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Becky Laswell, SHAC chair, told the board the proposal was based on national and Texas research linking longer, split-day recess to improved physical and mental health and, in some studies, higher academic focus during classroom time. \"Round Rock ISD should adopt a district level policy, which includes 45 minutes of unstructured recess for all students in grades pre k to 5 and the provision that recess shall not be taken away for academic reasons or as a punishment,\" Laswell said.

Other recommendations: SHAC asked the district to (1) deliver opioid-education curriculum to grades 6-12 in accordance with state law; (2) host community health fairs to connect families with local services; and (3) streamline consent communications for human development lessons so parents can more easily know and opt in or out.

Why it matters: SHAC cited evidence that increased recess reduces cortisol, improves physical coordination and bone health, helps students eat more nutritiously when recess is scheduled before lunch, and supports social problem-solving and belonging. Members said some RRISD elementary campuses already provide more than the district's 20-minute baseline recess, and the committee recommended a short policy statement to standardize the practice districtwide.

Board exchange: Trustees thanked SHAC for the work and asked administration to return with options and feasibility analysis; superintendent and staff agreed the recommendation would require adjustments to master schedules but noted several campuses already have longer recess periods.

Ending: The board did not vote on a policy at the meeting; staff said they would study operational impacts and return with implementation options and a proposed policy for board consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Round Rock ISD Regular Board Meetings May 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The district's School Health Advisory Council, chaired by Becky Laswell, recommended four actions including opioid education updates, community health fairs, clearer human development/sex-ed consent communications, and a policy requiring 45 minutes of unstructured recess for pre-K through grade 5 that should not be removed as punishment.","taxTitle","ROUND ROCK ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14329,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6033158,"Round Rock PTA reports membership surge, $20,000 grant to seed Title I feeding program",630,1690000,2320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5385104-26e03de2608b27bae16e98cb1e012eb2&start=1690&end=2320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5385104-26e03de2608b27bae16e98cb1e012eb2/thumbnail_1690000.jpg","/articles/6033158/Texas/Round-Rock-PTA-reports-membership-surge-20000-grant-to-seed-Title-I-feeding-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6033158-b25b60d97ebc6479737919c0597dd776/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011662&Signature=Jb-e1ndC3dLHrOvJSs7zSeGaVwBXp6A16Vp-gdXkDaUHJvvoOPvpddqLKYXC-raOR5pfEMyQVnOpNyGii-73Pafwt4M8bxCsYztqMRyO3az~QzRzt3D9Znn6RuBIiaPqU888SEVQws69R2ssTaHukJzUeRIy-jBEHs4YGjkJN6K0G8w1ruhDjAnmbAIuTaB1kRFN4qEwAvnszPRhhh85AAgutIMvPlz2dqNlj-HXyupBBPL2yOz2rBf1VD~8LM2iOruAGQHl3iQol4WT8k3C2kPXW7kc8BmVecssahPCIJB~N-ehBiojLZAHuVBp3c1aHXnDyik~bJBrfxfBEynZoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Round Rock PTA Council updated the board on membership, volunteer recognition and a new grant-funded pilot to address food insecurity at Title I campuses.

\"The grant was for $20,000,\" PTA president Melissa told trustees, describing funds the council won from National PTA and a Meta-sponsored event. She said some grant dollars already covered event costs and the remainder will seed a district-wide pilot offering long-break meal support for Title I campuses.

Why it matters: PTA leaders said many students at Title I campuses rely on school meals and that feeding students during long breaks is a barrier to learning. The pilot will allow eligible Title I campus PTAs to apply for seed grants to begin their own \"Helping ______\" programs (district name used by PTA) to provide meals, snack bags and extra classroom snacks.

Membership and recognition: The PTA reported a membership total of 15,867 (council count as of the morning of the meeting), up from about 15,700 earlier in the spring. The council recognized longtime volunteers and local PTA award winners and described several community engagement activities, including attendance at Texas PTA Rally Day and hosting national PTA events.

Board exchange: Trustees asked whether the $20,000 grant would cover summer feeding for all Title I campuses. PTA leadership said it would not cover the full summer for every campus; the money is intended as startup funding to help campuses create local, sustainable programs. Trustee questions also covered how PTA outreach and district partnerships will target campuses with the greatest need.

