Rankin ISD public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, reports from staff, and several action items. Key decisions include approving the 2022 tax roll, selecting a construction manager at risk, and purchasing smart boards. The board will also discuss the 2022 bond and may enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve 2022 tax roll
- Approve construction manager at risk
- Approve purchase of smart boards from Elite Services
- Approve bids for surveying school property for bond construction
- Discuss Bond 2022
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board is meeting to canvass the November 8th election results and consider several purchases, including furniture, computers, blinds, playground equipment, and a property purchase. They will also discuss a resolution on employee compensation and determine a contract award method for new buildings.
- Canvass November 8th, 2022 election
- Purchase furniture from Indeco up to $135,000
- Purchase computers from Dell up to $15,000
- Approve quote from Budget Blinds for Elementary up to $47,000
- Approve quote from Exerplay up to $82,500
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports from maintenance, athletics, principal, and superintendent, including preliminary audit results and board election information. The board will consider and possibly approve the purchase of land from WTG, the purchase of property at 1206 Upton Street, and the selection of an architect for new bond projects. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel matters, followed by possible action on employee compensation.
- Consideration and/or action to approve proposal for purchase of land from WTG
- Consideration and/or action to approve purchase of property at 1206 Upton Street
- Consideration and/or action to approve the architect for new bond projects
- Superintendent report includes preliminary audit results and board election (Jimmy Armendarez, Cody Owens, Jerry Jackson)
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 for personnel, followed by possible action on employee compensation
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, informational reports, and several action items. Key decisions include approving an oil lease with Henry Energy, purchasing property at 1011 Halff Street, and adopting safety-related policies and plans. The board will also consider a Dell quote not to exceed $8,000 and other administrative items.
- Approve oil lease with Henry Energy
- Purchase property at 1011 Halff Street
- Approve Dell quote not to exceed $8,000
- Approve 22-23 Emergency Operations Plan
- Approve Upton County Appraisal District Collection Contract for 2023
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, information reports, and several action items. Key decisions include purchasing property at 1206 Upton St and approving a landscaping quote from Farmer's Daughters not to exceed $405,000. The board will also discuss the 2019 Bond Update and may enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Consideration and/or action to purchase property at 1206 Upton St
- Consideration and/or action to approve landscaping quote from Farmer's Daughters not to exceed $405,000
- Discussion item: 2019 Bond Update
- Superintendent report includes recap of active shooter training and board safety training due September 30th
- Consent agenda items
Foundation Agenda
The Rankin ISD board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several investment moves, including moving $500,000 from Q3 to AXOS, investing $30,000 in cryptocurrencies, and moving $100,000 into E2 Companies. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a review of current investments.
- Move $500,000 from Q3 to AXOS, split into $250,000 into White Hawk and $250,000 into MCG Multifamily
- Invest $30,000 cash into cryptocurrencies
- Move $100,000 into E2 Companies
- Review current investments
- Approve minutes of April 19th, 2022 meeting
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold a public meeting to discuss the 2022-2023 budget and proposed tax rate, then consider approving the budget and tax rate resolution. They will also discuss property value changes and their effect on state aid, hear reports from staff, and consider several action items including 4-H appointments and an election services contract with Upton County.
- Public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate for 2022-2023
- Consideration and action to approve the 2022-2023 budget
- Consideration and action to approve resolution to set the 2022-2023 tax rate
- Discussion of property value lag, property value increase/decrease, tax collection increase/decrease, and decrease in state aid
- Consideration and action to approve joint elections agreement and contract for election services with Upton County
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including calling a bond election, purchasing property at 1206 Upton St., and adding a dyslexia teacher position. The board will also consider a resolution to reimburse project costs and delegate tax rate calculation authority to the business manager. A closed meeting is scheduled for personnel matters under Texas Gov. Code 551.074.
- Consideration of calling a bond election
- Resolution to reimburse costs of projects
- Purchase of property at 1206 Upton St.
- Designate business manager to calculate no-new-revenue and voter-approval tax rates
- Add Dyslexia Teacher Position
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss the budget and consider several action items, including calling a bond election, purchasing two properties on Upton Street, and authorizing bond redemption. The board may also enter closed session for personnel matters and approve a local teaching certificate.
- Consideration of calling a bond election
- Purchase of property at 1206 Upton St. (Michum Property)
- Purchase of property at 1106 Upton St. (Armendarez property)
- Order authorizing redemption of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds
- Resolution expressing intent to reimburse project costs
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a renewal of its District of Innovation designation, which grants flexibility from certain state mandates. The board will also discuss a possible bond election in November 2022, bond redemption, and consider multiple action items including approving quotes for school houses and auditorium repairs, purchasing supplies, and adopting policies.
- Public hearing and action to renew District of Innovation designation
- Discussion of possible bond election in November 2022
- Approve quote to build school houses
- Approve quote for auditorium repairs and upgrades
- Purchase classroom and office supplies over $50,000 but not exceeding $75,000 from Quill
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will review several administrative items, including a potential unlimited tax school building bond. The meeting also includes discussions on future bond capacity and school facility needs.
