September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Business Meeting

Call to order
 

National Anthem
 

Moment of Silence
 

Public Comment
 

Recognitions
 

Superintendent Update
 

Board Activity Report
 

Information
 

School Calendar Development Process
 

Academic Calendar Timeline
 

Bond Oversight Committee Annual Update
 

Consent Agenda
All items under the Consent Agenda are acted upon by one motion.  Upon a Board Member's request, any item on the Consent Agenda shall be moved to the Action portion of the regular agenda.
 

Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes: Consideration and approval of the minutes of Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees meetings  
and/or public hearings on the following dates: 

• August 4, 2025 Called Meeting and Agenda Review
• August 18, 2025 Boundary Planning Workshop
• August 18, 2025 Regular Business Meeting
   

2025-26 Fiscal and Budgetary Strategy Review: Consideration and approval of the District’s Fiscal and Budgetary Strategy.
 

2025-26 Investment Strategy: Consideration and approval of a resolution for the district’s investment strategy and authorization of investment brokers for the District.
 

2025-26 Underwriters Review: Consideration and approval of underwriters to be utilized by the District in connection with future bond debt issued.
 

Cellular Tower Lease Agreement with PTI US Towers II, LLC: Consideration and approval for an amendment to the easement and assignment agreement with PTI US Towers II, LLC for the purposes of expanding the existing cell tower at Baines Middle School and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements.
 

Cellular Tower Lease Agreements with Branch Communications: Consideration and approval for a lease agreement with Branch Communications for cell tower
operations at the following campuses: Highlands Elementary and Hightower High School, and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements.
 

Cellular Tower Lease Agreements with Diamond Communications: Consideration and approval for a lease agreement with Diamond Communications for cell tower operations at the following campuses: Bowie Middle School, Crockett Middle School, First Colony Middle School, Travis High School, and Walker Station Elementary School, and
authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements.
 

City of Fort Worth and JP Morgan Chase Bank Interlocal Participation Agreement: Consideration and approval for an Interlocal Participation Agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank and the City of Fort Worth. 
 

Amendments to the District’s Commercial Paper Program with JPMorgan Chase National Bank: Consideration and approval of an order authorizing and approving a first amendment to the amended and restated note purchase agreement and revolving credit agreement and the related fee agreements associated with the District’s commercial paper program; and other matters relating thereto.
 

2025 Property Tax Roll Resolution: Consideration and approval of a resolution approving the 2025 property tax roll, based on the certified property values from Fort Bend County Tax Appraisal District. 
 

2025-2026 T-TESS Appraisers: Consideration and approval of certified campus-based T-TESS Appraisers in administrative positions to serve as teacher appraisers for the 2025-2026 school year. 
 

Revision of Policy EFB (Local): Consideration and approval of proposed revision of local policy EFB (Local).
 

Revision of Policy EIF (Local): Consideration and approval of proposed revision of local policy EIF (Local). 
 

Deletion of Policy CCG (Local) and Addition of Policy CCGA (Local): Consideration and approval of proposed deletion of local policy CCG (Local) and addition of Policy CCGA (Local).
 

Revision of Policy CRB (Local): Consideration and approval of proposed revision of local policy CRB (Local).
 

Revision of Policy DFAA (Local): Consideration and approval of proposed revision of local policy DFAA (Local). 
 

 Revision of Policy DFBA (Local): Consideration and approval of proposed revision of local policy DFBA (Local). 
 

Deletion of Policy EHBC (Local) and Revision of Policy EHBCA (Local): Consideration and approval of proposed deletion of Policy EHBC (Local), and revision of Policy EHBCA (Local). 
 

Revision of Policy EHBD (Local): Consideration and approval of proposed revision of Policy EHBD (Local). 
 

Maximum Class Size Exceptions: Consideration and approval of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) exception for class size in grades PreK-4 for elementary schools that exceed a teacher-to-student ratio of 22 students per classroom teacher (22:1). 
 

Consideration and approval of proposed expenses that exceed $50,000: Specifically for:

Grease, Grit Trap, and Dilution Tank Cleaning and Related Services. (COOP): Consideration and approval for the purchase of grease, grit trap, and dilution tank cleaning and related services from D&H United Fueling Solutions, Inc. and Southwaste Disposal in an amount not to exceed $350,000 over a five-year period, and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements through September 2030.
 

