Robstown ISD public meetings in 2023
25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop meeting, not a regular decision-making session. The main item is a training session on superintendent evaluation facilitated by TASB. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, public participation, and adjournment.
- Superintendent evaluation training facilitated by TASB
- Public participation (open forum) per Policy BED (LOCAL)
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving several purchase orders exceeding $50,000, including a Ford Police Interceptor, Chromebooks for the after-school program, a Ricoh copier lease, and payments to CCISD for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf. They will also vote on budget amendments #1-#5, campus improvement plans, and a legal retainer program, and will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approval of Budget Amendments #1-#5
- Purchase order exceeding $50,000 for 2023 Ford Police Interceptor
- Purchase order exceeding $50,000 for Chromebooks for after-school program
- Purchase order exceeding $50,000 for Ricoh Copier Lease
- Purchase order exceeding $50,000 to CCISD for Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and vote on several financial and operational items, including the district's financial audit, the 2023 tax levy certification, and naming athletic facilities. The board will also hold a public hearing on the district's FIRST financial rating and consider updates to district goals and policies.
- Approval of Robstown ISD's financial audit
- Approval of 2023 certification of tax levy
- Naming of athletic facilities
- 2023-2024 district goals and improvement plan
- Revisions to Board Policy FEB (LOCAL) - first reading
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes public participation, recognitions, reports from the superintendent and various departments, and a consent agenda. Action items include approving a long-range planning committee, a maximum class size exception waiver, a professional development plan, a modified schedule/state assessment testing day waiver, additional appraisers, an inter-local agreement with Harris County Department of Education, and a resolution for Texas Education Human Resources Day. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and a good governance inventory with Moak Casey.
- Discuss and consider approval of maximum class size exception waiver
- Discuss and consider approval of inter-local agreement with Harris County Department of Education
- Discuss and consider approval of additional Robstown ISD appraisers for 2023-2024
- Discuss and consider approval of modified schedule/state assessment testing day waiver
- Closed session for personnel appointments, evaluations, and resignations
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports, and votes on several items. Key decisions include a compensation plan update, a lease negotiation with Nueces County for the Old Show Barn, and waivers for low attendance and remote homebound instruction. The board will also enter closed session for personnel and economic development discussions.
- Approval of budget amendments
- Resolution regarding Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- Authorize superintendent to negotiate lease with Nueces County Memorial Agricultural Center (Old Show Barn)
- Update to the compensation plan
- Approval of low attendance waiver for August 22, 2023
Special Board Meeting/Public Hearing
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting and public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, followed by votes on adoption. The board will also consider creating a district police department, approving superintendent goals, filling a vacant trustee seat, and other business items.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
- Creation of Robstown ISD Police Department
- Appointment to fill vacant trustee seat
- Approval of superintendent goals
- Renewal of workers' compensation insurance contracts
Board Workshop
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop session. The main agenda item is a joint budget and state A-F accountability workshop, where the board will discuss financial planning and school performance ratings. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, public participation, and adjournment.
- Budget workshop
- State A-F accountability workshop
- Public participation (open forum) with 3-minute limit per speaker
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 14, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider approving a drainage easement along Bosquez Street for Nueces County Drainage District No. 2, the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct, and the closure of Salazar Crossroads Academy. The agenda also includes consent items such as budget amendments, a list of bills, and financial reports, as well as a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approval of Budget Amendment(s) #30
- Approval of Drainage Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Along Bosquez Street for Nueces County Drainage District No. 2
- Approval of 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of Closure of Salazar Crossroads Academy
- Approval of TASB LOCAL Policy Manual Update 121
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider approval of the district's vision, mission, and values, as well as employee appointments, evaluations, resignations, and stipend amounts related to dual credit and state/federal grants. The board will enter closed session for personnel matters as permitted by Texas law, then reconvene in open session to take action.
- Discuss and consider approval of District's Vision, Mission & Values
- Closed session for employee appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal
- Discussion of employee stipend amounts related to dual credit & state/federal grants
- Action on employee appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal
- Action on employee stipend amounts related to dual credit and state/federal grants
Public Hearing/Regular Board Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the use of ESSER III funds and the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan, then consider several action items including the 2023-2024 compensation plan, a retention stipend resolution, and the student dress code. The board will also discuss calling a special election to fill a vacant trustee position and may enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on ESSER III funds and Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 compensation plan/stipends
- Consider approval of RISD retention stipend resolution
- Discuss calling special election to fill vacant board position
- Consider approval of student dress code for 2023-2024
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop meeting of the Robstown ISD Board of Trustees. The agenda includes routine items (call to order, prayer, pledges, public participation) and a single substantive item: a visioning session led by Moak Casey. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Visioning session with Moak Casey
- Public participation (open forum) per Policy BED (LOCAL), with 3-minute limit per speaker
Special Meeting/Board Workshop
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting/workshop to review the preliminary 2023-2024 budget and consider approving an update to the district's compensation plan. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including appointments, evaluations, and dismissals, before reconvening in open session to consider related approvals.
- Preliminary Budget Presentation for 2023-2024
- Discussion and possible approval of update to Robstown ISD Compensation Plan
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 and 551.072 for personnel matters
- Open session consideration of employee appointments, evaluations, resignations, and dismissals
Board Workshop
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop on June 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, prayer, pledges, and public participation, followed by a team-building session. The meeting concludes with adjournment.
- Public participation with a three-minute time limit per Policy BED (LOCAL)
- Board workshop team building (Tier 2)
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider two major contracts: approving rankings of proposals for HVAC upgrades at multiple campuses (funded by ESSER) and renewing the food service management contract with Southwest Food Service Excellence for 2023-2024. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, then reconvene to potentially take action on employee appointments, evaluations, and dismissals.
