Ferris ISD public meetings in 2023
27 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will review unofficial STAAR results and district enrollment data. Action items include proposed revisions to compensation, benefits, and the parent-student handbook.
- Proposed revisions to compensation, benefits, leaves, and absences
- Revision to the 23-24 Parent Student Handbook and Board Policy
- Approval of budgeted purchases in excess of $50,000
- Presentation of unofficial STAAR results and MOY data
- Review of November 2023 financial and investment reports
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially act on several personnel and administrative items. Key topics include a superintendent evaluation and contract, a stipend resolution, and the hiring of a deputy superintendent. The board will also hold a closed session for strategic planning and personnel matters as permitted by Texas law.
- Discussion of superintendent evaluation and contract (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Action item: stipend resolution
- Consideration and possible action on hiring Ferris Deputy Superintendent
- Closed session for strategic planning with MoakCasey and personnel matters
- Employment of administrative and teaching staff including assignments, reassignments, resignations, retirements, terminations, non-renewals, and compensation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on November 14, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider action items including approving an interlocal agreement with Ellis County, the fiscal year 2023 financial audit, and an updated salary and stipend schedule. The agenda also includes consent items, informational updates, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve interlocal agreement between Ferris ISD and Ellis County
- Approve fiscal year 2023 financial audit
- Approve updated salary and stipend schedule
- Approve budgeted purchases in excess of $50,000
- Approve budget amendments
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to discuss updating local DH policy. The meeting includes a presentation by Schneider Electric and a closed session regarding personnel matters.
- Schneider Electric presentation
- Action item to update DH (local) policy
- Personnel discussions regarding administrative and teaching staff
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 17, 2023, with several action items including approving contracts for storm damage repairs, HVAC work, food purchasing, a grading policy update, and a TASB Risk Fund renewal. The board will also hear informational reports on campus improvement plans, fall sports, a mobile STEM lab, and the multilingual program, and will enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve RLM Contractors to replace Baseball/Softball portable roofs and concession area, $21,975 plus decking, not to exceed $30,000
- Approve White House Fence Company fence and gate work, $49,360
- Approve HVAC work at Ferris JH: $65,000 to Heat Mechanical and $59,010 to AR
- Approve TASB Risk Fund renewal, $370,630
- Approve updating student handbook Grading Policy
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting on October 7, 2023, at 8:00 AM. The agenda includes Team of Eight training and strategic planning sessions with MoakCasey, followed by a closed session authorized under Texas Open Meetings Act sections 551.072, 551.074, and 551.076. The board may reconvene in open session to take any necessary action from closed session deliberations.
- Team of Eight training with MoakCasey
- Team of Eight strategic planning with MoakCasey
- Closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.072, 551.074, 551.076
- Possible action following closed session
- Meeting posted October 4, 2023, in compliance with Texas Open Meetings Act
The provided minutes for the Special Called Meeting on October 7, 2023, contain no record of actions, motions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting on September 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes a closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters (including employment, assignments, resignations, and compensation), a final audit report on personnel procurement, real property owned by the district, and security personnel and devices. The board will reconvene in open session to take any necessary action from the closed session deliberations.
- Closed session on personnel: employment, assignments, reassignments, resignations, retirements, terminations, non-renewals, and compensation
- Final audit report on personnel procurement
- Discussion of real property owned by the district
- Discussion of security personnel and devices
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving the 2023-2024 salary and stipend schedule, sanctioning 4-H as an extracurricular activity, approving out-of-state travel for the choir, and retaining legal counsel. The agenda also includes consent items, information items, and a closed session for personnel, real property, and security matters.
- Approve budgeted purchases over $50,000 from Amazon and ANR Air
- Approve 2023-2024 Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for Jade Edgar
- Consider retaining Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Munoz
- Approve out-of-state travel for Choir to Jenks, OK
- Approve adjusted 2023-2024 Salary & Stipend Schedule
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on August 15, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The board will vote on the 2023 tax rate, approve a $105,000 Ready4Reading classroom kits and program plus $65,000 in training and coaching, and consider a resolution to defease and redeem certain outstanding obligations. They will also discuss information items including STAAR results, future planning needs, food service report, and 2023 certified property values, and enter closed session for personnel, real property, and security matters.
- Approve 2023 tax rate
- Ready4Reading Classroom Kits & Program - $105,000 (IMAT reimbursed) and Training & Coaching - $65,000 (Federal Funds)
- Resolution for defeasance and redemption of outstanding obligations
- Approve budgeted purchases in excess of $50,000
- Approve updated Ferris ISD Compensation Plan
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider approving the Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, and security personnel and devices, as permitted by Texas law. No other substantive action items are listed on the agenda.
- Approve Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.072, 551.074, 551.076
- Personnel: employment, assignments, resignations, retirements, terminations, compensation
- Real property owned by the district
- Security personnel and devices
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, information items, and several action items. Key decisions include renewing the Skyward SaaS contract, purchasing a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado for the Ferris PD, approving the Student Code of Conduct, and adopting the 2023-2024 salary and stipend schedule. The board will also enter closed session for legal, personnel, and real property matters.
