Fort Worth Independent School District public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the district's 2024 Financial Accountability Rating. The board is deciding on school attendance boundary adjustments, the consolidation of Western Hills Primary, and the approval of the 2026-2027 school calendars.
- Approval of 2026-2027 District Calendars including Traditional, ECHS, and Intersession versions
- Authorization to repurchase a 15-acre parcel located at 1901 RM RD 2871, Fort Worth, Texas 76126
- Approval of 2025-2026 Facility Master Plan School Attendance Boundary Adjustments
- Contracts for Construction Managers at Risk for Polytechnic Pyramid and North Side Pyramid Middle School consolidation projects
- Hiring decisions for Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director of Procurement, and Executive Director of Guidance and Counseling
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on 2025-2026 Targeted Improvement and Turnaround Plans. The meeting includes a discussion on a TEA Commissioner's letter regarding campus performance ratings and the potential appointment of a conservator.
- Public hearing and approval of 2025-2026 Targeted Improvement and Turnaround Plans
- Hazmat abatement services for Forest Oak Middle School
- Pre-construction services for Elementary School #3 replacement at Worth Heights Site
- Elevator modernizations at Daggett Elementary, William James Middle, Meadowbrook Elementary, and Young Men’s Leadership Academy
- P-TECH Model Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Fort Worth
Special Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a Texas Education Agency letter about appointing managers due to campus performance ratings, evaluate the superintendent’s contract, and approve votes for a regional appraisal board. The board will also convene an executive session to seek legal advice and deliberate on personnel matters.
- Consider action on TEA Commissioner’s October 23, 2025 letter about appointing managers due to campus performance ratings
- Evaluate and take possible action on the superintendent’s contract
- Approve resolution authorizing FWISD board votes for Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors
Special Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider possible action in response to a Texas Education Agency letter regarding the appointment of a Board of Managers and Conservator due to campus performance ratings. The board will also consider and take possible action on the superintendent's evaluation and contract. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Consider possible action related to TEA Commissioner's letter dated October 23, 2025, regarding appointment of Board of Managers and Conservator due to campus performance ratings
- Consider and take possible action on superintendent's evaluation/contract
- Executive session to seek advice of attorneys on TEA letter and superintendent's evaluation/contract
- Executive session to deliberate on termination recommendations for continuing, term, and probationary contract employees
Regular Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board will consider consent agenda items including a $136,000 increase to the Teach for America agreement, purchase of ballistic shields and breaching tools for campus security, and a contract for pre-construction services at Applied Learning Academy. The board will also hear reports on the Emergent Bilingual program and receive updates on strategic priorities, visual and performing arts, and college/career readiness.
- Approve $136,000 increase to Educational Professional Services Agreement with Teach for America for 2025-2027 cohorts
- Approve purchase of Jersey Tactical Ballistic Shields, Breaching Tools and Bags from DANA Safety Supply Inc.
- Approve authorization to enter into a contract with a Construction Manager At Risk for Applied Learning Academy Additions/Renovations project (2021 Capital Improvement Program)
- Approve amendment to the 2025 Leadership Academy Network Performance Contract updating performance goals and school boundaries
- Approve interlocal agreement with City of Fort Worth for use of certain outdoor school facilities (list of campuses in Exhibit A)
Special Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider three Level III grievances filed by parents/employees. The board will hear presentations, convene in closed session for legal advice and personnel matters, then return to open session to deliberate and render decisions on each grievance. No other business is scheduled.
- Level III Grievance of Parents C. Kamo and T. Kamo
- Level III Grievance of Laurie Gourdet
- Level III Grievance of Andrea Tucker
- Closed session for attorney advice (Texas Gov't Code §551.071) and personnel complaint (Texas Gov't Code §551.074)
Board Workshop
The Fort Worth Independent School District Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss Lone Star Governance. The session focuses on reviewing board operating procedures and the process for evaluating the superintendent.
- Goals & Constraints Review
- Superintendent Evaluation Review Process
- Lone Star Governance Self-Assessment
- Board Operating Procedures Review
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will consider the adoption of a K-5 Reading Language Arts Program and authorization for the Elementary School #2 replacement at the Maudrie Walton site. The meeting includes votes on various interlocal agreements with the City of Fort Worth and personnel contract terminations.
- Adoption of a K-5 Reading Language Arts Program
- Authorization for Elementary School #2 replacement at Maudrie Walton site
- Approval of the 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan
- Interlocal agreements with the City of Fort Worth for health science support and special needs job training
- Proposed termination of probationary, term, and continuing contract employees for good cause
Board Workshop
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss setting Lone Star Governance priorities. The meeting includes a review of 2024-25 STAAR summary documents and the FWISD Strategic Plan.