Turnkey District Wide Glass Replacement Services: Consideration and approval for the purchase of turnkey district wide glass replacement services from multiple vendors in an amount not to exceed $380,000 over a five-year period and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements through September 2030.
 

Benefit Services Pertaining to the Affordable Care Act (COOP): Consideration and approval for the purchase of services necessary to administer Fort Bend ISD’s reporting requirements to meet provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) from AH HA Services LLC dba ETC Companies through a cooperative contract with Choice Partners in an amount not to exceed $750,000, and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreement through September 2030.
 

Districtwide Network Cabling Services (COOP): Consideration and approval for the purchase of network cabling services from multiple vendors through various cooperative contracts in an amount not to exceed $3,600,000 over a five-year period, and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreements through September 2030.
 

 IT Staff Augmentation Services (Increase): Consideration and approval to increase the existing cooperative agreements awarded under 24-072AC Staff Augmentation Services (COOP) by $5,000,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $7,800,000 to continue purchasing IT Staff Augmentation Services through August 2029. 
 

Purchase of Assignment, Submission, Evaluation, and Grading Management Software Turnitin (COOP): Consideration and approval for the purchase of assignment, submission, evaluation, and grading management software from Turnitin LLC through a cooperative contract with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) in an amount not to exceed $547,334 over a five-year period, and authorization for the Superintendent to negotiate and execute the agreement through September 2030. 
 

Convene in closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 under the following sections: 551.071 - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law; Section 551.072 - Consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property, Section 551.074 - Personnel matters, Section 551.076 - Security matters, Section 551.082 - Student discipline matter or complaint, or Section 551.0821 - Personally identifiable information about public school student
 

Deliberate assigning DGBA employee grievance of Dr. Thomas Bouknight to a Board hearing officer, or to schedule a future Board meeting to hear and consider the grievance.
 

Deliberate assigning DGBA employee grievance of Ann Gibbs to a Board hearing officer, or to schedule a future Board meeting to hear and consider the grievance.
 

Deliberate assigning DGBA employee grievance of Ambily Rose to a Board hearing officer, or to schedule a future Board meeting to hear and consider the grievance.
 

Deliberate assigning DGBA employee grievance of Maquaya Hardy to a Board hearing officer, or to schedule a future Board meeting to hear and consider the grievance.
 

Deliberate hearing officer's recommendation regarding the Level Three employee grievance of Katina Covington.
 

Deliberate assigning FNG parent grievance of Larry G. to a Board hearing officer, or to schedule a future Board meeting to hear and consider the grievance.
 

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.129, consultation with school attorney concerning pending litigation and possible settlement of matter styled Doreatha Long-Walker v. Fort Bend ISD et al.; No. 4:24-cv-05035; Federal District Court for the Southern District of Texas Houston Division.
 

Consideration and possible action to propose the termination of the term contract of David Clayton during the contract term for good cause. 
 

Consideration and possible action to propose the termination of the term contract of Robert Hartman during the contract term for good cause. 
 

Reconvene in Open Session
 

Consider Action on Closed Session Items
 

Action
 

Adoption of 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate: Consideration and approval of a resolution adopting the combined Ad Valorem tax rate of $1.0569 per $100 of valuation for the Fort Bend Independent School District for the 2025 tax year. The proposed tax rate includes the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) rate of $0.7869, which covers the district's operational expenses, and an Interest and Sinking (I&S) rate of $0.2700, which is designated for the repayment of bonds issued by the district. The adoption of the recommended tax rate ensures that the district can continue to meet its financial obligations while providing necessary services and maintaining its infrastructure. 
 

TASB Compensation Study Findings: Consideration and approval to accept the TASB HR Compensation Study and authorize the development of a phased implementation plan to address the identified priorities, including internal equity adjustments, market alignment strategies, and stipend structure updates.
 

Appointment of Trustee: Consideration and approval of appointment of Addie Heyliger to fill the vacancy in Trustee Position No. 5.
 

Administer Oath of Office to Newly-Appointed Trustee
 

Future Meeting Discussion
 

Adjournment