September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
Description:
Meeting will be opened in the Northwest ISD Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.
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II. ACCOUNTABILITY WORKSHOP
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III. CLOSED SESSION
Description:
Closed Session will be opened in the Northwest ISD Executive Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.
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III.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by telephone, about: pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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III.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072: For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Board in negotiations with a third person. Consider property acquisition for future school sites.
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III.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing. Superintendent Evaluation.
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IV. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
Description:
Meeting will be reconvened in the Northwest ISD Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.
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V. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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VI. RECOGNITIONS:
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VI.A. Texas Association of Student Councils Star Award: Mary Whittenberg, Northwest High School.
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VI.B. Northwest ISD August Volunteer of the Month: Mindy Duncan.
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VI.C. Back-to-School Fair Partners: Bladesmith Barber College, Eyes on Westlake, Northwest ISD Education Foundation, Pediatric Dentistry of Haslet.
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VI.D. Stuff the Bus Partners: Tanger Outlets, United Way of Denton County.
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VII. PUBLIC TESTIMONY/COMMENT ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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VIII.A. Minutes from the August 2026 Board Meetings.
Presenter:
Jennifer Cabanski
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VIII.B. Amendments to the 2026-2027 Operating Budget.
Presenter:
Jonathan Pastusek
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VIII.C. Districtwide Intruder Assessment Report.
Presenter:
Sarah Stewart
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VIII.D. Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding with ESC Region XI for Restorative Practices Training and Coaching.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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VIII.E. Hilltop Securities Asset Management Contract.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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VIII.F. Memorandum of Understanding with Texas State University for Instructional Aide Pathway Program.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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VIII.G. Memorandum of Understanding with ESC Region XI for Elementary Civics Academy.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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VIII.H. Memorandum of Understanding with ESC Region XI for LIP, TIP, TAP, Local Classroom Review/ESF Diagnostic, FLIPS, Performance Management.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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VIII.I. Memorandum of Understanding with ESC Region XI for Reading by Design Training.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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IX. CONSIDER ANY ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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X. DISCUSSION/ACTION
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X.A. 2026-2027 District Improvement Plan. - Discussion Item
Presenter:
Michael Griffin, Ed.D.
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X.B. Consideration of Teachers' Late Resignations Without Good Cause and Proposed Complaints to the State Board of Educator Certification for Abandonment of Contracts (KW). - Discussion/Action Item
Presenter:
Kim Barker
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XI. REPORTS
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XI.A. Professional Development District Effectiveness Report
Presenter:
Stephanie Espinosa, Ed.D.
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XII. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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XII.A. District-wide Activities.
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XII.B. NSBA, TASB, and NTAASB Meetings, Workshops, and Conferences.
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XIII. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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XIII.A. District-wide Activities.
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XIII.B. Legislative Update.
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XIV. ADJOURN
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