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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Rains County, TX
RAINS ISD
Population / Scale
1,669
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.70238
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$26.3M
+3.4% YoY • +23.1% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$8.88M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.5 pts
1Y: 0.0 pts • 10Y: -1.6 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -5.4 pts
76.7 (B) → 71.3 (B)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+3.4% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.6%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+23.1% (5Y)
10Y: +55.1% • Since '00: +237.6%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.2896
FY 22: $0.9920 → FY 27: $0.7024
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 76.7 (B)'10: 74.5 (B)'17: 72.9 (B)'22: 71.8 (B)'27: 71.3 (B)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $7.8M'10: $12.1M'17: $17.0M'22: $21.4M'27: $26.3M
Elected & Governing Officials (7)
BP
Brandon Pitre
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
nicksj@rainsisd.org
BP
Brennan Potts
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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DM
Dr Maggie Salem
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
nicksj@rainsisd.org
HS
Heath Sisk
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
nicksj@rainsisd.org
PA
Philip Alexander
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
nicksj@rainsisd.org
RB
Robert Burns, Ii
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
nicksj@rainsisd.org
SC
Savanna Christian
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
nicksj@rainsisd.org
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 71.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RAINS ISD
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($26,343,998) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.702380 per $100 valuation: $0.612800 M&O + $0.089600 I&S) for RAINS ISD. Source: Rains County Truth-in-Taxation 2026 Adopted Tax Rate Registry.
Total Appropriation
$26.3M
General Fund
$17.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,784
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.7M (45%)
Public Works: $3.2M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.70238 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 71.3 (B)• Adopted Sep 14, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RAINS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($25,477,754) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.754300 per $100 valuation) for RAINS ISD.
Total Appropriation
$25.5M
General Fund
$17.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$15,265
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.3M (44%)
Public Works: $3.1M (12%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7543 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.6% YoYFreedom Score: 71.4 (B)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — RAINS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($24,616,187) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.754300 per $100 valuation) for RAINS ISD.
Total Appropriation
$24.6M
General Fund
$17.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.1M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$14,749
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $11.3M (46%)
Public Works: $3.1M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.9M
Administration: $2.4M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7543 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 71.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 7, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RAINS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RAINS ISD (Rains County) totaling $23,312,991. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.7566 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$23.3M
General Fund
$16.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$13,968
Public Safety: $0.3M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.7M (46%)
Public Works: $2.9M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.7566 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 71.6 (B)• Adopted Sep 7, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — RAINS ISD
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for RAINS ISD (Rains County) totaling $22,414,183. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.9420 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$22.4M
General Fund
$15.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.0M
Capital Projects
$0.3M
Per Capita
$13,430
Public Safety: $0.2M (1%)
Instruction & Teachers: $10.3M (46%)
Public Works: $2.8M (13%)
Parks & Culture: $0.8M
Administration: $2.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9420 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$26.34M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.7MPer Capita: $15,784Tax Rate: $0.70238Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2026$25.48M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.0MPer Capita: $15,265Tax Rate: $0.7543Freedom: 71.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2025$24.62M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.0MPer Capita: $14,749Tax Rate: $0.7543Freedom: 71.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2024$23.31M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.1MPer Capita: $13,968Tax Rate: $0.7566Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2023$22.41M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.5MPer Capita: $13,430Tax Rate: $0.9420Freedom: 71.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2022$21.41M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.8MPer Capita: $12,827Tax Rate: $0.9920Freedom: 71.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2021$20.39M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $12,220Tax Rate: $0.999936Freedom: 72 (B)
Official PDFFY 2020$19.51M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.5MPer Capita: $11,689Tax Rate: $1.006936Freedom: 72.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2019$18.54M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $11,106Tax Rate: $1.021033Freedom: 72.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2018$17.81M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.3MPer Capita: $10,671Tax Rate: $1.040433Freedom: 72.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2017$16.98M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.8MPer Capita: $10,174Tax Rate: $1.043554Freedom: 72.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2016$16.38M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.3MPer Capita: $9,816Tax Rate: $1.038336Freedom: 73 (B)
Official PDFFY 2015$15.57M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.8MPer Capita: $9,331Tax Rate: $1.038336Freedom: 73.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2014$15.02M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $10.4MPer Capita: $9,001Tax Rate: $1.037298Freedom: 73.4 (B)
Official PDFFY 2013$14.23M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.8MPer Capita: $8,525Tax Rate: $1.044559Freedom: 73.7 (B)
Official PDFFY 2012$13.51M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $9.4MPer Capita: $8,095Tax Rate: $1.052915Freedom: 73.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2011$12.82M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.9MPer Capita: $7,683Tax Rate: $1.048703Freedom: 74.2 (B)
Official PDFFY 2010$12.15M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.4MPer Capita: $7,280Tax Rate: $1.052898Freedom: 74.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2009$11.70M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $8.1MPer Capita: $7,010Tax Rate: $1.049739Freedom: 74.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2008$11.13M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.7MPer Capita: $6,672Tax Rate: $1.04659Freedom: 74.9 (B)
Official PDFFY 2007$10.69M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.4MPer Capita: $6,408Tax Rate: $1.050776Freedom: 75.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2006$10.25M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $7.1MPer Capita: $6,143Tax Rate: $1.047624Freedom: 75.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2005$9.77M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.8MPer Capita: $5,852Tax Rate: $1.045529Freedom: 75.6 (B)
Official PDFFY 2004$9.27M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.4MPer Capita: $5,555Tax Rate: $1.051802Freedom: 75.8 (B)
Official PDFFY 2003$8.86M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $6.1MPer Capita: $5,306Tax Rate: $1.057061Freedom: 76.1 (B)
Official PDFFY 2002$8.44M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $5,059Tax Rate: $1.065517Freedom: 76.3 (B)
Official PDFFY 2001$8.13M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.6MPer Capita: $4,873Tax Rate: $1.07191Freedom: 76.5 (B)
Official PDFFY 2000$7.80M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.4MPer Capita: $4,675Tax Rate: $1.068694Freedom: 76.7 (B)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $23,3...
Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $22,4...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $21,4...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $20,3...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $19,5...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $18,5...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $17,8...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $16,9...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $16,3...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $15,5...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $15,0...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for RAINS ISD totaling $14,2...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for RAINS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-11-11
November 2025 RAINS ISD Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 215 (19.0% of 1,134 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Brandon Pitre WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Robert Burns, Ii WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Heath Sisk WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
Dr Maggie Salem WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Philip Alexander WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Brennan Potts WINNER
100.0% (189 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 306 (27.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
72.0% (220 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
28.0% (86 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 295 (26.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
72.0% (212 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (83 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 216 (19.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
59.0% (127 votes)David C. Morales
41.0% (89 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (24.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
70.0% (190 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
30.0% (82 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 352 (31.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
56.0% (197 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
44.0% (155 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 329 (29.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
58.0% (191 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (138 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 352 (31.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
72.0% (253 votes)David C. Morales
28.0% (99 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 329 (29.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
66.0% (217 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 340 (30.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
67.0% (228 votes)David C. Morales
33.0% (112 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 204 (18.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
67.0% (137 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (67 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 227 (20.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
68.0% (154 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (73 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (15.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
71.0% (121 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
29.0% (49 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 284 (25.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
68.0% (193 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (91 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 272 (24.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
69.0% (188 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (84 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 329 (29.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
61.0% (201 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
39.0% (128 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 329 (29.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
71.0% (234 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (95 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 227 (20.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
56.0% (127 votes)David C. Morales
44.0% (100 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (17.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
67.0% (129 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
33.0% (64 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 193 (17.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
56.0% (108 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
44.0% (85 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 295 (26.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
59.0% (174 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
41.0% (121 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 238 (21.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
63.0% (150 votes)David C. Morales
37.0% (88 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 170 (15.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
55.0% (94 votes)Michael R. Vance
45.0% (76 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 216 (19.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
54.0% (117 votes)David C. Morales
46.0% (99 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 RAINS ISD Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 204 (18.0% of 1,135 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Savanna Christian WINNER
65.0% (133 votes)Michael R. Vance
35.0% (71 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (323)
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RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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V.A: Personnel Changes/UpdateI: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: WILDCAT ROAR Description: Rains Elementary will be spotlighted for the Wildcat Roar.III: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)IV: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Consent AgendaIV.A.1: Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) Description: Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.IV.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are provided. Attachments: ( 4 ) EXP Septmber 2026 10/5/2026 at 1:44 PM NON PAYROLL September 2026 10/5/2026 at 1:44 PM PAYROLL September 2026 10/5/2026 at 1:44 PM September Cash Report 10/5/2026 at 1:44 PMIV.A.3: District Improvement Plan for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: The District Improvement Plan is developed annually by administration and District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC). This plan contains objectives and strategies that are designed to accomplish goals that are developed by the board and the superintendent. This plan is a road map for the school year’s priorities and goals.IV.B: Academics and Student ServicesIV.B.1: Review of Fine Arts Program Evaluation Attachments: ( 1 ) Fine Arts Program Evaluation 10/5/2026 at 11:32 AMIV.C: Superintendent ReportsIV.C.1: District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.IV.C.2: Enrollment UpdateV: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONVI: CLOSED SESSIONVI.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: § 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.VI.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082- To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.VI.C: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceVI.D: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VII: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONVIII: BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available) Description: The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.VIII.A: TASB Fall Regional Workshops Description: Join TASB Legal Services for an informative training on timely legal topics. These workshops offer up to 5 hours of TEA-approved training credit. Attachments: ( 1 ) Plan Your 2026-2027 9/23/2026 at 2:30 PMIX: ADJOURNMENT2026-09-14 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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I: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)III: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIII.A: Consent AgendaIII.A.1: Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) Description: Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.III.