- Lone Star Governance priorities setting
- Review of 24-25 STAAR Summary EOC
Regular Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education will hold public hearings on the proposed 2025-2026 tax rate and the 2023-2024 State Compensatory Education report, then vote on setting the tax rate and accepting certified appraisal rolls. The board will also consider hiring a Chief Technology Officer, approving employee terminations, and a college access partnership with T3 that costs the district $1.46 million for student advisors.
- Public hearing and vote on proposed 2025-2026 tax rate
- Approve resolution fixing and levying school district ad valorem taxes
- Approve $1.46 million college access partnership with T3 for student advisors
- Consider hiring for Chief Technology Officer
- Approve proposed termination of certain contract employees for good cause
Board Workshop
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss the Lone Star Governance Implementation Plan. The Board will also enter an executive session to seek legal advice regarding real property at Farrington Field and board committee matters.
- Lone Star Governance Implementation Plan presentation
- Legal discussion concerning purchase, exchange, lease, or value of Farrington Field
Regular Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education will consider hiring two Executive Directors of School Leadership and an Executive Director of Strategic Communications. The board will also vote on a 2025-2026 Additional Days School Year calendar, proposed terminations of contract employees, and revisions to policies including a ban on electronic communication devices. A consent agenda includes dozens of routine items such as contracts, purchases, and policy updates.
- Consider hiring two Executive Directors of School Leadership and an Executive Director of Strategic Communications
- Approve 2025-2026 Additional Days School Year calendar for identified campuses
- Approve proposed terminations of probationary, term, and continuing contract employees for good cause
- Approve revisions to Board Policy FNCE (Local) banning electronic communication devices, effective upon board approval
- Approve contract for asbestos abatement at Wedgwood Middle School as part of the 2021 Capital Improvement Program
Special Meeting
The Board of Education will consider and render decisions on three Level III grievances. The meeting includes presentations from complainants and district representatives, with potential closed-session deliberations.
- Level III Grievance of Austin Peacock
- Level III Consolidated Grievance of Carminia Moreno, Luis Berzoza, and Marisa Silva
- Level III Grievance of Omer Khwaja
Regular Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education will consider and take action on hiring five Executive Directors of School Leadership and discuss a potential memorandum of understanding for Farrington Field's future redevelopment. The board will also vote on proposed terminations of probationary, term, and continuing contract employees for good cause, and approve the 2025-2026 budget for the Leadership Academy Network.
- Consider and take action to approve hiring five Executive Directors of School Leadership
- Discussion and possible action to authorize MOU with developers and City of Fort Worth for Farrington Field infrastructure and redevelopment
- Approve proposed termination of certain probationary, term, and continuing contract employees for good cause
- Approve 2025-2026 budget for the Leadership Academy Network/Texas Wesleyan University Management Team
- Approve purchase of property, cyber, flood, and other insurance policies including active shooter coverage
Special Meeting
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2025-2026 budgets for the General, Debt Service, and Child Nutrition funds. The board will also consider a new compensation plan and the hiring of two executive positions.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 Budgets for General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Child Nutrition Services Fund
- Approval of Compensation Plan for the 2025-2026 School Year
- Hiring of Executive Director of Literacy and Chief of Schools
- Possible action regarding litigation against JDW Energy, LLC d/b/a Next Gen Air for South Hills Elementary School HVAC Replacement Project
- Discussion regarding district-owned property known as Farrington Field
Regular Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board will vote on consolidating M.L. Kirkpatrick Middle School into J.P. Elder Middle School and Morningside Middle School into William James Middle School, funded by 2021 bonds. They will also consider the district's Facility Master Plan, the 2025-2026 compensation plan, and a budget update. A public hearing on federal grant applications for the 2025-2026 school year is scheduled.
- Consolidation of M.L. Kirkpatrick Middle School at J.P. Elder Middle School
- Consolidation of Morningside Middle School at William James Middle School
- Approve the Fort Worth ISD Facility Master Plan
- 2025-2026 Compensation Plan Recommendations
- Approve renewal of district-wide legal services
Special Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Trustees will canvass and certify the May 3 election for Districts 1, 7, and 9, and declare unopposed candidates in Districts 4 and 8 elected. Trustees will then be sworn in for those five seats. The board will also receive presentations on the 2025-26 budget development, property values, compensation priorities, and a facilities master plan.
- Canvass and certify May 3, 2025 trustee election results for Districts 1, 7, and 9
- Declare unopposed candidates in Districts 4 and 8 elected
- Swear in trustees for Districts 1, 4, 7, 8, and 9
- 2025-26 Budget Development Update and Property Value Discussion
- Compensation Priorities Discussion for 2025-2026 Budget
Regular Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board will consider approving termination of multiple contract employees for good cause, attendance boundary adjustments at four elementary schools, and several construction contracts tied to the 2021 Capital Improvement Program, including renovations at Jean McClung Middle School and replacement of Maudrie Walton Elementary. The board will also vote on a 2025-26 budget update, purchase of instructional materials, and renewal of software and technology contracts. Public comment is open before the votes.
