Richardson ISD public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The Richardson ISD Safety & Security Committee is meeting, but the agenda provided is only procedural boilerplate and does not contain any discussion or decision items.
The minutes for the December 16, 2025, meeting list agenda items including a district vulnerability assessment and metal detectors. However, the document contains no record of votes, decisions, or specific actions taken.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will decide on the 2026 PIA calendar and the academic calendars for 2026-27 and 2027-28. The meeting includes discussions on the 2026-2027 budget and a presentation on middle school transformation.
- Approval of contracts over $100,000 including Hill & Wilkinson for Berkner High School Natatorium Renovation
- Adoption of 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Calendars
- Review of board policy revisions regarding student, parent, employee, and public complaints
- Vote for a member of the DCAD Board of Directors
- Receipt of an Intruder Audit Update
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Richardson ISD Board will vote on approving October meeting minutes, a human resources report, and multiple contracts totaling over $10 million, including HVAC replacements, technology upgrades, and staffing services. They will also receive updates on bond expenditures, budgets, and financial statements.
- Approve minutes from October 9 and October 30, 2025 meetings
- Vote on $10M+ in new and renewed contracts (HVAC, surveillance, IT, furniture, and services)
- Approve $57,000 amended contract for Bilingual Speech Services (Lindsay Leander)
- Receive 2016 and 2021 bond expenditure reports
- Vote on budget status report and monthly financial statements
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Called Meeting / Work Session
The Richardson ISD Board will certify the official vote totals from the 2025 bond election during this called meeting. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Canvass 2025 Bond Election final results
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Work Session
The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees holds a work session to review and discuss upcoming academic calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, school improvement plans for 2025-2026, and proposed updates to board policies related to technology resources and safety programs. No formal decisions are scheduled for this session.
- Review of 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 Academic Calendars
- Discussion of 2025-2026 School Improvement Plans (TIP/TAP)
- Proposed addition of Technology Resources: Equipment policy (CQC LOCAL)
- Proposed revision to Safety Program: Emergency Plans policy (CKC LOCAL)
- Proposed changes to Safety Program: Security Personnel policies (CKE and CKEC LOCAL)
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The Richardson ISD board will hold a public hearing on its Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) score and vote on multiple contracts, including technology and facility upgrades. Members will also receive updates on bond spending and the district budget.
- Public hearing on FIRST rating for RISD
- Approval of $100K+ contracts: Netsync Network Solutions (data recovery), SchoolAI (AI platform), Delcom Group (interactive panels for Northrich and Stults Road Elementary)
- Approval of under-$100K contracts for speech therapy, audiology, and foreign language translation services
- Presentation of 2016 and 2021 bond expenditure reports
- Commitment of grant funds for Catch Up & Read program
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Richardson ISD board will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2025, to act on the proposed tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year and approve numerous contracts, including bids for kitchen equipment, security services, and chiller replacements. The board will also ratify agreements for technology, food service, and special education support services.
- Approve 2025-2026 proposed tax rate (public hearing held)
- Approve contracts: kitchen dish machine and booster heater installation, off-duty security services ($25-344), and chiller replacements at PDC
- Ratify interlocal agreement with Texas Woman's University (5-year clinical affiliation)
- Approve Frontline Education IEP eStar contract ($23-270) through 2028
- Adopt bond expenditure reports for 2016 and 2021 bond programs
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Called Meeting
The Richardson Independent School District board scheduled a called meeting on September 10, 2025, but the agenda contained only procedural items such as public comment and a potential closed session. No decisions or substantive discussions were listed.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Called Meeting / Hearing
The Richardson ISD board will convene a called meeting to hear three Level III grievances in closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act provisions, then reconvene in open session to consider the administration’s recommendations on each appeal. No substantive decisions are scheduled in the public portion of the agenda.
- Consider administration’s recommendation on Grzegorz Smolinski Grievance #6 appeal
- Consider administration’s recommendation on Grzegorz Smolinski Grievance #7 appeal
- Consider administration’s recommendation on Susan Herzfeld Grievance #5 appeal
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Work Session
The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees holds a work session to receive two information items: the superintendent’s start-of-school update and a progress report on 2025 summer/bond construction projects. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Richardson ISD board will act on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes from June and July 2025, accepting the human resources report, and voting on over 40 new and renewed contracts totaling more than $1.2 million for the 2025-26 school year. No substantive policy decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Approve minutes from June 5 and July 24, 2025 meetings
- Renew IXL site license for grades 9-12 math and ELA ($23-270)
- Approve $1.2M+ in new bids including uniforms, grounds equipment, and campus services
- Renew electricity, water, and gas utility contracts for SY25-26 ($1531, Richardson, Dallas, Garland)
- Approve 15+ staffing contracts for evaluation and speech-language services through June 2026
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural information and scheduling details. No specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the text.
Called Meeting
The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider the approval of a corrective action plan regarding McKinney Vento discipline. The board will also receive recommendations from the Bond Steering Committee.
- Approval of Corrective Action Plan - McKinney Vento Discipline
- Receipt of Bond Steering Committee Recommendation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Richardson ISD board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. Members will also consider board reorganization, approve contracts exceeding $100,000, and ratify prior meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rate
- Consider board reorganization
- Approve contracts over $100,000 including Labatt Food Service ($1.2M), Walnut Creek Farms ($250K), CORE Construction ($1.1M)
- Ratify minutes from May 1, 8, 13, and 15, 2025 meetings
- Review 2016 and 2021 bond expenditure reports
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Called Meeting / Work Session
The Board of Trustees will receive information presentations regarding the 2025-2026 budget and compensation, as well as an update on the Strategic Plan Year 2. The meeting includes a public comment section and a potential closed session for legal or personnel matters.
