Northwest Independent School District public meetings in 2024
35 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on agreements with Bell Textron, Inc. and the casting of votes for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. The meeting also includes a workshop for the 2025-2026 budget.
- Casting of votes for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Agreement with Bell Textron, Inc. (Comptroller Application No: J0002)
- Guarantee Agreement between the Office of the Governor and Textron Inc.
- 2025-2026 Budget Discussion / Workshop
- Closed session regarding property acquisition for future school sites
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet December 9, 2024 to act on multiple construction contracts, easements, and policy updates. Items include final deductive change orders for two elementary school replacements, a guaranteed maximum price amendment for a new high school, and an easement with Oncor for permanent power at Prairie View Elementary. The board will also consider amendments to the 2024-2025 operating budget and a contract extension for the superintendent.
- Final deductive change order for Johnie R. Daniel Elementary and W.R. Hatfield Elementary replacements
- $2M+ guaranteed maximum price amendment for High School #4 construction
- Easement with Oncor for permanent power at Prairie View Elementary
- Amendments to 2024-2025 operating budget
- Contract extension for Superintendent Mark Foust, Ed.D.
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet at 10 AM in the Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, TX. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss security devices and audits, followed by updates on intruder detection, door security, silent panic alert technology, classroom window shades, impact-resistant glass, emergency radio systems, and communications software. No action items are listed.
- Closed session on security devices and audits per Texas Government Code Section 551.089
- Intruder Detection Audit Corrective Actions and Update
- Training updates on door security, Silent Panic Alert Technology (SPAT), and emergency radio communications
Special Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to open in the executive conference room and enter closed sessions. Topics include a private consultation with the board’s attorney about pending litigation or settlement offers, deliberation on potential school site property acquisitions, and evaluation of the superintendent. The board will also canvass returns from the November 5 voter-approved tax rate election.
- Closed session for superintendent evaluation under Texas Government Code Section 551.074
- Closed session to discuss property acquisition for future school sites under Texas Government Code Section 551.072
- Closed session for attorney consultation on pending litigation or settlement offers under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
- Canvass of November 5, 2024 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election returns
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The School Health Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the local wellness policy and receive updates on health and food services. The committee will also review minutes from the September meeting.
- Approval of September meeting minutes
- Discussion of Howdy Health with Christa Destefano-Malik
- Review of Local Wellness Policy with Yen Brown
- Health Services update
- Food Services update
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet on November 11, 2024, to discuss and vote on the proposed 2024-2025 tax rate, approve several construction-related agreements including guaranteed maximum prices for High School #4 and Early Childhood Center #1, and consider policy updates. The meeting also includes recognition of UIL cross-country qualifiers and a volunteer of the month.
- Approve 2024-2025 proposed tax rate
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 for High School #4
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 and #3 for Early Childhood Center #1
- Approve Construction Manager at Risk for Central Transportation Relocation (RFP #024-026-09-003)
- Approve Electric Easement and Right-of-Way with CoServ for 114 Industrial Park
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD board will meet at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, to ratify joint election agreements with Denton and Tarrant counties, approve a temporary easement for Oncor, and consider naming new schools and facilities. The board will also discuss a teacher’s contract abandonment and a resolution on student data standards.
- Ratify election contracts with Denton County and Tarrant County
- Approve temporary easement with Oncor for Outdoor Learning Center property
- Name Elementary #24, Middle School #8, and Pike Middle School gymnasium
- Consider complaint for teacher’s contract abandonment
- Approve change order for Northwest High School renovations
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Board Room at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas. The board will discuss and vote on key items including campus improvement plans, facility relocation agreements, school naming proposals, and various interlocal agreements for election services and cybersecurity.
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Interlocal Agreement with Department of Information Services (DIR) for Cyber Services
- Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Denton, Tarrant, and Wise Counties ($ amounts not specified)
- BKV Facility Relocation Agreement
- Naming of Elementary #24, Middle School #8, Former Pike Middle School Competition Gymnasium, and Legacy Learning Center Wall of Honor
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the district's financial efficiency audit. Members will also consider the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and legislative priorities.