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are provided. Attachments: ( 4 ) NON PAYROLL August 2026 9/3/2026 at 2:45 PM EXP August 2026 9/3/2026 at 2:46 PM PAYROLL August 2026 9/3/2026 at 2:46 PM August 2026 Cash Report 9/3/2026 at 2:46 PMIII.A.3: Contract with Rains County Appraisal District for Tax Assessment and Collection ServicesIII.A.4: Skyward Invoice, Purchase over $50,000- Board Policy CH(LOCAL) Description: Board Policy CH(LOCAL) states: The Board delegates to the Superintendent the authority to make budgeted purchases for goods or services. However, any single, budgeted purchase of goods or services that costs $50,000 or more, regardless of whether the goods or services are competitively purchased, shall require Board approvIII.B: Academics and Student ServicesIII.B.1: Consider and Approve Teacher Certification Recommendation for District of Innovation (DOI) ExemptionIII.C: Superintendent ReportsIII.C.1: District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.III.C.2: Consider and Approve Appointments to the Local School Library Advisory Council (LSLAC) for the 2026-2027 School YearIII.C.3: Consider and Approve the Updated Rains ISD Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (MHEOP)III.C.4: Consider and Approve the Updated Rains ISD Reunification AnnexIV: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Personnel Changes/UpdateV: CLOSED SESSIONV.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: § 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.V.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082- To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.V.C: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceV.D: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VI: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONVII: BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available) Description: The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.VIII: BOARD TRAINING WORKSHOPVIII.A: Team of Eight Training — Dr. Sedric Clark, Region 7 Description: Region 7 Field Service Agent, Dr. Sedric Clark, will conduct the Team of Eight Training.IX: ADJOURNMENT2026-08-24 • SPECIAL SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
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1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2026-08-10 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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III.A.3: Quarterly Investment Report Description: Chapter 2256, Government Code Public Funds Investment Act requires the district to provide a written investment report. The report contains operating funds not required by the code at the request of the school board. The district maintains three investment pool accounts with nominal funds as a reference for comparisons only (Lone Star, Texas Class, and TexIII.A.4: Permanent School Fund Description: The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the agenda calendar for August. The report is provided according to the information received from Rains County Auditor.III.B.5: Consider and Approve Bus Purchase Attachments: ( 3 ) 77P 051926 x 5 Proposal 7/13/2026 at 12:43 PM Longhorn Bus Sales 7/13/2026 at 12:44 PM Bus - Empire Finance 8/5/2026 at 3:10 PMIII.C: Academics and Student ServicesI: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)III: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIII.A: Consent AgendaIII.A.1: Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s) Description: The following minutes are provided for your review: Regular Meeting - July 20, 2026 Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.III.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Attachments: ( 4 ) PAYROLL July 2026 8/5/2026 at 3:07 PM EXP July 2026 8/5/2026 at 3:07 PM NON PAYROLL July 2026 8/5/2026 at 3:07 PM July 2026 Cash Report 8/5/2026 at 3:08 PMIII.A.5: Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Membership Description: In Texas, the school board of a district is required to appoint at least five members of the SHAC(TEC, Title 2, Chapter 28, §28.004). The law also requires that a parent member serves as the chair or co-chair of the SHAC. According to Board Policy EHAA (LEGAL), the board of trustees of each school disIII.B.4: Accept Rains County Appraisal District - 2027 Budget Attachments: ( 2 ) 2027 budget notes (1) 8/5/2026 at 3:54 PM 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET 4.7.26 (1) 8/5/2026 at 3:55 PMIII.B: Business and FinanceIII.B.1: Budget Review and Forecast Description: An update on the 2025-2026 budget. Attachments: ( 1 ) Aug Board Presentation (1) 8/10/2026 at 12:40 PMIII.B.2: Review 2026-2027 Draft Budget Attachments: ( 2 ) 26-27 Proposed Budget (1) 8/10/2026 at 2:27 PM 202627WebPostingforProposedBudget_001 8/10/2026 at 1:37 PMIII.B.3: Review Proposed 2026-2027 Tax Rate and Set Date for Public Hearing Attachments: ( 2 ) Notice of Public Meeting 2026-2027 8/6/2026 at 8:52 AM 2026 RISD TNT SHEET (2) 8/6/2026 at 8:53 AMIII.C.1: Skyward System Update Description: Asst. Superintendent John Portwood will provide an update regarding the Skyward System Issues for summer 2026.III.D: Superintendent ReportsIII.D.1: District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.III.D.2: Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89 th Texas Legislative Session). Description: Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), enacted by the 89th Texas Legislature, added Texas Education Code §39.008, which requires school districts to certify compliance with certain state laws and submit the certification to the Texas EdIV: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.V: CLOSED SESSIONV.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: § 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.V.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082- To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.V.C: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceV.C.1: Review and Discuss the 2023-2026 District School Safety and Security Audit as required by Texas Education Code §37.108(b)V.C.2: Discuss Approving a Resolution for Good Cause Exception for Armed SecurityV.C.3: Consider and Discuss the Appointment of Armed PersonnelV.D: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VI: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONVI.B: Approve Resolution for Good Cause Exception for Armed SecurityVI.A: Approve the 2023-2026 District School Safety and Security Audit as required by Texas Education Code §37.108(b)VI.C: Consider and Approve the Appointment of Armed PersonnelVII: BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available) Description: The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.VIII: ADJOURNMENT2026-07-20 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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VIII: ADJOURNMENTIII.C: Academics & Student ServicesIII.C.1: Teacher Certification Recommendations for District of Innovation (DOI) Exemption Attachments: ( 1 ) DOI List of Teachers 2026-2027 7/13/2026 at 1:01 PMI: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)III: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIII.A: Consent AgendaIII.A.1: Minutes of the Previous Meeting Description: The following minutes are provided for your review: Regular Meeting/Budget Workshop - June 8, 2026 Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.III.