The Richardson Independent School District Board of Trustees recorded several formal votes during the meeting, most by unanimous 6–0 tallies. The votes were procedural or preparatory and will shape upcoming budgeting, capital and campus improvement activity.

Votes at a glance

1) Acceptance of donations
- Motion: Accept gifts reported to the district, including one gift described as more than $5,000 to “Preston Wood” and 11 additional donations under $5,000.
- Outcome: Approved by voice/hand vote, 6–0.
- Notes: Staff presented the gifts for acceptance as part of the consent process.

2) Election scheduling (May 1, 2025)
- Motion: Approve scheduling of the May 1, 2025 election cycle and associated administrative steps for trustee districts (referenced: Districts 2, 4, 5 and related procedures).
- Outcome: Approved by roll call/hand vote, 6–0.
- Notes: Staff said the district coordinates with the county election office and the schedule is subject to standard election rules.

3) Bond resolution direction (bond development process)
- Motion: Adopt a resolution and direct staff to continue the bond planning process, including committee participation and public engagement in the months ahead.
- Outcome: Approved, 6–0.
- Notes: Trustees asked for transparent community engagement and further committee recommendations in March and April prior to any final bond authorization.

4) Approval of school improvement action (Targeted Improvement Plan / campus improvement)
- Motion: Approve improvement actions as presented for identified campuses (examples in presentation included Authelia Creek Elementary, Hamilton Park, Richardson IEC Academy and Skyview Elementary) and accept staff direction to proceed with targeted interventions.
- Outcome: Approved, 6–0.
- Notes: Staff said initial funding would come from grants and targeted campus resources; multi‑year grant eligibility and program timelines were discussed.

What the votes mean

Trustees characterized the votes as part of routine governance steps necessary to proceed with financial planning, campus improvement work and election administration. The unanimous tallies do not create new policy by themselves but direct staff to continue planning and community engagement on bond and improvement initiatives.

Provenance

Each item above was recorded on the meeting agenda and taken during the public Board session; the acceptance of gifts and the bond resolution were discussed immediately before the district’s demographic report and after public comment.