August 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

III. 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.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

IV.A. APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES

IV.B. APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORT

IV.C. APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000: 

IV.D. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS

V. AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

VI. INFORMATION ITEM:
A.  Discuss BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning
B.  Discuss SB 12 Update to Trustee Information Requirements- 4.3 Operation Effectiveness and Efficiency
C.  Discuss Board of Trustee Training Hours- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency
D.  Discuss STAAR & Academic Performance Update and Campus Principal Goals 2025-2026- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels

VII. ACTION ITEM: 
A.  Discuss and Approve 2026-2027 FHS Course Guide- 1.3 College and/or Career and/or Military Ready Students
B.  Discuss and Approve $1,000 ESL Certification Stipend for Reading/English Teachers- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels
C.  Discuss and Approve Gifted and Talented Handbook for 2026-2027- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels
D.  Discuss and Approve additional classroom space at FJH not to exceed $1,2000,000- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Student, 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning
E.  Discuss and Approve changing October 9th to a student holiday and staff work day.  October 8th will remain a full school day- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency, 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students
F.  Discuss and Approve T-TESS Appraisers as presented- 2.3 Rigorous Coaching and Training to Build Capacity, 2.1 Recruit Highly Qualified Educators
G.  Discuss and Approve Open Enrollment for Ferris ISD- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency, 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students
H.  Discuss and Approve a resolution providing for the defeasance and/or calling for redemption certain currently outstanding obligations; directing authorized district officials to effectuate the defeasance and/or redemption of these obligations; authorizing the execution of required documents; delegating to certain district officials and staff the authority to effectuate other related matters-4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
I.  Discuss and Approve a debt service tax rate that exceeds the District's minimum debt service rate, pursuant to Section 26.05(a-1), Tax Code- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
J.  Discuss and Approve Resolution of the Board to Set Tax Rate- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability

VIII. NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS

VIII.A. ENROLLMENT REPORT
August 18, 2026:  2891
August 18, 2025:  2989
Difference: -98

IX. CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071 THRU 551.0761, 551.082, 551.0821, AND 551.089

IX.A. PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION
1.  Level 3 Grievance-MG
2.  Level 3 Grievance-AM
3.  Help Desk Manager Position
4.  2026-04-0693
5.  TIA Payout Update

IX.B. REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICT

IX.C. SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES
1.  Discuss 23-26 Safety Audit Review

IX.D. DISCUSS AND APPROVE CHANGES TO BDAA(LOCAL)

X. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONS

XI. ADJOURNMENT 

XII. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, then the Board will conduct its 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 votes will be taken in the open meeting.
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