- Approve rankings of proposals for HVAC upgrades at multiple campuses (ESSER-funded), with possible delegation of authority to superintendent to negotiate and execute contract
- Renew RFP #22-0003 food service management contract with Southwest Food Service Excellence, LLC for 2023-2024, with options for three additional one-year terms
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Open session action on employee appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially finalize the nonrenewal of Erbey Gonzalez's term contract. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss the matter, then reconvene in open session for discussion and action. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Discussion regarding nonrenewal of Erbey Gonzalez's term contract
- Action to finalize nonrenewal pursuant to Section 21.208 of the Texas Education Code
- Closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code
- Public participation with three-minute time limit per speaker
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including closing out construction projects at Robstown Early College High School, approving budget amendments, and making personnel decisions. The board will also discuss and potentially approve a new superintendent, as well as appointments and recommendations for director positions.
- Close out Band Hall Restrooms Renovation Project at Robstown Early College High School and issue final payment to architect and contractor
- Close out Pavement Project at Robstown Early College High School and issue final payment to contractor and engineer
- Approval of Budget Amendment(s) #24
- Discussion and possible action on appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees
- Approval of offer to employ new superintendent
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering minutes, bills, budget amendments, and financial reports. The board will also consider closing out two construction projects at Robstown Early College High School and take action on several personnel items, including contract renewals and a possible non-renewal. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, including a new superintendent contract.
- Close out band hall restroom renovations and paving project at RECHS, issue final payments
- Approve TASB Update 120 affecting local policies CKC, FFI, FNG, and FO
- Approve budget amendments #22 and #23
- Discuss contract terms for new superintendent and authorize negotiation with lone finalist
- Consider non-renewal of a classroom teacher's term contract
Special Board Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on personnel matters, including the appointment, employment, evaluation, resignation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees. The board will also discuss the Director of Family Engagement and Dropout Prevention position and interview superintendent applicants. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker, and the board may not respond during the open forum.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for employee appointments, evaluations, resignations, etc.
- Discussion of Director of Family Engagement and Dropout Prevention position
- Board interview and discussion of superintendent applicants
- Action on approval of appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees
- Action to approve the number of applicants to be interviewed
Special Board Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider approving an Education Service Center Region 2 board member and to discuss personnel matters, including applications for the superintendent position. The board will enter closed session to discuss employee appointments, evaluations, resignations, and other personnel actions, then reconvene in open session to take action on these items and approve the number of applicants to be interviewed.
- Action: Discuss and consider approval of Education Service Center, Region 2 Board Member
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for employee appointments, evaluations, resignations, etc.
- Discuss applications for Superintendent position
- Action: Approve appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees
- Action: Approve the number of applicants to be interviewed
Regular Board Meeting/Public Hearing
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and public hearing to review the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), consider a purchase order exceeding $50,000 for Texas Instructional Leadership Data Driven Instruction, and act on routine consent agenda items. The board will also discuss investment policies, acknowledge a trustee resignation, and enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Approval of purchase order exceeding $50,000 for Texas Instructional Leadership Data Driven Instruction
- Resolution on annual review of investment policies and strategies
- Approval of investment broker/dealers and consultants
- Acknowledge resignation of Board Trustee Hector M. Lopez, Place 4
Special Board Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the superintendent's resignation, the appointment of an interim superintendent, and a resolution honoring the outgoing superintendent. The board will first convene in closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to discuss personnel matters, then reconvene in open session to consider formal action on these items. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, public participation, and adjournment.
- Discussion and possible action on accepting the superintendent's resignation
- Discussion and possible action on appointing an interim superintendent and approving a contract
- Discussion and possible action on a resolution in honor of the superintendent
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
Regular Board Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on February 13, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes discussion of the TASB superintendent search process, approval of several contracts (including property insurance and E-Rate), a budget amendment, and the 2023-2024 school calendar. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Discussion of TASB Superintendent Search Process
- Ratification of purchase order(s) exceeding $50,000 to CCISD for Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
- Approval of one-year renewal contract with Keach and Associates for property insurance effective March 17, 2023
- Approval of contracts for E-Rate 26
- Approval of Budget Amendment #21
Board Workshop
This is a board workshop meeting of the Robstown ISD Board of Trustees. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, prayer, pledges, and public participation, followed by a governance session featuring 'Team of 8 Training.' The meeting concludes with adjournment.
- Team of 8 Training under Governance
- Public Participation (Open Forum) as per Policy BED (LOCAL)
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider several action items, including closing out the welding lab project at Robstown Early College High School and issuing final payment, approving purchase orders and contracts, and discussing personnel matters. The board will also enter closed session to discuss superintendent search and hiring, followed by open session actions on those items.
- Close out Welding Lab project at Robstown Early College High School and issue final payment to contractor and engineer
- Approve purchase order to Rock Engineering
- Approve contract to Texas Special Education Software Solutions, LLC (Onward Learning) for MAC/SHARS services
- Approve contract to Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for administrative audit of property value study findings
- Discuss and consider hiring consultant firm for superintendent search and approving job description
Regular Board Meeting/Public Hearing
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to gather comments on the use of Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief III (ESSER III) funds and the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan. The board will also consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, bills, budget amendments, and ESSER financial reports, as well as action on a construction delivery method for a pavement project and approval of targeted improvement plans for four schools. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and discussion of an intruder detection audit report.
- Public hearing on ESSER III funds and Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan
- Approval of Budget Amendments #19 and #20
- Ratify selection of construction delivery method for the Pavement Project
- Approval of 2022-2023 Target Improvement Plans for Salazar Crossroads Academy, Seale Jr. High School, San Pedro Fine Arts Academy, and Lotspeich Leadership Academy
- Closed session for personnel appointments, evaluations, resignations, and discussion of intruder detection audit findings