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Redwater ISD public meetings in 2025

8 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 5:30PM

Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

Redwater ISD board to hold public hearing on FIRST rating for 2023-2024

The Redwater ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting and public hearing. The only public hearing listed is for the FIRST rating for the 2023-2024 school year, presented by the Director of Finance. The meeting also includes informational items such as the District of Innovation Plan 2026-2031, campus updates, and the Superintendent's report on safety, technology, and operations.

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✓ Decided: Redwater ISD approves campus improvement plans and library materials

The Board approved improvement plans for Redwater Junior High and High School, as well as new library materials. The district also designated non-business days for the Public Information Act and approved out-of-state travel for Dragon TV.

Board Room of the Administration Building 202 Red River Rd. N. Redwater, TX 75573
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
I make the motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the Minutes from the 11.17.25 Regular Session as presented
6 yea · 1 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion to designate the following non-business days, as amended by House Bill 3033 and Texas Government Code 552.0031(f) as presented: Calendar Year 2025: (7 days) December 23, 24, 25, 26…
6 yea · 1 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make a motion to approve the library materials as presented
6 yea · 1 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we approve out-of-state travel for Dragon TV
6 yea · 1 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion to approve the Redwater Junior High and High School Improvement Plans, as presented
6 yea · 1 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
Mon Nov 17, 2025 · 5:30PM

Regular Meeting

Redwater ISD to consider geotechnical services and parking agreement

The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially act on professional geotechnical engineering services and a parking lot agreement with Redwater First Baptist Church. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the 2023-2024 FIRST Rating.

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✓ Decided: Board increases superintendent's purchasing authority to $100,000

The Board approved several administrative updates, including the 2025 Tax Roll and a new investment policy. They also authorized the superintendent to spend up to $100,000 on budgeted purchases and approved a parking agreement with First Baptist Church Redwater.

Board Room of the Administration Building 202 Red River Rd. N. Redwater, TX 75573
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
I make the motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the Minutes from the 10.23.25 Regular Session and budget amendment for legal fees as presented
5 yea · 2 absent
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion we approve the Investment Policy: CDA (LOCAL), as presented with no changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies
5 yea · 2 absent
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move to revise CH(LOCAL) to increase the superintendent's authority to make budgeted purchases for goods and services from $50,000 to $100,000
5 yea · 2 absent
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move the Board adopt the 2025 Tax Roll
5 yea · 2 absent
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we enter into an agreement for parking lot usage with First Baptist Church Redwater with a fee of $1.00 as presented
5 yea · 2 absent
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion to approve the Redwater Elementary and Intermediate Improvement Plans, as presented
5 yea · 2 absent
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 5:30PM

Regular Meeting

Redwater ISD to consider adoption of 2025 District Improvement Plan

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially adopt the 2025 District Improvement Plan. The meeting includes an executive session to deliberate on personnel, real property, security, and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Redwater ISD approves 2025 District Improvement Plan and policy updates

The board approved the 2025 District Improvement Plan and the Released Time Religious Instruction (RTRI) program. Members also approved a series of TASB local policy updates and increased the superintendent's construction contract authority to $100,000.

Board Room of the Administration Building 202 Red River Rd. N. Redwater, TX 75573
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
I make the motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the Minutes from the 09.15.25 Regular Session as presented
6 yea · 1 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we approve the 2025 District Improvement Plan
6 yea · 1 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we approve Released Time Religious Instruction (RTRI)
6 yea · 1 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
Mon Sep 15, 2025 · 5:30PM

Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

Redwater ISD board to vote on easements and surplus items Monday

The Redwater ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular September meeting to discuss routine business including personnel, security, and easements. No major policy votes are scheduled beyond standard consent items and informational updates.

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✓ Decided: Redwater ISD Board approves Senate Bill 12 resolution and hiring delegations

The Board of Trustees adopted a resolution for Senate Bill 12 requirements and delegated hiring authority to the Superintendent through September 2026. The board also authorized negotiations for easements on two district properties and approved a risk management agreement.

Board Room of the Administration Building 202 Red River Rd. N. Redwater, TX 75573
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
I make the motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the Minutes from the 08.28.25 Regular Session as presented
6 yea · 1 absent
Jerry McCarty II absent · Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we approve the TASB Risk Management Fund Interlocal Participation Agreement
6 yea · 1 absent
Jerry McCarty II absent · Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move the Board of Trustees adopt the Board Resolution related to the implementation of Senate Bill 12 requirements
6 yea · 1 absent
Jerry McCarty II absent · Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move the Board authorize the Superintendent or her designee to negotiate a price and other terms of sale of the easements/right-of-ways on the real property described in agenda item X.C. as…
6 yea · 1 absent
Jerry McCarty II absent · Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we declare the following items surplus: facility doors and technology items, to be recycled or disposed of by STS Recycling and the maintenance items including all replaced doors and hardware…
6 yea · 1 absent
Jerry McCarty II absent · Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we delegate hiring authority to the Superintendent through September 2026 for hiring of all positions, with the following exceptions: Principals, Athletic Director, and Director of Bands
6 yea · 1 absent
Jerry McCarty II absent · Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 5:30PM

Regular Meeting & Public Hearing

Redwater ISD to adopt proposed budget and tax rate

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider adopting the proposed budget and tax rate. The agenda also includes discussions on personnel, real property, and security audits during an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Redwater ISD adopts 2025-26 budget and sets tax rate at $.9183

The Board of Trustees approved the 2025-26 proposed budget and established the tax rate for the upcoming year. Other actions included updating bereavement leave policies and approving an annual audit engagement.

