April 21, 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
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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. Technology update: Review of the District- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning C. Ferris ISD Special Education Annual Review- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels D. District Showcase Overview (TCASE, SLI & TASSP)- 4.3 Operation Effectiveness and Efficiency E. Board Trustee Training Hours- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency |
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VIII. ACTION ITEM:
A. Discuss and Approve edit to the 2025-26 Pay Plan- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability B. Discuss and Approve Plumbing work at the Football visitor ticket booth- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability C. Discuss and Approve GMP for LLE & LME Site Improvements- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability D. Discuss and Approve Ellis County Interlocal Revision 2026- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency E. Discuss and Approve Region 11 Benefits Cooperative Interlocal Agreement- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency F. Discuss and Approve Savvas Math Curriculum Adoption 2026-2027- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels G. Discuss and Approve Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students. H. Discuss and Approve Snow Garrett Williams Audit Scope and Objectives- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability I. Discuss and Approve Travel for School Nutrition Event July 2026 to Charlotte, NC- 2.3 Rigorous Coaching and Training to Build Capacity J. Discuss and Approve Navarro College Tuition Fees- 1.1 Academic Acheivement-Growth at ALL Levels |
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IX. NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS
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IX.A. ENROLLMENT REPORT:
April 14, 2026 - 3017 April 14, 2025 - 3028 Difference: -11 |
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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
A. Superintendent Contract |
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X.B. REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICT
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X.C. SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES
A. Contract for SRO Vehicles |
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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 |