Forney ISD public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 4, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and possibly approve an attendance zone modification plan for the 2024-2025 school year, a first reading of the 2025-2026 school calendar, and a Chromebook purchase. The agenda also includes routine items such as consent agenda approvals, reports, and a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.
- Consideration and possible approval of attendance zone modification plan for 2024-2025 school year
- Consideration and possible approval of 2025-2026 school calendar as a first reading
- Consideration and possible approval of Chromebook purchase
- Approve construction bids (consent agenda)
- Closed session: consultation with attorney, real property purchase in Kaufman County, and employment of professional contract personnel
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the December 4, 2023, regular meeting, including budget amendments and school calendar readings. However, the document does not record the final decisions or vote tallies for these items.
Special Called Meeting Cancelled
This special called meeting of the Forney ISD Board of Trustees, scheduled for November 17, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda included canvassing a voter approval tax rate election and a closed session for attorney consultation, but no decisions were made.
- Meeting cancelled
- Agenda included canvassing voter approval tax rate election results
- Closed session for attorney consultation planned
Special Called Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding an Attendance Modification Plan. The board will also consider a resolution to canvass the returns and declare the results of a voter approval tax rate election.
- Public hearing for Attendance Modification Plan
- Resolution canvassing returns and declaring results of a voter approval tax rate election
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the special called meeting, including a public hearing on an attendance modification plan and the consideration of a resolution to canvass voter approval tax rate election results. The document does not record the specific outcomes, votes, or decisions made for these items.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees will consider and possibly approve employee stipends, additional police officer FTEs, construction bids, and an interlocal wastewater agreement with the City of Forney. The agenda also includes consent items like a budget amendment, franchise agreements, and vehicle purchases, plus a closed session for legal and personnel matters.
- Approve budget amendment
- Approve franchise agreements with Code Ninjas and Superdough-Novus
- Approve purchase of Forney ISD Police Department vehicles
- Consider employee stipend and additional police officer FTEs
- Consider interlocal agreement for wastewater service with City of Forney
The provided minutes list the agenda for the November 9, 2023, regular meeting, including items for consideration such as budget amendments, franchise agreements, and police vehicle purchases. However, the document does not record the final votes or decisions made on these items.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Financial Rating System of Texas (FIRST), followed by reports and a consent agenda. Key actions include approving the annual financial audit, considering TASB Policy Update 121, and reviewing construction bids. The board will also enter closed session to discuss real property acquisition and personnel, then possibly approve professional contract personnel.
- Public hearing on Financial Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
- Approve annual financial audit
- Consider TASB Policy Update 121 as first reading
- Consider construction bids
- Closed session on real property purchase in Kaufman County and employment contracts
The provided document is an agenda or a high-level outline of the meeting. It lists items for consideration and approval, but does not record the final votes, outcomes, or specific decisions made.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports on finances, master planning, and safety, followed by votes on consent agenda items including budget amendments, software purchases, and furniture for school additions. The board will also consider policy updates, a property and casualty insurance premium payment, and a resolution on campus security personnel, with related closed-session discussions.
- Approve budget amendment
- Approve purchase of Cisco Cloud Security Software Subscription
- Approve furniture, equipment, and technology purchases for FHS Phase II and NFHS Phase II additions
- Consider property and casualty insurance premium payment
- Consider resolution on assignment of campus security personnel
The provided document contains only administrative landing page information and does not include the actual minutes or records of decisions from the September 11, 2023, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving the certified tax roll, the 2023-2024 tax rate, and possibly ordering a Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) for November 7, 2023. The board will also consider contracts for election services, construction bids, and several consent agenda items including purchases over $100,000. Closed session items include legal consultations, personnel matters, and real property discussions.
