Northwest Independent School District public meetings in 2023
28 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on corrective actions from an intruder detection audit, followed by reports on school security projects and updates. The agenda is largely focused on security-related items, with no routine administrative business listed.
- Intruder Detection Audit Report Corrective Actions (discussion/action)
- NISD Fencing Project report
- Laminated Glass Update report
- Weekly Door Check Update report
- Armed Security Update report
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, property, and superintendent evaluation matters. In open session, the board will consider issuing unlimited tax school building bonds, approving several construction manager contracts for new early childhood centers and school replacements, and purchasing approximately 171 acres in Denton County. They will also discuss attendance boundaries, instructional calendars, and a district of innovation renewal.
- Order authorizing issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds
- Land purchase of approximately 171 acres in Denton County
- RFQ for Construction Manager at Risk for new Early Childhood Centers #1 and #2
- RFQ for CM at Risk for replacement of Justin Elementary and Early Childhood Center #3
- Cooperative purchase through BuyBoard for Northwest High School turf replacement
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a Level III appeal hearing regarding a student matter, which will be discussed in closed session. The board will reconvene publicly to announce its decision on the appeal. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.
- Level III Appeal Hearing regarding an appeal filed by a parent under Board Policy FNG (LEGAL) and (LOCAL)
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.0821, 551.071, 551.074, and 551.082
- Consultation with the board's attorney on procedural issues related to the appeal
- Public decision on the Level III appeal after reconvening
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The Northwest ISD School Health Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss student and staff health topics. The agenda includes presentations on fentanyl, updates on health and food services, and education on CPR, nutrition, and water safety. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.
- Fentanyl presentations
- Howdy Health employee wellness challenge
- Health services update
- Food services update
- Education updates on CPR, nutrition, first aid/water safety
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on the district's financial integrity rating, followed by discussion and action on the annual comprehensive financial report, budget amendments, and several contracts and agreements. The board will also consider policy updates, including class ranking, and cast votes for appraisal district boards.
- School FIRST financial integrity public hearing
- Amendments to the 2023-2024 operating budget
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
- RFP #024-027-010-007 Construction Manager at Risk for Middle School #8
- Resolution to accept chaplains as volunteers
Committee Meeting
The committee will review the District of Innovation (DOI) process and vote on various exemptions. Proposed exemptions include rules for DAEP students, suspension limits, and transfers for children of peace officers and service members. The committee will also consider a vote on the final DOI plan.
- Vote on current exemptions in the DOI plan
- Vote on new exemptions including DAEP student separation
- Vote on a three-day limit on suspensions
- Vote on transfers for children of peace officers and service members
- Vote on the final District of Innovation (DOI) plan
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, property, and superintendent evaluation matters. In open session, the board will consider consent agenda items including a Wise County land purchase, architectural and construction-related RFQs, and a construction manager at risk for High School #4, plus action items on a transportation hourly rate increase and other business.
- Land Purchase in Wise County
- RFQ #024-029-09-003 Architectural Services
- RFP #024-027-09-005 Construction Manager at Risk for High School #4
- Transportation Hourly Rate Increase
- Resolution for the Sale of Struck Off Property
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct closed-session hearings on two Level III appeals—one filed by an employee and one by a parent—and to consult with the district's attorney. After the closed session, the board will reconvene in open meeting to announce decisions on both appeals. The agenda contains no other substantive business.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.0821, 551.071, 551.074, 551.082
- Level III appeal hearing filed by an employee (Board Policy DGBA)
- Level III appeal hearing filed by a parent (Board Policy FNG)
- Board attorney consultation on appeal procedural issues
- Public decisions on both appeals after reconvening
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, property acquisition, and superintendent evaluation matters. In open session, the board will consider a resolution on public education funding, vouchers, and TEA A-F ratings, and take action on the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan. Consent agenda items include agreements for student placement and reading intervention training.
- Resolution regarding additional funding for public education, vouchers, and TEA A-F ratings (discussion/action)
- 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan (action item)
- Agreement with Merakey Allos for student placement
- MOU with ESC Region 11 for Scottish Rite for Children Build: K-1 Reading Intervention Course Training
- Consider nominating candidates for Wise County Appraisal District Board of Directors
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District's School Health Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from May, discuss the wellness policy, and receive updates on health services and food services. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes from May meeting
- Wellness policy discussion led by Yen Brown
- Walkabout Wednesdays program update
- Health services update by Rebekkah Bazley
- Food services update by Nikki Nies
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, property, and superintendent evaluation matters. In open session, the board will consider consent agenda items including budget amendments, a special education services contract, a property easement, and surplus property declaration, plus discussion/action items on the District Improvement Plan, appraisal district board nominations, and leave benefits.