- Public hearing on Northwest ISD Financial Efficiency Audit
- Action on 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan
- Action on 2024-2025 Northwest ISD Legislative Priorities
- Water easement with the City of Newark for Rolling V Ranch
- Temporary access easement at Alpha Ranch Property
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a Level III Appeal Hearing filed by a parent. The meeting includes a closed session for deliberation and legal consultation before reconvening to issue a decision.
- Level III Appeal Hearing regarding an appeal filed by a parent pursuant to Board Policy FNG (LEGAL) and (LOCAL)
- Decision on Level III Appeal filed by a parent
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The School Health Advisory Committee will meet to review the local wellness policy and receive updates on health and food services. The meeting includes a presentation from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County.
- Approval of minutes from the April meeting
- Presentation by Heather Brizendine, Senior Director of Prevention Services for Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County
- Discussion of Local Wellness Policy with Yen Brown
- Introduction of the Walktober Challenge
- Health and food services updates
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet on September 9, 2024, to consider several items including amendments to the 2024-2025 operating budget, a land purchase in the Alpha Ranch Development for future school sites, and a revised final change order for Pre-Kindergarten additions. The board will also discuss the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and legislative priorities.
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Land purchase in Alpha Ranch Development for future school sites
- Revised final change order for Pre-Kindergarten additions
- 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan discussion
- Legislative priorities review
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD board will meet August 26 at 5 p.m. in the Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth. The closed session covers legal consultation, property negotiations, and superintendent evaluation. The consent agenda includes contracts for an early childhood center, shared services for deaf education, surplus property declaration, and multiple RFPs for transportation and fine arts services.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 for Early Childhood Center #1
- Shared Services Agreement for Denton Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
- Declaration of Surplus Property
- RFP #024-027-06-027 for Transportation Parts and Services
- RFP #024-027-07-001 for Fine Arts Miscellaneous Services
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed tax rate for 2024-2025. The meeting includes decisions on the student handbook, budget amendments, and various service agreements.
- 2024-2025 Proposed Tax Rate Hearing
- Action on 2024-2025 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #2 for Middle School #8
- SRO service MOU amendments with Town of Trophy Club, City of Roanoke, and Wise County
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and act upon updates to the district's Emergency Operating Procedures and technology security. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on security devices or audits.
- Approval of Emergency Operating Procedures and Annexes
- Discussion of Cyber Security Annex
- Closed session regarding security devices or security audits
- Reports on TEA Initiatives and Safety Security Updates
Special Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session for legal consultation, property negotiations, and superintendent evaluation. The public portion covers call to order, public testimony, and training before reconvening and adjourning.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code for superintendent evaluation
- Closed session to discuss potential property acquisitions for future school sites
- Closed session for legal consultation on pending or contemplated litigation
- Public testimony period included in the meeting agenda
- Team of 8 training scheduled as part of the public meeting
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate, then reconvene to adopt the budget and consider issuing unlimited tax school building bonds. The board will also consider revising the superintendent's contract, approving support for the education foundation, and other action items. Several reports on district improvement, financial status, and technology are scheduled.
- Public meeting on 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate
- Adopt budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
- Order authorizing issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds
- Consideration and possible revision of superintendent's contract
- Early Childhood Center land purchase (consent agenda)
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2024, starting with a closed session for legal, property, and personnel matters, followed by a public hearing on the 2024-2025 federal programs application. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, a stadium renovation agreement, and several interlocal agreements, as well as discussion items on the professional learning plan, budget update, and TASB advocacy resolutions.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 federal funded programs application
- Amendments to the 2023-2024 operating budget
- GMP #1 for Northwest ISD Stadium Renovations
- Interlocal agreement with UT for 2024-2025 OnRamps program
- Resolution declaring hazardous transportation conditions for 2024-2025
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 20, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Board Room at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth. The board will elect officers (President, Vice President, Secretary), consider naming a new Executive Director of College and Career Readiness and a new Principal for Chisholm Trail Middle School, and act on a consent agenda that includes a food service management contract, an intruder detection audit, and a foreign exchange student waiver. The board will also discuss a public meeting notice for the budget and proposed tax rate, and consider a teacher's late resignation complaint.
