September 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
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III. DISTRICT EXCELLENCE
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III.A. HERO RECOGNITION
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III.B. STUDENT RECOGNITION
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III.C. STAFF RECOGNITION
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III.D. STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH
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IV. PUBLIC COMMENT (AGENDA ITEMS ONLY) — Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda. Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Boardroom) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.
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V. CONSENT AGENDA
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V.A. APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES
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V.B. APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST, BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORT
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V.C. APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:
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V.D. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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VI. AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)
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VII. INFORMATION ITEM:
A. BEST Committee update- 4.2 Systematic, long-range Facility Planning B. Discuss available land within Ferris ISD for possible future Building sites- 4.2 Systemic Long-range Facility Planning C. Review and Discuss Junior Jacket Program- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL levels D. Discuss changes to TIA Guidebook- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels |
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VIII. ACTION ITEM:
A. Discuss and Approve RFP's for Third Party Administrators (Dental, Life, Vision, Telehealth, Accident Insurance etc.)- 2.2 Retain Effective Educators B. Discuss and Approve the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan as presented- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels C. Discuss and Approve the upgrading of Sound Systems at the FB field, Gyms and Cafeterias- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency D. Discuss and Approve the 2025-2026 FISD Student code of Conduct- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students E. Discuss and Approve an addition to the list of Certified T-TESS Appraisers- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels F. Discuss and Approve the District's managed print services lease- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency G. Discuss and Approve acceptance of MOU with Daybreak Health- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students H. Discuss and Approve 2025-2026 Ellis Appraisal District Board of Director nominees- 3.3 Establish and Sustain Community Partnerships |
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IX. NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS
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IX.A. ENROLLMENT REPORT
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IX.B. September 2025- 3037
September 2024- 2811 Difference- 226 |
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X. CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076
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X.A. PERSONNEL: (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION
A. Junior Jackets Program B. TR Criminal Trespass |
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X.B. REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICT
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X.C. SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES
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XI. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONS
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
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XIII. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in the open meeting.
[See BEC(Legal)] THIS NOTICE WAS POSTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT BY 6:00PM ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 For the Board of Trustees |