Rankin ISD public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold a public meeting on the Financial Integrity Rating System (FIRST) and discuss salary comparisons. Action items include approving the superintendent's evaluation, voting on a nominee for the Upton County Appraisal District Board, and purchasing seven welding machines. Multiple items involve the golf course, including restroom, septic, fencing, and power supply installations, as well as construction of a storage building and learning center.
- Public meeting on School FIRST financial rating and 2024 Rankin ISD rating
- Consideration and/or action to approve $38,0114.67 for a dual gender accessible restroom at the golf course
- Consideration and/or action to approve a proposal for 7 welding machines using local funds
- Consideration and/or action to vote on a nominee to fill a vacancy on the Upton County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Discussion and possible action on trenching and electrical conduit installation for power supply at the golf course future learning center, clubhouse, and cart storage building
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will consider and vote on numerous action items, including approving the purchase of property for the golf course, authorizing infrastructure work to run water to the golf course, and approving design and surveying services for a new bus maintenance facility and tennis courts. The board will also discuss the future location of tennis courts, the maintenance building, and golf course name options.
- Consider and vote on purchasing two parcels of land (1 acre each) near Highway 349 for the golf course
- Consider and vote on approving the delivery method, opening proposals, and scoring rubric for boring under Highway 349 to run water to the golf course
- Consider and vote on approving topographical surveying and civil site design services for a new bus maintenance facility
- Consider and vote on additional topographical surveying and geotechnical services for the competition gymnasium site to incorporate new tennis courts
- Discuss the future location of tennis courts, the maintenance building location, and golf course name options
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board is meeting to consider approving minutes from the October 16 board meeting and may enter a closed session under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 for personnel matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive policy or financial items listed.
- Consideration and/or action to approve minutes from the October 16, 2024 board meeting
- Possible closed meeting under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 (personnel matters)
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will consider and vote on several action items, including the 2024-2025 Emergency Operations Plan, the Upton County Appraisal District Collection Contract, the 2024 Tax Roll, and a resolution on awarding laptop computers to dual credit students. They will also discuss golf course fencing options and board goals, and receive reports from maintenance, athletics, the principal, and the superintendent. The meeting includes a closed session for real property, personnel, and attorney consultation.
- Consideration and/or action to approve the 2024-2025 Emergency Operations Plan
- Consideration and/or action to approve the Upton County Appraisal District Collection Contract for 2024-2025
- Consideration and/or action to approve the 2024 Tax Roll
- Consideration and/or action to approve update resolution on award of laptop computers to dual credit students
- Discussion of golf course fencing options
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss long-term planning. The board may also convene a closed meeting under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 for personnel matters. No votes or action items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of long-term planning for the district
- Possible closed meeting under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 (personnel)
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will discuss the location of future tennis courts and consider multiple action items, including approving an updated 2024-2025 school calendar, board operating procedures, and several golf course-related contracts. The board will also consider approving an invoice for electrical repairs and a waiver for dual credit courses. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Discussion of location of future Tennis Courts
- Consideration and/or Action to Approve Updated Calendar for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Consideration and/or Action to approve invoice by D&E Electric for electrical issues in the server room
- Consideration and/or Action to Approve MTR Quote for Electrical to Wells #7, #8, #9, and Pump House at Golf Course
- Consideration and/or Action to Approve Schematic Design Option 01 with two story floor plan option
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate, along with other action items. The agenda includes a public comment period and a consent agenda. The board will also consider authorizing bond defeasance and approving a fee proposal for subsurface utility engineering services.
- Public meeting to discuss budget and proposed tax rate for 2024-2025
- Consideration and/or action to approve the 2024-2025 budget
- Consideration and/or action to approve resolution setting the 2024-2025 tax rate
- Consideration and/or action on order authorizing defeasance/redemption of outstanding bonds
- Consideration of supplemental services for SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering) by COBB FENDLEY
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will discuss a golf course maintenance building, learning center, and club house, as well as the location of future tennis courts. They will consider approving a resolution regarding the extracurricular state of the 4-H organization, an adjunct faculty appointment for Upton County 4-H, and contracts with Region 11 and Region 18. The board will also consider authorizing the superintendent to open bids for water well testing and repair, and may discuss construction defects at Rankin High School in closed session.
