Riviera ISD public meetings in 2024
11 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review financial statements and a memorandum regarding bus exchanges. The body will also discuss entering a purchasing agreement with Buy Board and approving a new Activity Accounts Manual.
- Interlocal Agreement for purchasing with Buy Board
- Proposed Activity Accounts Manual
- Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Bus Exchanges
- Riviera Telephone Company Bill
- Mid-year performance evaluations
Regular Meeting
The Riviera ISD Board of Trustees meets to certify the November 5 election results, swear in newly elected members, and conduct routine business including financial reviews and policy updates. No major decisions are scheduled, but the board will discuss the District Improvement Plan, donations, and a telephone company bill.
- Canvass results of November 5, 2024 Board of Trustee Election
- Administer Oath of Office to newly elected Board of Trustees
- Consider Election of Officers for Riviera ISD Board of Trustees
- Discuss and take possible action regarding the Riviera Telephone Company Bill
- Discuss and take possible action regarding the District Improvement Plan for the 2024-2025 school year
Regular Meeting
The Riviera ISD board will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2024, to receive updates on district programs, finances, and upcoming events. Items include a public hearing on the district’s FIRST rating, a Title 1 program presentation, and the superintendent’s report covering fiscal updates, student assessments, and upcoming school activities.
- Public hearing on Riviera ISD FIRST Rating
- Consider approval of financial statements: Monthly Tax Collections, Statement of Revenues and Expenditures, Cash and Investment Report, and Check Register
- Discuss and take possible action regarding the Riviera Telephone Company Bill
- Discuss and take possible action to approve RISD donations
- TxDOT Sidewalk Construction update
Regular Meeting
The Riviera Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting to review safety and security updates, approve past meeting minutes, and discuss financial matters including the Riviera Telephone Company bill and tax roll. No major decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Safety & Security Updates: Door numbering, evacuation maps, windscreens, lock boxes, and entry-resistant film
- Approval of minutes from August 28, 29, and September 9 meetings
- Review of financial statements: Monthly tax collection, revenues/expenditures, cash and investments
- Discussion on Riviera Telephone Company bill and RISD donations
- Possible action on Certified Tax Roll and TPESS Appraisal Calendar
Board Workshop
The Riviera ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss and develop district-wide goals and superintendent performance targets. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a working session for planning purposes.
Special Meeting
The Riviera ISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on three closed-session topics: a Texas Education Agency lawsuit regarding accountability ratings, superintendent goals, and a potential amendment to the superintendent’s contract. The board will also hear public comment before adjourning.
- Discussion and possible action on TEA lawsuit concerning accountability rating
- Discussion and possible action on superintendent goals
- Discussion and possible action on amending the superintendent’s contract
Special Meeting
The Riviera Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly approve a resolution for an Employee Retention Stipend. They will also consider setting the 2024 ad valorem tax rate at $0.826300 per $100 of property value. The meeting includes a public hearing and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on Employee Retention Stipend pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 180.007
- Possible approval of Resolution authorizing Employee Retention Stipend
- Possible approval of Resolution establishing 2024 tax rate: $0.000000 for Interest and Sinking, $0.826300 for Maintenance & Operations
- Executive session for personnel-related deliberations under Texas Open Meetings Act
Budget Workshop
The Riviera Independent School District board will convene a workshop to review and discuss the 2024-2025 budget. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Riviera Independent School District board will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024–2025 budget and tax rate. The meeting also includes approvals for financial statements, surplus items, donations, and new elective courses, plus resolutions on traffic safety and 4-H extracurricular status.
- Public hearing and vote on the 2024–2025 Riviera ISD Budget and Tax Rate
- Consider approval of the 2024–2025 Fiscal-Year Budget
- Consider approval of the Riviera ISD Surplus List
- Consider approval of innovative elective courses including Adulting 101 and Office Aid
- Consider Resolution Regarding Hazardous Traffic Conditions
Special Meeting
The Riviera Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to consider the order for the 2024 General Election. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Order of the 2024 General Election for Board of Trustees
- Executive session regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider several administrative updates for the 2024-2025 school year, including student and employee handbooks. The meeting also includes reviews of financial statements and teacher evaluation calendars.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
- Approval of 2024-2025 Employee Handbook
- Salary percentage for new non-certified teachers at 90% of step zero
- Consultant agreement with Orville Ballard, Superintendent Emeritus
- Temporary authority for Superintendent to hire certified contractual employees through August 28, 2024