Northwest Independent School District public meetings in 2025
37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider the naming of High School #4 and discuss recommendations for attendance boundaries. Other actions include a contract extension for Superintendent Mark Foust and updates to the 2025-2026 operating budget.
- Facility naming of High School #4
- Attendance boundary recommendations and limited open enrollment discussion
- Contract extension for Superintendent Mark Foust, Ed.D.
- Amendments to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget
- Electric line easement with Tri-County for Byron Nelson High School Stadium Project
Committee Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and system maintenance notifications. There are no specific discussion items or decisions listed for this meeting.
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board will meet to review and potentially approve the results of a tax ratification election. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal consultation, property acquisition, and a superintendent evaluation.
- Approval of an Order Canvassing the Returns and Declaring the Results of a Tax Ratification Election
- Closed session regarding property acquisition for future school sites
- Closed session for Superintendent Evaluation
- Closed session for consultation with the Board's attorney regarding litigation or settlement offers
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The provided document is a landing page for a meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025. It contains no specific agenda items, discussion topics, or decisions.
Special Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to hear a Level III appeal filed by a parent under Board Policy FNG. The board will first reconvene in the Board Room at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, then enter a closed session to consult with its attorney and deliberate on the appeal before reconvening to announce a decision.
- Level III Appeal Hearing regarding parent appeal under Board Policy FNG
- Closed session for attorney consultation and deliberation on student appeal
- Final Level III Appeal Decision to be announced at meeting
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet on November 10, 2025, to approve amendments to the 2025-2026 operating budget, finalize change orders for facility upgrades totaling over $1 million, and vote on memoranda of understanding with universities for student practicums. The board will also discuss policy updates and consider votes for appraisal district boards.
- Amendments to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget
- Final Change Order with Centrix Energy Partners, LLC for $1.2M+ in facility upgrades
- Final Change Order with Northstar Builders Group, LLC for Gene Pike Middle School Replacement Project
- Final Change Order with Northstar Builders Group, LLC for Northwest ISD Distribution Fire Suppression Project
- Resolution Regarding Policy CDA: Investments and Approval of Brokers and Dealers
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss potential complaints to the State Board of Educator Certification regarding teachers' late resignations. The meeting includes a consent agenda with several interlocal agreements and facility rentals. The Board will also consider the Instructional Materials Adoption Committee.
- Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officer Program with the City of Fort Worth
- Joint Election Agreements and Contracts for Election Services with Tarrant and Denton Counties
- Amendment to Infrastructure Development and Easement Agreement for a school site in Justin, Denton County
- Facilities Rental Agreements with Carroll ISD for Adams Middle School and Byron Nelson High School Drill Team
- Proposed complaints to the State Board of Educator Certification for abandonment of contracts by teachers
Regular Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the School FIRST financial integrity report. The meeting includes decisions on campus improvement plans, budget amendments, and election service contracts with Denton, Tarrant, and Wise counties.
- Public hearing on School FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) report
- Amendments to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget
- Election service contracts with Denton, Tarrant, and Wise counties
- Action on 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plans
- Discussion of teacher contract abandonment complaints to the State Board of Educator Certification
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD board will meet to ratify easements and agreements related to the Eaton High School Stadium renovations, including pedestrian access, water and sewer facilities, and a community facility agreement with the City of Fort Worth. The board will also consider multiple memoranda of understanding with ESC Region XI for training programs and services, and discuss the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan.
- Ratification of two pedestrian access easements with the City of Fort Worth for Eaton High School Stadium renovations
- Ratification of permanent water facility easement with the City of Fort Worth for Eaton High School Stadium renovations
- Ratification of permanent sewer facility easement with the City of Fort Worth for Eaton High School Stadium renovations
- Ratification of Community Facility Agreement with the City of Fort Worth for Eaton High School Stadium renovation
- Memorandum of Understanding with ESC Region XI for Reading Academies Comprehensive Cohort
Special Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to reconvene after a closed session where they will deliberate on a Level III appeal filed by a parent under Board Policy FNG. The closed session includes consultation with the board’s attorney and a hearing regarding a student matter that may involve personally identifiable information.
- Closed session for Level III Appeal Hearing under Board Policy FNG
- Consultation with board’s attorney on procedural issues and appeal deliberation
- Decision on Level III Appeal to be made after reconvening
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The provided document is a meeting snapshot that confirms the date and time of the School Health Advisory Committee meeting. No specific agenda items, discussion topics, or decisions are listed in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet to ratify minutes, amend the 2025-2026 operating budget, and vote on several interlocal agreements and facility rental contracts. The board will also receive reports on summer school effectiveness and discuss the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan.
