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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Dallas County, TX

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 75.2/100
Statewide Rank: #1059 in Texas • Tier Rank: #18 (TIER 3 MID)
Fiscal Restraint
74.7/100
Regulatory Restraint
88/100
Debt Burden
58/100
Population / Scale
22,899
Property Tax Rate
$0.9481
per $100 valuation
Operating Budget
N/A
Outstanding Debt
$917.3M
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Elected & Governing Officials (7)

CB
Carolyn Benavides
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
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CH
Cassandra Hatfield
Trustee, Place 7 (Place 7)
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IG
Ileana Garza-Rojas
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
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KB
Kim Brady
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
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MB
Marjorie Burns
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
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RS
Randy Schackmann
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
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TH
Tara Hrbacek
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
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Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)

FY 2026 ADOPTEDCARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD FY 2026 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2026 operating and debt service budget for CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees totaling $55.69M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $35.09M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $9.47M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0400 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$55.7M
General Fund
$46.2M
Debt Service (I&S)
$9.5M
Per Capita
$2,432
Instruction & Teachers: $35.1M (63%)
Public Works: $6.1M (11%)
Administration: $5.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9836 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDCARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD FY 2025 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2025 operating and debt service budget for CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees totaling $52.80M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $33.26M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $8.98M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0300 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$52.8M
General Fund
$43.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1630.9M
Per Capita
$2,306
Instruction & Teachers: $33.3M (63%)
Public Works: $5.8M (11%)
Administration: $4.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9481 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDCARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD FY 2024 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2024 operating and debt service budget for CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees totaling $50.23M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $31.65M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $8.54M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0200 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$50.2M
General Fund
$41.7M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1039.7M
Per Capita
$2,194
Instruction & Teachers: $31.6M (63%)
Public Works: $5.5M (11%)
Administration: $4.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9836 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDCARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD FY 2023 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2023 operating and debt service budget for CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees totaling $46.50M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $29.30M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $7.91M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0000 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$46.5M
General Fund
$38.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1101.2M
Per Capita
$2,031
Instruction & Teachers: $29.3M (63%)
Public Works: $5.1M (11%)
Administration: $4.2M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.9836 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDCARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD FY 2022 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2022 operating and debt service budget for CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees totaling $43.33M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $27.30M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $7.37M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $0.9900 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$43.3M
General Fund
$36.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$455.0M
Per Capita
$1,892
Instruction & Teachers: $27.3M (63%)
Public Works: $4.8M (11%)
Administration: $3.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1429 / $100

Active Code of Ordinances (0)

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (1)

SPECIAL BOND • 2023-05-06

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD 2023 May Uniform Election

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (11)

2026-10-08 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
6.A: Items Removed from Consent1: Call to Order1.A: Moment of Reflection and Pledge of Allegiance1.B: Welcome Visitors2: Special Presentations and Recognitions2.A: Recognitions2.B: Update from PTA2.C: Educational Foundation Update2.D: District Announcements3: Audience for Guests4: Non-Action Items for Discussion4.A: 2026 State Financial Accountability Rating (FIRST Report) Attachments: ( 2 ) 4A. FIRST 2026 using 24-25 Data 9/25/2026 at 4:43 PM 4A. FIRST 2026 using 24-25 Data 9/25/2026 at 4:43 PM4.B: Budget Update Attachments: ( 2 ) 4B. Budget Update 9/30/2026 at 10:15 AM 4B. Budget Update 9/30/2026 at 10:15 AM4.C: Board Policy DEC (Local) Update Attachments: ( 1 ) 4C. Board Policy DEC Local 9/25/2026 at 4:37 PM5: Consent Agenda5.A: Consider/Approve Requests for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Students to Travel Out-of-State Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Background: In accordance with Policy FMG (LOCAL), students may be permitted to take out-of-state school-sponsored trips for the following purposes: 1.    Instructional purposes (field trips and excursions). 2.    Activities of school-sponsored or5.B: Consider/Approve Personnel Report Description: Priority #1: Optimize Diverse and Engaging Learning Background: The District employs full-time professional employees in positions requiring a certificate from the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), nurses under a probationary or term contract and other designated employees. The purpose of this agenda item is to facilitate Board approval of5.C: Consider/Approve Financial Reports Description: Monthly financial reports presented to the Board. This report includes the following items: 1.  Investment Report Fund Overview as of August 31, 2026 2.    Tax Office Reports for the month of August 2026 a.  Year-to-Date Collection 2025-26 Report for August Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts the financial reports for5.D: Consider/Approve Purchasing Report  for the Period of  August 1, 2026,  through August 31, 2026 Description: The attached report is a summary of the purchases valued over $25,000 but not exceeding $100,000 that were made from August 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts the Purchasing Report for the period of August 1, 2026, through 5.E: Consider/Approve List of New Books to be Purchased for School Library Collection Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 13, which requires district school boards to approve all books to be purchased for school libraries. The attached list of books was selected by CFB certified librarians in our district, reviewed by the director, a5.F: Consider/Approve All Matters Related to the 2026 Appraisal Roll Including Approval of the Calculated Roll and Approval of the 2025 Tax Collection Reports Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Each year after the tax rate is adopted, Texas Tax Code 26.09(e) requires the district Tax Assessor to perform the following: 1)    Calculate the tax imposed on each property included on 5.G: Consider/Approve Fourth Payment of HMH TX Into Reading & Arriba La Lectura to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This original purchase was approved in November 2023 to supplement the K-5 English and Spanish Language Arts curriculum resources.  