Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate. The board will hold a briefing session with administrative staff regarding the agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on December 5, 2024.
- Briefing session with administrative staff regarding the December 5 regular board meeting
The provided document is a placeholder for the December 5, 2024, Pre-Meeting Briefing. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees will meet to vote on several items, including out-of-state school trips, staff contracts, financial reports, and new vendors for services like catering and maintenance. The board will also discuss attendance updates and a demographer's report.
- Approve out-of-state school trips for students (policy FMG LOCAL)
- Approve new staff contracts for professional employees and nurses
- Accept October 2024 financial reports (including budget amendments and tax office reports)
- Approve new vendors for RFP 2022-10-032 (grocery and catering services)
- Approve new vendors for RFP 2022-10-031 (outside contracted services)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Joint Meeting of CFBISD and City of Farmers Branch
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees and Farmers Branch City Council will hold a joint meeting to share updates on current and future projects, discuss alignment of goals and priorities, and explore legislative collaboration for the 89th Texas Legislative session. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Work-Study
The Board will hold a work-study session to discuss residual bond proceeds and a legislative priorities action plan. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss the superintendent evaluation tool.
- Discussion of residual bond proceeds
- Review of Legislative Priorities Action Plan
- Closed session regarding Superintendent Evaluation Tool
The provided minutes for the November 14, 2024, Work-Study session contain no record of decisions, discussions, or actions taken. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This meeting is a procedural briefing session. The board will meet with administrative staff to discuss the agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on November 7, 2024.
- Briefing session regarding the November 7 regular board meeting agenda
The provided document is a pre-meeting briefing record for November 7, 2024, but contains no minutes of discussion or decisions. No official actions were recorded in this text.
Regular Meeting
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on November 7, 2024. The board is scheduled to vote on approving the 2024 tax appraisal roll totaling $315,743,156.00 and authorizing out-of-state school-sponsored trips for students. Several financial reports, including monthly purchasing and investment updates, will also be presented for acceptance.
- Vote to approve 2024 tax appraisal roll of $315,743,156.00
- Approve out-of-state student travel requests per Policy FMG (LOCAL)
- Accept September 2024 financial reports and purchasing report
- Approve 39 investment brokers/dealers for district funds
- Consider annual and quarterly investment reports for 2024
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Work-Study
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD board will meet to discuss work-study programs, including data review and committee findings. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 annual audit with external auditors.
- Discussion with external auditors regarding the 2023-2024 annual audit
Pre-Meeting Briefing
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will hold a briefing session with administrative staff regarding the agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on October 3, 2024.
The provided document is a pre-meeting briefing record for October 3, 2024. It contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees will meet to decide on several key items, including a $611,201.19 contract amendment for school renovations, approval of staff arming under state law, and renewal of HVAC services. The meeting also includes routine financial and personnel approvals.
- Approve Amendment No. 1 to Construction Manager At-Risk Contract with Gliden Construction for $611,201.19 to renovate Special Education classrooms at Riverchase ES
- Approve arming designated Level III certified safety staff members under House Bill 3
- Renew HVAC services contract with John Cook Associates for $600,000
- Approve $5,400 annual interlocal agreement with Region 7 ESC for cooperative purchasing
- Approve out-of-state travel requests for students
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Work-Study
The Board of Trustees will hold a work-study session to discuss several specific topics. The meeting is focused on discussion rather than formal decision-making.
- Board Sub-Committees discussion
- CV 2030 Discussion
- Legislative Priorities discussion
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD board will meet on September 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM for a pre-meeting briefing. The session is procedural and includes routine items such as call to order, recognitions, and administrative reports. No substantive decisions are scheduled.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any actions taken by the board.
Regular Meeting
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees will meet to approve routine items including out-of-state travel requests for students, new employee contracts, financial reports, and vendor agreements. The board will also discuss non-action items such as a bond oversight committee report and state accountability updates.
