Ferris ISD public meetings in 2025
25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District Board of Trustees convened a special called meeting on December 16, 2025. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items, recognitions, and a closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act provisions. No substantive decisions or votes were listed on the public agenda.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District board will meet to approve routine financial reports, recognize staff and students, and vote on several donations and construction-related items. The board will also discuss policy updates, facility planning, and audit results.
- Approve previous month’s minutes and financial reports
- Approve budgeted purchases over $50,000 and budget amendments
- Vote on donations to high school principal’s activity account and FHS CTE department shipping container
- Approve bid for rights to use Ferris ISD easement
- Discuss and approve construction bond projects with GEOTEX
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting on November 18, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes routine items such as recognition ceremonies and a closed session for personnel decisions, real property matters, and security discussions under Texas Open Meetings Act exemptions.
- Closed session for personnel matters including staff assignments, resignations, retirements, and compensation
- Closed session to discuss real property owned by the district
- Closed session regarding security personnel and devices
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on several operational items, including public safety communication enhancements at Ferris Jr. High School and the adoption of local policies. The meeting also includes a discussion on the launch of an 18+ Program and a review of student enrollment figures.
- Installation of ADRF Fire Public Safety DAS across five Ferris Jr. High School buildings
- Vote for 2026 Board of Directors Taxing Unit Voting Entitlements
- Approval of SHAC Recommendation for SB9 Prevention Program
- Approval of CM at Risk delivery method and request for qualifications (RFQ)
- Interlocal Agreement for School Nutrition Programs via R10MRPC
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session including recognitions and a closed session. The closed session will cover personnel, district real property, and security personnel and devices.
- Closed session regarding employment, compensation, and assignments of administrative and teaching staff
- Closed session regarding real property owned by the district
- Closed session regarding security personnel and devices
Regular Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on October 21, 2025. The board is scheduled to discuss and vote on several facility-planning contracts, insurance renewals, campus improvement plans, and pay-plan edits. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as prior minutes, financial reports, and budget amendments.
- Approve MOU with MoakCasey for long-range facility planning
- Approve TASB Insurance Renewal for 2025-26
- Approve 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plans for all Ferris schools
- Approve budgeted purchases over $50,000
- Approve corrections and edits to the 2025-2026 Pay Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Called Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural items and recognitions. No legislative actions, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for this meeting.
- College Board Student Recognition
- Hero, Staff, and Staff Member of the Month recognitions
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District board will meet to discuss and vote on several key items, including approval of insurance RFPs, the 2025-2026 student code of conduct, and upgrades to sound systems at athletic fields and cafeterias. The board will also receive updates on long-range facility planning and student enrollment growth.
- Approve RFPs for third-party administrators (dental, life, vision, telehealth, accident insurance)
- Approve 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Approve upgrades to sound systems at FB field, gyms, and cafeterias
- Approve managed print services lease
- Approve acceptance of MOU with Daybreak Health for student mental health services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss financial matters including bond invoices and the district tax rate. The meeting also covers facility planning for a new 5-6 Center and an addition at Longino Elementary.
- Approval for up to $10.3 million to reconcile general fund and pay current Bond Invoices
- Resolution to set the district tax rate
- Purchase of a new CTE SUV not to exceed $80,000
- Approval for over $50,000 to replace four rooftop units at Ingram Elementary
- Design specifications for a new 8-classroom addition and 5-6 Center
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District board will meet in a special session to discuss and vote on issuing unlimited tax school building bonds, Series 2025. The board will also consider levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax to pay for the bonds and approve related procedures and documents.
- Action on $2025 school building bonds issuance
- Levy of annual ad valorem tax for bond repayment
- Approval of bond-related procedures and documents
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider several operational approvals including staff pay plans, bus financing, and the 2025-2026 FHS Course Guide. The meeting also includes discussions on cell phone policies (HB 1481) and updates to student and employee handbooks.
- Approval of budgeted purchases exceeding $50,000
- Approval of pay plans and stipends
- Approval of bus financing
- Approval of student meal rate
- Approval of 2025-2026 FHS Course Guide
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the adoption of the 2025-2026 budget and the final 2024-2025 budget. The meeting includes approvals for various district contracts and facility repairs.
- Adoption of the 2025-2026 Budget
- Approval of contracted services between $50,000 and $100,000 for 2025-2026
- Repair work on damaged coils in cooling towers
- Desktop/Laptop refresh approval
- Consulting and project management services for the 2025 Bond via AG/CM
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve several financial and operational items. These include authorizing a request for proposals for bus financing, updating a depository contract with Commercial State Bank, adjusting salary scales for job titles, and addressing hazardous traffic conditions near school bus routes. The board will also receive an information item about the 2013 bond payment amount.