- Skyward SaaS renewal for three years effective September 1, 2023
- Purchase 2023 Chevrolet Silverado WT, 4WD, Z71, V8, Crew Cab, black, marked patrol slick top for Ferris PD
- Approve adjusted/updated 2023-2024 Salary & Stipend Schedule
- Resolution for one-time incentive retention stipend for 2023-2024 contract and at-will employees
- Approve budgeted purchases in excess of $50,000 and budget amendments
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget and setting the proposed tax rate, following a public hearing. The board will also vote on a final budget amendment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and a contract with LeTourneau Speech Therapy Services. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel, real property, and security matters.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 proposed budget and proposed tax rate
- Action item: Approve adoption of 2023-2024 budget
- Action item: Approve final budget amendment for 2022-2023
- Action item: Approve contract with LeTourneau Speech Therapy Services
- Closed session: personnel, real property, security personnel and devices
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to consider approving the proposed 2023-2024 budget and the 2023-2024 salary and stipend list. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, district-owned real property, and security personnel and devices, as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. After closed session, the board may reconvene in open session to take any necessary action.
- Approve proposed 2023-2024 Budget
- Approve 2023-2024 Proposed Salaries and Stipend List
- Closed session: personnel employment, assignments, resignations, retirements, terminations, non-renewals, compensation
- Closed session: real property owned by the district
- Closed session: security personnel and devices
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Meeting
This is the agenda for the Ferris ISD Special Called Meeting on May 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The document contains only boilerplate system text from the BoardBook platform, including maintenance notices and navigation links. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.
- No agenda items listed
- No resolutions, contracts, or financial actions
- No public hearings or rezonings
- No policy changes or personnel actions
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to canvass the May 6 trustee election results, consider hiring an assistant superintendent and high school principal, and approve several purchases and contracts. The agenda includes consent items for financial reports and budget amendments, plus information items on HVAC vs. roof repairs and a city contract. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, real property, security, and an EEOC charge discussion.
- Canvass May 6, 2023 Board of Trustee election returns
- Approve purchase of new SUV for CTE department student/staff transport
- Approve budgeted purchases over $50,000 and May 2023 budget amendment
- Approve Ideal Impact service contract and payment plan
- Retain Anderson, Marx & Bohl for annual audit services
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Called Meeting
The provided document is a procedural header for a special called meeting on April 24, 2023, but it does not list any specific agenda items, motions, or decisions. No substantive content regarding zoning, budget, or operations is present in the source text.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on April 18, 2023, to consider several action items, including approving purchases exceeding $50,000, adopting the 2023-2024 academic calendar, and updating the homeschool UIL participation policy. The board will also discuss personnel, real property, and security matters in closed session, and may take action on an EEOC charge mediation.
- Approve $93,653 HVAC replacement at FJH main gym
- Approve $98,133.60 for 30 multi-touch display boards at Ingram Elementary
- Adopt 2023-2024 academic calendar
- Update homeschool UIL participation policy to include 7th and 8th grades
- Approve TCLAS Decision 8 grant for ADSY Strong Summer Program
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
The Ferris ISD board is holding a special called meeting to receive an update on HVAC issues and to vote on a proposal to delegate authority to the superintendent to make HVAC repairs up to $100,000. The agenda also includes routine items such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment.
- Information item: HVAC update
- Action item: delegate authority to superintendent for HVAC repairs up to $100,000
Regular Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, financial reports, and budgeted purchases over $50,000, as well as a two-year depository contract renewal. They will also consider the 2023-2024 academic calendar, hear reports on school safety and an energy project, and discuss personnel and real property in closed session.
- Approve budgeted purchases in excess of $50,000
- Approve contract renewal of depository contract for two years and add Superintendent Hector Madrigal as signer
- Approve 2023-2024 academic school calendar
- Information item: Intruder Detection Audit Report
- Information item: Ideal Impact presentation (energy project)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2023, with the main action item being the employment of Hector Madrigal as superintendent. The board will also consider approving innovative courses for Ferris High School, budget amendments, purchases over $50,000, and joint election contracts with Dallas and Ellis counties. The agenda includes routine items like consent agenda approval, recognitions, and a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR).
- Action item: Employment of Hector Madrigal as superintendent
- Approve innovative courses for Ferris HS for 2023-2024
- Approve budgeted purchases in excess of $50,000
- Approve Dallas & Ellis County joint election contracts/agreements
- Approve out-of-state travel for choir to Jenks, OK and staff conference
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed action items including the employment of Hector Madrigal as Superintendent and the approval of innovative courses for Ferris HS for the 2023-2024 school year.
Special Called Meeting
This is a special called meeting of the Ferris ISD board, but the agenda text provided contains only system and interface boilerplate from the BoardBook platform, with no actual agenda items listed. The document does not specify any decisions, discussions, or actions for the February 13, 2023 meeting.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Called Meeting - Auditor Report
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to discuss the auditor report. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.
- Special called meeting for auditor report review
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Superintendent Search Workshop
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called workshop to discuss the search for a new superintendent. The agenda is minimal and provides no details on candidates, process, or timeline.
- Called meeting and workshop on superintendent search
The provided minutes for the January 24, 2023, Superintendent Search Workshop contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Superintendent Search Workshop
The provided document contains only administrative and system maintenance information. There are no records of decisions, discussions, or actions taken during the workshop.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Superintendent Search Workshop
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.