Board Room of the Administration Building 202 Red River Rd. N. Redwater, TX 75573
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
I make the motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the Minutes from the 07.31.25 Regular Session, 08.11.25 Special Meeting, 08.18.25 Special Meeting and Budget Workshop, and Budget Amendments…
7 yea
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move the board adopt revisions to DEC (LOCAL) to include bereavement leave of 3 days for family including spouse, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, and in-laws as presented
7 yea
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we engage with Thomas & Thomas for our annual audit of SY 2024-2025
7 yea
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we add an Aide FTE for 2025-26
7 yea
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we approve out of state travel for Dragon TV and FFA
7 yea
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we approve the amendment to the original pre-bond services agreement with ClayComb
7 yea
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion we adopt the 2025-26 Proposed Budget, as presented and reviewed
7 yea
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion we adopt and set the tax rate of $100 valuation for the District for the tax year 2025-2026, at a total tax rate of $.9183 to be assessed and collected by the duly specified…
7 yea
Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Ricky Morrow yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Brad Rosiek yea · Bryan Strand yea
Mon Aug 18, 2025 · 5:30PM

Special Meeting and Budget Workshop

Redwater ISD to hold Budget Workshop

The Board of Trustees will conduct a budget workshop led by the Director of Finance and the Superintendent. The meeting also includes an open forum and informational items regarding future board meeting dates.

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✓ Decided: Redwater ISD holds budget workshop to discuss potential deficit

The board held a budget workshop to discuss a possible deficit related to one-time purchases, such as property and playgrounds. No formal votes were taken on budget items. The board corrected the date for the August regular meeting to August 28, 2025.

Board Room of the Administration Building 202 Red River Rd. N. Redwater, TX 75573
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
I make the motion we adjourn the meeting
4 yea · 3 absent
Clint Duncan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Skip Bryan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
Mon Aug 11, 2025 · 5:30PM

Special Meeting

Redwater ISD to consider purchase of property at 110 Redwater Blvd

The Board will meet to discuss and potentially authorize the purchase of real property located at 110 Redwater Blvd. The meeting includes an executive session to deliberate on this real estate transaction and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes purchase of real property at 110 Redwater Blvd

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to purchase real property located at 110 Redwater Blvd, Texarkana, Texas. This authorization includes the delegation of authority to make offers, negotiate a contract, and execute the purchase.

Board Room of the Administration Building 202 Red River Rd. N. Redwater, TX 75573
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
I move the Board authorize the Superintendent to purchase the real property more fully described in the Board's Agenda Item IV.A. as discussed in closed session and further approve the Resolution…
5 yea · 2 absent
Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion we adjourn the meeting
5 yea · 2 absent
Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Skip Bryan yea · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
Thu Jul 31, 2025

5:30 - Regular Meeting

Redwater ISD to consider 2025-26 compensation plan and staff raises

The Board of Trustees will discuss and consider the 2025-26 compensation plan and employee raises. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2025-26 student code of conduct and various policy updates.

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✓ Decided: Redwater ISD approves 2025-26 compensation plan and staff raises

The Board approved the 2025-26 compensation plan, minimum salary scale, and staff raises. Other key actions included adopting the 2025-26 Student Code of Conduct and updating several local board policies. The board also approved a retainer agreement with Leasor Crass LLC.

Board Room of the Administration Building 202 Red River Rd. N. Redwater, TX 75573
🗳️ How they voted (14 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
I make the motion to approve the Consent Agenda including the Minutes from the 06.18.25 Regular Session and Budget Amendments as presented
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion we approve the 2025-26 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System List of Appraisers, along with the Appraisal Calendar, as presented
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion to approve the 2025-26 Professional Development Plan, as presented
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion we approve the 2025-26 RISD Compensation Plan with the revisions as discussed
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we approve the 25-26 Redwater Minimum Salary Scale, staff raises, and increased contribution to TRS insurance as presented
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move that the Board of Trustees adopt the amendments to Board Policies FM (Local) and FD (Local), as presented
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move that the board adopt revisions to EFB(LOCAL) as recommended
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we adopt Policy FNCE (Local) A to S1 as presented
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move that the Board of Trustees adopt the Board Resolution regarding the District's compliance with Texas Education Code Section 37.0814, to establish a good cause exception and alternative…
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion to adopt the Student Code of Conduct for 2025-26 school year
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we request TEA allow RISD to charge PreK tuition
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move we approve the Central Bowie County SSA contract with the addition of the shared cost of insurance
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I move the board approve the retainer agreement with Leasor Crass
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea
I make the motion we adjourn the meeting
4 yea · 3 absent
Skip Bryan absent · Ricky Morrow absent · Brad Rosiek absent · Clint Duncan yea · Jerry McCarty II yea · Sarah Robinson yea · Bryan Strand yea