Rankin ISD public meetings in 2021
15 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports, and multiple action items. Key decisions include selecting a health insurance plan for 2022-2023, approving the 2021 tax roll, and accepting policy updates. The board will also discuss construction of new houses and grant-funded programs.
- Select TRS ActiveCare or TSHBP insurance for 2022-2023
- Approve resolution to discontinue TRS-ActiveCare effective Sept 1, 2022
- Approve 2021 tax roll
- Approve server and technology upgrades
- Approve opening new bank account at NexBank (IntraFi Network Deposits)
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will review several action items including election canvassing and staff stipends. The meeting also includes reports on construction, audits, and district improvement plans.
- Canvass of the Rankin ISD November 2, 2021 VATRE Election
- Approval of Reading Academy Stipend
- Approval of TCLAS 6 and TCLAS 8 stipends
- Update to District Improvement Plan regarding dating violence compliance (SB 9)
- Approval of Upton County Appraisal District Board of Directors Ballot Resolution
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold its regular meeting, hearing reports from staff and considering several action items. Key decisions include purchasing new vehicles, approving a tax assessment contract, and adopting safety plans.
- Purchase of 2 2021 Chevy Suburbans, a 2022 Chevy 2500HD Silverado, and a 2022 14-passenger bus
- Approve contract for assessment and collection of taxes with Upton County Appraisal District
- Nominate directors to Upton County Appraisal District Board
- Approve 2021-2022 Emergency Operations Plan
- Approve 2021-2022 Safety and Security Committee and Behavioral Threat Assessment Team
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent agenda, and reports from staff. Key discussion includes acknowledging a conflict of interest policy related to a Chapter 313 value limitation application from Appaloosa Run Wind, LLC, and possible action on an amended agreement for that limitation. The board will also consider several routine items such as teacher certifications, board procedures, and an amended election order.
- Amended Agreement under Texas Economic Development Act for Limitation on Appraised Value with Appaloosa Run Wind, LLC (Comptroller Application #1445)
- Acknowledge district conflict of interest policy for Appaloosa Run Wind Chapter 313 application
- Consider ESL Certification Waiver application (to be tabled)
- Locally certify CTE teachers for 2021-2022 under DOI Plan
- Approve changes to extracurricular policy
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will meet to discuss COVID-19 information and vote on several action items. These include a potential property purchase, budget amendments, and updates to the school calendar and employee dress code.
- Approval of the purchase of 402 Elizabeth Street property
- Extension of depositor contract with First State Bank of Rankin through August 31, 2023
- Approval of an optional or mandatory mask mandate
- Approval of Kacee Burk's contract
- Updates to the 2021-2022 school calendar and employee dress code
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to discuss the 2021-2022 budget and proposed tax rate. The agenda also includes potential actions on school meal pricing, bond redemptions, and election service contracts.
- Public meeting to discuss 2021-2022 budget and proposed tax rate
- Proposed increase in Adult Breakfast price to $2.75 and Adult Lunch to $4.25
- Approval of a 2 year contract with Germinator
- Order authorizing redemption of Rankin ISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds
- Approval of the 2021-2022 Budget and resolution to set the tax rate
Foundation Agenda
The Rankin ISD Education Foundation board is meeting to review financial reports, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear presentations from two investment management firms (Luther King Capital Management and Synchrony Wealth Management). The agenda includes a possible closed session under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 for personnel matters, with all final actions taken in open meeting.
- Financial reports (item 4.1)
- Approval of November 16, 2020 meeting minutes (item 5.1)
- Presentation by Luther King Capital Management (David D. Dowler)
- Presentation by Synchrony Wealth Management (Mike Ross, Thomas Campbell)
- Closed meeting authorized under Texas Gov. Code 551.074
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board is meeting to handle routine consent items and several substantive actions, including a possible property tax rate election, a tax limitation agreement with a wind company, and a policy allowing homeschool students in UIL activities. The board will also consider budget items, a student code of conduct, and a grant to the district's education foundation.
