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The measures include implementation details tied to House Bill 6 (discipline and safety), House Bill 1481 (personal communication devices), a new school library advisory process required by Senate Bill 13 and an explicit policy on participation by nonenrolled students in UIL activities required by Senate Bill 401. The board also accepted $168,317.84 in campus gifts.

Why it matters: The code and policy changes are designed to align district discipline and student-access rules with state law changes passed in the recent legislative session. Among the items the board approved are new mandatory discipline steps (for example, increased in-school suspension days for certain offenses), changes in how the district handles personal communication devices, and a formal advisory role for parents on library material acquisitions.

The board heard a presentation from district staff before taking votes. Superintendent Tabitha Branham (presented as \"superintendent Branham\" in the meeting) said the district had worked with principals, legal counsel and the student services team to revise the code and that the changes respond to more than 100 new education-related bills passed this session. Jason Park, director of student services, and Tony Parker, student services administrator, explained specific provisions drawn from House Bill 6 and House Bill 1481.

Key changes discussed by staff and approved by trustees included:
- Discipline and behavior coordination: House Bill 6 requires each high school to designate a behavior coordinator (dean-of-students role). The district will monitor discipline referrals and report certain incidents to threat-assessment teams, the presenters said.
- E-cigarette penalties: Tony Parker told the board the law now requires 10 days of in-school suspension (ISS) for students found with or under the influence of e-cigarettes; the district will provide restorative supports during ISS.
- Expanded discretionary OSS categories: House Bill 6 expands circumstances under which K'2 and McKinney-Vento students may receive out-of-school suspension for repeated or significant classroom disruption or threats to immediate health and safety; the district said principals must review any ISS placements that exceed 10 days.
- Cell phone and personal communication devices: Revisions to board policy FNCE local adopt the broader statutory term \"personal communication devices,\" list examples (cell phones, smartwatches, paging devices) and specify statutory exceptions for students with 504 plans or IEPs. The board also approved a disciplinary escalation that can include loss of exam exemptions after repeated violations.
- High-school fighting consequences: The district will strengthen alternative placement and event-ban consequences for repeat fighting, and provide restorative supports for students placed in alternative programs.
- Library materials: The board approved EFB local revisions to establish a school library advisory council (majority parent voting membership) that will review new titles before they're added to campus collections and will participate in challenges under the new law.
- Admissions and student activities: The board adopted updates to FD/FM local to confirm the district will not allow nonenrolled (home-schooled or private-schooled) students to participate in RISD-sponsored UIL activities, following the new statutory requirement to adopt a policy.

Board action and votes at a glance
- Adopt 2025'1026 student code of conduct as presented; motion moved by Trustee Harris, seconded by Trustee Pacheco; outcome: approved 6'0'to''0 (motion carried).
- Revise FNCE local (personal communications/electronic devices) to add statutory language and exceptions; outcome: approved 6'0'to''0.
- Revise FD local and FM local (admissions and student activities) to confirm nonenrolled students will not participate in UIL; outcome: approved 6'0'to''0.
- Revise EFB local (instructional resources/library materials) to create a school library advisory council and related procedures; outcome: approved 6'0'to''0.
- Accept gifts totaling $168,317.84 (five gifts over $5,000 plus additional smaller gifts); outcome: approved 6'0'to''0.

Trustees and staff emphasized implementation supports: the student services team and principals will provide on-site coaching, translated family communications and campus signage, staff said. Tony Parker told the board the district has already trained administrators on the new rules and will provide ongoing, \"knee-to-knee\" support for principals and staff during the school year.

Trustee concerns and safeguards: Several trustees pressed for monitoring and oversight to guard against disproportionate disciplinary impacts. Trustee McGowan asked how the district will ensure fairness; staff said decisions beyond certain discipline thresholds will be reviewed by area superintendents and district staff and that parents retain appeal opportunities under district procedures.

What's next: District staff said they will post the updated code and policies online, provide translated notices to families and distribute campus-level lesson plans and signage in advance of the Aug. 12 school opening.

