Dakotah Whitefield

Key agenda items for this meeting include establishing a quorum, invocation, public comments adhering to a three-minute limit, and addressing a Level Three Parent Complaint Appeal regarding Board Policy BED (LOCAL), including taking related action. The agenda outlines two closed sessions for deliberations concerning personnel matters, consultation with legal counsel, real property, and security audits. Discussion items involve the R-PEP Program. Action items include addressing the R-PEP program, approving the 2026-2027 School Calendar, and approving Personnel Administrator Contract Renewals for several key administrative roles (District Principal, Dean of Students, Athletic Director, Band Director, and CTE/Ag staff).

The Rotan ISD Family Engagement Plan for 2025-2026 focuses on building strong relationships, shaping character, and fostering readiness for the future. It emphasizes the mutual responsibility of families, schools, and communities in supporting student learning and achievement, family well-being, and continuous learning for children, families, and educators. The plan aims to develop collaborative bridges with families, ensuring every student reaches their full potential from an early age, and involves supporting families in the educational process to impact schools and the community.

The meeting included a technology update, consideration of a resolution to cancel the 2022 board election, and the appointment of a new school board member. The board also discussed a resolution to contract with Fisher County Appraisal District for tax assessment and collection, and staff COVID days for the upcoming school year. Reports from the Superintendent and Principal were presented. Additional discussion involved a new hire, resignation, financial reports, and a resolution for extracurricular status for the 4-H organization. The board also discussed the tentative date and agenda for the October board meeting.

The board meeting will discuss and potentially approve a QZAB loan pay-off, a bid to replace the fire alarm in the secondary building, and a memorandum of understanding between the Fisher County Sheriff's Department and Rotan ISD-PD. The superintendent's and principal's reports will be presented. A closed session will be held to discuss attorney consultation, real property, prospective gifts, personnel matters, employee complaints, student discipline complaints, and security. The agenda also includes personnel matters (new hires and resignations), a consent agenda covering financial reports, budget amendments, and the review of minutes from a previous meeting, discussion of a tentative date and agenda for the July board meeting.

The board meeting will include consideration and approval of a tax deed, superintendent's and principal's reports, a closed session to discuss attorney consultation, real property, prospective gifts, personnel matters, employee and student complaints, and security. The agenda also includes new hires, resignations, financial reports, a proposed budget amendment, and discussion of the January board meeting date and agenda.