- Approve out-of-state travel requests for students
- Approve new employee contracts (SBEC-certified and others)
- Accept July 2024 financial reports (including budget amendments, expenditures, and tax office reports)
- Approve purchasing report for July 2024 (purchases over $25,000)
- Renew TASB Risk Management Fund for unemployment insurance
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Budget Meeting
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public meeting to discuss and vote on the 2024-2025 budget, which includes a $19.3M deficit in the Maintenance and Operations fund and a $2.0M deficit in Student Nutrition. The board will also set the 2024 tax rate at $0.7552 for Maintenance and Operations and $0.2284 for Interest and Sinking, totaling $0.9836 per $100 valuation.
- Approve 2024-2025 Proposed Budget with $19.3M M&O deficit and $2.0M Student Nutrition deficit
- Set 2024 tax rate at $0.7552 (M&O) and $0.2284 (I&S) per $100 valuation
- Approve 2023-2024 Final Budget Amendment
- Certify 2024 Appraisal Rolls and estimated debt collection rate
- Authorize defeasance and redemption of certain outstanding district obligations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD board will hold a pre-meeting briefing to review the posted agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM on August 1, 2024. The briefing is part of the 6:00 PM pre-meeting session and does not include substantive decisions.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss safety, security, and construction updates. They are deciding on the purchase of attendance credits to reduce local revenue levels and reviewing several district policy updates.
- Proposed purchase of attendance credits to reduce local revenue levels for 2024-25
- Approval of $218,742.87 in donations for the 2023-2024 period
- Review of purchasing report for items between $25,000 and $100,000 (May 1 to June 30, 2024)
- Consideration of TASB Policy Update 123 affecting 12 local policies
- Approval of out-of-state travel requests for students
The board held a regular meeting on August 1, 2024. The only substantive action recorded was the approval of amended minutes from the January 16 meeting.
- Approved amended minutes from 1.16.25 regular meeting
Special
This is a special meeting of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees. The board will swear in newly elected members from the May 4, 2024 trustee general election, hold a closed session to discuss personnel matters, and then reconvene to elect board officers (president, vice-president, and secretary).
- Swearing in of newly elected board members from the May 4, 2024 trustee general election
- Closed meeting to deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of public officers or employees (Texas Government Code 551.074)
- Board officer election for Board President
- Board officer election for Board Vice-President
- Board officer election for Board Secretary
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting header.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a pre-meeting briefing for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board, held at 6:00 PM on June 6, 2024, to discuss the agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM the same day. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, audience for guests, administrative reports, and the briefing itself. No specific decisions or substantive topics are listed.
- Call to Order
- Audience for Guests
- Administrative Reports
- Briefing on posted agenda for regular board meeting at 7:00 PM
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes discussion items on preliminary STAAR EOC results and a master facilities plan update, followed by a consent agenda with multiple action items, including contracts for after-school programs, school resource officers, and financial reports.
- Approve YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas after-school services agreement for 13 elementary campuses
- Approve Communities in Schools agreement for 2024-2025, not to exceed $100,000
- Approve extension of interlocal agreements with Carrollton, Farmers Branch, and Dallas Police Departments for School Resource Officers
- Approve interlocal agreement with City of Carrollton for Creekview High School CTE automotive internship
- Approve appointment of Anna Brady to calculate voter-approval tax rate and set public meeting for 2024-2025 budget
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and a meeting header.
Work-Study
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD board is meeting for a work-study session. The agenda includes Budget Workshop #3, a board training budget discussion, and a governance core book study. No votes or decisions are listed; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Budget Workshop #3
- Board Training Budget Discussion
- Governance Core Book Study
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the May 4, 2024, board election. The board will consider and approve an order declaring the official election results. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.
- Canvass results of the May 4, 2024, Board of Trustees Election
- Consider/approve order declaring results of the Trustee General Election
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a meeting title.
Work-Study
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD board is holding a work-study session to discuss several items, including Pre-K programs, a budget workshop, fiscal year and calendar discussions, and governance topics. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is a discussion-only meeting.
