May 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

III. DISTRICT EXCELLENCE

III.A. HERO RECOGNITION

III.B. STUDENT RECOGNITION

III.C. STAFF RECOGNITION

III.D. STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH

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.

V. CONSENT AGENDA

V.A. APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES

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

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

V.D. APPROVE BUDGET AND REVENUE AMENDMENTS

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

VII. INFORMATION ITEM: 
A.  Discussion of BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning
B.  Discuss Virtual Academy- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
C.  Discuss Headstart Program- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels, 3.3 Establish and Sustain Community Partnerships
D.  Discuss Charter School Update- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels
E.  Discuss 2026-2027 Mentors Care Update- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students
F.  Discuss Update on results to the sale of $14,635,000 Ferris ISD Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2026- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
G. Discuss Budget 101- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
H. Discuss TEA Reclassified campuses in Texas- 2.2 Retain Effective Educators
I.  Discuss FISD Mental Health Awareness- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students
J.  Discuss Ferris Education Foundation- 3.2 Increase Community Satisfaction and Engagement through Communication

VIII. ACTION ITEM: 
A.  Discuss and Approve Oath of Office Administration of Newly Elected Board Members- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency
B.  Discuss and Approve Re-organization of Board Members- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency 
C.  Discuss and Approve School Board Policy CFB (LOCAL) update increasing capitalization threshold for purposes of classifying individual capital assets to $10,000 from $5,000- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
D.  Discuss and Approve $4,000.00 Donation from Greater Dallas Bicyclists Association- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
E.  Discuss and Approve increasing Districts' monthly contribution for Medical Health Insurance- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Systainability
F.  Discuss and Approve possible action on resolution regarding a finance contract for the purpose of financing "SRO Vehicles and Associated Uplifting."- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency
G.  Discuss and Approve 4-H Organization-1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels
H.  Discuss and Approve purchase of 45 Interactive Flat Panels not to exceed $150,000- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels
I.  Discuss and Approve sick leave policy to TASB- 2.2 Retain Effective Educators
J.  Discuss and Approve authority to the Superintendent to approve purchases less than $50,000-4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency

IX. NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS

IX.A. ENROLLMENT REPORT:
May 12, 2026 - 3008
May 12, 2025 - 3008
Difference: 0

X. CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076

X.A. PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION

X.B. VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION AGREEMENT

X.C. REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICT

X.D. SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES

X.E. RE-ORGANIZATION OF BOARD MEMBERS

X.F. VIRTUAL ACADEMY

X.G. CHARTER SCHOOL UPDATE

X.H. HEADSTART PROGRAM

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

XII. ADJOURNMENT 

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.
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