- Discussion of a Golf Course Maintenance building, Learning Center and Club House
- Discussion of location of future Tennis Courts
- Consideration and/or Action to Approve Resolution Regarding Extracurricular State of 4-H organization
- Consideration and/or Action to Approve a Contract with Region 11 for the Technology Resources Education Consortium (TREC) for 2024-2025
- Consideration and possible action regarding retention of Pearson Legal, P.C. as contingent fee counsel concerning construction defect(s) at Rankin High School
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will consider and potentially act on the proposed 2024-2025 budget, a public hearing date for the budget and tax rate, and an order authorizing unlimited tax school building bonds. Other action items include approving local teaching certifications, student and extracurricular codes of conduct, and a contract for teacher house construction.
- Consider and/or action to post the proposed 2024-2025 budget with changes from the budget workshop.
- Consider an order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds and levying an annual ad valorem tax.
- Consideration and/or action to approve an agreement for the purchase of attendance credits (Option 3 Agreement) for 2024-2025.
- Consideration and/or action to approve a bid from JM Martin Custom Homes for the construction of teacher houses.
- Consideration and/or action to amend the bank depository contract with First State Bank of Rankin.
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items related to its 2019 Bond Projects, including building codes, design options, and service contracts. The agenda also includes a superintendent's report, public comment, and a possible closed session.
- Lease agreement with United Ag & Turf – Golf & Sports Turf Sales- West Texas
- Adoption of 2012 International Building Codes and 2015 International Energy Conservation Code for 2019 Bond Projects
- Geotechnical Engineering Services from SKG for New Competition Gymnasium Complex and Bus Maintenance Facility
- Choice between Option A (approx. 19,000 sq ft) or Original Design (approx. 31,066 sq ft)
- Approval of schematic design for New Bus Maintenance Facility and conceptual floor plan for New Competition Gymnasium Complex by Parkhill
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, officer statements, and reports. Key actions include selecting a construction delivery method for the Bus Maintenance Facility and Competition Gymnasium, approving policy updates, and paying Santa Rosa Well Services for golf course well work. The board will also discuss benefits, federal fund entitlements, and other routine items.
- Select construction delivery method for Bus Maintenance Facility and Competition Gymnasium
- Approve payment to Santa Rosa Well Services for golf course water well work
- Approve LOCAL policy updates (BBD, BBFA, CCGB, CKC, CKED, CQC, DCE, DGBA, EEH, EF, EFA, EFB, FNG, GF)
- Approve Graduate Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Approve invoice for Region 18 for Amplify and Eureka (2023-2024) paid with grant funds
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss setting board goals and district prioritization. The agenda also includes a superintendent's report, public comment, and possible closed session for personnel matters. No specific action items with dollar amounts are listed.
- Discuss setting board goals
- District prioritization discussion
- Superintendent report
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 (personnel)
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board is holding a special meeting with a short agenda. They will hear a superintendent report, take public comment, and consider two action items: approving an auditor firm for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and approving the rental of a generator, fuel, and fuel tank for the golf course irrigation system, not to exceed $40,000. The meeting also includes a possible closed session under Texas Gov. Code 551.074.
- Consider and/or approve auditor firm for 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Consider and/or approve rental of generator, fuel, and fuel tank for golf course irrigation system, not to exceed $40,000
- Public comment period
- Superintendent report
- Closed meeting authorized under Texas Gov. Code 551.074
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve the construction manager at risk (CMAR) delivery method and criteria for the new Bus Maintenance Facility and Competition Gymnasium, as well as land surveyor services. They will also consider bids for refrigeration and water delivery, an auditing firm, and several policy and compensation changes. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, financial reports, and public comment, plus a closed session for personnel and real property matters.