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Naming of Executive Director of College and Career Readiness
- Naming of Principal of Chisholm Trail Middle School
- RFP #024-029-01-014 Food Service Management Services
- Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to canvass the May 4, 2024 trustee election results. The board will also enter closed session to discuss pending litigation, potential property acquisition for future school sites, and the superintendent's evaluation. Public comment on agenda items is scheduled before the canvass.
- Canvass May 4, 2024 Board of Trustee General Election Returns
- Closed session: private consultation with attorney on litigation or settlement (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
- Closed session: property acquisition for future school sites (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)
- Closed session: superintendent evaluation (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
Safety and Security Committee Meeting
This is the agenda for the Northwest Independent School District Safety and Security Committee meeting on May 13, 2024. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and system notices, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 6, 2024, at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth. The board will discuss a potential Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) for 2024 and consider amendments to the 2023-2024 operating budget. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, an agreement for a summer teacher externship, a third amendment to the custodial services contract with ABM, an intruder detection audit report, a guaranteed maximum price for Nance Elementary additions/renovations, and Region XI service contracts. The board will also enter closed session for legal consultation, property acquisition, and superintendent evaluation.
- Discussion of Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) for 2024
- Amendments to the 2023-2024 operating budget
- Third Amendment to Service Agreement with ABM Texas General Services for Custodial Services
- GMP #1 for Nance Elementary Additions and Renovations
- Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board will hold a public hearing and consider a tax incentive agreement for Bell Textron Inc., along with the 2024-2025 compensation plan and staff raise. The board will also act on construction contracts for Justin Elementary School replacement and Middle School #8, and several memorandums of understanding. A closed session is scheduled for legal, property, superintendent evaluation, and economic development matters.
- Public hearing and consideration of Bell Textron Inc. tax incentive agreement (Comptroller Application No. J0002)
- 2024-2025 Compensation Plan and Proposed Staff Raise
- GMP #1 and GMP #2 Contracts for Justin Elementary School Replacement
- GMP #1 Contract for Middle School #8
- Ratification of joint election agreements with Denton and Tarrant Counties
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a budget workshop, followed by a closed session to discuss pending litigation, property acquisition for future school sites, and the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific budget figures or property details provided in the agenda.
- Budget workshop
- Closed session: pending litigation or settlement (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
- Closed session: property acquisition for future school sites (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)
- Closed session: superintendent evaluation (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The Northwest ISD School Health Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on employee wellness, education on water/sun safety and CPR/AED training, health and food services, and the local wellness policy. The committee will also consider action on the wellness policy and approve minutes from the February meeting.
- Approval of minutes from February meeting
- Employee wellness challenge update
- Water and sun safety education update
- CPR and AED training update
- Local wellness policy discussion/action
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the 2024-2025 compensation plan and a proposed staff raise, and to consider a resolution opposing a proposed concrete plant in Fort Worth. The board will also take action on the superintendent evaluation instrument, science instructional materials adoption, and a resolution supporting teachers. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts, including construction manager at risk agreements for Eaton and Byron Nelson high school additions and stadiums, and guaranteed maximum price agreements for Justin and Prairie View elementary school replacements.
- 2024-2025 Compensation Plan and Proposed Staff Raise (discussion)
- Resolution Regarding Proposed Concrete Plant in Fort Worth, Texas
- RFP for Construction Manager at Risk for Eaton High School Addition and Stadium
- RFP for Construction Manager at Risk for Byron Nelson High School Addition and Stadium
- GMP #2 for Justin Elementary School Replacement and Prairie View Elementary School Replacement
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a Level III appeal hearing filed by a parent, including private consultation with the district's attorney. The board will deliberate in closed session and then reconvene to announce a decision on the appeal. The agenda contains no other business items.