- Pre-K discussion
- Budget Workshop #2
- Fiscal year discussion
- Calendar discussion
- Governance core book study
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a procedural pre-meeting briefing for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees, held at 6:00 PM on May 2, 2024, ahead of the regular board meeting at 7:00 PM the same day. The agenda includes a call to order, audience for guests, administrative reports, and a briefing with administrative staff on the posted agenda for the regular meeting. No specific decisions or substantive items are listed.
- Briefing session with administrative staff on the regular board meeting agenda
- Audience for guests
- Administrative reports
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider consent agenda items, including a $2.97 million purchase of K-12 science curriculum and textbooks, a $1.88 million PA system installation at four high schools, and a $375,000 contract extension for the Kickstart Kids program. The board will also discuss updates on career and technical education and attendance, and consider a low attendance waiver for April 8, 2024.
- Approve $2,967,821.96 purchase of K-12 science curriculum (HMH, McGraw-Hill, etc.) funded by TIMA
- Approve $1,877,146.12 for PA systems at Turner, Smith, Creekview, Ranchview high schools (2023 Bond)
- Approve $375,000 extension of Kickstart Kids martial arts program at five middle schools
- Approve interlocal agreement with Parkland Health for Youth & Family Center at Vivian Field MS
- Approve $355,900.50 renewal of MAP testing software from NWEA
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Work-Study
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD board is holding a work-study session with discussion items including a facilities master plan presentation, the first budget workshop, and a governance book study. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Presentation and discussion of Facilities Master Plan
- Budget Workshop #1
- Governance Core Book Study
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $600,000 purchase of ballistic window film for school safety and a $1,317,306 amendment for initial construction work at four elementary schools. The board will also consider approving out-of-state student trips, personnel and teacher contracts, financial reports, and extensions for printing and awards vendors.
- Approve $600,000 purchase of ballistic window film using state grant and 2023 Bond funds
- Approve $1,317,306 amendment to CMAR contract with Crossland Construction for playground and cooler/freezer replacements at Freeman, Landry, and La Villita elementaries
- Approve out-of-state student travel requests per Policy FMG (LOCAL)
- Approve personnel report and teacher contracts
- Approve shared services agreement with Irving ISD for deaf education services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a pre-meeting briefing for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board, held at 6:00 PM on April 4, 2024. The agenda includes a call to order, an audience for guests, administrative reports, and a briefing session with staff regarding the posted agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM the same evening. The meeting is procedural, with no specific action items or decisions listed.
- Call to Order
- Audience for Guests
- Administrative Reports
- Briefing on the posted agenda for the 7:00 PM regular board meeting
- Adjournment
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board will vote on a consent agenda including financial reports, personnel contracts, and the arming of safety staff. Key action items include approving a fiber optic network contract with VFN Holdings and a $1.8 million purchase for athletic field improvements at six campuses. The board will also approve contracts with Dallas and Denton County election administrators for the May 4, 2024 trustee election.
- Approval of RFP 2023-08-046 for fiber network services awarded to VFN Holdings (Vero Networks), funded by 2023 Bond and eRate funds
- Approval of $1,800,000 from 2018 Bond Funds for athletic field improvements at Field MS, Perry MS, Creekview HS, Ranchview HS, Smith HS, and Turner HS
- Approval of 300 laptop purchases from Delcom for up to $375,000 from Local Technology Budget funds
- Approval of Election Services Contracts with Dallas County and Denton County Elections Administrators for the May 4, 2024 Trustee Election
- Approval of arming for designated Level III Certified Safety & Security Staff members under House Bill 3
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or discussions. It consists of a meeting header and system maintenance notices.
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a procedural pre-meeting briefing for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board. The agenda includes a call to order, guest audience, administrative reports, and a briefing on the regular board meeting agenda scheduled for 7:00 PM the same day. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.
- Call to Order
- Audience for Guests
- Administrative Reports
- Briefing on regular board meeting agenda
The provided document is a landing page for the March 7, 2024, Pre-Meeting Briefing. It contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions.
