated litigation

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

IV. Prayer, Pledge, Motto, Vision, Mission and Belief Statements

Presenter: RISD Board of Trustees & Superintendent

Discussion: Bryan Strand voiced the prayer and led the Pledge. Team of 8 each recite a portion of the Motto, Vision, Mission, and Beliefs.

V. Recognitions

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Discussion:

Board Appreciation - Students expressed their appreciation to the board by sending postcards from their trip to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Nationals in Orlando, Florida.

VI. Informational Items

VI.A. Cash Flow, Revenues and Check Register

Presenter: Tess Baker, Director of Finance

VI.A.1. Investments & Revenue

Presenter: Tess Baker, Director of Finance/Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: The board reviewed the financial documents with no questions.

VI.B. Enrollment

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: The board reviewed enrollment numbers with no questions.

VI.C. 2025 EOC/STAAR Scores

Presenter: Ms. Fouche & Campus Principals

Discussion: Principals presented the 2025 EOC/STAAR scores to the board.

VI.D. Summer Learning 2025

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Discussion: Ms. Fouche presented the 2025 Summer Learning Report to the board.

VI.E. Professional Development

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Discussion: Region 8 Professional Development for May and June 2025 was presented.

VI.F. Student Handbook 2025-26

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: Redwater High School Principal Mr. George reviewed all updates made from the 2024-2025 Student Handbook to the 2025-2026 edition.

VI.F.1. Student Personal Device Procedures

Discussion: The board reviewed the updated Personal Device Procedures with no questions.

VI.G. HS Career Prep Pilot

Presenter: Shaun George, HS Principal

Discussion: Redwater High School will begin participation in the Career Preparation Program, which combines classroom instruction with paid or unpaid employment experiences, fulfilling most CTE pathways, earning CTE credit, and equipping students with real-world skills in management, technology, and customer service through 15 hours per week of supervised workplace training.

VI.H. Certification of 2025 Appraisal Roll for Redwater ISD

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: The board reviewed the Approved Appraisal Roll with no questions.

VII. Consent Agenda

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the Minutes from the 06.18.25 Regular Session and Budget Amendments as presented. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Bryan Strand, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VII.A. Minutes

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

VII.A.1. Minutes Regular Meeting 6.18.25

VII.B. Budget Amendments

Presenter: Tess Baker, Director of Finance

VIII. Action Items for Discussion/Consideration

VIII.A. TTESS Appraisers & Appraisal Calendar 24-25

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion we approve the 2025-26 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System List of Appraisers, along with the Appraisal Calendar, as presented. This motion, made by Sarah Robinson and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.B. Professional Development Plan 2025-26

Presenter: Erica Fouche, Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion to approve the 2025-26 Professional Development Plan, as presented. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Sarah Robinson, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.C. Compensation Plan 25-26

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent/Tess Baker, Director of Finance

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion we approve the 2025-26 RISD Compensation Plan with the revisions as discussed. This motion, made by Bryan Strand and seconded by Sarah Robinson, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.D. Redwater ISD Raises

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we approve the 25-26 Redwater Minimum Salary Scale, staff raises, and increased contribution to TRS insurance as presented. This motion, made by Sarah Robinson and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.E. Policy Manual Update 125

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move the board add, revise, or delete (LOCAL) policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 125 showing the following changes as presented: BDAA(LOCAL): Officers and Officials - Duties and Requirements of Board Officers, BDB(LOCAL): Board Internal Organization - Board Committees, BDF(LOCAL): Board Internal Organization - Advisory Committees, EI(LOCAL): Academic Achievement, FDE(LOCAL): Admissions - School Safety Transfers, FEC(LOCAL): Attendance - Attendance for Credit. This motion, made by Bryan Strand and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.F. Consideration and Possible Action to Amend Board Policies FM (Local) and FD (Local)

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move that the Board of Trustees adopt the amendments to Board Policies FM (Local) and FD (Local), as presented. This motion, made by Sarah Robinson and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.G. Policy SB 13 - EFB(LOCAL)-ALT Instructional Resources Library Materials

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move that the board adopt revisions to EFB(LOCAL) as recommended. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Sarah Robinson, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.H. Policy FNCE(Local)-A to S1 Student Conduct, Personal Telecomunications Devices

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we adopt Policy FNCE (Local) A to S1 as presented. This motion, made by Bryan Strand and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.I. Board Resolution Regarding Texas Education Code Section 37.0814

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move that the Board of Trustees adopt the Board Resolution regarding the District's compliance with Texas Education Code Section 37.0814, to establish a good cause exception and alternative standards. This motion, made by Sarah Robinson and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.J. Student Code of Conduct 2025-26

Presenter: Campus Principals

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion to adopt the Student Code of Conduct for 2025-26 school year. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Bryan Strand, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.K. TEA Pre-K Tuition Letter 2025