- Level III Appeal Hearing regarding an appeal filed by parent pursuant to Board Policy FNG (LEGAL) and (LOCAL)
- Closed session consultation with Board's attorney on procedural issues related to the appeal
- Closed session deliberation on the appeal and attorney consultation
- Reconvene to announce Decision on Level III Appeal filed by a parent
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board will meet on March 18, 2024, to consider personnel actions, including the suspension without pay and termination of term contract employee Mose Brown. The board will also discuss science instructional materials adoption and an enterprise lease agreement, and will act on a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, a fire suppression contract, and a guaranteed maximum price for the Justin Elementary School replacement.
- Consider suspension without pay of term contract employee Mose Brown
- Consider termination of term contract employee Mose Brown
- GMP #1 for Justin Elementary School Replacement
- CSP #024-025-01-018 NISD Distribution Center Fire Suppression
- Amendments to the 2023-2024 Operating Budget
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a workshop on the superintendent evaluation instrument, followed by a closed session to discuss legal matters, property acquisition for future school sites, and the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting will reconvene publicly before adjourning.
- Workshop on superintendent evaluation instrument
- Closed session on pending litigation and attorney consultation (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
- Closed session on real property acquisition for future school sites (Texas Gov't Code 551.072)
- Closed session on superintendent evaluation (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Board Room at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth. The board will take action on naming principals for Justin and Lizzie Curtis Elementary Schools, discuss TASB Local Policy Update 122, and consider a consent agenda with multiple agreements and easements. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal, property, and personnel matters, including a superintendent evaluation.
- Action to name Justin Elementary School principal
- Action to name Lizzie Curtis Elementary School principal
- Discussion of TASB Local Policy Update 122
- Consent agenda includes MOU with UNT for Teacher Residency Program, RFP for Culinary Arts supplies, and easements with City of Fort Worth for Rancho Canyon
- Closed session for property acquisition, superintendent evaluation, and legal consultation
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, property, and personnel matters. In open session, the board will consider consent agenda items including a land purchase, budget amendments, and a construction agreement, plus action items on a trustee election and growth budget.
- Purchase of approximately 13.3 acres in Tarrant County for future school sites
- Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 for Prairie View Elementary Replacement
- 2024-2025 Growth Budget and Staffing Matrices
- Order calling a General Trustee Election
- Amendments to the 2023-2024 Operating Budget
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a budget workshop and will take public testimony on agenda items. In closed session, the board will consult with its attorney, discuss acquiring property for future school sites, and conduct the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific budget figures or property details listed on the agenda.
- Budget workshop
- Public testimony on agenda items
- Closed session: attorney consultation on litigation or settlement
- Closed session: property acquisition for future school sites
- Closed session: superintendent evaluation
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The School Health Advisory Committee will meet to discuss various health and wellness updates. Topics include mental health training, employee wellness, and updates regarding food and health services.
- Mental Health First Aid training and Denton County community outreach
- Howdy Health update and Employee Wellness Challenge
- Health Services and Food Services updates
- Education updates regarding First Aid, Sun Safety, and Hands Only CPR
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, property, and personnel matters, followed by a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report. The board will consider action on the superintendent's contract extension, naming a principal for Alan and Andra Perrin Elementary School, and discuss the 2024-2025 growth budget. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, surplus property declaration, construction contracts, and a land sale.
- Contract extension for Superintendent Mark Foust, Ed.D.
- 2024-2025 Growth Budget discussion with staffing drafts
- RFP #024-026-011-010 CM at Risk for Nance Elementary School Addition
- RFP #024-025-012-015 Northwest ISD - Land Sale
- RFP #024-026-011-012 CM at Risk for NISD Stadium Renovations
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Board Room at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth. The board will consider and possibly act on attendance boundary recommendations and the instructional calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal, property, and superintendent evaluation matters, followed by recognitions, public testimony, consent agenda items, and reports.
- Attendance Boundary Recommendations (action item)
- 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Instructional Calendars (action item)
- Agreement for Professional Security Services (consent agenda)
- Above Ground Facilities Easement in Wise County with Atmos Energy Corporation (consent agenda)
- November Financial Report (report)