- Approve bus financing RFP and contract ($1,354,326 bond payment)
- Approve depository contract with Commercial State Bank
- Approve salary scale job title changes
- Discuss hazardous traffic conditions and school bus routes
- Approve 2013 bond payment amount of $1,354,326
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Meeting
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and recognition items. There are no substantive decisions, contracts, or policy changes listed for this meeting.
- Hero recognition
- Student recognition
- Staff recognition
- Staff Member of the Month
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District board will meet on May 20, 2025, to approve routine minutes, financial reports, and budgeted purchases over $50,000. They will also consider a guaranteed maximum price contract with CORE Construction for soil erosion remediation and grading at Ferris High School. Additionally, the board will hear updates on long-range facility planning and services for students with disabilities.
- Approve budgeted purchases exceeding $50,000
- Consider GMP for CORE Construction’s soil erosion remediation and grading at Ferris High School
- Approve check payment list, board financial report, and investment report
- Presentation from Parent Resource Network on services for students with disabilities
- Approve budget amendments
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris ISD Board of Trustees will meet to certify the results of the May 3, 2025 Board of Trustee and bond elections, approve a financing plan for the sale of $2025 Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, and review the district’s investment policy. The board will also receive updates on long-range facility planning and the District of Innovation, and conduct personnel and closed-session discussions.
- Certify results of May 3, 2025 Board of Trustee Election
- Certify results of May 3, 2025 Bond Election
- Approve Financing Plan for Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025
- Annual review of FISD Investment Policy
- Approve updates to Ferris ISD District of Innovation
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a new transfer policy under academic achievement-growth goals. The board will also receive a BEST community update on long-range facility planning. A closed session will cover personnel, real property, security, and the transfer policy before reconvening in open session.
- Discuss and Approve Transfer Policy (1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels)
- Receive BEST Community Update (4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning)
- Closed session on personnel, real property, security, and transfer policy
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District Board of Trustees held a special called meeting on April 15, 2025, but the agenda contained only procedural items such as roll call, pledge, recognition ceremonies, and adjournment. No decisions, contracts, or policy discussions were listed.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially act on employment contract renewals for professional and auxiliary staff for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes reviews of the district's promotion policy and instructional materials certification.
- Approval of budgeted purchases in excess of $50,000
- Approval of the Ellis County JJAEP MOU for 2025-2026
- Revision to the FISD Promotion Policy
- Approval of Professional E-Rate Management Services
- Discussion of proposed Independent Audit Services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Called Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting on March 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM. The agenda consists solely of procedural items including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and recognition ceremonies for staff, students, and heroes. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of motions, votes, or decisions made during the meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Ferris Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on March 11, 2025, to approve routine items including previous meeting minutes, financial reports, and 207 employee contracts. The board will also discuss and potentially approve out-of-state travel for a conference and next steps in contract negotiations with Core Construction for high school foundation repairs.
- Approve 207 employee contracts
- Approve budget amendment for Food Service Fund payroll increases
- Discuss and approve out-of-state travel for MSC Conference
- Discuss and authorize contract negotiations with Core Construction for High School Foundation Water Intrusion Remediation Project
- Approve budgeted purchases in excess of $50,000
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve a large construction services proposal and various facility projects. The meeting also includes decisions on the 2025-2026 school calendar and property value protests.
- Construction services proposal by E3 for $5,651,822
- Approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar
- Budgeted purchases for TempZone and additional boiler project costs
- Resolution authorizing Ellis Appraisal District to protest 2024 property value study
- Approval of Higginbotham Public Sector as Consultant of Record for insurance benefits
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Special Called Meeting
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and recognition items. There are no substantive policy decisions or financial actions listed.
- Hero recognition
- Student recognition
- Staff recognition
- Staff Member of the Month
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Called Meeting
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and recognition items. No legislative actions, contracts, or policy decisions are listed.
- Hero recognition
- Student recognition
- Staff recognition
- Staff member of the month
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider calling both a bond election and a Board Trustee election for May 3, 2025. The body will also review the district's Long Range Facility Plan and discuss employee wage payments during weather closures.
- Possible approval of a bond election for May 3, 2025
- Possible approval of a Board Trustee Election for May 3, 2025
- Approval of the Ferris ISD Long Range Facility Plan
- Resolution authorizing wage payments to non-exempt employees during inclement weather closures
- Adding the position of Director of Operations/HR to the FISD Pay Plan
The provided document contains only the cover page and system notifications for the January 21, 2025, regular meeting. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.