- Discussion of VATRE (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election) informational presentation
- Purchase of 402 Elizabeth St property
- Amended tax limitation agreement with Appaloosa Run Wind, LLC (Comptroller Application #1445)
- Action on HB 547 allowing homeschool students in UIL activities
- Approval of 2021-22 Student Code of Conduct
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold its regular meeting on June 16, 2021, at 6:00 PM at the RISD Administration Office. The agenda includes consent items (minutes, investment report, disbursements), information reports, and multiple action items. Key decisions include approving property purchases at 410 Royal Street and 402 Elizabeth Street, adopting the 2021-2022 student and staff codes of conduct, setting health insurance contributions and the compensation plan for the upcoming school year, and deciding whether to retain or return the Upton County Appraisal District refund. The board will also discuss reorganization and may enter closed session per Texas Gov. Code 551.074.
- Purchase of property at 410 Royal Street
- Purchase of property at 402 Elizabeth Street
- Approve 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct and Student Dress Code
- Approve compensation plan for 2021-22 school year
- Decide on Upton County Appraisal District refund
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on retaining legal and financial consultants for a value limitation agreement with Appaloosa Run Renewable Energy Project, LLC, and to approve a master interlocal agreement with Region 11. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, investment reports, and disbursements, as well as a closed session for personnel matters.
- Discussion and possible action to retain Sara Leon & Associates, PLLC and Jigsaw School Finance Solutions, LLC for the Appaloosa Run Value Limitation Agreement (Comptroller Application #1445)
- Consideration and/or action to approve a Master Interlocal Agreement with Region 11
- Consent agenda: approve April 2021 minutes, investment report, disbursements, and board reports
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 for resignations and new hire contracts
- Superintendent's report on transportation and maintenance facility update and visioning conference details
Regular Meeting
This is a cancelled special meeting agenda for the Rankin ISD board. If held, the board would consider amending professional services agreements with Sara Leon & Associates and Jigsaw School Finance Solutions, acknowledge a conflict of interest policy related to a renewable energy tax limitation agreement, and act on an Upton County Appraisal District refund. The agenda also includes a closed meeting for personnel matters and approval of new employee contracts.
- Amend Professional Services Agreement with Sara Leon & Associates
- Amend Professional Services Agreement with Jigsaw School Finance Solutions
- Acknowledge conflict of interest policy for Appaloosa Run Renewable Energy tax limitation agreement
- Consider Upton County Appraisal District Refund
- Approve new employee contracts
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will meet to review reports from principals, athletic directors, and business managers. The agenda includes potential actions on the 2021-2022 school calendar, instructional materials, and an amendment to the Appaloosa Run 313 project.
- Approval of instructional materials for the 2021-2022 school year
- Approval of the 2021-2022 School Calendar
- Amendment to the Appaloosa Run 313 project
- Action on Upton County Appraisal District Refund
- Review of new employee contracts and resignations
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider and potentially approve several action items, including a resolution on ESSER funds, textbook adoption, and a tax credit reimbursement request to the Texas Education Agency. The board will also receive reports from principals, the business manager, athletic director, and maintenance/transportation, and discuss updates on the bus maintenance facility and elementary construction.
- Resolution regarding ESSER funds allocated to RISD
- Approve textbook adoption as recommended by the Rankin ISD Textbook Committee
- Approve request to TEA for reimbursement of Ad Valorem Tax Credit for Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent, Westtex LLC, #340
- Consent agenda includes March 2021 disbursements and investment report
- Discussion on bus maintenance facility and elementary construction updates
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to receive the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report, hear reports from principals and other staff, and consider action items including setting board goals per HB3, ordering a trustee election for May 1, 2021, approving a joint election agreement with Upton County, approving the District Improvement Plan, and adopting policy update 116. The board will also discuss a construction report from BTC representatives and may enter closed session per Texas Gov. Code 551.074.
- Public meeting on FIRST financial rating report
- Consider ordering trustee election for May 1, 2021
- Approve joint election agreement with Upton County Elections Division
- Approve District Improvement Plan 2020-2021
- Adopt policy update 116 (cybersecurity, employment, wellness, conduct)
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve several contracts for the new elementary building and campus improvements, totaling about $1.8 million. Items include demolition, a phone/PA system, playground equipment, furniture, landscaping, and a lease amendment. Public comment is scheduled before the votes.
- Demolition of the elementary by Intercon Demolition, not to exceed $230,000
- Unified phone and public announcement system by Elite Solutions, not to exceed $113,000
- Playground project by Exerplay, not to exceed $815,000
- Furniture for new elementary building from Indeco, not to exceed $500,000
- Landscaping by Farmer's Daughter, not to exceed $150,000