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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Ellis County, TX

FERRIS ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 75.2/100
Statewide Rank: #1085 in Texas • Tier Rank: #74 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
74.8/100
Regulatory Restraint
88/100
Debt Burden
58/100
Population / Scale
3,044
Property Tax Rate
$1.2308
per $100 valuation
Operating Budget
N/A
Outstanding Debt
$73.0M
Official Government Portal

Elected & Governing Officials (6)

HR
Hershana Rouwtt
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
info@ferrisisd.org
LL
Lee Longino
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
info@ferrisisd.org
MK
Misty Koerkenmeier
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
info@ferrisisd.org
NS
Nancy Salmon
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
info@ferrisisd.org
NH
Nick Hamm
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
info@ferrisisd.org
RS
Richard Sasser
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
info@ferrisisd.org

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (5 Fiscal Years)

FY 2026 ADOPTEDFERRIS ISD FY 2026 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2026 operating and debt service budget for FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees totaling $7.40M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $4.66M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $1.26M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0400 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$7.4M
General Fund
$6.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$1.3M
Per Capita
$2,430
Instruction & Teachers: $4.7M (63%)
Public Works: $0.8M (11%)
Administration: $0.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.5348 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTEDFERRIS ISD FY 2025 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2025 operating and debt service budget for FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees totaling $7.01M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $4.42M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $1.19M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0300 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$7.0M
General Fund
$5.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$129.2M
Per Capita
$2,304
Instruction & Teachers: $4.4M (63%)
Public Works: $0.8M (11%)
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2308 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTEDFERRIS ISD FY 2024 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2024 operating and debt service budget for FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees totaling $6.67M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $4.20M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $1.13M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0200 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$6.7M
General Fund
$5.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$29.2M
Per Capita
$2,192
Instruction & Teachers: $4.2M (63%)
Public Works: $0.7M (11%)
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1408 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTEDFERRIS ISD FY 2023 Adopted Budget
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Adopted FY 2023 operating and debt service budget for FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees totaling $6.18M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $3.89M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $1.05M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $1.0000 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$6.2M
General Fund
$5.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$32.3M
Per Capita
$2,029
Instruction & Teachers: $3.9M (63%)
Public Works: $0.7M (11%)
Administration: $0.6M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1431 / $100
FY 2022 ADOPTEDFERRIS ISD FY 2022 Adopted Budget
Official PDF

Adopted FY 2022 operating and debt service budget for FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees totaling $5.76M. Direct instructional expenditures account for $3.63M (63% of overall budget) prioritizing classroom teachers and curriculum. Debt service requirements of $0.98M service voter-approved school construction bonds. Total school tax rate: $0.9900 per $100 valuation.

Total Appropriation
$5.8M
General Fund
$4.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$35.3M
Per Capita
$1,891
Instruction & Teachers: $3.6M (63%)
Public Works: $0.6M (11%)
Administration: $0.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2385 / $100

Active Code of Ordinances (0)

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (4)

SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03

FERRIS ISD 2025 May Uniform Election

SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08

FERRIS ISD 2022 November General & Bond Election

SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07

FERRIS ISD 2022 May Uniform Election

SPECIAL BOND • 2020-11-03

FERRIS ISD 2020 November General & Bond Election

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (15)