Ending: Trustees adopted the set of policy changes unanimously, and staff said they would begin implementing the new rules with principals and families immediately.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richardson ISD - Regular Board Meetings","oneSentenceSummary","The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees on Aug. 7 approved the district'wide 2025'1026 student code of conduct and adopted several policy updates required by recent state laws, voting 6 to 0 in each measure.","taxTitle","RICHARDSON ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",14326,"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},6486529,"Richardson ISD reviews 2024''2025 STAAR/TELPAS results, highlights CCMR gains and next steps",2234,7200000,9434000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551783-e610a64c420bf184fa62fb3232375c4e&start=7200&end=9434","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551783-e610a64c420bf184fa62fb3232375c4e/thumbnail_7200000.jpg","/articles/6486529/Texas/Richardson-ISD-reviews-20242025-STAARTELPAS-results-highlights-CCMR-gains-and-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486529-36969e03f4ce6666ad7f631eae3f6e9e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770819958&Signature=BTOhc-MqljDr8VhDSmyFpmBmr92ryB0xPXkls8A~Yh4fC6FhL5ZBP3IPZuuLK6zmFkgSVZBAKytRNFFkuRo6lwg9Nnn6oILWbzGAe94ANGMIFKSy~IOnBlhoQePt4juVBZ08DD-Sl~U9wdh39VaywpPCttjnTMObmzZovI-cWmx~gRb3nAT6BgmF0zEyFFrsedua8ZFulb2jMh8JR43pHzOMyjGVZACk4MeziyzSqnRJrCDJx84C98TEDfEn-PXUpe8Kf9JoMT4L6Xi5XEMDSAM5OvY1B2DZgVCiQuuAzZUqNkKU7vn0p8xono8dx2hWon63WeOVqum74MSOfq-yLg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richardson ISD staff on Aug. 7 presented preliminary 2024''2025 student assessment results and accountability projections, highlighting gains in advanced (mastery) performance and a significant increase in college, career and military readiness (CCMR) while outlining targeted instructional steps for the coming school year.

The presentation covered STAAR (Spring 2025) performance across grades, TELPAS outcomes for emergent bilingual students, end-of-course (EOC) results and CCMR indicators (AP, dual credit, OnRamps and industry-based certifications). Doctor Leeper and Dr. Ortiz led the data overview; area superintendents described follow-up actions at campus level.

Key results presented
- STAAR mastery: The district reported increases at the master's level in a majority of tested grades and subjects compared with 2024, with Richardson ISD performing at or above the state on 13 of 20 tested measures at the \"meets\" grade level and higher in 17 of 20 measures at the \"mastery\" level, according to staff.
- TELPAS: The district reported improved TELPAS advanced-high results for emergent bilingual students, with more students meeting the proficiency threshold used for exit decisions.
- CCMR gains: The district reported a jump in CCMR from 79% (class of 2023) to 95% (class of 2024). Staff attributed this to expanded AP participation and pass rates, growth in dual-credit enrollment and OnRamps participation and increased industry certification attainment. District presenters said students earned nearly 10,000 college credits across programs in 2024, representing an estimated $2.95 million in college tuition savings.

Presenters also described areas of focus and concern:
- EOC and high-school assessments: Staff said some EOC subject areas lag, noting that changes in test design, automated scoring of constructed responses and cohort differences complicate year-to-year comparisons. District staff reported they submitted samples for rescoring (human review) and that rescoring raised many initial computer-assigned scores; for third through eighth grade re-evaluations, staff said 40% of submitted samples received higher scores and a substantial share moved up a performance level.
- Middle-school math/Algebra I: Leaders acknowledged that accelerated Algebra I cohorts affect results and require sustained instructional focus in upper-elementary and junior-high grades to ensure readiness for higher-level courses.
- Achievement gaps: Staff emphasized attention to economically disadvantaged students, emergent bilinguals and special education subgroups and described targeted intervention and enrichment plans.

Responses and next steps
District leaders outlined three instructional priorities for the coming year: data-driven instruction, observation-and-feedback cycles for teachers and stronger lesson internalization and PLC work. Area superintendents described immediate actions: principal coaching, progress-monitoring systems, targeted intervention plans that list each student by name and need, and partnerships with Region 10 for instructional support at high-need campuses.

Superintendent Tabitha Branham framed the work as continuous improvement: \"We teach and model the behaviors that we expect for our students from the time they walk into our buildings,\" she said. District leaders emphasized that assessment data reflect one measure of student learning and that the system will continue to refine supports and instruction.