Presenter: Tess Baker, Director of Finance

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we request TEA allow RISD to charge PreK tuition. This motion, made by Sarah Robinson and seconded by Jerry McCarty II, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.L. Central Bowie County SSA Contract Revision

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move we approve the Central Bowie County SSA contract with the addition of the shared cost of insurance. This motion, made by Bryan Strand and seconded by Sarah Robinson, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

VIII.M. Leasor Crass LLC Retainer

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I move the board approve the retainer agreement with Leasor Crass. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Bryan Strand, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

IX. Superintendent's Report

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

IX.A. Dragon Kingdom Branding

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

IX.A.1. We aRe Campaign

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: Students and staff have been highlighted/celebrated on social media as part of our We aRe campaign and Dragon Kingdom branding. Recent graphics were provided.

IX.A.2. Advertising

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: Redwater ISD 2025 Top Ten Graduates were featured by Texarkana Magazine in their weekly Talk Tuesday. The board also received an update on current enrollment marketing efforts.

IX.B. Legislative Update

Discussion: The board was provided with a list of some of the legislative updates with important timelines.

IX.C. Playground Update

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: The board reviewed the progress on the playground projects at the Elementary and Intermediate schools.

IX.D. SSA Update

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: We are pleased to announce Amanda Priestly has been selected as the new Director of Special Education for the Central Bowie Shared Services Arrangement (SSA).

IX.E. TAMUT Educational Partnership MOU

Discussion: Redwater ISD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Texas A&M University - Texarkana in 2024 to provide reduced tuition to full-time staff who want to get their degree to become teachers. This is our second year partnering with the university to provide this opportunity for our staff.

IX.F. Baseball/Softball Field Options

Discussion: Dr. Burns shared topographical map of the property with the board and discussed feasibility of building baseball/softball fields in the area.

IX.G. DMAC Solutions Contract

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns, Superintendent

Discussion: The board was provided the 2025-2026 Data Management for Assessment and Curriculum (DMAC) Contract.

IX.H. Golden Dragons

Discussion: The board received an update regarding the implementation of the Golden Dragons program.

IX.I. LifeWise Program

Discussion: The board was provided information about the LifeWise Program.

IX.J. Interquest Detection Canines Contract

Discussion: The board was provided the 2025-2026 Interquest Detection Canines Contract.

IX.K. Operations

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

IX.K.1. New Flag Placement

Discussion: New flag placement was selected behind the football scoreboard.

IX.K.2. Maintenance

IX.K.2.a. Facilities/Transportation Update

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: Board members reviewed the June 2025 Facilities Update.

IX.K.2.b. Cafeteria

IX.K.2.b.1. Redwater Negative Balances

Discussion: The board was provided with the combined totals of students' low-cost and regular reimbursable meals.

IX.K.2.b.2. Redwater Comparison

Discussion: The board was provided with the October 2025 TISD Cafeteria Comparison Chart.

IX.K.2.b.3. Freezers

Discussion: Texarkana ISD received quotes and are moving forward with the repairs to Redwater Elementary and Intermediate's Walk-In Freezer. Per the contract, Texarkana ISD will pay $3,000 toward repairs for each freezer.

IX.K.2.b.3.1. Redwater Elementary Freezer

IX.K.2.b.3.2. Redwater Intermediate Freezer

IX.L. Informational

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

IX.L.1. August Board Budget Workshop - Thursday, August 21, 2025

Discussion: The August Budget Workshop will be moved to August 18, 2025.

IX.L.2. August Board Meeting - Monday, August 25, 2025 or Thursday, August 28, 2025.

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: The August regular meeting will be on August 28, 2025.

IX.L.3. TASB Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) Fort Worth - June 18 - June 21, 2025 Recap

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: Board members Jerry McCarty, Bryan Strand, Sarah Robinson, and Superintendent Dr. Kelly Burns gave an update on their recent attendance at the TASB Summer Leadership Institute (SLI).

IX.L.4. Board Calendar

Presenter: Dr. Kelly Burns

Discussion: The board was provided with a sample annual board calendar.

X. Adjourn

Presenter: Clint Duncan, President

Action(s):

Motion Passed:

I make the motion we adjourn the meeting. This motion, made by Jerry McCarty II and seconded by Bryan Strand, Passed.

No Action(s) have been added to this Agenda Item.

Discussion: The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 pm.

Regular Board
Attendance Taken on 8/1/2025 at 8:32 AM
Skip Bryan	Absent
Clint Duncan	Present
Jerry McCarty II	Present
Ricky Morrow	Absent
Sarah Robinson	Present
Brad Rosiek	Absent
Bryan Strand	Present
Present: 4, Absent: 3

July 31, 2025 5:30 - Regular Meeting

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