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Summary of actions and outcomes

- Memorandum of Understanding with Rockport Fulton Education Foundation: Motion to approve the MOU that “fosters a collaborative partnership that enhances educational opportunities and resources for RFISD students and staff.” Motion moved (speaker not identified in the record), second made, vote recorded as 7–0 (approved).

- RFISD Board Adopted Plan 2025–2029 strategic plan balanced scorecard: Motion to adopt the balanced scorecard, specifically the district’s four priorities and 12 strategic objectives. Motion made by Ms. Bridal, seconded by Ms. Yarnell. Vote 7–0 (approved). Clarifying discussion asked how board‑level item sheets would reflect the new strategic objectives; staff said the sheets will be updated after adoption.

- HB3 board goals: Motion to approve HB3 goals as presented (noting the statutory citation in the packet). Motion recorded as made by Mrs. Austin and seconded by Mrs. Yarnell; vote 7–0 (approved). Board members were reminded that the goals align with Texas Education Code requirements cited in the packet.

- 2026 superintendent evaluation tool: Motion made by Ms. Bridal, seconded by Ms. Austin. Vote 7–0 (approved). Staff said the evaluation tool aligns with the adopted balanced scorecard.

- Resolution appointing members to the Aransas County Appraisal District Board of Directors: Motion to approve the resolution appointing the district’s appointees as required under Texas tax code (the packet cited “Texas tax code 6 0 3” as the relevant provision). Motion made by Ms. Austin, seconded by Ms. Bridal. Vote recorded 6–0 with Ms. Yarnell abstaining (approved by those voting).

- Resolution addressing wage payments during the emergency school closure of 01/21/2025: Motion to approve the resolution authorizing wage payments for employees during the ice‑related closure, consistent with district policies (NEB Local and DA Local cited). Motion made by Ms. Randall, seconded by Mr. Ramos. Vote 7–0 (approved).

- Consent agenda: Motion to approve consent agenda as presented. Motion made by Ms. Bridal, seconded by Ms. Yarnell. Vote 7–0 (approved).

Why it matters: The balanced scorecard and evaluation tool set measurable priorities and a framework for superintendent evaluation; the MOU formalizes a partnership with the education foundation; the appraisal district resolution ensures the district complies with the cited tax‑code requirement for appointees; the wage‑payment resolution provides pay continuity for employees affected by the Jan. 21 closure.

Provenance and next steps: Each approved item is reflected in the official board minutes and will be entered into district policy or administrative records as appropriate. Specific follow‑ups (updating board item sheets, aligning evaluation metrics to the scorecard, and implementing the MOU) were described by staff.

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The guide, presented at the board’s central office reports, compiles district course policies, graduation plans and program‑of‑study sequences and is intended as a single reference for students, parents and staff. Dr. Carter, Rockport Fulton High School principal, said the guide includes a clickable table of contents, references to applicable education code and clarifies enrollment procedures, credit recovery and CCMR pathways.

Board members were told that, on arrival last spring, campus leaders found the district had “less than 30% CCMR ready.” Amber Ladd, dean of career and technical education, said the district’s work has raised that figure to 62% as of the presentation, and leaders set a target of about 85% over time. Dr. Carter and Ladd credited success advisers and partnerships with Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi and Del Mar College for allowing students to earn college hours and industry credentials while in high school.

Why it matters: Board members said the guide and schedule change are intended to make students’ course choices meaningful and to stop assigning students to local study‑hall or aid periods that do not earn state credits. District staff said about 360 students were scheduled in study halls or office‑aid roles this year; the presenters estimated that reallocating those assignments could equal roughly 2.5 full‑time teaching positions worth of instructional time.

What staff proposed: The program guide aligns course sequences with endorsement requirements, lists seven programs of study (diagnostic and therapeutic, welding, plant science, maritime, culinary, teaching and learning, and graphic design) and explains how students enter endorsements and how those choices appear on transcripts. Amber Ladd described the Pirate P‑TECH Academy, which offers welding and health‑science students dual‑credit and industry certification opportunities. Dr. Carter said the guide outlines graduation options including a 22‑credit minimum diploma path and the foundation/distinguished plans that typically require 26 credits.

Schedule discussion: Campus leaders explained the district has operated under eight‑period days for two years and said a seven‑period day could provide more structured instructional time, reduce the number of students placed in noncredit study halls and better align students to complete a CTE pathway or endorsement. Presenters cautioned that the change would require students to make course choices earlier and that some current ninth‑ and tenth‑grade students may face more constrained elective options as schedules are rebalanced.