Ending: PTA leaders encouraged administrators, trustees and community members to join PTAs at local campuses; council leaders said additional fundraising and partnerships will be needed to scale the pilot.","Round Rock PTA Council told trustees membership reached about 15,867 and that a $20,000 National PTA grant will seed a pilot program to help Title I campuses provide long-break meals and snacks for students in need.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6033162,"Round Rock ISD reports mixed results on student well-being; elementary gains, secondary lag",287,2519000,2806000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5385104-26e03de2608b27bae16e98cb1e012eb2&start=2519&end=2806","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5385104-26e03de2608b27bae16e98cb1e012eb2/thumbnail_2519000.jpg","/articles/6033162/Texas/Round-Rock-ISD-reports-mixed-results-on-student-well-being-elementary-gains-secondary-lag","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6033162-5466ef78b63a74ba8766423303003271/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011662&Signature=cqpkaocUCAFiWdM-IaQHpPO5Yl1AOzfaanqpDAOCskCjrsCtZBuhu8GF-b-uawgCmxD7cDzyUXGxZJMRmzBgv9Rq6qfF~kdaxgbKmf7OPQqus94TWQgnwTghHlgmr-uBsSqBQmjdSV-P5s4NgnEX2PtHJSkqI74YdlCCnj8J46viaXHV3iR4vumhJm9RbTQVc93YlrMMCDDonSB~yBZC3MJ4KPRmHO0l~nW95cVigcWrYnXYgU-sZ7MJahBgMJBCNrhszjxkPvFZvz0LSI0p5AjPn0inXDJ8OPm6-Tgm2Kjp1wf8DICYaM7NANgAKlt07WL-pwOVlpfXgsfORHsZyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Round Rock ISD administrators presented data to trustees on board Goal 4 (student well-being), saying elementary students showed stronger favorable responses on sense of belonging and self-efficacy while secondary students trailed national comparators.

Assistant Superintendent Byron Girard and the counseling and enrichment teams told the board they expanded reporting beyond Panorama survey results by cross-referencing the district's climate survey and program participation data. \"We will provide you with this Panorama survey data but we'll also expand our report to you by including some data from other survey resources,\" said Steve Clark, director of counseling services.

Key findings presented: districtwide favorable responses to the broad well-being measure were 55% in both fall 2024 and spring 2025 (target for 2025 was 61%). Elementary students (grades 3-5) reported higher favorable rates: 70% favorable on the Panorama belonging question and an 88% favorable response on a comparable Round Rock ISD climate question. Secondary students (grades 6-12) reported a 44% favorable rate for sense of belonging, putting Round Rock ISD secondary respondents near the 20th national percentile for Panorama.

Why it matters: Trustees and staff said the gap between elementary and secondary results pointed to different social pressures—staff highlighted social media and peer dynamics at secondary levels—and discussed how enrichment programs and targeted outreach to Title I campuses and underrepresented groups can both build belonging and channel students into advanced pathways.

Programs and interventions: Director of Enrichment Rain Maggio told trustees students who participate in district enrichment programs are more likely to report favorable senses of belonging; the district analyzed about 4,200 enrichment participants and found higher belonging scores than the general population. Chief of Access and Opportunity Karyn Gray described \"student insight cards\" and targeted outreach at two middle-school vertical-learning pilots (Chisholm Trail and Hernandez) that led to measurable increases in students enrolling in advanced pathways.

Safety and self-efficacy: Panorama results showed 59% of elementary students reported feeling safe at school and 54% favorable for grades 6-12; the district climate survey reported higher perceived safety (around 70% for secondary). The district's self-efficacy measure met or exceeded the target for grades 3-5 (73% favorable on a Panorama question) and showed steady increases in grades 6-12.

