Rice Independent School District, TX

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Rice Independent School DistrictTX averageUS Census ACS

Population

3,213

Per-capita income

$28,419

Median home value

$116,000

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School district

School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)

Enrollment1,071 students (2023)

Per-pupil spending$10,799 (FY2020)

Schools3 · 70 teachers (FTE) (2023)

Total revenue$15.2M (FY2020)

Reading proficiency41% (est. 2018)

Math proficiency38% (est. 2018)

Free/reduced lunch75% (2018)

Recent meetings

Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 6:00PM

Regular Meeting

Board to discuss preliminary 2026-27 budget and compensation plan

The Rice Independent School District Board will review financial reports from June 2026 and discuss the preliminary budget and compensation plan for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes closed sessions regarding personnel and safety and security updates.

Preliminary Budget 26-27
2026-2027 Compensation Plan
District Handbooks 2026-2027
T-TESS Calendar 2026-2027
June 2026 Financial, Tax, and Payroll reports

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Rice ISD Administration Building 1302 S McKinney St Rice, TX 75155

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Wed Jun 24, 2026 · 6:00PM

Regular Meeting

Rice ISD board to review May financial reports and policy updates

The Rice Independent School District board will hold its regular June 24 meeting to review monthly financial and tax reports, discuss policy updates, and receive principal and superintendent reports. No major decisions are listed on the agenda; the board will also deliberate closed-session items related to personnel and security.

Review May 2026 Financial Report
Review May 2026 Tax Report
Consider TASB Policy Update 127
Discuss TRS Active Care options
Deliberate Homeschool Participation in UIL Extra-Curricular

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Rice ISD Administration Building 1302 S McKinney St Rice, TX 75155

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Wed May 20, 2026 · 6:00PM

Regular Meeting

Rice ISD board to swear in new members and approve contracts

The Rice Independent School District board will hold its regular May 2026 meeting to swear in two new members, reorganize the school board, and vote on several contracts including cleaning services and accounting. The board will also receive updates on early childhood center construction and April financial reports.

Administer Oath of Office for Jason Blake and Scott Black
Janitorial and Cleaning Service Contract
Certified Public Accountant Contract
Purchases over $25,000.00
Rice ECC Construction Update

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Rice ISD Administration Building 1302 S McKinney St Rice, TX 75155

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Wed Apr 29, 2026 · 6:00PM

Regular Meeting

Rice ISD Board to consider probationary contract hires and terminations

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel matters in a closed session. Following that session, the Board will reconvene to consider the hiring and termination of probationary contract employees.

Hire probationary contract employees
Terminate probationary contract

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Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 5:30PM

Safety and Security

Board to privately discuss safety and security updates and audit results

The Rice ISD Board will hold a closed session to deliberate on security devices, personnel, and infrastructure, and to review an ongoing state safety and security audit. No decisions are listed on the public agenda; only discussions and possible actions in closed session.

Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §551.089 to discuss security devices, personnel, or infrastructure
Review of State Safety and Security Audit results

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✓ Decided: Rice ISD Safety and Security meeting held April 15, 2026

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Wed Apr 15, 2026 · 6:00PM

Regular Meeting

Rice ISD board to discuss staffing, security, and 2026-27 calendar

The Rice Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2026, covering routine procedural items, closed-session discussions on personnel and safety, and action items including the 2026-2027 instructional calendar, staffing plans, and security updates. The board will also review financial and tax reports, approve minutes, and consider purchases over $25,000.

2026-2027 Instructional Calendar approval
Staffing plans for 2026-2027
Purchases exceeding $25,000
Active Attack Response Equipment Grant Resolution
State Safety and Security Audit discussion

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Thu Feb 26, 2026 · 6:00PM

Regular Meeting

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Mon Feb 23, 2026 · 6:00PM

Regular Meeting

✓ Decided: Rice ISD Board held regular meeting on February 23, 2026

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Rice ISD Administration Building 1302 S McKinney St Rice, TX 75155

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Wed Feb 18, 2026 · 6:00PM

Regular Meeting

Rice ISD Administration Building 1302 S McKinney St Rice, TX 75155

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Wed Jan 21, 2026 · 6:00PM

Regular Meeting

Rice ISD to order Board of Trustee Election for May 2, 2026

The Board will discuss and take action on the May 2026 trustee election and the renewal of the District of Innovation Plan for 2026-2031. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters, security updates, and the superintendent's formal evaluation.

Order of Board of Trustee Election- May 2, 2026
Navarro County Elections Contract for School Board Trustees Election
Renewal of District of Innovation Plan 2026-2031
4-Day Instructional Week Survey
Rifle Resistant Grant Resolution

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