The resources provide materials to cover 100% of the state standards and align to legislative requi5.H: Consider/Approve the CFBISD District and Campus Improvement Plans Description: District Improvement Plans (DIPs) and Campus Improvement Plans (CIPs) are strategic frameworks used by school districts to enhance educational outcomes and address specific challenges within their schools.  These are annual reports presented to the Board of Trustees. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of T5.I: Consider/Approve New Vendors for RFP 2022-10-031 for Outside Contracted Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-031 provides for outside contracted services, such as maintenance and operational vendors needed to make repairs, as well as other contracted services to address various needs throughout the District, which are unknown at this time5.J: Consider/Approve New Vendors for RFP 2022-10-033 Administrative, Educational Consultants & Professional Development Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-033 provides for administrative and/or educational consultants, along with professional development to be used throughout the District. This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be bro5.K: Consider/Approve New Vendors for RFP 2022-10-032 for Grocery & Catering Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-032 provides for grocery products and catering services throughout the District. This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be brought to the Board for monthly awards or as needed, to increase the District’s variety of approved v5.L: Consider/Approve Minutes of Pre-Meeting Held September 3, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Pre-Meeting Minutes 09.03.26 9/25/2026 at 4:31 PM5.M: Consider/Approve Minutes From the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held September 3, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Regular Mtg Minutes 9.3.2026 9/25/2026 at 4:31 PM5.N: Consider/Approve Minutes of the Board Work/Study Held September 10, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Work Study Minutes 9.10.26 9/25/2026 at 4:30 PM5.O: Consider/Approve Minutes of the Board Work Study Held September 17, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Work Study Minutes 9.17.26 9/25/2026 at 4:30 PM6: Items for Discussion and/or Action7: Closed Meeting The Board will convene in Closed Session as authorized by Texas Government Code Chapter 551, including but not limited to, Sections 551.071 Consultation with an Attorney, 551.072 Real Property, 551.074 Personnel Matters, 551.076 Security Personnel/Devices or Security Audit, 551.082 Student/Employee Matters, 551.0821 Personally Identifiable Student Information, 551.089 Information Te7.A: Safety Assessment Audit IPM 2.3 Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.0767.B: Discuss Superintendent's Evaluation Tool Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.0747.C: Discuss Superintendent's Formative Evaluation Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.0748: Reconvene in Open Meeting9: Comments from Board Members Regarding Posted Agenda Items10: Adjournment
2026-10-01 • SPECIAL SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-09-17 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-09-10 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-09-03 • REGULAR SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order1.A: Moment of Reflection and Pledge of Allegiance1.B: Welcome Visitors2: Special Presentations and Recognitions2.A: Recognitions2.B: Update from PTA2.C: District Announcements3: Audience for Guests4: Non-Action Items for Discussion4.A: Bond Oversight Committee Annual Update4.B: Construction Update Attachments: ( 1 ) BOT Update - 2026 09 03 9/4/2026 at 3:27 PM4.C: STAAR and HB3 Overview Attachments: ( 1 ) 4C and 4D. Board Meeting_Sept.3_CFBISD STAAR, HB3, Accountability Ratings 2026 9/3/2026 at 4:04 PM4.D: Accountability Ratings Update Attachments: ( 1 ) 4C and 4D. Board Meeting_Sept.3_CFBISD STAAR, HB3, Accountability Ratings 2026 9/3/2026 at 4:05 PM4.E: Enrollment and Attendance Update Attachments: ( 1 ) September Board Presentation-FINAL 8/28/2026 at 2:06 PM4.F: Trustee Parental Rights Training Discussion5: Consent Agenda5.A: Consider/Approve Requests for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Students to Travel Out-of-State Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Background: In accordance with Policy FMG (LOCAL), students may be permitted to take out-of-state school-sponsored trips for the following purposes: 1.    Instructional purposes (field trips and excursions). 2.    Activities of school-sponsored or5.B: Consider/Approve Personnel Report Description: Priority #1: Optimize Diverse and Engaging Learning Background: The District employs full-time professional employees in positions requiring a certificate from the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), nurses under a probationary or term contract and other designated employees. The purpose of this agenda item is to facilitate Board approval of5.C: Consider/Approve Financial Reports Description: Background: The monthly financial reports presented to the Board for consideration will include budget amendments (when applicable), budget summary year to date reports, construction summary report, outstanding investments, and tax office reports. Summary:  This report includes the following items: 1.    Budget Amendments Year-to-Date as of September5.D: Consider/Approve Purchasing Report  for the Period of July 1, 2026, Through July 31, 2026 Description: The attached report is a summary of the purchases valued over $25,000 but not exceeding $100,000 that were made from July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts the Purchasing Report for the period of July 1, 2026, through July 31, 2025.E: Consider/Approve List of New Books to be Purchased for School Library Collection Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 13, which requires district school boards to approve all books to be purchased for school libraries. The attached list of books was selected by CFB certified librarians in our district, reviewed by the director, a5.F: Consider/Approve the Arming of Designated CFBISD Level III Certified Safety & Security Staff Members to Comply with House Bill 3 and CFBISD's Adopted Good Cause Exception Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure The Administration recommends that the CFBISD Board of Trustees approve the arming of staff members based on House Bill 3 of the 88th Legislative 5.G: Consider/Approve Purchase Renewal of Solution Tree for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Solution Tree provides campus-embedded coaching and professional development designed to build staff capacity and improve student achievement. Support is customized to address campus-specific needs, with a focus on areas such as Professional Learning Com5.H: Consider/Approve the Purchase of School Buses Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources 14-Passenger Buses: CFB currently utilizes 8-passenger blue, non-CDL buses to transport our students from school to school. We would prefer to transition over to 14-passenger buses, which would allow us to reduce the number of routes needed. 