- Order authorizing the issuance of an unlimited tax school building bond
- Approval of the 2022-23 school year compensation plan
- Approval of health insurance contributions for the 2022-23 school year
- Approval of the Student Code of Conduct for the 2022-23 school year
- Tuition reimbursement for Sarah Kimbrough's Master's in Biological Sciences
Regular Meeting
This special meeting of the Rankin ISD Board of Trustees was cancelled. The agenda included only procedural items: call to order, public comment, and consideration of canvassing the results of the May 7, 2022 Board of Trustees general election. No substantive policy or financial items were listed.
- Consideration and/or action to canvass results of May 7, 2022 Board of Trustees general election
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will review reports from district administration and consider several action items. The meeting includes discussions on school needs and the official results of the May 7, 2022, Board of Trustees General Election.
- Approval of instruction materials for the 2021-2022 school year
- Canvass of the May 7th, 2022 Board of Trustees General Election
- Purchase of property located at 1106 Upton St
- Acceptance of resignations for Amy Loftin, Michele Rinehart, and Josh Rinehart
Foundation Agenda
The Rankin ISD Foundation board will meet to consider accepting a donation from Western Midstream Partners on behalf of Brett Clark. The board will also decide where to deposit these funds.
- Acceptance of donation from Western Midstream Partners on behalf of Brett Clark
- Decision on the deposit location for the Western Midstream Partners donation
- Approval of August 4, 2021, meeting minutes
- Review of investment report
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on renewing the district's District of Innovation designation, then consider several action items including creating a Bond Development Committee, approving textbook adoptions, and purchasing laptops and Chromebooks not to exceed $35,000. The board will also discuss a bond election and board member continuing education hours, and may enter closed session to discuss resignations and a noncertified contract.
- Public hearing on renewing District of Innovation designation
- Consideration to create a Bond Development Committee
- Consideration to approve laptop and Chromebook purchase not to exceed $35,000
- Consideration to approve TEA reimbursement request for Ad Valorem Tax Credit to Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent, Westtex LLC #340
- Consideration to approve noncertified contract for Melissa Hanna for 2022-2023
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, informational reports from maintenance, athletics, teachers, principals, and the superintendent, and a consent agenda covering minutes, investments, disbursements, and budget amendments. The board will also discuss a Summer Slam update and take action on opening a new bank account at MapleMark Bank, approving 2022-2023 contracts, appointing guardians, and accepting resignations.
- Action to approve opening a new bank account at MapleMark Bank
- Action to approve contracts for the 2022-2023 school year
- Action to approve new Guardian(s) for the district
- Action to accept resignation(s) (e.g., E. Simonds)
- Consent agenda includes February 2022 disbursements and investment report
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2022-2023 school calendar, approve an auditor for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, and decide on employee compensation. The agenda also includes public comment and a possible closed session under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 for personnel matters. All final votes will be taken in open meeting.
- Consideration and/or action on School Calendar for the 2022-2023 school year
- Consideration and/or action to approve Auditor for Year Ending August 31, 2022
- Consideration and/or action on Employee Compensation
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov. Code 551.074
- Public comment period
Foundation Agenda
The Rankin ISD Foundation meeting includes discussions regarding investment options. The board will consider investing money with Luther King Capital Management and/or Synchrony Wealth Management.
- Consideration of investing money with Luther King Capital Management and/or Synchrony Wealth Management
- Consideration of approving an investment plan with Luther King Capital Management and/or Synchrony Wealth Management
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will discuss the 2022-23 school calendar and budget impacts from T2 Value updates. The meeting includes several action items regarding staff contracts, election orders, and facility upgrades.
- Approve Elite Solutions' service quote for network configuration not to exceed $40,000
- Purchase of 2 Redi-built houses with landscaping using bond funds not to exceed $700,000
- Purchase of instructional flat panels for new elementary building not to exceed $215,000
- Order Trustee Election for May 7, 2022
- Action on salary schedules for Principal, Business Manager, IT Director, and Maintenance Director
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 10, 2022, at 5:00 PM in the Rankin ISD Board Room. The agenda includes discussion of possible future land acquisition and development, as well as action items on the district's COVID policy, opting out of federal cafeteria funding, approving cafeteria upgrades, accepting the annual audit, and several other administrative and personnel matters. The board will also consider approving the superintendent's contract and an administrative bonus in open session after a closed meeting.
- Discussion of possible future land acquisition and development
- Action to approve Rankin ISD's COVID Policy and Procedures based on CDC recommendations
- Action to opt out of federal funding for the Rankin ISD Cafeteria Program
- Action to approve purchases and upgrades to the cafeteria for a new lunch and breakfast program
- Action to approve Dell charging cart purchase not to exceed $10,000