May 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Meeting will be opened in the Northwest ISD Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.
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II. CLOSED SESSION
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Closed Session will be opened in the Northwest ISD Executive Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.
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II.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071: For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by telephone, about: pending or contemplated litigation; or a settlement offer; or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Board under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
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II.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.071 to discuss participation in multidistrict litigation involving youth social media usage and related litigation and entering into a contingency fee contract with O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC and Eiland & Bonnin, PC to represent the District.
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II.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072: For the purpose of deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the Board in negotiations with a third person. Consider property acquisition for future school sites.
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II.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: For the purpose of deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing. Superintendent Evaluation.
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III. RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
Description:
Meeting will be reconvened in the Northwest ISD Board Room, 2001 Texan Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76177.
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IV. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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V. RECOGNITIONS:
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V.A. UIL Regional Basketball Semifinalist: Eaton High School Boys Basketball.
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V.B. Showtime Grand National Champions: Northwest High School JV Sidekicks.
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V.C. Advanced Vertical Robotics National-Qualifying Team: Eaton High School.
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V.D. Leadership NISD: Class of 2026 Graduates.
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V.E. Northwest ISD April Volunteer of the Month: Isabella Cho.
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V.F. Second Semester GEM Award Winner: Kristi Little.
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V.G. Volunteers of the Year and Volunteer Campus of the Year.
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VI. PUBLIC TESTIMONY/COMMENT ON AGENDA AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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VII. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE
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VIII. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: President, Vice President, and Secretary
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IX. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Consideration and Approval of the Board Nominating Committee’s Recommendation for the Designation of Signatories, Dates and Times for Regular Monthly Meetings, Delegate and Alternate for the 2026 TASB Delegate Assembly, Voting Representative for the City of Fort Worth Tax Increment Reinvestment Board Meetings, Voting Representative for the North Texas Council of Governments General Assembly, Voting Representative for Communities in Schools (CIS), Voting Representative for the Northwest ISD Education Foundation (NEF), and two trustees along with the Board President to serve on the NISD Safety and Security Committee. - Action Item
Presenter:
President
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X. CONSENT AGENDA
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X.A. Minutes for April, 2026 School Board Meetings.
Presenter:
Jennifer Cabanski
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X.B. Amendments to the 2025-2026 Operating Budget.
Presenter:
Jonathan Pastusek
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X.C. Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report.
Presenter:
Sarah Stewart
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X.D. T-TESS Appraisers and 2026-2027 Appraisal Calendar.
Presenter:
Kim Barker
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X.E. Shared Services Agreement with Denton Regional Day School Program for the Deaf.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.F. Partnership Agreement with Communities in Schools of North Texas, Inc.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.G. Limited Service Deputy Agreement with Denton County.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.H. Ratify the Facilities Extension Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company for Dr. Hicks Early Childhood Center.
Presenter:
Sarah Stewart
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X.I. Shared Services Agreement with Birdville Regional Day School Program for the Deaf.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.J. RFP #026-029-04-018 Property Insurance.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.K. RFP #026-029-04-017 Workers Compensation.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.L. RFP #026-028-03-015 Catalog Discount.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.M. Policy Renewal with Texas Association of School Boards Risk Management Fund for Insurance.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.N. Declaration of Surplus Property.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.O. Administrator Contracts for Personal Services.
Presenter:
Kim Barker
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X.P. Resolution Declaring Hazardous Transportation Conditions for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Presenter:
Sarah Stewart
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X.Q. Renewal of Student Accident Insurance and Catastrophic Coverage.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.R. Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Christian University for Counseling Internship.
Presenter:
Mark Vechione
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X.S. Final Change Order for Prairie View Elementary School Replacement Campus.
Presenter:
Sarah Stewart
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XI. CONSIDER ANY ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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XII. DISCUSSION/ACTION
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XII.A. Naming of Principal of Johnie Daniel Elementary School. - Action Item
Presenter:
Mark Foust, Ed.D.
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XII.B. 2026-2027 Professional Learning Plan. - Discussion/Action Item
Presenter:
Stephanie Espinosa, Ed.D.
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XII.C. Review and Discuss Northwest ISD Legislative Priorities. - Discussion Item
Presenter:
Mark Foust, Ed.D.
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XIII. REPORTS
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XIII.A. Demographic Report.
Presenter:
Sarah Stewart
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XIII.B. Northwest ISD Council of PTAs End-of-Year Report.
Presenter:
Kimberly Hart
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XIII.C. Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Annual Summary Report.
Presenter:
Joel Johnson
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XIII.D. Communications District Effectiveness Report.
Presenter:
Anthony Tosie
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XIII.E. Facilities, Planning and Construction Monthly Report.
Presenter:
Sarah Stewart
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XIV. BOARD PRESIDENT'S REPORT
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XIV.A. District-wide Activities.
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XIV.B. NSBA, TASB, and NTAASB Meetings, Workshops, and Conferences.
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XV. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
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XV.A. District-wide Activities.
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XV.B. Legislative Update.
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XVI. ADJOURN
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