Melissa Sims

The board agenda includes a public hearing on amended applications for appraised value limitation for Ben Milam Solar 2 LLC and Cattlemen Solar Park LLC. Discussion and action items involve the school calendar, assessment results, future facility needs, and presentations from Centrix and BWA Architects. Additionally, the board will consider agreements with Temple College, Centrix Energy Partners, and BWA Architects, as well as matters regarding conflict-of-interest policies, application amendment fees, and tax limitation agreements. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss superintendent goals and commercial or financial information regarding the solar projects.

This renewed District of Innovation Plan for Rosebud-Lott I.S.D. seeks to enhance operational flexibility and reduce administrative burdens by securing exemptions from specific Texas Education Code provisions. Key areas of innovation include adjusting the first day of instruction, managing K-4 class sizes, modifying teacher contract days, establishing local teacher certification, extending probationary contracts, refining inter-district student transfer policies, adapting the 90% attendance rule, asserting local control over grievance policies, instructional plan requirements, and library materials processes. The plan aims to improve student outcomes, support teacher recruitment and morale, and align district practices more closely with its mission and vision.

The discussion involved the approval of the hourly salary schedule for the year 2025-2026.

The Board of Trustees convened a special meeting to consider and pass an order calling for a bond election within the Rosebud-Lott Independent School District. The order makes provisions for the conduct and notice of the election. The board addressed the necessity of holding an election for specific propositions, including the issuance of bonds for school buildings, transportation, and fieldhouse renovations, as well as refunding previously issued maintenance tax obligations. The order specifies the election date, propositions, ballot language, voter qualifications, election precincts, voting locations, and early voting details. It also covers the appointment of election officers, notice of the election, and conduct of the election in compliance with the Texas Election Code and the Voting Rights Act.

The meeting included discussion of the District Multi-Hazard Emergency Operations Plan, specifically the Cybersecurity Annex, and updates on the SAFE Grant Cycle, including the use of funds for fencing, radios, and silent panic alert buttons. The committee discussed the District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA) and the new Sentinel overview from TEA, which replaces the Intruder Detection Audit dashboard. There was no update on the Guardian program. The committee is seeking additional parents and someone from the Falls County Sheriff's office to fulfill roles on the committee in the coming year.