- Approve proposed termination of probationary, term, and continuing contract employees for good cause (Action Agenda B–G)
- Approve attendance boundary adjustments at S.S. Dillow, D. McRae, T.A. Sims Elementary, and Leadership Academy at Maude I. Logan for 2025-26
- Approve authorization to negotiate construction manager at risk for Jean McClung Middle School renovations (2021 bond)
- Approve purchase of instructional materials for 2025/2026 school year
- Approve renewal of Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES) program
Board Workshop
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education will hold a workshop to receive a presentation on transportation titled 'Driven to Succeed' and hear a superintendent report. The board will also convene in closed session to seek advice from attorneys. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Presentation: Transportation: Driven to Succeed by Kellie Spencer and Nathan Graf
- Executive session under Texas Government Code §551.071 to seek attorney advice
- Public comment sign-up by 4:00 PM or in-person until 5:20 PM
Special Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider two Level III grievances, one from Lawrence Cenotto and one from Karla Paez Ortiz. The board may convene in closed session to hear the complaints and seek legal advice, then return to open session to deliberate and render a decision on each grievance. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Consider Level III Grievance of Lawrence Cenotto (closed session if necessary)
- Consider Level III Grievance of Karla Paez Ortiz (closed session if necessary)
- Executive session to seek advice of attorneys and hear a complaint against an officer or employee
- Board deliberation and possible decision on each grievance in open session
- Public comment sign-up by 4:00 PM day of meeting or in person by 5:20 PM
Regular Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board will consider declaring a reduction in force due to program change and vote on several employee contract non-renewals and terminations. The board will also vote on policy revisions to comply with a February 2025 federal letter, approve a $13 million elementary school network upgrade, and decide on a 3-year lease for staff devices costing up to $1.4 million per year. Other action items include approving a TEA corrective action plan, renaming Success High School to Como Success Academy, and setting early voting locations for the May 3 election.
- Consideration of a resolution declaring a reduction in force due to program change
- Vote on non-renewal of Riverside Middle School Assistant Principal Phillip Anderson's contract
- Approve $13,277,312.64 contract for network equipment at 80 elementary schools ($1.9M local match)
- Approve 3-year lease for 3,300 staff devices at up to $1,402,880 per year
- Approve renaming Success High School to Como Success Academy
Special Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider and take action on hiring Dr. Karen C. Molinar as superintendent, including finalizing her employment contract. The board will first convene in closed session to seek legal advice and discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's contract. Public comment is limited to agenda items and must be signed up for by phone or email before the meeting.
- Consider and take action to approve the hiring of Dr. Karen C. Molinar as Superintendent of Fort Worth ISD, including finalization of the employment contract
- Executive session to seek advice of attorneys (Texas Government Code §551.071)
- Executive session deliberation on appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, including recommendations to terminate certain contract employees
- Public comment limited to agenda items; sign-up by 4:00 PM by phone or 12:00 PM by email
Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will consider nominating a final candidate for Superintendent and vote on several personnel terminations. The meeting also includes approvals for campus security upgrades, facility renovations, and a legal contract regarding youth social media litigation.
- Nomination of sole finalist for Superintendent of Schools
- Contingent fee legal agreement with O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC for youth social media litigation
- Purchase of metal detectors for high schools and middle schools
- Turf resurfacing at Amon Carter-Riverside, Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Southwest, and Benbrook high schools
- Resolution requesting reappraisal for the 2025 tax year
Board Workshop
The Fort Worth ISD Board will hold a workshop to receive a presentation on the Facilities Master Plan. A public hearing will be held to discuss the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The Board will also convene in closed session to seek legal advice and deliberate on the superintendent search.
- Presentation on the Facilities Master Plan by Deputy Superintendent Kellie Spencer
- Public Hearing to discuss the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Executive session to seek advice of attorneys (Texas Government Code §551.071)
- Executive session to deliberate on superintendent search (Texas Government Code §551.074)
Regular Meeting
The Fort Worth ISD Board will vote on issuing up to $93.05 million in unlimited tax refunding bonds, approve a process for hiring a new superintendent, and adopt a strategic plan. Consent items include contracts for a customer engagement platform, after-school services with the city, and multiple security upgrades.
- Authorize up to $93.05 million in Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2025
- Approve action on the hiring process for the superintendent position
- Approve the Fort Worth ISD Strategic Plan
- Approve contract renewal for ThoughtExchange customer engagement platform ($40,000)
- Approve authorization to negotiate interlocal agreement with City of Fort Worth for after-school services
Board Workshop
The Fort Worth ISD Board of Education will hold a workshop to discuss proposed goals and constraints related to the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting includes public comment, board member announcements, and an executive session for legal advice and personnel deliberation. No formal action is expected on the agenda items.
- Executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation goals and constraints
- Public comment period for in-person or written statements
- Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code for attorney advice and personnel matters