- Amendments to the 2023-2024 Operating Budget
- RFP #023-025-08-002 Special Education Professional Services - Supplemental
- Electrical Easement with CoServ for Perrin Elementary School
- Nominate candidates for Wise County and Denton Central Appraisal District Boards of Directors
- Catastrophic Sick Leave Bank and Bereavement Leave Benefits policy update
DOI Committee Meeting
The DOI Committee will review the District of Innovation process and House Bill 114, then consider and vote on a proposed amendment to NISD's District of Innovation Plan. The meeting also includes reviewing next steps and adjourning.
- Review District of Innovation (DOI) process
- Review and discuss House Bill 114
- Consider and vote on proposed amendment to NISD's District of Innovation Plan
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and take action on several items, including a resolution for a good cause exception to the House Bill 3 armed security officer requirement, a security guard services contract, and the 2023-2024 student handbook. The board will also consider a hazardous transportation resolution, leave benefits, policy updates, and endorsements for TASB board positions. A closed session is scheduled for legal, real property, and superintendent evaluation matters.
- Resolution to declare good cause exception for HB 3 armed security officer requirement
- RFP #023-028-06-023 Security Guard Services
- 2023-2024 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
- Resolution declaring hazardous transportation conditions for 2023-2024
- Property insurance renewal and custodial services amendment with ABM Texas
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board will hold a budget workshop, a public hearing on federal programs, and a closed session for legal, property, and superintendent evaluation matters. In open session, the board will discuss the 2023-2024 compensation plan and proposed staff raise, adopt 2023-2028 strategic goals, and consider naming the principal of Berkshire Elementary. The consent agenda includes budget amendments, agreements, and a fine arts services RFP.
- 2023-2024 Compensation Plan and Proposed Staff Raise (discussion)
- 2023-2028 Strategic Goals and Priorities (action)
- Naming of Principal of Berkshire Elementary School (discussion/action)
- Amendments to the 2022-2023 Budget
- RFP #022-025-07-003 Fine Arts Miscellaneous Services
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD board is meeting to discuss and take action on security-related items, including corrective actions from an intruder detection audit and updates to emergency operations procedures. The board will also hear reports on door checks, campus safety audits, grant funding, impairment assessment, and drug recognition. A closed session is scheduled to deliberate on security devices or audits per Texas law.
- Intruder Detection Audit Report Corrective Actions (discussion/action)
- Emergency Operations Procedures Updates (discussion/action)
- Weekly Door Check Update (report)
- District Campus Safety Audit (report)
- Grant Funding Report (report)
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 22, 2023, at 5:30 PM in the Board Room at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth. The agenda includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and superintendent evaluation matters, followed by recognitions, public participation, and the election of board officers. The board will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, agreements, and resolutions, and discuss strategic planning, budget and tax rate notices, and receive several reports.
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
- Memorandum of Understanding with North Central Texas College for Dual Credit
- RFP #021-029-01-010 Depository Contract for Funds
- TASB Renewal for Auto, General Liability and Cybersecurity Insurance
- Notice of Public Meeting to Discuss Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to canvass the May 6, 2023 Board of Trustee General Election returns and consider an order canvassing the May 6, 2023 Special Election. The meeting includes public comments on agenda items and will be held in the Conference Room at Byron Nelson High School.
- Canvass May 6, 2023 Board of Trustee General Election Returns
- Consider an Order Canvassing the May 6, 2023 Special Election
- Public comments on agenda items
- Presenter: Angela Scott
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The Northwest ISD School Health Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from March, discuss the wellness policy, receive updates from health services, food services, and counseling, elect officers, and make recommendations. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.
- Approval of minutes from March meeting
- Wellness policy discussion led by Yen Brown
- Updates from Health Services, Food Services, and Counseling Department
- Officer elections
- Recommendations and general discussion
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider consent agenda items including the purchase of approximately 15.338 acres in Denton County, a food service management contract, and amendments to the operating budget. They will also discuss and potentially act on a teacher's late resignation without good cause, a resolution supporting the NISD Education Foundation, and project delivery methods for future construction.
- Purchase of approximately 15.338 acres in Denton County, Texas
- RFP #023-028-01-008 Food Service Management Services
- Amendments to the 2022-2023 Operating Budget
- Consideration of a teacher's late resignation without good cause and proposed complaint to SBEC
- Resolution approving support by NISD of the Northwest ISD Education Foundation
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board will open with a budget workshop, then move into closed session to discuss pending litigation, property acquisition for future school sites, and the superintendent's evaluation. After reconvening, the board will recognize student achievements and staff, hear public comments, and consider a consent agenda that includes contracts for athletics supplies, a student-teaching MOU with Purdue University Fort Wayne, an SRO interlocal agreement amendment with Wise County, and easements for school properties. The board will also discuss TASB Policy Update 120 and receive financial and facilities reports.