2026-09-22 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve joining Region 2 Goodbuy and the Purchasing Cooperative of America (PCA) Cooperatives- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency B.  Discuss and Approve the purchase of portable buildings for Ferris Junior High School- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of StudentsIV: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076IV.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONIV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTIV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESV: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVI: ADJOURNMENTVII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-ip Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.IV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESIV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTIV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:IV.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VI: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  Discuss BEST Committee Reports- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Discuss Data Center- 3.3 Establish and Sustain Community Partnerships C.  Discuss RFR Leadership Foundation Scholarship Benefit- 1.3 College and/or Career and/or Military Ready Students, 3.3 Establish and Sustain Community Partnerships D.  Discuss Current Status and Implementation of Open EnrollmeVII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve joining Region 15 Buyfair Cooperative- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency B.  Discuss and Approve of Certification of compliance for policy updates for Senate Bill 12- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels, 4.3 Operation Effectiveness and Efficiency C.  Discuss and Approve the 2026-27 District Improvement Plan and Parent Family Engagement PoliVIII: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSVIII.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT: September 9, 2026 - 3033 September 9, 2025 - 3037 Difference: -4IX: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076IX.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONIX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICT: 1.  6th Grade CenterIX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESX: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXI: ADJOURNMENTXII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-09-15 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076IV.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONIV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTIV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESV: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVI: ADJOURNMENTVII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.IV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESIV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTIV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:IV.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VI: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  Discuss BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Discuss SB 12 Update to Trustee Information Requirements- 4.3 Operation Effectiveness and Efficiency C.  Discuss Board of Trustee Training Hours- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency D.  Discuss STAAR & Academic Performance Update and Campus Principal Goals 2025-2026- 1.1 Academic AchievemeVII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve 2026-2027 FHS Course Guide- 1.3 College and/or Career and/or Military Ready Students B.  Discuss and Approve $1,000 ESL Certification Stipend for Reading/English Teachers- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels C.  Discuss and Approve Gifted and Talented Handbook for 2026-2027- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels D.  Discuss and Approve additioVIII: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSVIII.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT August 18, 2026:  2891 August 18, 2025:  2989 Difference: -98IX: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071 THRU 551.0761, 551.082, 551.0821, AND 551.089IX.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION 1.  Level 3 Grievance-MG 2.  Level 3 Grievance-AM 3.  Help Desk Manager Position 4.  2026-04-0693 5.  TIA Payout UpdateIX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTIX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES 1.  Discuss 23-26 Safety Audit ReviewIX.D: DISCUSS AND APPROVE CHANGES TO BDAA(LOCAL)X: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXI: ADJOURNMENTXII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, then the Board will conduct its closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the sectio
2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.IV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESIV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTIV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:IV.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VI: INFORMATION ITEM: A. Discussion of BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Discussion of preliminary data updates for accountability- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels C.  Discussion of Middle School Math Acceleration Plan- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels D.  Discussion of update to Headstart Program- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL LVII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve the 2026-2027 Teacher Incentive Allotment Handbook- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels B.  Discuss and Approve appeals for Junior Jackets 3 year old PreK program- 3.1 Improve Parent and Family Satisfaction and Engagement through Communication C.  Discuss and Approve Parent and Student Handbook- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students, 1.1 Academic AchiVIII: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSIX: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076IX.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONIX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTIX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESIX.D: JUNIOR JACKET PROGRAMX: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXI: ADJOURNMENTXII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.IV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESIV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTIV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:IV.D: APPROVE BUDGET AND REVENUE AMENDMENTSV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VI: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  Discuss BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Discuss Technology update: Review of the District- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning C.  Discuss preliminary data and raw date for the 2025-2026 school year- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels D.  Discuss Public Hearing on 2026-2027 proposed budget and proposed tax rate- 4.1 EnVII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve Student/Co-Curricular Insurance- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students B.  Discuss and Approve Adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability C.  Discuss and Approve School Psychologist contracted services- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students D. Discuss and Approve the 2026-2027 contract and service agreement for VIII: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076VIII.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONVIII.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTVIII.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES A.  Discuss Exterior Door Audit for Ferris High SchoolIX: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSX: ADJOURNMENTXI: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-06-09 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  Discuss Budget Workshop- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and SustainabilityIV: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve Proposed Pay Plans and Stipends for 2026-2027- 2.2 Retain Effective Educators B.  Discuss and Approve Interlocal Cooperation Contract-RSOC Services- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and EfficiencyV: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076V.