Robstown ISD public meetings in 2025
34 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the selection of a contractor for the RECHS Field House and review various board policy updates. The board will also consider membership in a legal retainer program and review financial statements.
- Selection of a contractor for the RECHS Field House
- Approval of Update 126 affecting multiple LOCAL Board Policies
- Membership in Walsh Gallegos' Retainer Program
- Approval of Remote Homebound Instruction and Low Attendance waivers
- Discussion and approval of an offer made for District Property
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the district's FIRST rating and consider several action items. Key decisions include selecting a contractor for the RECHS Field House and approving school turnaround plans. The board will also discuss a voluntary resignation agreement for the Director of Athletics.
- Selection of a contractor for the RECHS Field House
- Turnaround plans for Lotspeich Leadership Academy, Robert Driscoll, Jr. Stem Academy, and Seale Jr. High School
- Targeted Improvement Plan for San Pedro Fine Arts Academy
- Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Cycle 4 Grant application
- Authorization to solicit RFP responses for property and casualty insurance
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the district's FIRST rating and consider several action items. Key decisions include selecting a contractor for the RECHS Field House and approving turnaround plans for multiple campuses.
- Selection of a contractor for the RECHS Field House
- Turnaround plans for Lotspeich Leadership Academy, Robert Driscoll, Jr. Stem Academy, and Seale Jr. High School
- Targeted Improvement Plan for San Pedro Fine Arts Academy
- Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Cycle 4 Grant application
- Solicitation of RFP responses for Property and Casualty Insurance
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve the Superintendent's goals for the 2025-2026 period. The meeting also includes a closed session and subsequent open session regarding personnel matters.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Superintendent Goals
- Personnel actions including appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss district budget status, the Field House Project, and various personnel matters. The board will consider approvals for a software purchase, a memorandum of understanding with the Sheriff's Department, and early graduation requests.
- Purchase order exceeding $50,000 for SKYWARD software
- Certification of 2025 Tax Levy
- Memorandum of Understanding with the Sheriff's Department
- Payment to Davis Powell Architecture
- Early graduation requests from Robstown Early College High School
Board Workshop Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting focused on board member training and internal operations. The session includes a training program conducted by a registered provider.
- School Board Training conducted by Juan J. Cruz - Team of Eight
- Discussion of RISD Board Operating Procedures
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will meet September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM to conduct routine business, hear reports, and vote on several waivers and plans. No major policy decisions or large contracts are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from prior meetings
- Consideration of maximum class-size exception waiver
- Consideration of remote homebound instruction waiver
- Consideration of 2025–2026 professional development plan
- Consideration of resolution nominating candidate for Nueces County Appraisal District Board
Special Board Meeting/Public Hearing
The Robstown Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The board will also consider approval of a final budget amendment for 2024-2025, a new compensation plan, and renewal of workers' compensation insurance contracts.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 budget and tax rate adoption
- Final 2024-2025 budget amendment #9 approval
- Robstown ISD 2025-2026 compensation plan and stipends
- Renewal of self-funded workers' compensation insurance contracts
- Memorandum of Understanding with Del Mar College for PTECH dual enrollment programs
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and take action on a resolution regarding the defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding obligations. The board will also discuss superintendent goals for 2025-2026 and personnel matters.
- Resolution for the defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding obligations
- Discussion of Superintendent Goals 2025-2026
- Approval of appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal of employees
Board Workshop Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a workshop focused on annual TEA Ratings and Accountability. This session features TIER III Training facilitated by Dr. Marc Puig.
- Annual TEA Ratings/Accountability Workshop (TIER III Training facilitated by Dr. Marc Puig)
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan and the RECHS RFP Fieldhouse Package. The board will also hold a discussion regarding the 2025-2026 draft budget.