54-passenger buses: CFB currently utilizes 54-passeng5.I: Consider/Approve Purchase of White Fleet Vehicles Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources The White Fleet vehicle replacement plan includes replacing eleven vehicles: one locksmith vehicle removed from service during the 2025-2026 school year, three Grounds vehicles, one Plumbing service truck, one General Maintenance vehicle, four Facilities Department vehicles, and one Securit5.J: Consider/Approve 2026-2027 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Denton County for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is with Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and the Denton County Juvenile Board. It outlines all issues pertinent to the interaction between the juvenile boar5.K: Consider/Approve Purchase of Cybersecurity and Data Protection Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety, and Security Infrastructure In 2023 the District’s Technology team implemented a multi-faceted cybersecurity program (SOC SIEM) to protect the District’s technology resources. Included in the plan is the annual purchase of services to monitor and report system activity, maintain oper5.L: Consider/Approve Additional Architectural Services for Farmers Branch Elementary Replacement Under RFP 2023-05-043 Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure In June of 2023, RFQ 2023-05-043 for Architectural Services was brought before the Board, and a pool of architects was approved. RFQ 2023-05-043 was subsequently extended for the third time in June 20265.M: Consider/Approve Additional Architectural Services for Carrollton Elementary Replacement Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure In June of 2023, RFQ 2023-05-043 for Architectural Services was brought before the Board, and a pool of architects was approved. RFQ 2023-05-043 was subsequently extended for the third time in June 2026. Glenn Partners was selec5.N: Consider/Approve Renewal of TASB Risk Management Rund for Purchase of Unemployment Insurance Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources As an employer in the State of Texas, the District is required to provide unemployment insurance as mandated by state law.  To accomplish this mandate, the District has exercised its option to procure this service by participating in an Interlocal 5.O: Consider/Approve New Vendors for RFP 2022-10-033 Administrative, Educational Consultants, and Professional Development Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-033 provides for administrative and/or educational consultants, along with professional development to be used throughout the District. This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be 5.P: Consider/Approve New Vendors and Extensions for RFP 2022-10-032 for Grocery and Catering Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-032 provides for grocery products and catering services throughout the District. This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be brought to the Board for monthly awards or as needed, to increase the District’s vari5.Q: Consider/Approve New Vendors and Extensions for RFP 2022-10-031-Outside Contracted Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-031 provides for outside contracted services, such as maintenance and operational vendors needed to make repairs, as well as other contracted services to address various needs throughout the District, which are unknown a5.R: Consider/Approve Spend Authorization for HVAC Contract Services Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety, and Security Infrastructure This purchase is with John Cook Associates, Inc. to provide maintenance services and repairs to the District’s HVAC systems as needed. The District utilizes a local RFP for HVAC Services to procure on-site services same-day response time. Response include5.S: Consider/Approve Recommendation for Appointment to the 2026-2027 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Description: Priority #4: Optimize the Social and Emotional Health of All Students The Board shall establish a local School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) to assist the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district’s health education instruction. The Board shall a5.T: Consider/Approve the Recommendation by the SHAC for Curriculum Regarding Personal Safety Lessons - Topics of Child Abuse, Family Violence, Dating Violence, and Human Trafficking Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Priority #4: Optimize Social and Emotional Health of all Students Senate Bill 9, from the 87th Legislature, requires school districts to offer curriculum to 5.U: Consider/Approve Annual SB12 Compliance Certification Description: Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, each school system must submit a board-approved certification of compliance to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) no later than September 30 of each school year. Pursuant to TEC, §39.008, the annual certification must: be approved by a majority vote of the board of trustees or governing body at5.V: Consider/Approve Renewal of Property, Casualty, Commercial, and Liability Insurance Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources This contract provides all property & casualty, commercial & liability insurance for the District.  The insurance policies included are for the following: Commercial Property, Cyber Suite, Commercial Crime, General Liability, Commercial Automobile & Liabili5.W: Consider/Approve RFP 2026-07-087 for Workers' Compensation: Third Party Claims Administration, Cost Containment, Utilization Review, and Case Managment Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources We issued an RFP in July for these mandatory services.  We had five (5) responses.  After careful evaluation by our evaluation committee, vendors who provided the best value to the5.X: Consider/Approve Remote Homebound Instruction Waiver Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Student requires homebound instruction; however, the assigned homebound teacher is unable to provide instruction in person at the student's home or hospital bedside. Per SAAH §3.7.3 Funding Chart requirements, in-person instruction is required. Due to the student's potentially comp5.Y: Consider/Approve Minutes of Pre-Meeting Held August 6, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Pre-Meeting Minutes 8.6.26 8/28/2026 at 2:39 PM5.Z: Consider/Approve Minutes From the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held August 6, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Regular Mtg Minutes 8.6.2026 8/28/2026 at 2:40 PM5.AA: Consider/Approve Minutes of Budget Meeting Held August 20, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Meeting Minutes 8.20.26 8/29/2026 at 10:04 AM6: Items for Discussion and/or Action6.A: Items Removed from Consent6.B: Consider/Approve Policy Update 127 and Other Local Policy Updates Description: Administration recommends approval of TASB Update 127 and related local policy revisions. The proposed updates align district policies with recent legislative requirements, state regulations, and current district practices. Key changes address governance, financial ethics, personnel procedures, student safety, gifted an6.C: Consider/Approve the 2026-2027 Board Goals and Guardrails Progress Monitoring Calendar Description: The Board Goals and Progress Monitoring Calendar is an instrument used in the annual evaluation process of the Superintendent. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Board Goals and Progress Monitoring Calendar, as presented. Attachments: ( 1 ) 6C. 2026-2027 CFBISD7: Closed Meeting as Authorized Under Texas Government Code, Including but Not Limited to Section 551.071 – Consultation With Attorney; 551.072 – Real Property; 551.074 – Personnel Matters; 551.076 – Security Devices; 551.082 – School Children/District Employee Disciplinary Matter or Complaint; 551.0821 Personally Identifiable Student Information; 551.084 – Investigation7.A: Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including to receive legal advice regarding the grievance process; Pursuant to 7.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.082 and §551.0821, the Board May Discuss Matters Pertaining to Students Necessarily Involving Personally Identifiable Information, e.g. Student Discipline7.C: Discuss Superintendent's Evaluation Tool7.D: Discuss Superintendent's Formative Evaluation8: Reconvene in Open Meeting for Possible Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session8.A: Consider and Take Action Regarding Level III Hearing Discussed in Closed Session8.B: Consider and Take Action Regarding Student Discipline Matter Discussed in Closed Session9: Comments from Board Members Regarding Posted Agenda Items10: Adjournment