- Approve Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) as delivery method for Bus Maintenance Facility and Competition Gymnasium
- Approve land surveyor services for Bus Maintenance Facility and possible gym areas
- Approve bid from J&T Refrigeration
- Approve bid from Upton County Water for pond water purchase and delivery
- Approve reimbursement to Sarah Kimbrough for one-third of Master's tuition at Texas A&M Commerce
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold its regular meeting on April 17, 2024, with discussion and possible action on several items, including purchasing new vehicles and buses, buying water for the golf course pond, and approving a change order for a housing project. The board will also consider approving health insurance contributions, instructional materials, and a superintendent contract for Shaye Murphy. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and financial reports, plus a closed session for personnel and real property matters.
- Purchase of school buses (action item 7.1)
- Health insurance contributions for 2024-2025 (action item 7.4)
- Change order with Greg Wike Construction for housing project at 1201/1203A/1203B Francis St. (action item 7.3)
- Water purchase for golf course pond (discussion 6.2, action 7.6)
- Superintendent contract for Shaye Murphy (action 9.1)
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold its regular meeting with reports from maintenance, athletics, the principal, and the superintendent. Action items include seeking TEA reimbursement for a tax credit to Targa Pipeline, a contract with Parkhill for design services, approving instructional materials, and a school housing agreement. The board will also discuss the DEC (LOCAL) policy and the T2 value's budget impact, then enter closed session for personnel, attorney consultation, and real property.
- Request to TEA for reimbursement of ad valorem tax credit provided to Targa Pipeline Midcontinent Westtex under Tax Code §313.104
- Proposed contract with Parkhill architecture and engineering firm for design and construction administration
- Approval of instructional materials for 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of school housing agreement
- Approval of new vehicles/buses purchased from bond funds
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a superintendent's report, Region 18 board training, and a closed session under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 for personnel matters. The board may take action on items discussed in the closed session after returning to open meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.
- Superintendent Report
- Region 18 Board Training
- Closed meeting under Texas Gov. Code 551.074
- Possible action on closed-session items
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will consider and possibly act on several financial and property items, including amending a prior land purchase, approving a salary range for a new position, approving a change order, selling district land to Upton County, and approving construction estimates. The board will also hear reports from administrators and discuss staff benefits and training.
- Amend May 2023 action to reflect purchase of 25 acres from bond money and 15 acres from general fund from Bryan Gossett, not to exceed $500,000
- Approve salary range for Director of Golf Course Maintenance position
- Approve change order from Farmers Daughter for Aussie wall and South wall modifications
- Approve sale of approximately 15 acres of RISD-owned property to Upton County
- Approve estimate from Greg Wike for covered patios and carports for duplex units, not to exceed $65,000
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board is holding a special meeting with a superintendent report, discussion items, and possible action items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, attorney consultation, and real property matters, with final votes taken in open meeting.
- Superintendent report
- Discussion items
- Consideration and/or action items
- Closed session for personnel (Texas Gov. Code 551.074)
- Closed session for attorney consultation and real property
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board is holding a special meeting with one main action item: approving the purchase of real property at 760 Country Club Rd for $87,000. The board will also discuss general items and may enter closed session for personnel, attorney consultation, and real property matters before reconvening in open meeting.
- Consideration and action to approve purchase of real property at 760 Country Club Rd for $87,000
- Closed meeting authorized under Texas Gov. Code 551.074 for personnel
- Closed meeting for attorney consultation under 551.071
- Closed meeting for real property discussion
Regular Meeting
The Rankin ISD board will hold public hearings on its financial integrity rating and academic performance, then consider approving the audit report, a joint election contract, a trustee election order, a change order for a retaining wall not to exceed $130,000, and a resolution on employing chaplains. They will also discuss and potentially approve the 2024-2025 school calendar and changes to the current one, and enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve change order from Farmers Daughter for retaining wall not to exceed $130,000
- Order trustee election for May 4, 2024
- Approve joint contract with Upton County Elections Administrator
- Approve 2024-2025 school calendar and changes to 2023-2024 calendar
- Resolution to employ or accept chaplains as volunteers (options 1, 2, or 3)