Public‑facing guidance and process: Staff said counselors have been conducting one‑on‑one course‑selection meetings; students entering ninth grade must select an endorsement under state rules, and the district will require parent permission to change an endorsement after initial selection. Presenters emphasized the plan is intended to be flexible — students may change endorsements when space allows — and encouraged families to work with counselors for clarity.

Board response and next steps: Trustees thanked the team for the guide and the outreach to student leaders (SALT). Trustees were told that the master schedule is an administrative decision and not a board action item; the presentation was informational and intended to solicit trustee feedback. Staff said they will continue to refine the guide and the schedule proposal and will communicate with families about potential course limitations and counselor supports.

Ending: District leaders asked community members with questions to contact counselors or the central office; they said additional refinements will be made to the guide as staff identify clarifying language or sequencing issues.

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Kathy Henderson, presenting the business office report, reminded the board that the adopted 2024‑25 budget included a projected $5,755,000 deficit. Henderson said updated figures using first‑semester average daily attendance (ADA) and new comptroller property values produce an estimated additional state revenue of about $457,562 but also increase recapture by about $1,115,000. She said a net effect remains that the district must continue to find expense reductions to lower the deficit.

Henderson corrected an earlier figure on insurance premium savings and reported roughly $869,000 in premium savings relative to budgeted estimates; she said other updates and reduced insurance costs bring the district closer to narrowing the deficit but do not eliminate it.

Enrollment and collections: Henderson reported current enrollment is about 86 students below the adopted projection of 2,971. Since Labor Day the district recorded 281 withdrawals and 229 new entries, a net loss of 52 students through January. She also noted property‑tax collections in January were 1.93% higher than last year by percentage of levy, which she described as a positive collection indicator.

State legislative risk and other revenue details: Henderson and board members discussed proposed state legislation to increase the homestead exemption (discussed in testimony as a change from $100,000 to $140,000) and the district’s concern that hold‑harmless provisions historically do not fully offset local revenue losses. Henderson said the district could lose roughly $1 million if the exemption change proceeds as discussed in the legislature. She criticized the lack of fuller statewide accounting for how exemption changes affect school finance. Henderson also updated trustees on SHARS billing: projected revenue had been budgeted at $221,000 but actual receipts through January were about $27,008; she said the district is evaluating whether to continue the SHARS filing program.

Ending: Henderson said the district will continue to refine projections, evaluate expense reductions and present updated budget scenarios at future meetings. She invited trustees to participate in finance committee briefings for deeper review.

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Jessica Robbins, director of teaching and learning, told trustees the interim assessment is designed by the Texas Education Agency as a predictor of spring STAAR performance. Robbins said staff added the interim assessment midyear to fill a gap in secondary progress monitoring and used it at the high school, middle school and Fulton campus.

Reading: Robbins reported predicted “meets and above” rates compared with last year’s STAR: sixth grade predictively down from 52% to 44% if no intervention occurs; seventh grade increased from 41% to 52%; eighth grade was essentially flat (50% to 49%). English I predicted meets rose from 45% last year to 59% this year; English II prediction fell from 62% to 57%.

Math: Robbins provided preliminary math numbers that she described as \"hot off the press\": sixth‑grade math predicted near 29% (last year 30%); seventh‑grade predictive rate fell (from 10% to about 7%); eighth‑grade math rose from 27% to 45%; Algebra I (an EOC) prediction improved from 50% to 74%. High school overall math predictive numbers were lower than last year (39% to 24%). Eighth‑grade social studies was essentially flat (39% to 40%).

How the district will use the data: Robbins said campus teams will analyze interim results during a principals’ work day and create action plans for the remaining six weeks of instruction. She urged trustees and staff to view interim data as a prediction that allows teachers to make instructional moves before spring testing.

Ending: Robbins and other leaders said makeup testing will continue and that teams will use the data to guide targeted instruction and interventions ahead of STAAR.

","District teaching and learning staff presented interim STAR assessment predictions: gains in Algebra I and some math cohorts, English I up, while other grades showed declines or flat predictions; staff said assessments are intended to guide instruction in remaining weeks of the term.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: RFISD board approves MOU, strategic plan, HB3 goals, evaluation tool and resolutions

RFISD unveils centralized secondary program guide, school leaders propose seven‑period day to reduce study halls and boost CCMR

RFISD business office reports $5.8M budget deficit, enrollment shortfalls and potential revenue hits from state homestead exemption changes

Interim STAR data show mixed results: some math and English gains, uneven reading predictions