2026-08-20 • SPECIAL SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order1.A: Pledge of Allegiance1.B: Welcome Visitors2: Public Meeting to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate3: Audience for Guests - Limited to Posted Agenda Items for this Meeting4: Consent Agenda4.A: Consider/Approve Financial Reports for the Month Ended June 30, 2026 Description: Summary:  This report includes the following items: 1.    Budget Amendments Year-to-Date as of June 30, 2026 a.  Proposed Budget Amendments for Official Budgets- Yes 2.  Monthly Financial Statements as of June 30, 2026 a.  Unaudited Financial Summary Reports for General Fund, Food Service Fund, & Debt Service Fund in4.B: Consider/Approve All Matters Related to the Certification of the 2026 Appraisal Rolls and Certification of the Estimated Debt Collection Rate Description: Priority # 5: Optimize All Available Resources The Texas Property Tax Code, under Section 26.04(a) and (b), requires the District’s Registered Texas Assessor/Collector to submit to the Board of Trustees each year the sworn certified appraisal ro4.C: Consider/Approve the 2025-2026 Final Budget Amendment for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources The adopted budget provides authority to expend funds for the purposes indicated in accordance with state law, Board Policy, and the District’s approved purchasing procedures. Public funds of the District may not be spent in any manner other than as pro5: Items for Discussion and/or Action5.A: Items Removed from Consent5.B: Consider/Approve the 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources The District has met all notice requirements as prescribed in Texas Education Code Sections 44.004 and 44.0041. On August 20, 2026, the District held a meeting at which the public had an opportunity for comment. The Board of Trustees, at a meeting called for that purpose, shall adopt a budget 5.C: Consider/Approve All Matters Related to the Proposed Tax Rate for the Tax Year 2026 Including a Resolution Setting Said Tax Rate Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources The District has met all notice requirements as prescribed in Texas Education Code Section 44.004 and 44.0041.  On August 20, 2026 the District held a meeting at which the public had an opportunity for comment. T5.D: Consider/Approve Years of Service One-Time Supplemental Payment for the 2026-2027 School Year and the Execution of a Resolution Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources A competitive compensation plan has been identified as a District top priority.  Attached for Board consideration is a Resolution authorizing the continuation of the Years of Service one-time supplemental payment 6: Comments from the Board Members Regarding Posted Agenda Items7: Adjournment
2026-08-06 • REGULAR SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order1.A: Moment of Reflection and Pledge of Allegiance1.B: Welcome Visitors2: Special Presentations and Recognitions2.A: Back to School with Mayors2.B: Recognitions2.C: District Announcements3: Audience for Guests4: Non-Action Items for Discussion4.A: Budget Update Attachments: ( 1 ) Budget Update August 6 2026 Final 1 7/31/2026 at 4:38 PM4.B: Board District Liaison Assignments Description: 2026-2027 Committee Liaisons Bond Oversight (BOC): Paul Gilmore & Ileana Garza-Rojas School Health and Advisory Council (SHAC): Marjorie Barnes Educational Foundation: Kim Brady Safety and Security: Cassandra Hatfield and Cynthia Noda District Based Site Decision Making (DIC): Carolyn Benavides4.C: Discussion of District Properties Attachments: ( 1 ) Presentation_Board_PropertiesUpdate_073126 7/31/2026 at 3:35 PM5: Consent Agenda5.A: Consider/Approve Requests for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Students to Travel Out-of-State Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Background: In accordance with Policy FMG (LOCAL), students may be permitted to take out-of-state school-sponsored trips for the following purposes: 1.    Instructional purposes (field trips and excursions). 2.    Activities of school-sponsored or5.B: Consider/Approve Personnel Report Description: Priority #1: Optimize Diverse and Engaging Learning Background: The District employs full-time professional employees in positions requiring a certificate from the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), nurses under a probationary or term contract and other designated employees. The purpose of this agenda item is to facilitate Board approval of5.C: Consider/Approve Financial Reports Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources This report includes the following items: 1.    Budget Amendments Year-to-Date as of May 31, 2026 a.  Proposed Budget Amendments for Official Budgets - Student Nutrition Fund 2025-2026 Fiscal Year 2.  Monthly Financial Statements as of May 31, 2026 a.  Unaudited Financial Summary Reports for General Fund,5.D: Consider/Approve Purchasing Report  for the Period of May 1, 2026, Through June 30, 2026 Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources The attached report is a summary of the purchases valued over $25,000 but not exceeding $100,000 that were made from May 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts the Purchasing Report for the 5.E: Consider/Approve Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ended May 31, 2026 Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources The Public Funds Investment Act ("PFIA") under Government Code, Chapter 2256: Public Funds Investment requires that each district, not less than quarterly, prepare and submit to the Board of Trustees a report of investment transactions for all funds. The quarte5.O: Consider/Approve Ratification of Purchase of Gym Floor Replacement at Blalack Middle School Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure This purchase is to replace the damaged gym floor at Blalack Middle School caused by a fire sprinkler accidental discharge.  The floor was deemed unsalvageable and recommended for complete replacement. District insurance will5.F: Consider/Approve All Matters Related to Excess Local Revenue Including Executing an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credits and Delegate Contractual Authority to Obligate the School District Under Texas Education Code (TEC) 11.1511(c)(4) to the Superintendent Description: Consider matters pursuant to the Texas Education Code (TEC), Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and rules adopted by the5.G: Consider/Approve Donation of Gifts to Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources The District receives donations from a variety of sources including parents, PTA’s, area businesses and other groups.  Many organizations within the District benefit from donations such as campuses, student groups, teachers, and classes.  All donations made to the District5.H: Consider/Approve Resolution Regarding Compliance with HB3 Good Cause Exception Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure Texas House Bill 3 requires an armed presence on every public school campus during school hours. Because funding and personnel are heavily constrained statewide, the law permits a Good Cause Exception, allowing districts to modify the rul5.I: Consider/Approve Extension of Interlocal Agreements with Carrollton, Farmers Branch and Irving Police Departments for School Resource Officers Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure This interlocal agreement and extension is for School Resource Officers (SRO) provided by the City of Irving, City of Carrollton, and City of Farmers Branch Police Department5.P: Consider/Approve Purchase of Standridge Stadium Scoreboard Replacement Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure Priority #3: Optimize Community Engagement The scoreboard system at Tommy Standridge Stadium is now 21 years old and relies on three separate aging subsystems—audio, video and scoreboard—that no longer integrate reliably. These components have in5.J: Consider/Approve All Matters Related to the Meal Charging Regulation for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and S. B. No 1566 require that school districts allow students to utilize a prepaid meal account to purchase cafeteria meals and that the district’s Board of Trustees adopt a written, grace period pol5.K: Consider/Approve School Meal Prices for 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Paid Student Meal Pricing: - Lunch: The Healthy, Hunger-Free, Kids Act of 2010 requires that paid student lunch prices be greater than or equal to the total amount of cost and revenue incurred for a free lunch to ensure Paid Lunch Equity (PLE). When