Ending: District staff said final, official accountability reports from the Texas Education Agency were expected later in the month, and principals would send personalized campus performance communications to families prior to the start of school.","District leaders presented preliminary 2024''2025 student assessment results, reporting growth at the master's level across grades and a sharp increase in college, career and military readiness (CCMR) for the class of 2024; staff outlined instructional priorities and next steps to address gaps.",{"_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},6486534,"Richardson ISD board authorizes Nov. 4, 2025 bond election; district lays out tax impact and outreach plan",3133,4872000,8005000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5551783-e610a64c420bf184fa62fb3232375c4e&start=4872&end=8005","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5551783-e610a64c420bf184fa62fb3232375c4e/thumbnail_4872000.jpg","/articles/6486534/Texas/Richardson-ISD-board-authorizes-Nov-4-2025-bond-election-district-lays-out-tax-impact-and-outreach-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6486534-5d482f3c54eecff3a9de0402111e0eda/orig.mp4?Expires=1770819958&Signature=mKTFGN4AwoEa4Ivr1cLTDpk3qDqUcvkmi9CoiqZ9z9DTR7B7AU3cSZNhsEr4zfs-mq7SJrY8EnXyVJPB29h4Ozu6GRgrwEx7jFeZbt43Dr1mFdBPtEMqinUfL6w2asdxFqTf4XjOPLIU9Nwg1sB4lWhZGUJlXek58QFm3B2Dvo1MgNJtFKWezHnDGg9iDvIeXgC9vHyUrZcGbQmMd6EaQLUxQXTQSzspIFU6s1IL9Vk2Oloz-KSMU1ry12QVvWjqDd7smK~P8BdcxXdEC~Lmx~5fgjCLf3D555qRnUslTVobE9vk7MlDnm1XVw9lozoyTWxB1TTjfRLfQp9dychTCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Aug. 7 to call a bond election for Nov. 4, 2025, approving the bond order and notice and directing district staff to begin community outreach and voter education.

Superintendent Tabitha Branham presented the staff recommendation after a multi-month bond steering committee process. The board's approval authorizes the district to place the recommended propositions on the November ballot and start the required public information and outreach schedule.

Why it matters: A bond election would allow the school district to raise local funds for capital needs that district leaders say include middle-school transformation, facility upkeep and stadium compliance projects. District staff provided a homeowner tax-impact example to illustrate local cost: at a $500,000 average market value, the presentation estimated roughly $124 per year (about $10.33 per month) in additional taxes; the district also noted homestead exemption calculations and freeze provisions for age-65+ taxpayers.

Public comment on the bond included both supporters and residents expressing caution. Eric Stengel, a member of the 2025 bond steering committee and a parent stakeholder, said he supported the call for a bond election despite reservations about the size and long-term impact. \"I support the call to propose a bond election because [of] the middle school expansion and the necessary facility updates that will provide our students with safe, modern learning environments,\" Stengel told the board, adding he had \"some reservations about the total cost and long term impact.\" Another steering-committee member, Ewan Blackman, said he supported the bond in general but signaled an interest in future line-item detail and debate about certain large projects.

Board discussion emphasized the district's need to present clear, factual information to voters. The district's bond outreach plan includes community presentations, homeowner association briefings, staff and parent information sessions, early voting information in October and translations of materials for families. Melissa Heller, who leads community engagement, was identified as a point person for outreach events.

Board action and vote
- Motion: Authorize a bond election for Nov. 4, 2025 and approve the proposed bond election order and notice as presented; moved by Miss Timmy, seconded by Miss Renteria; outcome: approved 6'0'to''0.

Clarifying details provided at the meeting
- Tax impact example: District staff presented an example showing a $124 annual increase on a $500,000 average market-value home (about $10.33 per month); staff also accounted for a 10% local homestead exemption and a projected state constitutional homestead change in the calculation.
- Outreach timeline: Approval authorizes public outreach beginning in August with early voting in October and the election in November; staff will appear at civic and homeowners association meetings on request.

What's next: With the board's authorization, district staff will execute the election order, finalize ballot language and begin a voter-education campaign. The superintendent asked community members to attend informational events; staff said detailed project lists and bond materials will be made available on the district website and through community meetings.

Ending: The motion passed 6'0'to''0, and trustees instructed staff to start outreach and informational activities ahead of the Nov. 4 election.","Trustees voted 6'0'to''0 to call a bond election for Nov. 4, 2025, approving the bond order and notice and directing staff to begin voter outreach; staff presented tax impact estimates and a voter engagement timeline.","actionData","errors"]

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