Rockdale Independent School District

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting to discuss and take action on the employment of a new superintendent for the district. The Board voted unanimously to employ Dr. Michael Watson as the new superintendent and approved the proposed contract of employment, authorizing the Board President to execute the necessary documents.

This document details Rockdale ISD's implementation of the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program, focusing on Cohort F. Key areas include the program timeline, identification of eligible teaching roles, and a comprehensive scoring methodology based on T-TESS teacher observations, student growth components, and planning and preparation. The plan further outlines specific student growth measurement methods for various subject areas and establishes a transparent TIA spending plan addressing teacher designations and payouts.

The meeting featured public forum presentations concerning Senate Bill 11 regarding prayer and religious texts, as well as the proposed 2026-2027 academic calendar. Various student achievements in music, athletics, and STEM were recognized, alongside staff nominations. Reports were delivered regarding the district's balanced scorecard priorities, including updates on CTE plans, bilingual/ESL initiatives, and the Teacher Incentive Allotment. The Board approved several items, including a facility planning contract with Corgan Architects, a property lease agreement with The MARC Center, and an application to delay teacher certification requirements. Furthermore, the Board declined to adopt a resolution establishing designated prayer times, opting instead to maintain the current moment of silence practice. Personnel matters, including resignations, retirements, and various contract renewals for staff and administrators, were also addressed.

The second stakeholder meeting focused on reviewing priorities established in the first meeting and discussing two primary agenda items: current and proposed teacher eligibility categories, including a consensus rating activity, and student growth measures. The discussion on student growth measures involved reviewing existing RISD approaches and determining which measures are valid, reliable, and manageable for teachers. The meeting concluded with identifying questions for the next session and gathering suggestions for the Quarterly TIA Newsletter.

The Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing focused on the presentation of the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and the accompanying Annual Report. The presentation provided an overview of all required reporting components, which are made available to the public via the district's official website.