it is determined that the pai5.L: Consider/Approve Renewal of Raptor Technologies Services Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure 1. Raptor Visitor Management (VisitorSafe) This service digitizes front-desk check-ins via kiosk screens and ID scanners to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering school buildings. •    Registry Screening: Scans government IDs to instantly cross-refere5.M: Consider/Approve Facility Asset and Capital Planning Software Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure Approval is requested to purchase the Brightly Facility Asset and Capital Planning software to support the District Improvement Committee's strategic goals of responsible resource stewardship, long-term planning and operational excellence. The software wi5.N: Consider/Approve of Amendment No. 2 to Construction Manager At-Risk Contract #2-25-11-078 with Northstar Builders Group Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure In alignment with District Priority 2 and in support of the work identified in the 2023 Bond Program, we have completed the third step of a three-step process in negotiating and contracting for a f5.Q: Consider/Approve 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dallas County for the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is with Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and the Dallas County Juvenile Board. It outlines all issues pertinent to the interaction between the juvenile boar5.R: Consider/Approve the Naming of Records Management Officer Description: Per the State Library and Archive, the District is required to have an official Records Management Officer listed on file with the Texas State Library Archives Commission (TSLAC).  Kristie Keesee has held this position since 2010 and has retired.  It is proposed for Shelley Gammon to replace Ms. Keesee. Form SLR-512 is attached5.S: Consider/Approve  2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Appraisers Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging & Diverse Learning This item requests approval of 2026-2027 administrator appraisers for the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS), the teacher appraisal system approved for the District. All T-TESS appraisers have completed and/or provided evidence5.T: Consider/Approve the 2026-2027 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging & Diverse Learning The Board of Trustees has annually approved the administrator and teacher T-TESS Appraisal Calendar. The calendar will outline the timeline for the appraisal process for the 2026-2027 school year. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the T-TESS Ap5.U: Consider/Approve Renewal Amendments Between Dallas College and CFBISD for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD administration requests approval to renew the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dallas College. This continued partnership provides our high school students with the invaluable opportunity to earn5.V: Consider/Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Interlocal Agreement for Go-Center Work-Study Student Mentorship Programs with Texas Women’s University (Creekview HS & Newman Smith HS) Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The TWU Go Center/G-Force Project ("Project") is designed to bring college access and financial aid information to 9-12 grade students and parents.  5.W: Consider/Approve Resolution Regarding the Denton County 4-H Organization and the Denton County Extension Agents as Adjunct Staff Members for 2026-2027 Description: Priority # 1: Optimize Engaging & Diverse Learning In order to recognize the Denton County 4-H organizations as an extracurricular activity of CFBISD, Resolutions must be signed and agreements are drawn up appointing Denton County exten5.X: Consider/Approve New Vendors for RFP 2022-10-033 Administrative, Educational Consultants, and Professional Development Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-033 provides for administrative and/or educational consultants, along with professional development to be used throughout the District. This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be 5.Y: Consider/Approve New Vendors for RFP 2022-10-031 for Outside Contracted Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-031 provides for outside contracted services, such as maintenance and operational vendors needed to make repairs, as well as other contracted services to address various needs throughout the District, which are unknown at this time5.Z: Consider/Approve Renewal of Frontline Technologies Software Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources This purchase is to renew the Master Services Agreement between Frontline and CFBISD. Frontline Education provides licensing for various programs and modules throughout the District. These renewals will be for the 2026-2027 school year and will not exceed $1,250,000.00. T5.AA: Consider/Approve Workers Compensation Excess Insurance Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Excess workers’ compensation works to financially protect the self-insured employer for workers’ compensation claims that exceed the designated dollar limit.  Excess comp insurance covers all workers’ comp losses up to a specific dollar amount, which, for CFBISD, is $600,000. CBFISD is5.AB: Consider/Approve RFP 2026-04-086 for Child Development Academy Catering Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources This is an exclusive contract which provides Child Development Academy Catering services for the District. The service is needed to support daily program operations and provide appropriate nutrition for participating children. Students, families, and Child Development 5.AC: Consider/Approve New Vendors for RFP 2022-10-032 for Grocery and Catering Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-032 provides for grocery products and catering services throughout the District. This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be brought to the Board for monthly awards or as needed, to increase the District’s variety of approved5.AD: Consider/Approve Minutes of Work Study Held May 20, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Work Study Minutes 5.20.26 8/4/2026 at 7:23 PM5.AE: Consider/Approve Minutes of Pre-Meeting Held June 4, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Pre-Meeting Minutes 6.4.26 8/4/2026 at 6:43 PM5.AF: Consider/Approve Minutes From the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held June 4, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Regular Mtg Minutes 6.4.2026 8/4/2026 at 6:40 PM5.AG: Approve the Minutes of the Special Called Meeting held June 4, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Special Called Meeting Minutes 6.4.2026 8/4/2026 at 6:46 PM6: Items for Discussion and/or Action6.A: Items Removed from Consent6.B: Consider/Approve the Renaming of Ted Polk Middle School to Reflect Academic Focus Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging & Diverse Learning As part of the 2026-2027 Strategic Staffing Proposal, Polk Middle School is being reimagined through new leadership, a renewed academic focus, and the implementation of a standardized dress code. Following the Board's approval of this initiative, includin6.C: Consider/Approve Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegate for Representation at the TASB Delegate Assembly Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Each year, the Texas Association of School Boards invites school boards in Texas to designate one voting delegate and one alternate as representation to the TASB Delegate Assembly held in conjunction with the annual TASA/6.D: Consider/Approve Adoption of District Legislative Priorities Description: The Board will consider approval of the District's 2027 Legislative Priorities. These priorities identify the District's key public education advocacy positions and will guide legislative engagement during the 2027 Texas Legislative Session. The priorities reflect the District's commitment to supporting students, educators, 6.E: Consider/Approve Update to Board Policy DEC Local Description: Priority  #5: Optimize All Available Resources The proposed changes would align eligibility with the policy's "catastrophic illness or injury" standard rather than limiting participation to terminal illness, clarify that qualifying circumstances may include the employee, the employee's spouse, or the employee's child, and establish gen6.F: Consider/Approve the Endorsement of a Candidate from Region 10 to Serve on the TASB Board of Directors Description: In July, the list of nominated individuals for election to the TASB Board of Directors was distributed.  