Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Robert Gray’s organization
Jun 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Rice Independent School District Regular Meeting
The board meeting included a closed session to discuss personnel matters and safety and security updates. Key business actions included the approval of budget amendments, ESSA planning, the TRS Active Care increase for eligible employees, and a policy authorizing home school student participation in UIL athletic activities. Additionally, the board approved TASB Policy Update 127 and reviewed reports regarding district finances, tax, payroll, and enrollment statistics.
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The board meeting included the administration of the oath of office for board members and the reorganization of the school board. The meeting covered updates on the ECC construction project and safety and security matters. The board authorized non-chapter 21 contracts and granted the Superintendent authority to hire an assistant principal. Several business items were approved, including budget amendments, a janitorial and cleaning service contract with Walsh Cleaning Service, the appointment of Anderson, Marx and Bohl PC as auditors, an adjunct faculty agreement with Ellis County 4H, and various large equipment and service purchases. Additionally, the board approved a curriculum purchase for the upcoming school year, local policy updates regarding DOI exemptions, and a new course list for CTE and dual credit programs.
Apr 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Rice Independent School District Regular Meeting
The board conducted a closed session to discuss personnel matters. Following the session, the board voted to terminate a probationary contract and approved the hiring of new personnel, specifically appointing an Assistant Principal for Rice Elementary and a Principal for Rice High School for the upcoming school year.
Apr 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Rice Isd Regular Meeting
The board discussed several items, including public comments regarding home school student participation in UIL activities. Personnel actions included the approval of Chapter 21 contracts and the appointment of a new Early Childhood Center Principal and a Director of District Operations. The board accepted a state-provided safety and security audit. Financial and payroll reports were reviewed. Other action items included the approval of the 2026-2027 instructional calendar, certification of instructional materials, the purchase of furniture and playground equipment for the Early Childhood Center, the purchase of various chrome books, the approval of an Active Attack Response Equipment Grant Resolution, and the approval of the 2026-2027 student transfer list.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