- Approval of RECHS RFP Fieldhouse Package
- Approval of 2025-2026 Compensation Plan
- Discussion of 2025-2026 Draft Budget
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and consider approvals for several local policy updates, including library materials and personal communication devices. The meeting also includes reviews of dual enrollment programs and various educational agreements for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approval of local policy EFB(LOCAL) regarding Library Materials
- Approval of local policy FNCE(LOCAL) regarding Personal Communication Devices/Electronic Devices
- Memorandum of Understanding with Del Mar College District for Dual Enrollment Programs
- Adjunct Faculty Agreement between Nueces County and RISD for 2025-2026
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Innovative Courses catalog
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve the student code of conduct and the district compensation plan for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes a closed session and subsequent action regarding employee personnel matters and a probationary teacher's contract.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Approval of 2025-2026 Robstown ISD Compensation Plan
- Personnel appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal
- Proposed termination of a probationary contract classroom teacher
Board Workshop Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop meeting to review two items: a debt defeasance presented by Robert Tijerina and the 2025-2026 budget. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a discussion-only workshop.
- Debt defeasance by Robert Tijerina
- 2025-2026 budget discussion
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider architectural plans and the request for competitive sealed proposals for the RECHS Fieldhouse & Locker Room Renovation Project. The board will also determine the date and time for a public meeting regarding the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and proposed tax rate.
- Approval of RECHS Field House architectural drawings and plans
- Request for competitive sealed proposals for RECHS Fieldhouse & Locker Room Renovation Project
- Setting date and time for public meeting on 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rate
- Personnel appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal
Board Workshop Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop to discuss financial planning for the 2025-2026 period. The session focuses on budget planning, compensation options, and debt defeasance.
- 2025-2026 Budget Planning
- Compensation Options
- Debt Defeasance
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss a contingency fee legal agreement with JCA Law, PLLC and Guerra LLP to pursue litigation against social media companies regarding student usage. The board will also consider a purchase order for K-8 science materials and a budget amendment.
- Purchase order exceeding $50,000 for HMH K-8 Science Instructional Materials
- Budget Amendment #8
- Contingency fee legal services agreement with JCA Law, PLLC and Guerra LLP
- Approval of an offer made for district property
- Legislative discussion on cell phone bans (HB 1481) and school library materials (SB 13)
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve a resolution regarding the principal amortization schedule for the Tax Note, Series 2025. The board will also discuss a TxDot transportation grant and personnel matters.
- Action on Resolution for Robstown Independent School District Tax Note, Series 2025 principal amortization schedule
- Discussion of TxDot Transportation Alternatives Call for Projects grant
- Approval of employee appointments, employments, evaluations, resignations, reassignments, duties, discipline, or dismissal
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a purchase order for math coaching services and potential revisions to a local board policy. Public comments at this special meeting are limited to agenda items only.
- Purchase order exceeding $50,000 for ESC2 Bluebonnet 6th-Alg I Math Professional Development and Coaching Support Services
- Discussion and possible action on revisions to LOCAL Board Policy BDAA
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and receive a legislative update.
- 2025-2026 Budget discussion
- Legislative Update
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss issuing maintenance tax notes and renewing a depository contract with Wells Fargo. The meeting includes votes on student dress codes, semester exemption policies, and multiple high-value instructional material contracts.
- Resolution for the issuance and sale of Maintenance Tax Note, Series 2025
- Purchase order exceeding $50,000 for IXL Learning Digital Platform Licences (K-8 Math and Reading)
- Purchase order exceeding $50,000 for Amplify Texas K-8 ELAR Instructional Materials
- Purchase order exceeding $50,000 for Great Minds Bluebonnet K-5 Math Professional Development
- Renewal of depository contract with Wells Fargo from September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2027
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider financing plans for the construction and renovation of school facilities, including the field house. The meeting also includes discussions on employee retention payments and early graduation requests for Robstown Early College High School.
- Financing plan for construction, renovation, and equipping of school facilities and the field house
- Order regarding reimbursement of costs for school facility improvements using tax-exempt obligation proceeds
- Resolution for a one-time employee retention incentive payment
- Approval of early graduation requests from Robstown Early College High School
- Staff development minutes waiver approval
Board Workshop
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop on May 5, 2025, to discuss school finance and budget planning. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to decide on a vendor for the demolition of the field house and review early graduation requests. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss employee evaluations and contract renewals.
