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Consent Agenda Approved, Including Financials, Personnel, and Interlocal Agreements
The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the regular session on May 18, 2026, financial information for May 2026, budget amendment details for June 2026, purchasing cooperative reports, donations, personnel actions, and executive session items regarding resignations and retirements. It also included approvals for the Mesquite Regional Day School Program Shared Services Arrangement, branching mines agreement year two, University of Texas on-ramps interlocal agreement, instructional resources and library materials, and SHAC membership for 2026-2027.
Quest Academy Receives Approval for Flexible School Day Program Waiver
The board considered and approved the optional flexible school day program waiver for the Rockwell ISD Quest Academy. This waiver allows the alternative education campus to claim average daily attendance (ADA) for students who may have family or work-related issues causing them to miss standard attendance periods. The Quest Academy serves students at risk of dropping out or those who have had credit denial due to attendance. The program offers a flexible, self-paced learning environment, and reported strong academic performance and graduation rates.
Dr. Megan Gist Promoted to Deputy Superintendent, Patrick Just Appointed Chief Safety and Security Officer
The board approved the promotion of Dr. Megan Gist from Chief Academic Officer to Deputy Superintendent. Dr. Gist has 28 years of experience in public education, including 16 years with Rockwell ISD. Her new role aims to position the district to navigate educational changes and build on academic success. The board also approved the promotion of Patrick Just from Senior Executive Director of Student Services to Chief Safety and Security Officer. Mr. Just has 32 years of experience in public education, with 10 years at Rockwell ISD, and will lead the district's safety, security, and emergency preparedness efforts.
Board Approves 2026-2027 Operating Budget and Security Camera Project Funding
The board approved the annual operating budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, encompassing the general fund, child nutrition fund, and debt service fund. This budget represents a key milestone following months of planning that began in October 2025. The district also considered the adoption of the tax rate, which will occur in August after certified values are received. The competitive sealed proposal for the Rockwell High School and Rockwell Heath High School security camera and video management software replacement project was approved, with Arrowave Technologies awarded the contract for $771,295.94, funded by the 2007 bond authorization.
Policy Revisions, Attendance Waiver, and SHAC Update Approved
The board considered and approved revisions to board policies DBA local and DK local. These revisions align with Rockwell ISD's District of Innovation (DOI) plan, specifically regarding credentials and class assignments. The policies were updated to reflect existing language in the legal policies and remove redundant DOI references, as the plan is posted on the district website. The board also approved a waiver for Nebbie Williams Elementary School related to low attendance days due to illness, allowing the district to maintain funding calculations. Additionally, the board received an update on the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) activities, including a presentation on the 'ESTEAM' program for K-12 students focused on health and well-being, which the committee voted to adopt for the 26-27 school year.
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