- Approve 2023-2024 tax rate
- Order Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) for Nov 7, 2023
- Contract with Kaufman County for election services
- Approve construction bids
- Approve purchases over $100,000 (Frontline, NWEA, furniture, vehicle)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, then consider approving the budget, an employee stipend plan, and a TASB delegate selection. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal matters, personnel contracts, and potential real property acquisition in Kaufman County.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
- Consideration and possible approval of 2023-2024 budget
- Consideration and possible approval of 2023-2024 employee stipend plan
- Approve budget amendments
- Closed session on potential purchase/acquisition of real property in Kaufman County
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to reorganize after newly elected and appointed members take office, and to consider several consent agenda items including a budget amendment, IT equipment purchases, and an interlocal agreement with the City of Forney for dispatch services. The board will also recognize students and staff, hear reports on finances, water safety, and intruder detection, and enter closed session to discuss security, legal, and personnel matters before possibly approving professional contract personnel hires.
- Approve budget amendment
- Approve purchase of file server backup system
- Approve purchase of network switchgear replacement
- Approve Forney ISD and City of Forney Interlocal Agreement for Dispatch Services
- Closed session on security audit and infrastructure
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of website navigation elements and a link to a signed minutes document.
Special Called Board Meeting
Forney ISD is holding a special meeting to consider major financial and operational actions, including the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds and the approval of construction bids. The board will also vote on a food service contract, school bus purchases, and the acceptance of a 30.2-acre land donation in Kaufman County. Additionally, the agenda includes the declaration of trustee election results and the ratification of professional contract personnel.
- Approval of an order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building and/or refunding bonds
- Consideration and possible approval of construction bids
- Acceptance of a donation of 30.2 acres of unimproved real property south of Helms Trail and FM 1641
- Consideration and possible approval of a food service contract
- Consideration and possible approval of school bus purchases
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including recognition of students and staff, reports on finances and master planning, and a consent agenda with several purchases and a budget amendment. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, followed by possible votes on employment contracts and sanctions for educator contract abandonment.
- Approve budget amendment
- Approve depository contract extension
- Approve Chromebook purchase
- Approve food service equipment purchase
- Approve furniture purchase
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes file that was not included in the text.
FISD Budget Workshop
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
FISD Board Budget Workshop
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a budget workshop. The agenda includes only the call to order, roll call, the budget workshop discussion, and adjournment, with no specific budget details or action items listed.
- Budget workshop discussion
The minutes record a budget workshop held on March 13, 2023. No specific actions, votes, or decisions were documented in the record.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 13, 2023, with a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and reports on safety, master planning, and finances. The board will consider approving construction bids, a new school mascot, granting hiring authority to the superintendent, and a policy update. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment, a development agreement with Harlan Properties for roadway construction, and charter school impact statements. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters and potential real property purchase.
- Approve budget amendment
- Approve development agreement with Harlan Properties for two lanes of roadway
- Consider and possibly approve construction bids
- Consider and possibly approve school mascot for Dewberry Elementary School
- Consider and possibly approve granting hiring authority to superintendent through September 11, 2023
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and does not include the actual minutes or records of decisions from the March 13, 2023, meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 9, 2023, to consider and possibly approve several items, including an interlocal agreement with the City of Forney for widening Ranch Road, an order calling a school board election for May 6, 2023, and a contract with Kaufman County for election services. The board will also consider adding full-time equivalent positions, approving a budget amendment, and an auditor contract. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel matters, including the possible termination of a school nurse's probationary contract and sanctions for educator contract abandonment.
- Interlocal agreement with City of Forney for widening Ranch Road from FM 740 to just north of Innovation Blvd
- Order calling school board election for Positions 1 and 2 on May 6, 2023
- Contract with Kaufman County for election services for the May 6, 2023 election
- Approval of 2022-2023 full-time equivalent (FTE) position additions
- Closed session to consider terminating probationary contract of school nurse and pursuing sanctions for educator contract abandonment
The provided document contains no record of motions, votes, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Regular Meeting
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, reports, and a consent agenda. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's summative evaluation and contract, and may take action on those items afterward. The agenda also includes a budget amendment and a monthly financial report.
- Consideration of superintendent's summative evaluation and contract extension/modification
- Deliberation on sanctions for educator abandonment of contract
- Approve budget amendment
- Monthly financial report
- Master planning update
FISD Board Workshop - High School Experience
The Forney ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop focused on the high school experience. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and a workshop session on this topic, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- High School Experience Workshop
The minutes record a board workshop regarding the high school experience. No votes, motions, or substantive decisions were documented.