As stipulated in the TASB Bylaws, the CFBISD Board of Trustees is eligible to endorse one nominee for Region 10, Position D. Individuals on the list are Nichole Bentley from Coppe7: Closed Meeting as Authorized Under Texas Government Code, Including but Not Limited to Section 551.071 – Consultation With Attorney; 551.072 – Real Property; 551.074 – Personnel Matters; 551.076 – Security Devices; 551.082 – School Children/District Employee Disciplinary Matter or Complaint; 551.0821 Personally Identifiable Student Information; 551.084 – Investigation7.A: Pursuant to Sec 551.076 Security Devices; Report of the 2023-2026 Audit Survey Description: The Texas Education Code (TEC) §37.108(c) requires school districts to report the results of their safety and security audits to the district's board of trustees and to the Texas School Safety Center.7.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including to receive legal advice regarding the grievance process; Pursuant to 7.C: Pursuant to Texas Government Codes 551.071 Consultation with Attorney, and 551.074 Personnel Matters; Discussion Regarding a Specific Personnel Matter8: Reconvene in Open Meeting for Possible Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session8.A: Consider and Take Action Regarding Level III Hearing Discussed in Closed Session9: Comments from Board Members Regarding Posted Agenda Items10: Adjournment
2026-06-04 • REGULAR SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order1.A: Moment of Reflection and Pledge of Allegiance1.B: Welcome Visitors2: Special Presentations and Recognitions2.A: Recognitions2.B: District Announcements2.C: Update from PTA3: Audience for Guests4: Non-Action Items for Discussion4.A: School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Annual Report Attachments: ( 2 ) CFBISDredangle_SHAC Report to BOT _June 2026 _Final 5/28/2026 at 1:14 PM SHAC Annual Report to the Board of Trustees 2025-26 .docx_FINAL 5/28/2026 at 1:14 PM4.B: Construction Update Attachments: ( 1 ) 4B. BOT Update - 2026 06 04 5/29/2026 at 2:11 PM5: Consent Agenda5.A: Consider/Approve Requests for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Students to Travel Out-of-State Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Background: In accordance with Policy FMG (LOCAL), students may be permitted to take out-of-state school-sponsored trips for the following purposes: 1.    Instructional purposes (field trips and excursions). 2.    Activities of school-sponsored or5.B: Consider/Approve Personnel Report Description: Priority #1: Optimize Diverse and Engaging Learning Background: The District employs full-time professional employees in positions requiring a certificate from the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), nurses under a probationary or term contract and other designated employees. The purpose of this agenda item is to facilitate Board approval of5.C: Consider/Approve Financial Reports Description: Background: The monthly financial reports presented to the Board for consideration will include budget amendments (when applicable), budget summary year to date reports, construction summary report, outstanding investments, and tax office reports. This report includes the following items: 1.    Budget Amendments Year-to-Date as of April 30, 2026 a.  5.D: Consider/Approve Purchasing Report  for the Period of April 1, 2026, Through April 30, 2026 Description: The attached report is a summary of the purchases valued over $25,000 but not exceeding $100,000 that were made from April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts the Purchasing Report for the period of April 1, 2026, through April 35.E: Consider/Approve List of New Books to be Purchased for School Library Collection Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 13, which requires district school boards to approve all books to be purchased for school libraries. The attached list of books was selected by CFB certified librarians in our district, reviewed by the director, a5.F: Consider/Approve Purchase of the Renewal of Digital Library Resources Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Larning The digital resources products are for the campus libraries across the District.  These resources provide basic reference materials for each library and can be accessed by students 24/7.  These products cover resources for students from K-12.  The District utilizes 5.G: Consider/Approve Board Meeting and Board Work/Study Session Dates for 2026-2027 Description: This is a list of proposed dates for regular board meetings and work studies for the 2026-2027 school year. August 6, 2026, Regular Board Meeting August 20, 2026, Special Budget Meeting September 3, 2026, Regular Board Meeting September 17, 2026, Team of 8 October 1, 2026, Regular Board Meeting October 8, 5.H: Consider Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources In accordance with Section 2256 of the Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees shall designate one or more officers to be responsible for the investment of its funds. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Tru5.I: Consider/Approve the Time, Place, and Location of a Public Meeting to Discuss the Budget and Proposed Tax Rate for the 2026-2027 Budget Year Description: In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 44.004, the District must set the date, time and place of a "Public Meeting to Discuss the Budget and Proposed Tax Rate".  At the scheduled meeting, the District must accept public input before adop5.J: Consider/Approve the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas to Provide After-School Services for CFBISD 2026-2027 Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The program is designed to expand enrichment opportunities for students participating in after-school programs and increase service capacity so that no students are placed on wait-lists.  The YMCA will provide after-school services 5.K: Consider/Approve Extension of RFP 2023-09-049 for Event Rentals, Products, and Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources This RFP covers but is not limited to: venues, furniture rental, tents, flowers, balloons, inflatables, costumes, props, DJ services, photographers, lighting/sound techs, event planners, etc. This is a catalog bid that will qualify vendors for future ne5.L: Consider/Approve Purchase of e-Contracts from Region ESC 10 for 2026-2027 Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources These contracts provide services from the Region 10 Education Service Center (ESC).  Utilization of these contracts will benefit students and staff by providing support to departments throughout the District as attached. Local, State, and Federal Funding sources will5.M: Consider/Approve the Extension of RFP 2025-02-068 for Student Nutrition Groceries, Paper Goods, and Commodities Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources This is an exclusive contract which provides the purchase of Student Nutrition Groceries, Paper Goods, and Commodities. Six (6) submissions were received for this bid and after reviewing pricing and evaluating these vendors, it w5.N: Consider/Approve Extension of RFP 2025-04-071 for Student Nutrition Monitors and Installation Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources This is an exclusive contract which provides the purchase of Student Nutrition Monitors and Installation. Two (2) submissions were received for this bid and after reviewing pricing and evaluating these vendors, it was decided that Delcom Group was5.O: Consider/Approve Extension of RFP 2024-04-058 for Solid Waste and Recycling Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources This is an exclusive contract which provides for as needed Solid Waste and Recycling throughout the District. All Students and staff will benefit from this agreement. This is the second (2) extension of four (4) one-year (1) renewal options as specified in the RFP.5.P: Consider/Approve Extension of RFP 2024-04-056 Student Nutrition Produce Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Extension of RFP 2024-04-056 provides for the purchase of produce in the Student Nutrition Department throughout the District.  