- Approval of vendor for Field House Demolition
- Approval of early graduation requests from Robstown Early College High School
- Renewal of employment contracts for teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses
- Potential termination of a classroom teacher's probationary contract for the 2024-2025 school year
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to act on two items: approval of an out-of-state travel request for elementary students to compete in Orlando, Florida, and consideration of the superintendent’s evaluation and contract. The board will also hold a closed session to deliberate personnel matters before reconvening in open session.
- Discuss and consider approval of out-of-state travel for elementary students to Orlando, Florida in May 2025 for International Academic Competitions
- Closed session to deliberate superintendent’s evaluation and contract
- Reconvene to act on superintendent’s evaluation and contract
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss facility designs, architectural contracts, and the upcoming school calendar. The board will also review financial statements and consider end-of-year retention stipends for staff.
- Approval of RECHS Field House Design
- Contract with Davis Powell Architecture
- Final payment to Carrier for HVAC work
- Approval of RISD 2025-2026 School Calendar
- RISD End of Year Retention Stipend
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will meet March 24, 2025 to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, financial updates, and policy manual changes. Key decisions include votes on large instructional-material and technology purchases, a nomination to a state education group, and an out-of-state student trip to Washington D.C.
- Approve minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting
- Budget Amendment #5
- Approve $50,000+ purchase orders for Amplify Texas K-8 ELAR materials and Chromebooks
- Consider approval of out-of-state trip for Seale Jr. High students to Washington D.C. in 2025-26
- Update TASB LOCAL Policy Manual affecting policies CAA, CDA, CY, DH, EHB, EHBB, FFG, and GKA
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a budget amendment and personnel actions. The board will also receive an update on the Field House and related facilities. No public votes are scheduled on non-agenda items.
- Budget Amendment #4 (no dollar amount provided)
- Field House and Related Facility Update
- Closed session for employee-related discussions under Texas Government Code
- Open session for approval of employee appointments, evaluations, or dismissals
- Public participation limited to agenda items only
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and consider approving a targeted improvement plan for San Pedro Fine Arts Academy. The board will also review proposals for leased fiber WAN circuits.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Targeted Improvement Plan for San Pedro Fine Arts Academy
- Awarding of proposals for E-Rate 28 Leased Lit Fiber WAN Circuits
Regular Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will meet on February 10, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a one-year renewal contract for property insurance with Keach and Associates, targeted improvement plans for Lotspiech Leadership Academy and Seale Jr. High School, and a budget amendment. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report and recognize awards for staff and students.
- Renew one-year property insurance contract with Keach and Associates effective March 17, 2025
- Approve Targeted Improvement Plans for Lotspiech Leadership Academy and Seale Jr. High School for 2024-2025
- Budget Amendment #3
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report 2023-2024
- Reschedule March 10, 2025 board meeting to March 24, 2025
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will meet for a workshop focused on governance. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a team building session.
- Board Workshop - Team Building Part 2
Special Meeting
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to discuss and possibly approve key items related to the RECHS Fieldhouse reconstruction project, including its budget and design professional selection. The board will also review a revised agreement for the Upbring Head Start Preschool program and consider revisions to policy DC Local.
- Reconstruction of the RECHS Fieldhouse
- Budget approval for RECHS Fieldhouse Project
- Selection of design professional for RECHS Fieldhouse Project
- Approval of revised Upbring Head Start Preschool Agreement
- Revisions to Policy DC Local
Special Meeting Cancelled
The Robstown ISD Board of Trustees cancelled its January 21, 2025 special meeting. No action items, votes, or decisions were taken. The board’s regular procedures for public comment and closed-session personnel discussions were outlined but not executed.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and consider approving a Library Media Center Policy and a revised lease agreement with Upbring Head Start Preschool. The meeting also includes a review of Budget Amendment #2 and a discussion regarding a Field House Committee.
- Approval of RISD Library Media Center Policy
- Approval of revised lease agreement with Upbring Head Start Preschool
- Approval of Budget Amendment #2
- Approval of Field House Committee
- Procurement for leased fiber optic cable for RISD