Board discussion and next steps: Trustees asked staff whether Panorama and the district climate survey were comparable; staff acknowledged the measures use different Likert cut points and said they are crosswalking questions and considering follow-up focus groups to probe sources of students' feelings of limited belonging. Staff said they will continue disaggregating data by campus, student group, and cohort and will present targeted interventions to trustees in coming months.","District presenters said Panorama and district climate survey data show gains in elementary belonging and self-efficacy but lower favorable responses in grades 6-12; administrators outlined enrichment and advanced-academics outreach targeting belonging and safety.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6033167,"Round Rock ISD delays pay plan as state funding shifts leave budget gap",6547,1306000,7853000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5385104-26e03de2608b27bae16e98cb1e012eb2&start=1306&end=7853","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5385104-26e03de2608b27bae16e98cb1e012eb2/thumbnail_1306000.jpg","/articles/6033167/Texas/Round-Rock-ISD-delays-pay-plan-as-state-funding-shifts-leave-budget-gap","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6033167-32a0e2f718d24c3522b402e2ad31b031/orig.mp4?Expires=1771011662&Signature=I56m7JHjzEzxokmxoEmiJNFeVfNDvQldvuQOqzgaHUNN9MrCWehUZjML13X6lzSjHivFStoJkeNEu2rsIwUMwsnTiIwD1q3WW-44FJStbjwiklV2pg~XhTm75WCcRSVEtjeR2r6Avblh1wLc1QL5kI5D~kAKTbAUWLHwJtyHmPO9tBlNp04iqlqGzb1vxJ6y~D8gnwXYVk55LzZEzeSUy2qV5zMlDtergQEsKfQBFd68kjff09bah7~UL8xqT6BlYNx3-NFL-duy7xunwRrQZmUZEtSF5bTk1IhaHV55WzZwaviu~gT1GGVD0Xfm9N-09tjEw6nvdyVQqPk8-m0fPQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees of the Round Rock Independent School District heard public concern about staff pay and postponed final action on a district compensation plan as rapid changes to state funding left the district\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u000budget projection uncertain.

At the start of the meeting, Tammy Conrad, identified as a Round Rock ISD employee and president of Education Round Rock, told trustees the district's current proposal \"is less than the inflation rate\" and warned that some employees would effectively face a pay cut unless the plan changes. \"Given that the inflation rate in Texas has been 2.3% over the past 12 months, we find it hard to believe that what is being proposed... is less than the inflation rate,\" she said.

The board's budget staff told trustees the district's baseline, worst-case projection without additional state funding showed the district in the red by $11,000,005.68. Dennis (presenting the budget) told the board, \"this is not a proposed budget\" and said the presentation represented a conservative scenario to show the scale of any shortfall if the Legislature did not approve significant new funding.

Why it matters: The state budget changes discussed during the meeting—principally the rapid revision of House Bill 2 in the Texas Senate—affect the district's ability to add salary increases for teachers and classified staff. Administrators said they were still modeling multiple scenarios and requested time to return with updated compensation options tied to the final state outcome.

What trustees heard and did: Public comment from Education Round Rock focused on the morale impact of low or no raises for low-paid staff and the need for retention strategies such as bonuses. District finance staff reviewed revenue and expense assumptions, enrollment and attendance projections, and a list of proposed reductions and moves intended to close the gap. The presenter described multiple line items the district is investigating for further savings and noted certain cost increases (property insurance premiums, custodial and waste contracts, and instructional adoptions) that the district cannot avoid.

Board action and next steps: Trustees did not adopt the compensation plan at the May 15 meeting. Instead, trustees directed administration to return with updated compensation scenarios once the Legislature's action is clearer; staff said they plan to bring a revised proposal at the May 29 meeting or the June budget workshop. In the meantime the board approved other routine items by consent and took several actions in closed session (see actions array). The administration warned that any pay increases would need to be adopted before the district finalizes the fiscal-year 2025-26 budget to avoid retroactive pay obligations.

Context: Trustees and staff described the legislature's recent changes to House Bill 2 and related proposals (discussed in public testimony and staff remarks) as altering the district's expected basic allotment and other formula components; staff said some senate proposals would reallocate previously expected local yield increases rather than provide new, unrestricted funding.

Ending: Administrators said the district is continuing scenario work and outreach to legislators and will return to the board with a compensation recommendation once state funding outcomes are known.","Trustees heard a Round Rock ISD employee urge higher raises and were told district budget projections show an $11 million shortfall under the senate\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000version of House Bill 2; board asked administration to return with updated compensation scenarios.","actionData","errors"]

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