Rosebud-Lott ISD public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board will hold a public hearing and consider approving amended tax abatement applications (Texas Tax Code § 313) from two solar companies, Ben Milam Solar 2 LLC and Cattlemen Solar Park LLC. The board will also vote on related fees, conflict-of-interest acknowledgments, and agreements for project development with Centrix Energy Partners and BWA Architects. Other business includes a Temple College MOU amendment, a technology replacement plan, and a closed session to discuss superintendent goals and the solar negotiations.
- Public hearing on amended § 313 appraised value limitation applications from Ben Milam Solar 2 LLC (#1516) and Cattlemen Solar Park LLC (#1573)
- Consider approval of MOU with Centrix Energy Partners LLC for project development
- Consider approval of project development agreement with BWA Architects
- Consider approval of application amendment fees per Board Policy CCGB(LOCAL)
- Consider approval of amended tax abatement agreements with both solar companies
Special Called School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is holding a special called meeting with a presentation from Live Oak Public Finance, LLC, followed by a closed session to discuss pending legal matters, economic development, and a student disciplinary issue. The board may take action on items discussed in closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.
- Live Oak Public Finance, LLC presentation
- Closed session: consultation with attorney on pending matters
- Closed session: economic development deliberations
- Closed session: student disciplinary matter
- Possible action on closed-session items
FIRST Public Hearing and Regular School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the 2022-2023 School FIRST financial rating. The meeting includes discussions on bond capacity, solar farm updates, and district facility needs.
- Approval of the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan (DIP)
- Approval of 2023-2028 District of Innovation (DOI) amendments
- Consideration of a roofing bid
- Consideration of a new utility truck purchase
- Review of multiple local policy updates regarding cybersecurity, safety, and student records
Regular School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including findings from a district-wide intruder detection audit, future facility needs, a TCEQ water treatment violation, and an ESSER funds review. The board will also consider approving a community involvement stipend, a nomination resolution for the Bell County Tax Appraisal District board, and the ESL program handbook.
- District-Wide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
- TCEQ treatment technique requirements violation
- ESSER Six Month Review and Update
- Community Involvement Stipend approval
- Nomination Resolution for Bell County Tax Appraisal District Board
Special Called School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is holding a special called meeting to consider and possibly appoint a new trustee to fill a vacant seat. The board will also enter closed session to deliberate the appointment and consult with attorneys. The meeting includes routine items like prayer, pledges, and open forum.
- Appointment of new trustee to fill vacant seat
- Statement of Officer and Oath of Office for new trustee
- Closed session to deliberate appointment (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Closed session for attorney consultation (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
Regular School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board will hold a regular meeting with consent agenda items, informational reports, and several action items. Key decisions include appointing a new trustee, approving the Emergency Operations Plan, and considering resolutions on chaplains and intervention in a lawsuit against the state. The board will also enter closed session for personnel and legal matters.
- Appoint new trustee to fill vacant seat
- Consider resolution to employ chaplains per Senate Bill 763
- Consider resolution authorizing intervention in accountability lawsuit against Texas
- Approve Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
- Nominate candidates to Falls County Appraisal District Board
Public Budget Hearing and Special Called School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is holding a public budget hearing followed by a special called meeting to consider and possibly approve the 2023-2024 proposed budget and tax rate. The board will also discuss budget amendments, a contract with ESC Region 12, a bid for College and Career Readiness Support Services, and a trustee vacancy. The agenda includes a closed session to deliberate the appointment of a public officer and consult with the attorney.
- 2023-2024 proposed budget and tax rate
- 2023-2024 budget amendments
- Contract with ESC Region 12
- Bid for College and Career Readiness Support Services
- Trustee vacancy and resignation of Jason Mallory
Regular School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is meeting to consider several action items, including a teacher bonus pay decision, a wastewater treatment plant upgrade proposal, and a resolution on chaplains. They will also discuss STAAR results, policy updates, and property values.
- Possible action on teacher bonus pay
- Proposal from HOOT Systems for new trash-trap lift station and aerated flow equalization tank at WWTP near high school
- Resolution to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers per Senate Bill 763
- Tree Farm Lease Agreement with Hoelsher Brothers Farms
- Discussion of district property value and value lag
Regular School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is meeting to consider a wide range of action items, including agreements for telehealth behavioral health services, college prep courses, tax collection, and an armed security officer resolution. The board will also discuss and possibly approve contracts for energy services, a drone lab purchase, and several handbooks and policies. The meeting includes routine items like consent agenda, reports, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- MOU with Texas A&M Health Science Center for pediatric/adolescent telehealth behavioral health
- MOU with Temple College for College Preparatory in Math and English
- Interlocal Agreement for tax assessment/collection with Falls County
- Resolution regarding armed security officers
- Ideal Impact Services Contract and Payment Plan Agreement
Regular School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including a bid for robotics computers, a dual credit agreement with Temple College, and curriculum purchases. They will also review STAAR test results and discuss a potential bond for facility needs.
- Bid for computer purchase for Robotics
- 2023-2024 Temple Dual Credit MOU
- HMH quote for reading curriculum at RLES
- Purchase of Edmentum for 2023-2024 school year
- Preliminary discussion on Facility Committee's need for a bond
Regular School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is meeting to reorganize with newly elected officers, hear reports on grants and federal relief funds, and take action on several business items. Key votes include a resolution against school voucher schemes, the 2023-2028 District of Innovation Plan, bids for sidewalk awnings and fence materials at RLES, and policy revisions. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters including retirements, resignations, new hires, and safety guardians.
- Resolution Against Vouchers Schemes
- 2023-2028 District of Innovation Plan (DOI)
- Bid approval for RLES sidewalk awnings
- Cost approval for RLES fence materials
- Policy EIC (LOCAL) with Summer Bridge Core Classes
Special Called School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is holding a special called meeting to canvass the returns of the May 6, 2023, school board election. The agenda also includes routine items: declaring a quorum, prayer and pledges, an open forum for public comment, and adjournment.
- Canvass election returns of the May 6, 2023, School Board Election
- Open Forum for public comment
- Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag
Special School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a fence at RLES and adding a third agricultural science teacher. The board will also enter closed session to discuss retirements, resignations, director-level personnel, and new teacher hires.
- Discuss and consider action on RLES fence
- Consider an additional, third, Ag teacher position
- Closed session: retirements, resignations, director-level personnel, new teacher hires
Regular School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will consider extending the depository contract with INCOMMONS Bank, approving a bid for the RLES fence, discussing facilities funding priorities, and deciding whether to let students walk at graduation if they've met all requirements except STAAR testing. The board will also enter closed session for personnel matters, including new hires, retirements, resignations, and the superintendent's contract.
- Resolution extending depository contract with INCOMMONS Bank
- Bid approval for RLES fence
- Facilities Committee recommendations and funding priorities
- Policy on graduating students who haven't passed STAAR
- Closed session: new hires, retirements, resignations, director positions, superintendent contract
Public Hearing FIRST and Regular School Board Meeting
The Rosebud-Lott ISD school board will hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 School FIRST financial rating and Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), followed by a regular meeting. The board will consider approving policy updates, the 2020-2021 audit report, and budget amendments. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters including superintendent evaluation and contracts.
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 School FIRST financial rating and TAPR
- Consider approval of 2020-2021 Audit Report
- Consider approval of Policy Update 120 (multiple LOCAL policies)
- Budget amendments on consent agenda
- Closed session: retirements, resignations, superintendent evaluation/contract