March 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Announcement by the Board President whether a quorum is present and that notice of the meeting has been posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551 as required by law.

Description:  "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."

Description:   "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible." 

Description:  Congratulations to the members of the Buffalo Band who advanced to the UIL Solo and Ensemble State Contest:
Braeden Seaboch - Flute Solo
Jane Gower - Percussion Solo
Saxophone Quartet — Betsy Bradford, Anna Castillo, Aaron Williams, and Esperanza Tapp
Brass Quintet - Celeste Bradford, Cristopher Gomez, Sebastian Gomez, Eric Ramirez, and Jazmin Figueroa-Stinnet
Woodwinds Quartet — Braeden Seaboch, Roy Scott, Kieran Seaboch, and Christopher Kleinfield.

Congratulations to the FMS Band for earning a Division I rating and Sweepstakes at the UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest for the fourth year in a row. Our bands are elite and the recognitions keep coming!

Congratulations to the following ladies who qualified for the Regional Powerlifting Meet: Lacy Allen, Kimber Bliton, Hensley Bowman, Iliana Davila, Maritah Figueroa -Stinnet, Brylee Stanfield, and Allyson Swanson.

Congratulations to the following young men who qualified for the Regional Powerlifting Meet: Chris Garcia, Chamorro Jackson Edwards, and Caleb Wikinson.

Description:  Congratulations to Mrs. Jessica Kuehne for being selected as the FISD Teacher of the Month. From her nomination:
Mrs. Kuehne is the embodiment of selflessnes and dedication, making her a truly deserving choice for Teacher of the Month. Whether she is going above and beyond to help a student reach their full potential or offering a motivating hand to her colleagues, she consistently puts others first. Her unwavering professionalism shines through in her specialized work with our EB students and TELPAS, where her commitment to student growth creates a lasting impact. By constantly innovating new ways to help every child reach their goals, she perfectly exemplifies our school motto. Mrs. Kuehne is more than just an educator; she is a shining role model of hard work and heart, representing the very best of what a teacher can be. Thank you, Mrs. Kuehne, for being the inspiration we all strive to follow.

Description:  The Board encourages comments about the district from members of the public.  Anyone who has signed up to speak in advance of the meeting in accordance with the Board procedures may do so at this time.  The Board asks that each participant's comments pertain to district business and be no longer than 5 minutes.  For any member of the public who is accompanied by a translator, your time will be doubled as required by law.  Remember that the Board may not discuss or act upon any issues that are not posted on our agenda.  In addition, the Board has adopted policies to provide prompt and equitable resolution of complaints and concerns for employees, students or their parents, and the general public.  Copies of our district policies and procedures on public comments and filing complaints are available on the district website. 

Description:  FISD was awarded the LASO (Learning Acceleration and Support Opportunities) IV LIFT (Leadership and Instructional Foundations for Texas) grant in the amount of $486,000.00. As a requirement of the grant, 70% of the grant award must be used to contract with a TEA Approved Vendor. SustainED has already begun working with the district to establish the master schedule and professional development activities as we implement the Bluebonnet K-5 Reading Language Arts curriculum at FES. SustainED will work with district and campus leaders to build our capacity to lead continuous instructional improvement. They will provide the necessary professional development to ensure our staff is prepared to implement the new curriculum and they will work side-by-side with our staff in the classroom setting weekly to support the implementation of the new curriculum. In addition, they will work with district and campus leaders to evaluate our current math curriculum and help us select and implement a High Quality math curriculum in areas noted for improvement. Assuming the District remains in good standing with this grant, we will be eligible for additional grant funding for the following two years.

Description:  The meat market has extensive moisture issues caused by a lack of a de-humidification system and failed seals in the 27 year old freezer and coolers, as well as the thermal insulation in the walls. As a result, moisture is present in the walls, electric conduits, and lights which is not safe. Because of the extensive nature of the remodel and the long lead times for a new freezer and coolers as well as the insulated wall panels, and after a lengthy discussion with our architect and engineer, I believe a Construction Manager At-Risk provides the best value to the district as the construction contractor will begin work as the final drawings are being prepared so the long-lead items can be ordered as early as possible. The expected completion of this project is Christmas of 2026, and we hope to reopen the meat lab in the Spring semester of 2027. The estimated cost for construction is $1,329,338.00. 

Description:  O'Connell Robertson recently completed the design and oversaw construction of the 2023 Hail Damage and HVAC Replacement Project and recently completed the design for the 2026 HVAC Replacement Project. I met with their principal architect and principal engineer last week at the meat market to examine the scope of work. While the scope is complex, O'Connell Robertson has proven their ability to complete difficult projects for us in the past and I recommend that we select them for the Ag. Facility Renovation. The total fee, as shown below in the proposal, is $186,200.00.

Description:  The Staff Development Minutes Waiver allows districts to train staff on various educational strategies designed to improve student performance in lieu of student instruction during the school year. The waiver provides for a maximum of 2,100 total waiver minutes to use for "high-quality" professional development that will "impact student outcomes". The waiver is applicable to staff development provided instead of student instruction. 

FISD adopted a 2026-2027 school calendar that includes professional development days for which students are not in attendance. FISD is eligible to apply for a Staff Development Minutes Waiver for the following days:
August 24, 2026
September 25, 2026
October 26, 2026
February 16, 2027
April 5, 2027

Description:  Districts or campuses may request a waiver for excused absences if full instructional days are missed due to unanticipated issues related to inclement weather, health, safety, or other unanticipated situations. If the district missed additional instructional days beyond the two days made up by using minutes, the district may file a waiver. FISD was closed January 26-28 due to ice. We are eligible to file a waiver for January 28, 2026.

Description:  The purpose of the Feeding Futures School Pantry Program (FFSPP) is to alleviate child hunger by providing immediate access to nutritious food for children and their families in convenient, familiar, safe, and accessible locations. The pantry will provide fresh milk, meat, fruits, and vegetables, as well as canned goods to FISD students and their families, as well as FISD employees.

Description:  The Board of Trustees will meet in Executive Session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

Description:  The list provided includes all employees recommended for a Chapter 21 contract or a District of Innovation term contract as indicated for each employee.