Board ElectionsDate of Trustee Election: November 8, 2022 Show
Place of Trustee Election: Round Rock ISD works with Williamson County and Travis County to conduct elections. Polling places will be posted as soon as they are determined by Williamson County and Travis County. Dates for Filing Application for Place on Ballot: Saturday, July 23, 2022-Monday, August 22, 2022 Elections Contact
Information: TASB website posting requirements for elections Texas Ethics Commission There are seven members of the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees, each elected at large to serve staggered four-year terms. Elections are held every even year in November. The terms of half of the Trustees, or as near to half as possible, expire each election cycle. Education Code 11.05 (b), 11.059. Board members shall be elected for four-year terms with elections held in November of even-numbered years, as indicated below. Places 3, 4, 5 and 6 Places 1, 2 and 7 General QualificationsA person may not be elected trustee of an independent school district unless the person is a qualified voter. Education Code 11.061(b) To be eligible to be a candidate for, or elected or appointed to, the office of school Board Trustee, a person must:
Candidate’s Residency TermPrefiled Candidacy – An individual seeking election to the office of Trustee by having his or her name placed on the ballot must have been a resident of the state for 12 months, and a resident of the District for six months, prior to the last date on which the candidate could file to be listed on the ballot. Write-In Candidacy – An individual seeking election to the office of Trustee by write-in vote must have been a resident of the state for 12 months, and a resident of the District for six months, prior to the day of the election. Appointment to OfficeAn individual appointed to the office of Trustee must have been a resident of the state for 12 months, and a resident of the District for six months, prior to the day on which the appointment is made. Election Code 141.001(a)(5) Residence Defined“Residence” shall mean domicile, one’s home and fixed place of habitation to which one intends to return after any temporary absence; one does not lose one’s residence status by leaving to go to another place for temporary purposes only. A person does not acquire a residence in a place to which the person has come for temporary purposes only and without the intention of making that place the person’s home. Residence shall be determined in accordance with the common-law rules, as enunciated by the courts of this state, except as otherwise provided by the Election Code. Election Code 1.015 Candidate Workshop – The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) sponsors Candidate Workshops to provide those interested in becoming a school board member with advice and information about the demands and rewards of service. For more information, visit TASB’s Candidate Workshop site. Voter InformationNotice of General Election – signed 10/10/22 Voter Registration Submitted Applications for a Place on the Ballot (2022)Board and District PoliciesThe Policy Online service of the Round Rock Independent School District’s Board Policy Manual is provided for the convenience of persons interested in the School District. The Manual includes policies adopted by the Round Rock Independent School District Board of Trustees, and administrative regulations and/or exhibits prepared by the administrative staff and reviewed by the Board’s Policy Committee. Policies identified with “letters” in the upper right corner of the page and the word (LEGAL) under the letters, are principally statements of various state and federal laws and regulations applicable to the School District. These policies are placed in the School District Policy manual for the purpose of providing ready access to the laws and regulations which apply to the School District and apply to most school districts throughout the State of Texas. Policies identified with “letters” in the upper right corner of the page and the word (LOCAL) are specific localized policies adopted by the Round Rock Independent School District Board of Trustees to govern various aspects of the operation of the School District. Pages identified with “Regulation” (R) or “Exhibit” (E) are approved by the School District administration and reviewed by the Policy Committee of the Board of Trustees to carry-out, explain, or respond to policies adopted by the Board of Trustees or laws applicable to the School District. Each policy, regulation, or exhibit includes an “Issued Date” from the Texas Association of School Boards. All policies have been adopted formally by the Board of Trustees. Policies and regulations are amended, repealed, or replaced from time to time. While the Policy Online service is provided as a convenience, the official adoption of District policies and approval of administrative regulations and exhibits are reflected in the official minutes of the meetings of the District’s Board of Trustees. Board Operating ProceduresCampaign Finance ReportsRound Rock ISD, as a local governmental unit, is the filing entity for campaign finance reports filed by trustees, candidates for trustees, and political action committees. As the filing entity, the district does not assess the accuracy or completeness of reports, but simply serves as the retention agent should the information be requested from the Texas Ethics Commission or through open records requests. House Bill 336, passed by the 82nd Legislature and signed by the Governor on June 17, 2011, requires certain school districts to post campaign finance reports on district websites. Since Round Rock ISD is located partially in a city with a population greater than 500,000 and has more than 15,000 students, this requirement became effective for campaign finance reports filed after January 1, 2012. The requirement relates to reports filed by board of trustee members, candidates for the board, and specific-purpose committees supporting, opposing, or assisting a candidate or member. July Semi-Annual Reports January Semi-Annual Reports 30-Day Reports May SPAC Finance Reports 8th Day Before 2020 Election Reports Final Reports 2022 2022 Election Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by Candidate Code of EthicsAs a member of the Board, each trustee promises the best interests of the District as a whole and, to that end, shall adhere to the following ethical standards: Equity in attitude
Honor in Conduct
Integrity of character
Commitment to service
Student-centered focus
Reference: BBF (LOCAL) Conflict of InterestCitizen ParticipationThe Board shall solicit the advice and counsel of citizens in planning and operating the District. A citizen shall seek solutions to concerns, questions, and problems by following the District’s complaint procedures. Comments on items not on AgendaAt each regular meeting, the Board will afford the general public an opportunity to speak to the Board on any matter concerning the education of students and the business of the Board that is not listed on the Board agenda. The following shall apply:
Agenda requestThe citizen’s request to address the Board as an agenda item shall be made in writing through the Superintendent’s office at least seven days before the meeting. The request shall be addressed to the Board as a whole and shall include the person’s name, address, phone number, and the subject matter he or she wishes to discuss. The Superintendent and Board President shall determine the propriety of the request. Complaints and concernsThe citizen’s request to address the Board as an agenda item shall be made in writing through the Superintendent’s office at least seven days before the meeting. The request shall be addressed to the Board as a whole and shall include the person’s name, address, phone number, and the subject matter he or she wishes to discuss. The Superintendent and Board President shall determine the propriety of the request. DisruptionThe Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any person continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the person removed from the meeting. Reference: BED (LOCAL) HB 628Total number and cost resulting in Board’s request for information outside of School Board meetings 2021-2022
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Contacting the BoardParents and community members wishing to contact the school Board regarding a specific school, teacher or child, are encouraged to begin at the level closest to the concern. The Board requests students and parents discuss their concerns and complaints through informal conferences with the appropriate teacher, principal or other campus administrator. Concerns should be expressed as soon as possible to allow early resolution at the lowest possible administrative level.
If an informal conference regarding a complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student or parent, the student or parent may initiate the formal process described in the following policies: FNG (Local) FNG (Legal) Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students and parents are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns, and they may withdraw a formal complaint at any time if a resolution has been reached. Neither the Board nor any District employee shall unlawfully retaliate against any student or parent for bringing a concern or complaint. Other IssuesCitizens wishing to express themselves regarding school district policy, boundaries, finances or other responsibilities of the Board which have not been placed on a regular agenda are encouraged to use one or more of these alternatives.
Board members discourage citizens from providing anonymous information and, in general, will not act upon it (except for fraud, unlawful or other questionable Round Rock ISD activities which can be reported in confidence.) File a report Writing or speaking to the Board in a disrespectful tone is considered unprofessional and is counterproductive to your cause. GoalsThe Board of Trustees began the work of developing student outcome goals in September 2021 using the Lone Star Governance (LSG) model. The district is working with an LSG coach, Dr. Marcia McMahon. The board is currently working through the process of completing and approving 5-year student outcome Goals, Goal Progress Measures, and Constraints. The three required HB 3 goals were approved at the regular meeting on October 21st, 2021. As additional Goals and Constraints are approved, they will be posted here. LSG Board Goals & Constraints 2022-2026 LSG Board Goals/Goal Progress Measures Monitoring Calendar Board Goals/Constraints One-Pager What are the three qualifications you must have before announcing your candidacy for President of the United States?U.S. Constitutional Requirements for Presidential Candidates
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