- 2025-2026 Budget and Compensation Presentation
- Strategic Plan Year 2 Update
Called Meeting / Work Session
The Richardson ISD board will hold a called meeting to certify the official results of the May 3, 2025 trustee election once they are received from Dallas County. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Canvass Returns: May 3, 2025, Trustee Election
Called Meeting / Hearing
The Richardson ISD Board will hold Level III hearings in closed sessions for three separate grievances filed by Grzegorz Smolinski. The Board will then reconvene in open meetings to consider and take possible action on administration recommendations for each appeal.
- Level III Hearing and action on Grzegorz Smolinski Grievance #2
- Level III Hearing and action on Grzegorz Smolinski Grievance #3
- Level III Hearing and action on Grzegorz Smolinski Grievance #5
Regular Meeting
The Richardson ISD board will act on multiple contracts totaling over $1.2 million, including technology refreshes for magnet schools and safety equipment. Members will also consider refinancing existing bonds and terminating certain employee contracts. Several policy updates and financial reports will be reviewed.
- $1.2M+ in new contracts for tech refreshes, safety gear, and learning materials
- Refinancing of outstanding bonds and refunding parameters
- Policy updates on accounting, ethics, investments, and employee conduct
- Termination of 12 non-Chapter 21 and 5 probationary employee contracts
- Interlocal agreement with City of Richardson for July 4 event bus use
Called Meeting / Work Session
The Board of Trustees will receive information presentations on the 2025-2026 budget and compensation, as well as updates on fine arts and athletics programs. The meeting also includes a review and discussion of several local board policies.
- 2025-2026 Budget and Compensation Presentation
- Fine Arts and Athletics Program Updates
- Review of Board Policy CFB (LOCAL) - Accounting: Inventories
- Review of Board Policy CAA (LOCAL) - Fiscal Management Goals and Objectives: Financial Ethics
- Review of Board Policy FFG (LOCAL) - Student Welfare: Child Abuse and Neglect
Regular Meeting
The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 3, 2025 to act on multiple contracts totaling over $2.1 million, approve minutes from prior meetings, and certify instructional materials for 2025-2026. The board will also consider administrative write-offs of uncollected property taxes and hear updates on grants, budget discussions, and legislative matters.
- Approve $2.1M+ in new bids including Netsync Network Solutions ($21-124) for student devices, Curriculum Associates ($21-121) for i-Ready subscriptions, and CORE Construction Services through June 2027
- Approve write-offs of uncollected real property taxes and 2020 personal property taxes
- Ratify DCED Campus Leasing agreement for May 3, 2025 election
- Approve nomination of Trustee Harris to Region 10 TASB Board of Directors seat
- Discuss 2025-2026 budget and federal grants updates
Called Meeting
The March 25, 2025 called meeting agenda for Richardson ISD contains only procedural boilerplate and no decisions, proposals, or discussions requiring board action.
Regular Meeting
The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will act on routine approvals including new and renewed bids, contracts over $100,000, and two contingent-fee legal services agreements. Members will also receive updates on bond spending, the budget, and magnet programs.
- Approve contracts: RollKall Technologies ($100K+ staffing), Delcom Technologies (interactive panels at PWE), LD Systems (graduation stage/AV setup)
- Approve two contingent-fee legal services agreements with Thompson & Horton LLP, Eiland & Bonnin PC, and O’Hanlon Demerath & Castillo PC
- Authorize negotiation for joint election services contract ahead of May 3, 2025 election
- Adopt Forestridge Elementary Target Improvement Plan (ESF Grant required)
- Receive 2016 and 2021 bond expenditure reports and December 2024 monthly financials
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing and take action on the Annual Performance Report. The meeting includes discussions on the 2025-2026 budget and the adoption of several local board policies.
- Public hearing and action on the Annual Performance Report
- Contracts over $100,000 for CDW-G email filter software, CORE ABC 410 PD reception renovation, and a Rush Truck Centers F-650 truck
- Adoption of local board policies regarding admissions, assignments, and reduction in force
- Interlocal agreement with The Colony Fire Department for Health Occupation Curricula
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 Budget
Called Meeting / Hearing
The Board will hold a Level III hearing for Greg Smolinski in a closed session. Following the hearing, the Board will reconvene in an open meeting to consider and potentially act on the administration's recommendation regarding the appeal.
- Level III Hearing for Greg Smolinski
Safety & Security Committee Meeting
The provided document is a placeholder for a Safety & Security Committee Meeting. It contains no specific agenda items, discussion topics, or decisions.
Called Meeting / Candidate Training
The Richardson ISD Board will hold a called meeting on February 6, 2025, to provide training for candidates running in the May 3, 2025 school board election. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Richardson ISD board will act on several contracts, including a $100,000+ security staffing deal with RollKall Technologies, and receive reports on bond spending, budgets, and student demographics. The meeting also includes policy reviews and planning for the May 2025 board election.
- Approve RollKall Technologies security staffing contract over $100,000
- Adopt charge for upcoming bond steering committee
- Approve minutes from December 12 and 18, 2024 meetings
- Consider gifts and May 2025 board election notices
- Review 2024–2025 district demography and budget reports