- Amendments to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget
- Memorandum of Understanding with Tarrant County College for Student Teaching Practicum
- Memorandum of Understanding with Stephen F. Austin State University for Student Teaching Practicum
- Interlocal Agreement with The University of Texas at Austin for the OnRamps Program
- Ratification of the Texas Health and Human Services Grant Agreement (Contract No. HHS001535800009) under the HOPES Grant Program
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider a resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and parent rights, as well as a revised District of Innovation plan. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation, property acquisition for future school sites, and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights
- District of Innovation Revised Plan
- RFP #025-026-05-018 for Barksdale Middle School kitchen equipment
- Proposed complaints to the State Board of Educator Certification for teacher contract abandonment
- MOU with Texas Christian University for student teaching and Texas State University for school psychology practicum
District of Innovation Committee (DOI)
The District of Innovation Committee will review the DOI process and discuss the impacts of Senate Bill 12, Senate Bill 13, and House Bill 6. The committee is scheduled to consider and vote on proposed amendments to the Northwest Independent School District's District of Innovation Plan.
- Review of Senate Bill 12 regarding Grievance Process, Policy FNG (Local)
- Review of Senate Bill 13 regarding School Library Advisory Council, Policy EFB (Local)
- Review of House Bill 6 regarding Chapter 37 DOI Exemptions
- Vote on proposed amendments to the District of Innovation Plan
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD board will reconvene its regular meeting to ratify routine items including budget amendments, property insurance renewals, and facility agreements. A public hearing on the 2025–2026 budget and proposed tax rate will also be held.
- Amendments to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget
- Renewal of Property Insurance with USI Southwest, Inc.
- Renewal of Worker's Compensation Excess Coverage Policy with Brown & Brown Insurance
- Ratification of Community Facilities Agreement with the City of Fort Worth for Dr. Leigh Anne Romer Elementary School
- Final Change Order for Eaton High School Field Turf Renovation
Special Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to open with public testimony, discuss the results of an efficiency audit during a budget workshop, and enter closed session for attorney consultation, property negotiations, and superintendent evaluation. The meeting will be held in the Northwest ISD Board Room and reconvene after closed session.
- Budget workshop discussing efficiency audit results
- Closed session for attorney consultation on pending litigation
- Closed session to deliberate property acquisition for future school sites
- Closed session for superintendent evaluation
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet in Fort Worth to review emergency operating procedures and receive updates on safety initiatives, technology, audits, training, and health services. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Board will hold public meetings to discuss the 2025-2026 budget, proposed tax rate, and federal funded program applications. The meeting includes action items for the fiscal year budget and a proposed staff compensation plan.
- Adoption of the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
- Proposed 2025-2026 staff compensation plan and raises
- Purchase of approximately 14.324 acres in Denton County from HWC Justin 407, LLC
- RFP for Construction Manager at Risk for Elementary #25 and Elementary #26
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 application for federal funded programs
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a special meeting to conduct a Level III Appeal Hearing filed by a parent. The board will deliberate in a closed session before reconvening to announce a decision on the appeal.
- Level III Appeal Hearing regarding a parent-filed appeal pursuant to Board Policy FNG (LEGAL) and (LOCAL)
- Consultation with the Board's attorney regarding procedural issues and the appeal hearing
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the naming of Early Childhood Center #1 and consider amendments to the 2024-2025 budget. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation, property acquisition for future school sites, and a superintendent evaluation.
- Naming of Early Childhood Center #1
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Transmission line easements with Oncor for High School #4
- Community Facilities Agreement with the City of Fort Worth for Early Childhood Center #1
- Agreement with Merakey Allos for student services
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD board will hold a special meeting to deliberate and decide a Level III appeal filed by a parent under Board Policy FNG. The board will first reconvene in open session, then move to closed session for legal consultation and deliberation on the appeal. The final decision will be announced when the meeting reconvenes.
- Level III Appeal Hearing regarding parent's appeal under Board Policy FNG
- Closed session for consultation with attorney and deliberation on the appeal
- Final Level III Appeal Decision to be announced
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary and designate representatives for various committees and agencies. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation, property acquisition, and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Election of Board officers (President, Vice President, and Secretary)
- Discussion of contingency fee contracts with O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC for social media litigation
- Final change order with Centrix Energy Partners, LLC for HVAC Renovations JOC 23B
- Communications System Agreement with the City of Fort Worth Police Department
- Electrical utility and easement agreements with TriCounty for High School #4 Site
Special Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to officially count the returns from the May 3, 2025 General Election. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal matters, property acquisition, and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Canvass of May 3, 2025 Board of Trustee General Election Returns
- Closed session regarding pending or contemplated litigation
- Closed session to consider property acquisition for future school sites
- Closed session for Superintendent Evaluation
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board held a regular meeting on May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas. The agenda included a closed session for security device deliberations, followed by reports on intruder detection audits, safety initiatives, and emergency operating procedures. No action items were listed for a vote.
- Closed session for security device deliberations under Texas Government Code Section 551.089
- Intruder Detection Audit Update
- Emergency Operating Procedures Approval
- Safety Initiatives Update
Special Meeting
The Northwest ISD Board will reconvene in a special meeting to decide the outcome of a Level III Appeal Hearing filed by a parent. The closed session will cover procedural issues and deliberations related to the appeal, with consultation from the Board’s attorney. Public testimony is allowed before the closed session.
- Level III Appeal Hearing regarding parent’s appeal under Board Policy FNG (LEGAL) and (LOCAL)
- Closed session for consultation with attorney on procedural issues and appeal deliberation
- Public testimony permitted on agenda items before closed session
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and act on the appointment of principals for Northwest High School, Leo Adams Middle School, and Gene Pike Middle School. The meeting also includes reviews of personnel contracts and budget amendments.