- Budget workshop before closed session
- Closed session: property acquisition for future school sites, superintendent evaluation
- RFP #023-025-03-011 Athletics/PE Supplies, Uniforms, Equipment and Repair
- Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement with Wise County for SRO Services
- TASB Policy Update 120 discussion
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, property, and personnel matters, followed by public recognition and reports. The board will vote on several action items, including a resolution opposing school vouchers and other mechanisms that reduce public education funding, and will consider a teacher's late resignation and a complaint to the state educator certification board. Consent agenda items include budget amendments, election service contracts with multiple counties, and various agreements and easements.
- Resolution opposing vouchers, education savings accounts, and taxpayer savings grants
- Consideration of teacher's late resignation without good cause and proposed complaint to SBEC for contract abandonment
- Amendments to the 2022-2023 operating budget
- Joint election agreements and contracts with Wise, Denton, and Tarrant counties
- Water easement at Byron Nelson High School and property easement encroachment for Pike Middle School replacement
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a Level III appeal hearing filed by a parent under Board Policy FNG, following a closed session for legal consultation and deliberation. The board will reconvene publicly to announce its decision on the appeal.
- Level III Appeal Hearing regarding an appeal filed by parent pursuant to Board Policy FNG (LEGAL) and FNG (LOCAL)
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.0821, 551.071, 551.072, 551.074
- Consider property acquisition for future school sites
- Consultation with board attorney on procedural issues related to Level III Appeal Hearing
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The Northwest ISD School Health Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss school health topics. The agenda includes a food services menu review, a presentation from the Recovery Council, an update from the Northwest ISD PTA, and updates on health programs and employee wellness. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Food Services menu review with Nikki Nies and Chef Anthony Moore
- Recovery Council presentation by Obianuju Egeonu
- Northwest ISD PTA update by Norma Myers
- Health/YES Program update
- Employee Wellness Opportunity update
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, property, and personnel matters, including a superintendent evaluation. In open session, the board will consider consent agenda items such as a land purchase, budget amendments, and an intruder detection audit, plus action items on staffing and growth budgets.
- Purchase of approximately 9 acres in Tarrant County from Caraway REI, LP
- Amendments to the 2022-2023 operating budget
- Districtwide intruder detection audit report
- Resolution on wage payments during emergency closure for March 2, 2023 storm
- Growth budget and staffing matrices
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board will hold a budget workshop, enter closed session for legal, property, and superintendent evaluation matters, then reconvene to consider consent agenda items, discuss growth budget and staffing matrices, and take action on principal appointments for three elementary schools. The agenda also includes reports on demographics, STAAR redesign, finances, facilities, and full-day pre-K.
- Final Change Order for Berkshire Elementary School
- Contract Extension with Hilltop Securities
- Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report
- Consideration of teacher's late resignation and complaint to State Board for Educator Certification
- Naming of principals for Roanoke, Sendera Ranch, and J. Lyndal Hughes Elementary Schools
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting Cancelled
This meeting of the Northwest Independent School District's School Health Advisory Committee, scheduled for January 30, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda would have included approval of minutes, a menu review, and updates on health programs.
- Meeting cancelled
- Approval of November meeting minutes
- Food services menu review with Nikki Nies and Chef Anthony
- Recovery Council update by Obianuju Egeonu
- Updates on 21-Day Challenge, Reindeer Romp, and Health/YES Program
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for legal, property, and superintendent evaluation matters. In open session, they will conduct a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, recognize volunteers and supporters, and consider action on the 2023-2024 attendance boundary recommendations and growth budget. The board will also discuss a cooperative purchase for SMART Tags for transportation and a Long Range Planning Committee recommendation.
- 2023-2024 Attendance Boundary Recommendations (action item)
- 2023-2024 Growth Budget (discussion/action item)
- Cooperative Purchase with Secured Mobility - Smart Tags for Transportation (discussion/action item)
- West Operations Facility Final Change Order (consent agenda)
- Electrical Easements with CoServ at Hatfield Elementary and Tri County at Carter Elementary (consent agenda)
Regular Meeting
This agenda is only procedural boilerplate from the BoardBook system, with no substantive items listed. It contains no decisions, discussions, or action items for the regular meeting.