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Attachments: ( 4 ) Payroll June 2026 7/8/2026 at 12:22 PM EXP June 2026 7/8/2026 at 12:22 PM NON PAYROLL June 2026 7/8/2026 at 12:22 PM June 2026 Cash Report 7/8/2026 at 12:22 PMIII.A.3: Self-Certification of Increased Micro-Purchase Threshold Description: In any instance where Texas or federal laws imposes a requirement to competitively procure any good or service costing less than $50,000, or where law applies. This will be for the fiscal year of 2026-2027. The Rains ISD Board of Trustees has authorized the Superintendent to develop purchasing procedures to meet state and federIII.A.4: TASB Risk Management Fund Insurance RenewalIII.B: Business and FinanceIII.B.1: 2025-2026 Budget Review and ForecastIII.B.2: Review Draft Budget for 2026-2027III.B.3: Discuss Potential 2026-2027 Tax RateIII.B.4: Consider and Approve Proposed Non-Program Meal Pricing Description: Annually, we must set prices for non-program meals using a price equity tool to determine minimum rates for these meals.III.B.5: Consider and Approve 2026-2027 Employee Pay PlanIII.B.6: Consider and Approve Bus PurchaseIII.D: Superintendent ReportsIII.D.1: District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.III.D.2: Discussion and Possible Action on Senate Bill 401 (SB 401) UIL ParticipationIII.D.3: Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 127, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, and FFF Description: Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies periodically, which reflect changes in education law and rules. AlIII.D.4: Review 2026-2027 Employee & Student HandbooksIII.D.5: Approve Rains ISD 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct Description: Relevant changes from the 89th Legislative Session have been made to the Student Code of Conduct.IV: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.V: CLOSED SESSIONV.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: § 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.V.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082- To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.V.C: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceV.D: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VI: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONVII: BOARD CORRESPONDENCE2026-06-08 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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VIII.A: Budget WorkshopI: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)III: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIII.A: Consent AgendaIII.A.1: Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s) Description: The following minutes are provided for your review: Regular Meeting/Budget Workshop - May 11, 2026 Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.III.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Attachments: ( 4 ) NON PAYROLL May 2026 (1) 6/8/2026 at 1:48 PM EXP May 2026 (1) 6/8/2026 at 1:48 PM PAYROLL May 2026 (1) 6/8/2026 at 1:48 PM May Cash Report 2026 (1) 6/8/2026 at 1:48 PMIII.A.3: Contracted Services- Regions 7 and 10 Description: Region 7 and Region 10 Education Service Center contracts are presented for processing for the 2026-2027 school year.III.A.4: Approve and Adopt Resolution for the Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative Description: Pursuant to the authority granted by Article 791.011 Interlocal Cooperation Act as amended desires to participate in described purchasing programs of the Regional Purchasing Cooperative. Rains ISD is of the opinion that participation in these programs will be highly beneficial to the taxpayers of the district throughIII.B: Business and FinanceIII.B.1: Rains County Appraisal District - 2027 Proposed Budget Description:III.B.2: Consider and Approve Agreement for Services with Communities in Schools of Northeast Texas (NETX CIS)III.C: Academics & Student ServicesIII.C.1: Intent to Apply for Federal Grant Funding Description: Rains ISD will apply for the grants listed for the 2026-2027 SY. Rains plans to use these funds to support the intent and purpose of said grant. See the Intent to Apply document provided for details. Attachments: ( 1 ) 26-27 Intent to Apply for Federal Grants 6/2/2026 at 12:16 PMIII.C.2: 2025-2026 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual ReportIII.C.3: Information Regarding Instructional Practices and Technology UseVI.A: Consider and Approve Authorization for the Superintendent to hire an Elementary PrincipalVII: BOARD CORRESPONDENCEVIII: Board of TrusteesIII.D: Superintendent ReportsIII.D.1: District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.III.D.1.a: All District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA) Corrective Actions ApprovedIII.D.2: First Reading of Board Policy Update 127, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BJCF, CAA, DC, DH, DP, DPA, DPB, EHAD, EHBB, and FFF Description: Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies periodically, which reflect changes in education law and rules. Although LEGAL policies are not adoptIII.D.3: Discussion on UIL Participation -SB401III.D.4: 2025-2026 Attendance Information Attachments: ( 1 ) Attendance 6/8/2026 at 4:14 PMIV: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.V: CLOSED SESSIONV.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: § 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.V.A.1: Discussion Regarding Employment of an Elementary PrincipalV.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082- To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.V.C: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceV.D: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VI: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONIX: ADJOURNMENT2026-05-11 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
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IV.C.1: Consider and Approve the Professional Development Plan for 2026-2027 Attachments: ( 1 ) RISD Employee Guide to Professional Development 26-27 5/4/2026 at 3:02 PMI: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: WILDCAT ROARII.A: Rains Elementary SpotlightII.B: RHS 2026 Valedictorian & Salutatorian RecognitionII.C: RHS Student Advancement RecognitionIII: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)IV: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Consent AgendaIV.A.1: Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s) Description: The following minutes are provided for your review: Regular Meeting - April 13, 2026 Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.IV.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Attachments: ( 4 ) EXP April 2026 5/4/2026 at 4:31 PM NON PAYROLL April 2026 5/4/2026 at 4:31 PM PAYROLL April 2026 5/4/2026 at 4:31 PM April 2026 Cash Report 5/4/2026 at 4:31 PMIV.A.3: Quarterly Investment Report Description: Chapter 2256, Government Code Public Funds Investment Act requires the district to provide a written investment report. The report contains operating funds not required by the code at the request of the school board. The district maintains three investment pool accounts with nominal funds as a reference for comparisons only (Lone Star, Texas Class, and TexIV.A.4: Permanent School Fund Description: The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the agenda calendar for May. The report is provided according to the information received from Rains County Auditor. Attachments: ( 1 ) 03.2026 ASF PSF 5/5/2026 at 1:56 PMIV.A.5: State/Federal Grant Manual Attachments: ( 1 ) Rains ISD State and Federal Manual 26-27 5/4/2026 at 3:07 PMIV.A.6: Student/Athletic Accident Insurance RenewalIV.B: Business and FinanceIV.B.1: Presentation of Delinquent Tax Collection Report for the period of July 01, 2024 through June 30, 2025 presented by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLPIV.C: Academics & Student ServicesIX: Board of TrusteesIV.C.2: ESL Summer School Plan Attachments: ( 1 ) 2026 Summer School ESL Plan 5/4/2026 at 3:04 PMIV.C.3: Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for 2026-2027IV.C.4: Gifted and Talented Program Evaluation Attachments: ( 1 ) GT Program Evaluation 25-26 5/5/2026 at 2:24 PMIV.D: Superintendent ReportsIV.D.1: District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.IV.D.2: Consider and Approve Out-of-State Travel for National Educators Rising ConferenceIV.D.3: Consider Approval of a Resolution to Establish Nonbusiness Days for Public Information Act ComplianceV: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONV.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.VI: CLOSED SESSIONVI.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: § 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.VI.