- Naming of principals for Northwest High School, Leo Adams Middle School, and Gene Pike Middle School
- Guaranteed Maximum Price #2 for Byron Nelson High School Additions and Stadium
- Guaranteed Maximum Price #4 for High School #4
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially act on the purchase of land for future school sites in the Rolling V Ranch Development. The meeting also includes reviews of personnel contracts and several district service agreements.
- Resolution to purchase land in the Rolling V Ranch Development (10.731, 15.592, and 55.409 acre tracts)
- Infrastructure Development and Escrow Agreement for Rolling V Ranch School Sites
- Proposed termination of probationary contracts for Anna Hasher, Anthony Martinez, and Traci Goins
- Contract extensions with Wells Fargo for depository services and Aramark for food services
- Easement abandonment agreements for Early Childhood Center #1 and Dr. Leigh Anne Romer Elementary
Special Meeting Cancelled
The board will meet in a special session to conduct a Level III Appeal Hearing filed by a parent. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation and deliberation before reconvening to issue a decision.
- Level III Appeal Hearing regarding a parent-filed appeal pursuant to Board Policy FNG (LEGAL) and (LOCAL)
- Closed session consultation with the Board's attorney regarding procedural issues for the appeal hearing
- Public decision on the Level III Appeal
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The School Health Advisory Committee will meet to review health and food services updates. The agenda includes a presentation on the Aspire program by Briana Carter.
- Approval of January meeting minutes
- Aspire program presentation by Briana Carter
- Health services update
- Food services update
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet April 7 to ratify multiple contracts, including election services with Denton, Tarrant, and Wise counties, and approve a bus purchase. The board will also discuss naming principals for two middle schools and consider complaints against teachers for contract abandonment.
- Ratify election service contracts with Denton, Tarrant, and Wise counties
- Ratify $1.2M bus purchase via BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative
- Name principals for Gene Pike Middle School and Truett Wilson Middle School
- Consider complaints against teachers for contract abandonment
- Approve amendments to 2024-2025 operating budget
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will reconvene in Fort Worth to act on personnel and construction items. They will consider naming a principal, approve wage payments for winter-storm closures, and vote on new guaranteed-maximum prices for a high-school addition and an elementary school.
- Naming of principal for Floyd Barksdale Middle School
- Resolution on wage payments during Winter Storm emergency closure
- Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 for Eaton High School Addition and Stadium
- Guaranteed Maximum Price #1 for Dr. Leigh Anne Romer Elementary School
- Settlement Agreement and Release in Armoured One LLC v. Northwest ISD
Regular Meeting
The Northwest ISD board will meet at 5:00 PM on February 25, 2025, in the Board Room at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth. The agenda includes closed-session discussions on pending litigation, property negotiations, and superintendent evaluation, followed by public recognition of sponsors, volunteers, and award winners. The board will then consider a consent agenda with easements, facility use agreements, and a legislative update.
- Ratification of agreement with City of Roanoke for Byron Nelson High School Class Picnic
- Northlake Buffer Zone Easement at Barksdale Middle School
- Facility Use Agreement with Tarrant County MHMR
- Electrical Encroachment Easement with Oncor for High School #4
- Memorandum of Understanding with ESC Region 11 for Math Achievement Academy
Regular Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will meet on February 10, 2025, to act on final change orders totaling over $1.2 million for turf replacements and school construction projects. The board will also consider an electrical easement for the Justin Elementary Replacement Campus and approve a new student services agreement with Merakey Allos.
- Final change order for Seven Hills and Molly Livengood Carter Elementary Schools
- Final change order for Wilson Middle School field turf renovation
- Final change order for Northwest High School field turf replacement
- Electrical easement with CoServ for Justin Elementary Replacement Campus
- Agreement with Merakey Allos for student services (ES) worth $1.2M
School Health Advisory Committee Meeting
The School Health Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from the November meeting. The session includes discussions on the local wellness policy and updates regarding health and food services.
- Approval of minutes from November meeting
- Discussion of Local Wellness Policy
- Denton County Public Health update
- Health Services update
- Food Services update
Special Meeting
The Board will conduct a workshop and consider action regarding the 2025-2026 growth budget and staffing matrices. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss legal matters, property acquisition, and the superintendent's evaluation.
- 2025-2026 Budget Workshop
- Discussion and action on 2025-2026 Growth Budget and Staffing Matrices
- Closed session for property acquisition for future school sites
- Closed session for Superintendent Evaluation
- Closed session for consultation with Board attorney regarding litigation or settlements
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report. The meeting includes decisions on budget amendments, various educational service agreements, and teacher contract abandonments.
- Public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Amendments to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget
- Resolution on wage payments for January 2025 emergency weather closure
- Consideration of teacher contract abandonments and complaints to the State Board of Educator Certification
- Districtwide Intruder Assessment Report
Special Meeting
The Northwest Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on January 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Board Room at 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas. The meeting includes public testimony and a discussion of the 2025-2026 budget. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.