Three (3) proposals were received from Empire Fresh Produce, Sysco NTX, and WalnutCreekFarm.  All vendors will be approved and qualified.  Th5.Q: Consider/Approve Extension of RFP 2022-04-017 for Plumbing Services Description: Priority #2 - Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure This will allow district Facility Services to supplement plumbing services with a list of approved plumbing vendors on an as-needed basis. This is the fourth (4) extension of four (4) one-year (1) renewal options as specified in the RFP. The Distri5.R: Consider/Approve Extension of RFP 2023-03-040 for Advertising and Media Services Description: Priority #3: Optimize Community Engagement This is a non-exclusive contract which provides for as-needed purchases of Advertising and Media Services to be utilized throughout the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. The primary intent of this agreement is for all required annual advertis5.S: Consider/Approve New Vendors for RFP 2022-10-031 for Outside Contracted Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-031 provides for outside contracted services, such as maintenance and operational vendors needed to make repairs, as well as other contracted services to address various needs throughout the District, which are unknown at this time5.T: Consider/Approve New Vendors for RFP 2022-10-032 for Grocery & Catering Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Request for Proposal 2022-10-032 provides for grocery products and catering services throughout the District. This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be brought to the Board for monthly awards or as needed, to increase the District’s variety of approved v5.U: Consider/Approve New Vendors for FRP 2022-10-033 for  Administrative, Educational Consultants, & Professional Development Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources RFP 2022-10-033 provides for administrative and/or educational consultants, along with professional development to be used throughout the District. This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be brought to the5.V: Consider/Approve the Purchase of College Board Services (Advanced Placement) Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The estimated costs are based on the 2025-2026 AP testing numbers. The approximate quantity of the 25-26 AP exams ordered was 4,699. These exams have different prices based on the students' free and redacted lunch eligibility. Typically, free and reduced exa5.W: Consider/Approve the Purchase of College Board Services (SAT/PSAT) Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and  Preliminary SAT (PSAT) or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQ) are college readiness assessments administered by College Board that provide students with benchmark data, scholarship opportunities, and measures of 5.X: Consider/Approve Renewal of Communities in School Description: Priority #4: Optimize Social Emotional Health of All Students The requested purchase is for the renewal of the contract with Communities In Schools (CIS) for selected campuses, CIS provides integrated student support services on campuses through dedicated bilingual site coordinators. These coordinators work directly with students to ad5.Y: Consider/Approve Purchase with Shared Services Agreement for the Irving Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase provides tuition for the special education students with auditory impairment to receive services from the Irving Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (IRDSPD). These services are provided through a previo5.Z: Consider/Approve Purchase of the Renewal of Canvas, the Learning Management System for the District Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This is an exclusive contract that provides a Learning Management System for CFBISD Instructional Staff.  A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and deli5.AA: Consider/Approve Purchase of NewsELA for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Newsela Learning Suite is a K-12 instructional platform that provides a large library of standards-aligned texts across English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, with content available at multiple reading levels, embedded writing supports, and real-time data5.AB: Consider/Approve Purchase of Renewal of Goalbook Toolkit Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Goalbook Toolkit supports educators with instruction design including the development of present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, goals and objectives, progress monitoring, and application of strategies. Goalbook Toolkit is the only tool I know of that5.AC: Consider/Approve Purchase of Branching Minds Response to Intervention (RTI) / Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Software Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The Branching Minds platform has been in use in CFBISD since 2024-25 with full implementation district wide in 2025-26. The Branching Minds program provides a robust and thorough tool for supporting our ongoin5.AD: Consider/Approve Renewal Purchase of Amira for the 26-27 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase is for a one-year agreement with Amira Learning for the renewal of Amira Reading and Math for students. The renewal of the program will be for primary use in K-1 Math and K-5 Reading. This product is a data-driven resource that is highly aligned to the5.AE: Consider/Approve Purchase for the Annual Renewal Contract with Edgenuity Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Edgenuity is an online learning platform that provides standards-aligned digital curriculum for grades 6-12. The program offers flexible, self-paced courses in core subjects, electives, credit recovery, and career and technical education. It supports students th5.AF: Consider/Approve the Renewal Purchase of Ellevation for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase supports the renewal of Ellevation, the District’s specialized LPAC management platform, which is essential for the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the District’s bilingual and ESL programs. Emergent Bilingual (EB) s5.AG: Consider/Approve the Purchase of the Annual Subscription to Eduphoria Including Aware Premium Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This product is a software package one-year renewal of multiple integrated educational software services from Eduphoria, including Aware (assessment and data analysis), Lead4ward (curriculum and instructional resources), Strive (professional5.AH: Consider/Approve the Renewal Purchase of Imagine Learning for the 2026-2027 School Year Description: Priority #1:  Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase request is for Imagine Learning, an Online, web-based language development program currently utilized in CFBISD since the 2021-2022 school year. The program supports Emergent Bilingual (EB) and newcomer students by providing individ5.AI: Consider/Approve Renewal Purchase of Progress Learning for the 26-27 School Year Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase is for a one-year agreement with Progress Learning for the renewal of K-12 licenses. This product is a data-driven resource that is highly aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This program is designed to help students master5.AJ: Consider/Approve Payment for McGraw Hill Secondary Science Adoption Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This is for the third payment of the elementary science curriculum materials - McGraw Hill 6th-12th. The resources will provide materials to cover 100% of the state’s standards. All elementary campuses will be utilizing the adopted materials for the next seven years.5.AK: Consider/Approve Payment for HMH Elementary Science Adoption Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This is for the third payment of the elementary science curriculum materials - HMH Into Science K-5. The resources will provide materials to cover 100% of the state’s standards. All elementary campuses will be utilizing the adopted materials for the next seven years. This i5.AL: Consider/Approve 2026-2027 School Year Purchase for Early College High School and Comprehensive