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082- To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.VI.C: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceVI.C.1: Discussion Regarding Safety Coordinator/School Marshal PositionVI.D: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VII: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONVII.A: Consider and Take Possible Action Regarding the Safety Coordinator/School Marshall PositionVIII: BOARD CORRESPONDENCEVIII.A: Region 7 School Board Summit - July 17-18, 2026- Kilgore Description: Workshop #335043 July 17-18, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:30 PMIX.A: Budget WorkshopX: ADJOURNMENT2026-04-13 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: WILDCAT ROARII.A: Rains Intermediate SpotlightII.B: Recognition of 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year and Unsung Hero Award RecipientsIII: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)IV: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Consent AgendaIV.A.1: Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s) Description: The following minutes are provided for your review: Regular Meeting - March 2, 2026 Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.IV.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Attachments: ( 4 ) EXP March 2026 4/6/2026 at 1:23 PM NON Payroll March 2026 4/6/2026 at 1:23 PM PAYROLL March 2026 4/6/2026 at 1:23 PM Cash Report March 2026 4/6/2026 at 1:23 PMIV.A.3: Audit Engagement Letter- Rutherford & Taylor Description: The audit engagement letter is provided by Rutherford, Taylor, and Company, P.C. for review and approval. Attachments: ( 1 ) Audit Engagement Letter 3/17/2026 at 11:05 AMIV.A.4: Amend Rains High School 2026-2027 Course Description Guide Description: Rains High School Administrators and Counselors would like to amend the RHS 2026-2027 Course Guide. They would like to change the Cosmetology Program of Study for next school year. The amendment is as follows: Page 35 of Course Guide Microbiology and Safety for Cosmetology Careers Service ID: N1302540 Credit: 1 Level: 1 PrereIV.B: Business and FinanceIV.B.1: Consider and Approve Resolution Regarding Employee Pay During School Closures and Shortened Days — March 3, 2026 and March 4, 2026IV.C: Academics & Student ServicesIV.C.1: Approval of the 2026-2027 School Calendar Description: The Board approved the school calendar at the March 2, 2026 board meeting. However, the agenda item contained a typographical error referencing the approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar instead of the 2026-2027 school calendar. The calendar attached to the item and presented for approval was the correct 2026-2027 school calendar. To ensurIV.D: Superintendent ReportsIV.D.1: District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.IV.D.1.a: Discuss and Approve the Closure of the Rains ISD Child Development Center Closure Effective End of the 2025-2026 School YearIV.D.2: Consider and Approve Library Books for Purchase as Recommended by the Local School Library Advisory Committee (LSLAC) Description: A list of library books recommended for purchase by the Local School Library Advisory Committee (LSLAC) is provided for consideration and approval. The list of proposed titles, along with public comment information, is available on the Rains ISD Library webpage . ThisIV.D.3: Consideration and Possible Action Pertaining to School Bus Seat Belts; SB 546 Three-Point Seat Belt Requirement — Transportation Code §547.701 Description: Senate Bill 546, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, amended Texas Transportation Code §547.701 to require that all school buses transporting students be equipped with three-point seat belts for each passenger and the driver. As part of this IV.D.4: Region 7 Board of Directors Description: This is the time of year when Region 7 ESC would normally request assistance in having school board members from the district vote for candidates for the Region 7 ESC Board of Directors to fill positions where terms are expiring. This year the election is uncontested. Thus, no ballot will be sent, and these candidates will be certified as having been electIV.E: Board of Trustees ReportIV.E.1: Board Member Continuing Education Hours Attachments: ( 1 ) CECTrainingProgressOverview 4/13/2026 at 12:18 PMV: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONV.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.V.B: Consider and Approve the 2026-2027 Professional Personnel Contract Renewals, Non-Renewals, and Termination RecommendationsV.C: Review 2026–2027 Letters of Assurance Recommendations — Paraprofessionals and Support StaffVI: CLOSED SESSIONVI.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: § 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.VI.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082- To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.VI.C: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceVI.C.1: Discuss the Intruder Detection Audit Report FindingsVI.D: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VII: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONVIII: BOARD CORRESPONDENCEIX: ADJOURNMENT2026-03-02 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUMII: Adjourn to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections: §551.074 - Personnel; §551.082 - Student Discipline; §551.076 & 551.089 - Safety & Security; and §551.071 - Consultation with AttorneyII.A: Safety and Security §551.076 & §551.089 — Discuss Revision to Armed Personnel PolicyII.B: Personnel §551.074 — Discussion of Administrator Contract RecommendationsII.C: Personnel §551.074 — Discussion Regarding Pending LitigationIII: RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSIONIV: OPENING ACTIVITIES — PLEDGES AND PRAYER Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.V: WILDCAT ROAR Description: Rains High School SpotlightVI: PUBLIC HEARING TO DISCUSS RAINS ISD ANNUAL ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT Description: Rains ISD 2024-2025 District Annual Academic Performance Report Per Texas Education Code 39.306 Please direct questions or requests for paper copies to hayesl@rainsisd.org or 903-473-2222. Attachments: ( 3 ) RISD Annual Performance Report 2024-2025.pptx 3/2/2026 at 3:40 PM 24-25 TAPR Part 1 2/23/2026 at 1:43 PM 24-VII: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)VIII: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONVIII.A: Consent AgendaVIII.A.1: Minutes of the Previous Meeting Description: The following minutes are provided for your review: Regular Meeting - February 9, 2026 Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.VIII.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Attachments: ( 4 ) NON PAYROLL February 2026 3/2/2026 at 11:33 AM PAYROLL February 2026 3/2/2026 at 11:33 AM EXP February 2026 3/2/2026 at 11:33 AM February Cash Report 2026 3/2/2026 at 11:33 AMVIII.A.3: Workers Compensation Insurance Vendor ExtensionVIII.A.4: Investment Policy Review Description: CDA (LOCAL): The Board shall review this investment policy and investment strategies not less than annually and shall document its review in writing, which shall include whether any changes were made to either the investment policy or investment strategies. Attachments: ( 2 ) CDA(LOCAL) 2/23/2026 at 9:56 AM CDA(LEGAL) 2/23/2026 at 9:57 AMVIII.B: Business and FinanceVIII.B.1: Authorized Account SignatoriesVIII.C: Academics & Student ServicesVIII.C.1: Approval of the Recommended 2025-2026 School Calendar Description: *This item contains a typographical error. The agenda item references approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar; however, the calendar attached for approval and consideration is the 2026-2027 school calendar. The District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) met on February 18, 2026, and reviewed the proposed 2026-2027 school cVIII.C.2: Consider and Approve the Submission of the Staff Development Minutes Waiver to the Texas Education Agency for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 School Years Description: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) allows districts to apply for a waiver to add 2,900 minutes to their instructional calendar for time allotted for Staff Development. Rains ISD allots well over 2,900 minutes annually to staff professionaVIII.C.3: Early Childhood Goals As Required by HB3VIII.D: Superintendent ReportsVIII.D.1: District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.VIII.D.2: Consider and Approve Book for Classroom Library Attachments: ( 1 ) Classroom Library Book Addition 2/23/2026 at 10:27 AMVIII.D.3: Review of Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (MHEOP) RevisionsIX: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIX.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.IX.B: Consider and Approve Administrator Contract RecommendationsX: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONX.A: Approve Revision to Armed Personnel PolicyX.B: Discussion & Possible Action to Resolve Pending LitigationXI: BOARD CORRESPONDENCEXII: ADJOURNMENT2026-02-09 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: WILDCAT ROAR Description: Wildcat Roar Rains Junior High School SpotlightIII: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)IV: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Consent AgendaIV.A.1: Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s) Description: The following minutes are provided for your review: Regular Meeting - January 12, 2026 Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.IV.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Attachments: ( 4 ) EXP January 2026 2/5/2026 at 9:24 AM NON PAYROLL January 2026 2/5/2026 at 9:24 AM PAYROLL January 2026 2/5/2026 at 9:24 AM January 2026 Cash Report 2/5/2026 at 9:24 AMIV.A.3: Quarterly Investment Report Description: Chapter 2256, Government Code Public Funds Investment Act requires the district to provide a written investment report. The report contains operating funds not required by the code at the request of the school board. The district maintains three investment pool accounts with nominal funds as a reference for comparisons only (Lone Star, Texas Class, and TexIV.A.4: Permanent School Fund Description: The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the agenda calendar for November. A report is provided according to the information received from Rains County Auditor. Attachments: ( 1 ) ASF PSF 12.31.25 2/4/2026 at 4:50 PMIV.A.5: High School 2026-2027 Course Description GuideIV.B: Business and FinanceIV.B.1: Review and Accept the Annual Financial Audit Report for 2024-2025IV.B.2: Consider and Act on Resolution-Regarding Employee Pay During Closures and Shortened Days Description: Rains ISD administration is requesting to pass a resolution pertaining to employee pay during closures and shortened days on January 14–15, 2026, and January 26–29, 2026.IV.B.3: 2025-2026 Budget ReviewIV.C: Academics & Student ServicesIV.C.1: Consider and Approve the Submission of the House Bill 2 (HB2) Teacher Certification Requirement Waiver to the Texas Education AgencyIV.C.2: Consider and Approve the Submission of a Missed School Day Waiver to the Texas Education Agency Due to Inclement Weather or Other Qualifying ReasonsIV.D: Superintendent ReportsIV.D.1: District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.IV.D.2: Discuss, Consider, and Approve Library Resources Attachments: ( 1 ) Fall book order part 2.xlsx 2/3/2026 at 12:39 PMIV.D.3: Consider and Act on Rains ISD Resolution Affirming the Rights to Religious ExpressionIV.D.4: Consider and Act on State Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11 — School PrayerV: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONV.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.VI: CLOSED SESSIONVI.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: § 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.VI.A.1: Discussion Regarding Employment of a District Chief Financial Officer (CFO)VI.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082- To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.VI.C: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceVI.C.1: Review of District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report (DVA)VI.D: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VII: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONVII.A: Consider and Approve Authorization for the Superintendent to hire a District Chief Financial Officer (CFO)VIII: BOARD CORRESPONDENCEIX: ADJOURNMENT2026-01-12 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: WILDCAT ROAR Description: January is School Board Appreciation Month and trustees will be recognized. Attachments: ( 1 ) School Board Appreciation Month January 2026 1/5/2026 at 10:49 AMIII: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)IV: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Consent AgendaIV.A.1: Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s) Description: The following minutes are provided for your review: Regular Meeting - December 8, 2025 Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.IV.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Attachments: ( 4 ) PAYROLL December 2025 1/8/2026 at 12:08 PM NON PAYROLL December 2025 1/8/2026 at 12:08 PM EXP December 2025 1/8/2026 at 12:08 PM December 2025 Cash Report 1/8/2026 at 12:08 PMVI.C: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceVI.D: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VII: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONVII.A: Approve Superintendent GoalsIV.A.3: Annual Applications for Tax-Exempt Status, Historic or Archeological Site Property Description: The Rains County Appraisal District requires annual approval for Tax-Exempt Status Applications for the following Historic or Archeological Site Properties: Dougherty Home Place Monument (Emory) Farmers Union Monument (Point) These two entities were approved by the Rains ISD Board for tax exemption in 2IV.A.4: Board Member(s) Conflict of Interest Statement(s)- Board Policy BBFA (LEGAL) Description: In January of each (calendar) year, Conflict of Interest Statements are submitted by members, according to BBFA(LEGAL), as needed. These statements should be submitted for any or all members to which the policy may apply.IV.B: Business and FinanceIV.B.1: Annual Audit Report for Previous YearIV.C: Academics and Student ServicesIV.C.1: Discussion Regarding Teacher CertificationIV.D: Superintendent ReportsIV.D.1: District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.IV.D.2: Discuss, Consider, and Approval of Library Resources Attachments: ( 1 ) Official Book order 25-26 1/8/2026 at 10:42 AMIV.D.3: Consideration and Approval of the Second Reading of Board Policy Update 126, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BE, BED, CJ, CJA, CLE, CQB, CQD, CSA, CV, DBD, DEC, DFBB, DGBA, DH, EEP, EFA, EHBAF, EIA, FA, FEF, FFAC, FFB, FFF, FNG, FO, GF, and GKA Description: Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL anV: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONV.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.VI: CLOSED SESSIONVI.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: § 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.VI.A.1: Discuss Superintendent GoalsVI.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082- To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.VIII: BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available) Description: The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.IX: ADJOURNMENT2025-12-08 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: PUBLIC HEARINGII.A: Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report Attachments: ( 2 ) FIRST 12/4/2025 at 12:34 PM FMR 12/4/2025 at 12:34 PMIII: WILDCAT ROAR Description: Wildcat Roar Rains High School Spotlight RHS TAFE State Qualifiers Recognition Attachments: ( 1 ) Wildcat Roar 12.8.2025 RHS 12/8/2025 at 4:34 PMIV: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)V: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONV.A: Consent AgendaV.A.1: Minutes of the Previous Meeting(s) Description: The following minutes are provided for your review: Regular Meeting-November 11, 2025 Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.V.