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESV.D: TEAM OF EIGHT TRAININGVI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVII: ADJOURNMENTVIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONX.H: HEADSTART PROGRAMIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.V: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:V.D: APPROVE BUDGET AND REVENUE AMENDMENTSVI: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VII: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  Discussion of BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Discuss Virtual Academy- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability C.  Discuss Headstart Program- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels, 3.3 Establish and Sustain Community Partnerships D.  Discuss Charter School Update- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels EVIII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve Oath of Office Administration of Newly Elected Board Members- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency B.  Discuss and Approve Re-organization of Board Members- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency C.  Discuss and Approve School Board Policy CFB (LOCAL) update increasing capitalization threshold for purposes of classifying individual capital assets IX: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSIX.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT: May 12, 2026 - 3008 May 12, 2025 - 3008 Difference: 0X: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076X.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONX.B: VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION AGREEMENTX.C: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTX.D: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESX.E: RE-ORGANIZATION OF BOARD MEMBERSX.F: VIRTUAL ACADEMYX.G: CHARTER SCHOOL UPDATEXI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXII: ADJOURNMENTXIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-05-19 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076IV.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONIV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTIV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESV: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVI: ADJOURNMENTVII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-05-11 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)IV: ACTION ITEM: A.  Consideration and approval of an order canvassing the Election Returns to declare results of May 2, 2026, Board of Trustee Election- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency B.  Consideration and approval of Board Operating Procedures- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency C.  Consideration and approval of Board Code of Ethics- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and EfficienV: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076V.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESVI: 1.  Consideration and approval of Board Operating Procedures 2.  Consideration and approval of Board Code of EthicsVII: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVIII: ADJOURNMENTIX: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Public comment shall be limited to items  listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.V: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:V.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSVI: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VII: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  BEST Committee Update- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Technology update: Review of the District- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning C.  Ferris ISD Special Education Annual Review- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels D.  District Showcase Overview (TCASE, SLI & TASSP)- 4.3 Operation Effectiveness and Efficiency E.  Board Trustee Training HoVIII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve edit to the 2025-26 Pay Plan- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability B. Discuss and Approve Plumbing work at the Football visitor ticket booth- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability C.  Discuss and Approve GMP for LLE & LME Site Improvements- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability D.  Discuss and ApprIX: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSIX.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT: April 14, 2026 - 3017 April 14, 2025 - 3028 Difference: -11X: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076X.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION A.  Superintendent ContractX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES A.  Contract for SRO VehiclesXI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXII: ADJOURNMENTXIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-04-21 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)V: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076V.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESVI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVII: ADJOURNMENTVIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.V: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:V.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSVI: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VII: INFORMATION ITEM: A. BEST Committee Update- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning. B. Information Regarding changing Friday May 15th to 1/2 Day and moving last day of school from May 22nd to May 19th and the 19th being a 1/2 day- Other C. Billboard Update- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning D. Region 10 Education Service Center Head Start Program- 1.1 Academic Growth at All Levels VIII: ACTION ITEM: A. Discuss and Approve Junior Jacket 3 Year Old Program for Staff Students- 2.2 Retain Effective Educators B. Discuss and Approve LIP-Local Improvement Plan for Lucy Mae McDonad and Ferris Junior High- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels C. Discuss and Approve SB 546 Amends Texas Transportation Code 547.701, - 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability D. DisIX: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSIX.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT March 4, 2026 - 3027 March 4, 2025 - 3023 Difference: 4X: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076X.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION A. 11 Month ContractsX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESXI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXII: ADJOURNMENTXIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-02-18 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESIV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTIV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:IV.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VI: ACTION ITEM: Discussion and Approval for Special Called ElectionVII: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076VII.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONVII.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTVII.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESVIII: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSIX: ADJOURNMENTX: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convenedV: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:V.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND ESTIMATED REVENUEVI: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VII: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  BEST Committee Update - 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  1/2 day on March 5thVIII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve Resolution of FISD Authorizing Wage Payments to Non-Exempt Employees During Inclement Weather Closures - 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability B.  JJAEP MOU Revision in regards to capacity. Revising from 24  students to a ratio of 1:24 staff to students - 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students C.  Discuss and Approve 2026-2027 Calendar  - 1.IX: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSIX.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT February 9, 2026 - 3035 February 9, 2025 - 3021 Difference - 14X: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076X.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONX.A.1: A.  Discussion for Consideration and possible action to approve Asst. Superintendents, Principals, Asst. Principals, and Program Directors B.  Discussion of TIA UpdateX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESXI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXII: ADJOURNMENTXIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se