Work-Study
The Board is holding a work-study meeting to discuss specific internal items. Discussion topics include the Facilities Master Plan and a Governance Core Book Study.
- Presentation and discussion for Facilities Master Plan
- Governance Core Book Study
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider several consent agenda items including personnel reports, financial updates, and vendor extensions. The meeting also includes discussions on construction, fine arts, and the upcoming May 4, 2024, General Trustee Election.
- Approval of Student Nutrition Software System not to exceed $125,000.00
- Adoption of an Election Order for the May 4, 2024, General Trustee Election
- Extension of RFPs for instructional supplies, ground supplies, and HVAC equipment
- Approval of new vendors for outside contracted services, grocery/catering, and professional development
- Designation of ten non-business days for 2024 Public Information Act requests
The board met for a regular meeting on February 1, 2024. The only substantive action recorded in the provided text was the approval of minutes from a previous regular meeting.
- Approved minutes from previous regular meeting
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This meeting is a pre-meeting briefing for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. The session includes administrative reports and a briefing with staff regarding the agenda for the regular board meeting scheduled for later that evening.
- Briefing session with administrative staff regarding the regular board meeting agenda
The provided document is a placeholder or cover page for a pre-meeting briefing. It contains no records of discussions, motions, or decisions.
Superintendent's Evaluation Tool Board Subcommittee Meeting
This is a subcommittee meeting of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD board, with the sole substantive item being a discussion of the superintendent's evaluation tool. The meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2024, at 3:30 PM, and will adjourn after the discussion. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Superintendent's Evaluation Tool
- Adjournment
The subcommittee held a meeting to discuss the Superintendent's Evaluation Tool. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions.
School Board Candidate Information Session
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD school board is holding an information session for community members interested in running for the board. The session will cover candidate eligibility laws, board duties and responsibilities, and general election information, with two current board members sharing their experiences. This is an informational meeting, not a decision-making session.
- Presentation on candidate eligibility laws, policies, and requirements
- Overview of school board duties and responsibilities
- General election information for prospective candidates
- Two sitting board members will share their experiences
The meeting consisted of an information session for community members interested in running for the CFBISD School Board. The session covered candidate eligibility, board duties, and election information. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.
Board Policy Subcommittee
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss possible updates to board policies. The agenda contains only this discussion item and adjournment, with no specific policy details or attachments listed.
- Discussion of possible board policy updates
The minutes record a discussion of possible board policy updates. No substantive decisions or votes were documented.
Regular Meeting
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes a budget update, several consent agenda items, and a vote on a $135,000 design services contract for a new Student Enrollment Center. The board will also consider routine approvals for travel, personnel, financial reports, and policy updates.
- Approve $135,000 design services contract with DLR Group for Student Enrollment Center renovations at ESDC
- Approve TASB Policy Update 122 affecting 10 local policies, including cybersecurity and safety
- Accept donations totaling $28,610.80 for August-December 2023
- Approve interlocal agreement with Region 10 ESC for commodity processing (federal funds)
- Approve dual credit agreement with University of Iowa for METSA Academy (no cost to district)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Audit Committee
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Audit Committee is meeting to review the District's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the period ending August 31, 2023, and to discuss recommendations to the Board of Trustees. The agenda contains only this review item and adjournment, with no other substantive business.
- Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for period ending August 31, 2023
- Discussion of recommendations to the Board of Trustees
Pre-Meeting Briefing
This is a procedural pre-meeting briefing for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Board of Trustees, held at 6:00 PM on January 11, 2024, ahead of the regular board meeting at 7:00 PM the same evening. The agenda includes a call to order, audience for guests, administrative reports, and a briefing with staff on the posted agenda for the regular meeting. No specific policy, budget, or action items are listed in this briefing agenda.
- Briefing session with administrative staff on the regular board meeting agenda
- Administrative reports
- Audience for guests
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.