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are presented. Attachments: ( 4 ) NON PAYROLL November 2025 12/2/2025 at 9:37 AM EXP November 2025 12/2/2025 at 9:37 AM PAYROLL November 2025 12/2/2025 at 9:37 AM November 2025 Cash Report 12/2/2025 at 9:37 AMV.A.3: Bank Signatures ChangesV.A.4: Campus Improvement Plans for the 2025-2026 School Year Attachments: ( 4 ) ELEM CIP 25-26 12/2/2025 at 2:04 PM INT CIP 25-26 12/4/2025 at 8:55 AM JH CIP 25-26 12/4/2025 at 8:55 AM HS CIP 25-26 12/4/2025 at 8:55 AMV.B: Business and FinanceV.B.1: Review the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report Attachments: ( 2 ) FIRST 12/4/2025 at 12:34 PM FMR 12/4/2025 at 12:35 PMV.B.2: Discuss, Consider, and Approve a Resolution to Set the 2025 Tax RateV.B.3: Discuss, Consider, and Approve the 2025-2026 Revised Budget Description: Following the failure of the Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE), the original/approved 2025-2026 Budget needs to be revised to removed budgeted revenue and expenditure included in the original budget related to the VATRE. Attachments: ( 2 ) 202526WebPostingforProposedBudget REVISED 12-8-25 12/4/2025 at 11:31 AM V.C: Academics and Student ServicesV.C.1: Results Driven Accountability (RDA) Report Attachments: ( 2 ) 2025 RDA 12/2/2025 at 12:33 PM 2025 RDA Snip 12/2/2025 at 12:33 PMV.D: Superintendent ReportsV.D.1: District Activities, Facilities & Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.V.D.2: Consider Approval of a Resolution to Establish Nonbusiness Days for Public Information Act Compliance Description: House Bill 3033, adopted by the 88th Texas Legislature, revised the Texas Public Information Act by authorizing school districts to designate up to ten (10) additional nonbusiness days per school year. These designations ensure that deadlines for responding to public information requeV.D.3: First Reading of Board Policy Update 126, Affecting (LOCAL) Policies BE, BED, CJ, CJA, CLE, CQB, CQD, CSA, CV, DBD, DEC, DFBB, DGBA, DH, EEP, EFA, EHBAF, EIA, FA, FEF, FFAC, FFB, FFF, FNG, FO, GF, and GKA Description: Background: Rains ISD is a member of the Texas Association of School Boards and, as a part of our service agreement, we receive policy updates for our LEGAL and LOCAL policies periodVI: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONVI.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.VII: CLOSED SESSIONVII.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: § 551.074 - To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.VII.A.1: Discuss and Complete Superintendent's EvaluationVII.A.2: Discuss Superintendent's ContractVII.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082- To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.VII.C: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076- To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089- To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceVII.D: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071- To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VIII: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONVIII.A: Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the Superintendent's Evaluation as Discussed in Closed SessionVIII.B: Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Superintendent's Contract as Discussed in Closed SessionIX: BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available) Description: The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.X: ADJOURNMENT2025-11-11 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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I: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATION Description: UNITED STATES FLAG I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. TEXAS FLAG Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.II: WILDCAT ROAR Description: Rains Intermediate will be spotlighted for the Wildcat Roar.III: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)IV: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Consent AgendaIV.A.1: Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) Description: Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.IV.A.2: Quarterly Investment Report Description: Chapter 2256, Government Code Public Funds Investment Act requires the district to provide a written investment report. The report contains operating funds not required by the code at the request of the school board. The district maintains three investment pool accounts with nominal funds as a reference for comparisons only (Lone Star, Texas Class, and TexIV.A.3: Permanent School Fund Description: The quarterly Permanent School Fund Report is on the agenda calendar for November. A report is provided according to the information received from Rains County Treasurer, Jennifer Trevino. Attachments: ( 1 ) Permanent School fund report July-September 2025 11/3/2025 at 4:13 PMIV.A.4: RCAD Property Value Study Report Description: This report, prepared by Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, provides information to the Board regarding Rains County Appraisal District's Property Value Study. The report is provided to the Board in this packet for review.IV.A.5: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are provided. Attachments: ( 4 ) EXP October 2025 11/6/2025 at 2:24 PM NON PAYROLL October 2025 11/6/2025 at 2:24 PM PAYROLL October 2025 11/6/2025 at 2:24 PM October Cash Report 2025 11/6/2025 at 2:24 PMIV.B: Academics and Student ServicesIV.B.1: Bilingual ESL EvaluationIV.B.2: Approve the Intent to Apply for LASO Cycle 4 GrantV: Superintendent ReportsV.A: District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.V.A.1: Discuss Recent Gifted and Talented (G/T) EventV.B: Canvass November 4, 2025, Special Election Results - VATRE Description: The canvass may be conducted at the meeting following the election, depending on the election and our meeting dates. The Office of the Secretary of State has set a window of opportunity in which a Board may conduct a canvass. This year, the dates are: Friday, November 7, 2025 through Monday, November 17, 2025 If a special meetV.C: Consider, Discuss, and Take Possible Action Regarding Employee CompensationV.D: Consider Approval of School Library Advisory Council (SLAC) for the 2025–2026 School YearV.E: Rains County Appraisal District — Board of Directors Election Description: At the September 8, 2025, Board Meeting, nominations were made for the Rains County Appraisal District Board of Directors. The nomination made by our Board was for: Candice West In complying with the rules of the Property Tax Code, each voting unit must in an open meeting, report its vote by written resolution, and submit iV.F: Accept and Approve donation of funds from Rains ISD Education Foundation to be used for teacher grants Description: The Rains ISD Education Foundation will present the check to the District for funds to be used for teacher grants.V.G: Consider and Approve Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement with Rains CountyVI: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONVI.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.VI.B: Superintendent Evaluation Information Attachments: ( 1 ) Supt Evaluation 2025 Tool 11/4/2025 at 1:11 PMVII: BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available) Description: The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.VIII: CLOSED SESSIONVIII.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: §551.074— To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employeeVIII.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082 — To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.VIII.C: Student Information, Texas Government Code § 551.0821 Description: §551.0821— To deliberate a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation, unless an open meeting about the matter is requested in writing by the student's parent.VIII.D: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076— To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089— To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceVIII.E: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071— To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.IX: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONX: ADJOURNMENT2025-10-13 • WORK_SESSION SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from RAINS ISD BoardBook public portal.