High Schools' Dual Credit Textbooks and Materials Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The product or service is textbooks and materials aligned with the dual-credit IHE partnership with Dallas College for ECHS and all CFBISD high schools. These textbooks and materials are ne5.AM: Consider/Approve Student Code of Conduct Description: Priority #4: Optimize the Social and Emotional Health of All Students Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code requires the Board of Trustees to adopt a Student Code of Conduct. The 2026-2027 CFBISD Student Code of Conduct (SCC) mirrors CFBISD Board Policy and Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code. The Student Code of Conduct provides informatio5.AN: Consider/Approve Purchase of Cell Phone Pouches Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning Grant funds will be used to purchase secure phone storage systems and related implementation materials that support a phone-free learning environment across the campus. The Phone-Free Schools Grant is needed to reduce classroom distractions, increase student engagement, improve academic5.AO: Consider/Approve Renewal of Cisco UC (Phone) Software Systems Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure This purchase is to renew the District’s subscription to Cisco’s Unified Communications (Phone) software services.  These services include software tools to manage and operate the District’s phone system and software updates to address evolving security t5.AP: Consider/Approve Purchase of Microsoft EES Licensing Agreement Renewal Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The Microsoft Education Enrollment Solution (EES) licensing agreement allows the District to bundle multiple Microsoft products into a single annual fee. The list of products includes Office Suites, Windows Operating Systems, software for email protection, softwar5.AQ: Consider/Approve Extension of RFQ 2024-03-053 Construction Auditing Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources In conjunction with the 2023 Bond, the need to audit construction costs is essential to provide an accurate account of all construction related expenses. To accomplish this, CFBISD issued a Request for Qualifications to prospective firms to submit a response to th5.AR: Consider/Approve Extension of RFQ 2024-03-052 Professional Services for Construction Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure In parallel with construction and renovation projects, a multitude of services are performed by licensed professionals to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building regulations.   With the volume of capital improvemen5.AS: Consider/Approve Extension of RFQ 2023-05-043 for Architectural Services Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources Extension Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2023-05-043 provides for the selection of Architectural Services in conjunction with the 2023 Bond Program and other projects as needed and assigned by the District.  The process utilized to select architectural firms falls u5.AT: Consider/Approve Purchase of Administration Building Roof and HVAC Replacement Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning This purchase is to replace the roof and HVAC at the Administration Building.  This scope of work will include materials, site preparation, and installation.  The estimated purchase is not to exceed $1,880,825 and will come from 2018 Bond residuals. Recomm5.AU: Consider/Approve Purchase of HVAC Replacement for Good Elementary and Las Colinas Elementary Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure This purchase is to replace the HVAC equipment and building controls systems at Good Elementary and Las Colinas Elementary.  This scope of work will include repurposing existing units (including remaining warranty coverage) 5.AV: Consider/Approve Resolution Regarding Hazardous Traffic Conditions Description: Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure Texas Administrative Code allows school districts to declare hazardous traffic areas within a student’s two-mile walk zone. Annual school board adoption is required per TEA. Qualifications include: •    An area where no walkway is provided and childr5.AW: Consider/Approve Construction Amendment No. 1 to Construction Manager At-Risk Contract #2025-11-078 with Northstar Builders Group Description: Optimize #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure In alignment with District Priority 1 and in support of the work identified in the 2023 Bond Program, we have completed the third step of a three -step process in negotiating and contract5.AX: Consider/Approve Minutes of Pre-Meeting Held May 7, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Pre-Meeting Minutes 5.7.26 5/29/2026 at 4:50 PM5.AY: Consider/Approve Minutes From the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Held May 7, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) 5.7.26 Regular Mtg Minutes 5/29/2026 at 1:30 PM5.AZ: Consider/Approve Minutes from the Special Called Meeting to Canvass Election Results held on May 13, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Special Meeting to Canvass Election Results Minutes 5.13.26 6/2/2026 at 11:14 AM5.BA: Consider/Approve Minutes from Board of Trustees Work Study Meeting Held May 14, 2026 Attachments: ( 1 ) Work Study Minutes 5.14.26 6/1/2026 at 10:52 AM6: Items for Discussion and/or Action6.A: Items Removed from Consent6.B: Consider/Approve Polk Prep Strategic Staffing Support Plan Description: Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning The  district proposes redesigning the current structure of Polk Middle School into a grade 6-8 Preparatory Academy to accelerate academic growth and strengthen readiness for advanced coursework in high school. The model includes a new campus leadership, updated staffing and 6.C: Consider/Approve All Matters Related to the 2026-2027 Compensation Plan Description: Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources A competitive compensation plan has been identified as a District top priority. Information will be presented related to the proposed compensation plan for 2026-2027. Compensation considerations for 2026-2027 are: New Hire Salary Schedule; Stipend and Supplemental Pay 6.D: Discussion and Action to Approve the Nomination/Endorsement of a Candidate for a Position on the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Board of Directors, Region 10, Position D Description: Our Board is invited to submit an official nomination and endorsement for a candidate to represent Region 10, Position D seat on the TASB Board of Directors. The position is currently held by Kevin Carbó (M7: Closed Meeting as Authorized Under Texas Government Code, Including but Not Limited to Section 551.071 – Consultation With Attorney; 551.072 – Real Property; 551.074 – Personnel Matters; 551.076 – Security Devices; 551.082 – School Children/District Employee Disciplinary Matter or Complaint; 551.0821 Personally Identifiable Student Information; 551.084 – Investigation7.A: Pursuant to Sec 551.076 Security Devices; Deliberation on Cybersecurity Software and Data Protection Monitoring Tools Renewal7.B: Pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071, to consult with the District’s attorney, in person or by phone, on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, including to receive legal advice regarding the grievance process; Pursuant to 8: Reconvene in Open Meeting for Possible Action on Items Discussed in Closed Session8.A: Consider/Approve Purchase of Cybersecurity Software and Data Protection Monitoring Tools Renewal Description: Priority #2 Optimize Facility, Safety, and Security Infrastructure In 2023 the District’s Technology team implemented a multi-faceted cybersecurity program to protect the District’s technology resources from intruders, malware, phishing, etc. Included in the plan is the annual purchase of 8.B: Consider and Take Action Regarding Level III Hearing Discussed in Closed Session9: Comments from Board Members Regarding Posted Agenda Items10: Adjournment
2026-06-04 • SPECIAL SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.

2026-05-20 • WORK_SESSION SESSION

CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD Board of Trustees Work_session Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD BoardBook public portal.