January 20, 2026 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 ON 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 Board Room) 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 AND ESTIMATED REVENUE
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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 March 5th 1/2 Day C. Discuss May 20, 21 & 22 D. Recognition of local businesses within our community that are supporting our students through in-person work experiences |
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VIII. ACTION ITEM:
A: Discussion and Action to Censure Board member Misty Koerkenmeier- 1.0 Other B. Discussion and Action for Reorganzation of the Board-Election of Officers- 1.0 Other C. Discussion and Approval of the 2024-2025 Financial Audit- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability D. Discussion and Approval to appoint Hector Madrigal, Bettinae Kaiser, and Kevin Dixon as Ferris I.S.D. Designated Investment Officers E. Discussion and Approval for Deletion of Authorized Representative-TexStar- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability F. Discussion and Approval for Deletion of Authorized Representative-TexPool- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability G. Discussion and Approval for Deletion of Authorized Representative-First Public- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability H. Discussion and Approval for Authorized Agent for property value study- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency I. Discussion and Approval of an order calling for a Board Trustee Election for May 2, 2026 J. Discuss and Appoint New Board Member K. Discussion and Approval for Senate Bill 11 on Daily Prayer Time- 1.2Safety and Well-Being of Students L. Discussion and Approval: Naming Committee Recommends the naming of the new 5th-6th Grade Campus: "Shirley Floyd Intermediate"- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning M. Discussion and Approval for updates to the 2025-26 Stipend list and edits to the pay plan-4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability |
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IX. NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS
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IX.A. ENROLLMENT REPORT
January 14, 2026- 3037 January 14, 2025- 3003 Difference- 34 |
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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
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X.A.1. Superintendent Contract
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X.A.2. Level 3 Grievance: BC
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X.A.3. Level 3 Grievance: MK
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X.A.4. Extended Sick Leave: TS
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X.A.5. Appoint New Board Member
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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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X.C.1. Discuss Intruder Detection Audit at FJH
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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 For the Board of Trustees |