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I: OPENING - CALL TO ORDER, PLEDGE(S) OF ALLEGIANCE & INVOCATIONII: WILDCAT ROAR Description: Rains Junior High will be spotlighted for the Wildcat Roar.III: PUBLIC COMMENT Description: Persons wishing to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a public comment sign-up form and submit it to the Administrative Assistant to the Board prior to the meeting. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject matter that is not included on the agenda. BED (LOCAL)IV: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONIV.A: Consent AgendaIV.A.1: Minutes of Previous Meeting(s) Description: Minutes become official when approved by the Board of Trustees.IV.A.2: Financial Reports Description: Financial reports for the previous month are provided.IV.B: Academics & Student ServicesIV.B.1: Consider and Approve the District Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 school year Description: The District Improvement Plan is developed annually by administration and District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC). This plan contains objectives and strategies that are designed to accomplish goals that are developed by the board and the superintendent. This plan is a road map for the schoolyearIV.C: Superintendent ReportsIV.C.1: District Activities, Facilities, and Projects Description: The Superintendent will share information with the Board on district activities, facilities, and projects. Any items that would require Board action will be presented along with the report.IV.C.2: Consider and Approve the Contract for Election Services with Rains County Election Administrator's Office Description: A contract for election services between the Rains County Election Administrator’s Office and Rains ISD for the November 4, 2025, Special Election (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election VATRE) is provided.IV.C.3: Consider and Approve Law Enforcement Interlocal Agreement with Rains CountyIV.C.4: Consider and Approve the Updated Rains ISD Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan (MHEOP)V: PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTIONV.A: Personnel Changes/Update Description: This report is for review only and does not require board action.VI: BOARD CORRESPONDENCE, HANDOUTS (As Available) Description: The Superintendent has placed this item on the agenda for the purpose of sharing miscellaneous correspondence/information item(s) that may be of interest to Board members.VI.A: TASB Fall Legal Seminars Description: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 Abilene - Region 14 Education Service Center (North Campus) Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2025 San Marcos- Embassy Suites Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 South Padre Island — Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island Beachfront Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 Tyler - Marriott Courtyard Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 Waco - Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront This program VII: CLOSED SESSIONVII.A: Personnel, Texas Government Code § 551.074 Description: §551.074— To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employeeVII.B: Student Discipline, Texas Government Code § 551.082 Description: §551.082 — To deliberate in a case involving discipline of a public school child, unless the child's parent requests an open hearing in writing.VII.C: Student Information, Texas Government Code § 551.0821 Description: §551.0821— To deliberate a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation, unless an open meeting about the matter is requested in writing by the student's parent.VII.D: Security, Texas Government Code § 551.076 & § 551.089 Description: §551.076— To deliberate the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or a security audit. §551.089— To deliberate security assessments or deployments relating to information resources technology, certain network security matters, or related critical infrastructure, personnel, and deviceVII.E: Consultation with Attorney, Texas Government Code § 551.071 Description: §551.071— To consult with its attorney when the board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.VIII: ACTION IF ANY, ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSIONIX: BOARD TRAINING WORKSHOPIX.A: Legislative Update — Dennis Glenn, Region 7 Description: Region 7 Field Service Agent, Dennis Glenn, will conduct the Legislative Update.X: ADJOURNMENT2025-09-09 • SPECIAL SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Verbatim meeting docket from RAINS ISD BoardBook public portal.
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8: Executive session pursuant to Texas Open Meetings Act1: Call to order and establish quorum of the board of directors2: Public comments from district residents and customers3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of prior board meeting, monthly financial reports, and check register4: Review and accept district engineer's report on water, sewer, drainage, and infrastructure facilities6: Consider district operator's monthly report, utility connection authorizations, and regulatory compliance filings7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts9: Reconvene in open session and take final action on executive session items10: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2025-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment5: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2025-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment6: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2024-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion6: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2024-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
RAINS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
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1: Call to Order and Verification of Quorum2: Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items3: Consent Agenda: Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, Monthly Bills, and Financial Statements4: Chief Financial Officer's Report: Budget Amendments, Tax Collections, and Investments8: Adjournment7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders5: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings