Northwest Independent School District public meetings in 2024
16 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on agreements with Bell Textron, Inc. and the casting of votes for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. The meeting also includes a workshop for the 2025-2026 budget.
- Casting of votes for the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Agreement with Bell Textron, Inc. (Comptroller Application No: J0002)
- Guarantee Agreement between the Office of the Governor and Textron Inc.
- 2025-2026 Budget Discussion / Workshop
- Closed session regarding property acquisition for future school sites
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet December 9, 2024 to act on multiple construction contracts, easements, and policy updates. Items include final deductive change orders for two elementary school replacements, a guaranteed maximum price amendment for a new high school, and an easement with Oncor for permanent power at Prairie View Elementary. The board will also consider amendments to the 2024-2025 operating budget and a contract extension for the superintendent.
- Final deductive change order for Johnie R. Daniel Elementary and W.R. Hatfield Elementary replacements
- $2M+ guaranteed maximum price amendment for High School #4 construction
- Easement with Oncor for permanent power at Prairie View Elementary
- Amendments to 2024-2025 operating budget
- Contract extension for Superintendent Mark Foust, Ed.D.
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet at 10 AM in the Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, TX. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss security devices and audits, followed by updates on intruder detection, door security, silent panic alert technology, classroom window shades, impact-resistant glass, emergency radio systems, and communications software. No action items are listed.
- Closed session on security devices and audits per Texas Government Code Section 551.089
- Intruder Detection Audit Corrective Actions and Update
- Training updates on door security, Silent Panic Alert Technology (SPAT), and emergency radio communications
Special Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to open in the executive conference room and enter closed sessions. Topics include a private consultation with the board’s attorney about pending litigation or settlement offers, deliberation on potential school site property acquisitions, and evaluation of the superintendent. The board will also canvass returns from the November 5 voter-approved tax rate election.
- Closed session for superintendent evaluation under Texas Government Code Section 551.074
- Closed session to discuss property acquisition for future school sites under Texas Government Code Section 551.072
- Closed session for attorney consultation on pending litigation or settlement offers under Texas Government Code Section 551.071
- Canvass of November 5, 2024 Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election returns
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The School Health Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the local wellness policy and receive updates on health and food services. The committee will also review minutes from the September meeting.
- Approval of September meeting minutes
- Discussion of Howdy Health with Christa Destefano-Malik
- Review of Local Wellness Policy with Yen Brown
- Health Services update
- Food Services update
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet on November 11, 2024, to discuss and vote on the proposed 2024-2025 tax rate, approve several construction-related agreements including guaranteed maximum prices for High School #4 and Early Childhood Center #1, and consider policy updates. The meeting also includes recognition of UIL cross-country qualifiers and a volunteer of the month.
- Approve 2024-2025 proposed tax rate
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 for High School #4
- Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 and #3 for Early Childhood Center #1
- Approve Construction Manager at Risk for Central Transportation Relocation (RFP #024-026-09-003)
- Approve Electric Easement and Right-of-Way with CoServ for 114 Industrial Park
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD board will meet at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, to ratify joint election agreements with Denton and Tarrant counties, approve a temporary easement for Oncor, and consider naming new schools and facilities. The board will also discuss a teacher’s contract abandonment and a resolution on student data standards.
- Ratify election contracts with Denton County and Tarrant County
- Approve temporary easement with Oncor for Outdoor Learning Center property
- Name Elementary #24, Middle School #8, and Pike Middle School gymnasium
- Consider complaint for teacher’s contract abandonment
- Approve change order for Northwest High School renovations
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM in the Board Room at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas. The board will discuss and vote on key items including campus improvement plans, facility relocation agreements, school naming proposals, and various interlocal agreements for election services and cybersecurity.
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Interlocal Agreement with Department of Information Services (DIR) for Cyber Services
- Joint Election Agreement and Contract for Election Services with Denton, Tarrant, and Wise Counties ($ amounts not specified)
- BKV Facility Relocation Agreement
- Naming of Elementary #24, Middle School #8, Former Pike Middle School Competition Gymnasium, and Legacy Learning Center Wall of Honor
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the district's financial efficiency audit. Members will also consider the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and legislative priorities.
- Public hearing on Northwest ISD Financial Efficiency Audit
- Action on 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan
- Action on 2024-2025 Northwest ISD Legislative Priorities
- Water easement with the City of Newark for Rolling V Ranch
- Temporary access easement at Alpha Ranch Property
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a Level III Appeal Hearing filed by a parent. The meeting includes a closed session for deliberation and legal consultation before reconvening to issue a decision.
- Level III Appeal Hearing regarding an appeal filed by a parent pursuant to Board Policy FNG (LEGAL) and (LOCAL)
- Decision on Level III Appeal filed by a parent
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The School Health Advisory Committee will meet to review the local wellness policy and receive updates on health and food services. The meeting includes a presentation from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County.
- Approval of minutes from the April meeting
- Presentation by Heather Brizendine, Senior Director of Prevention Services for Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County
- Discussion of Local Wellness Policy with Yen Brown
- Introduction of the Walktober Challenge
- Health and food services updates
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet on September 9, 2024, to consider several items including amendments to the 2024-2025 operating budget, a land purchase in the Alpha Ranch Development for future school sites, and a revised final change order for Pre-Kindergarten additions. The board will also discuss the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and legislative priorities.
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Land purchase in Alpha Ranch Development for future school sites
- Revised final change order for Pre-Kindergarten additions
- 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan discussion
- Legislative priorities review
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD board will meet August 26 at 5 p.m. in the Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth. The closed session covers legal consultation, property negotiations, and superintendent evaluation. The consent agenda includes contracts for an early childhood center, shared services for deaf education, surplus property declaration, and multiple RFPs for transportation and fine arts services.
- Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 for Early Childhood Center #1
- Shared Services Agreement for Denton Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
- Declaration of Surplus Property
- RFP #024-027-06-027 for Transportation Parts and Services
- RFP #024-027-07-001 for Fine Arts Miscellaneous Services
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed tax rate for 2024-2025. The meeting includes decisions on the student handbook, budget amendments, and various service agreements.
- 2024-2025 Proposed Tax Rate Hearing
- Action on 2024-2025 Student Handbook and Code of Conduct
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #2 for Middle School #8
- SRO service MOU amendments with Town of Trophy Club, City of Roanoke, and Wise County
Regular Meeting
The board will discuss and act upon updates to the district's Emergency Operating Procedures and technology security. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on security devices or audits.
- Approval of Emergency Operating Procedures and Annexes
- Discussion of Cyber Security Annex
- Closed session regarding security devices or security audits
- Reports on TEA Initiatives and Safety Security Updates
Special Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session for legal consultation, property negotiations, and superintendent evaluation. The public portion covers call to order, public testimony, and training before reconvening and adjourning.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code for superintendent evaluation
- Closed session to discuss potential property acquisitions for future school sites
- Closed session for legal consultation on pending or contemplated litigation
- Public testimony period included in the meeting agenda
- Team of 8 training scheduled as part of the public meeting