June 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
Background: In accordance with Policy FMG (LOCAL), students may be permitted to take out-of-state school-sponsored trips for the following purposes: 

1.    Instructional purposes (field trips and excursions).
2.    Activities of school-sponsored or sanctioned clubs or organizations.
3.    Other sanctioned competitions. 

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the above Out-of-State Travel Request(s).

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Diverse and Engaging Learning
Background: The District employs full-time professional employees in positions requiring a certificate from the State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC), nurses under a probationary or term contract and other designated employees. The purpose of this agenda item is to facilitate Board approval of these contracts.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the employment of these individuals as indicated on the list provided.

Description:  Background: The monthly financial reports presented to the Board for consideration will include budget amendments (when applicable), budget summary year to date reports, construction summary report, outstanding investments, and tax office reports.

This report includes the following items:

1.    Budget Amendments Year-to-Date as of April 30, 2026
    a.  Proposed Budget Amendments for Official Budgets - none

2.  Monthly Financial Statements as of April 30, 2026
a.  Unaudited Financial Summary Reports for General Fund, Food Service Fund, & Debt Service Fund including:    
i.    Prior Year - YTD Actual Revenue and Expenditures
ii.    Prior Year - Year-End Actual Revenue and Expenditures
iii.    YTD Percentage of Prior Year Actual
iv.    Current Year - YTD Actual Revenue and Expenditures 
v.    Current Year - Amended Budget
vi.    YTD Percentage of Budget

        b.  Unaudited Special Revenue Financial Summary including:
i.    Fund, Fund Descriptions, and NOGA ID
ii.    Begin and End Date of Award
iii.    Grant Award Total
iv.    Prior Year Actual Grant Expenditures
v.    Current Year YTD Actual Grant Expenditures
vi.    Percentage of Total Award
        
        c.  Capital Projects 2023 Bond Program including:
i.    Original Budget
ii.    All Prior Years FY Activity
iii.    2024-2025 FY Activity
iv.    2025-2026 FY Activity
v.    Total Activity
vi.    Percentage Complete
vii.    Encumbered Balance
viii.    Remaining Project Budget
ix.    Total Projected Project Cost

3.  Investment Report Fund Overview as of April 30, 2026

4.    Tax Office Reports for the month of April 2026
        a.  Year-to-Date Collection 2025-26 Report for April        

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts the financial reports for April 30, 2026.
 

Description:  The attached report is a summary of the purchases valued over $25,000 but not exceeding $100,000 that were made from April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026.

Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Board of Trustees accepts the Purchasing Report for the period of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as presented. 
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
The Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 13, which requires district school boards to approve all books to be purchased for school libraries. The attached list of books was selected by CFB certified librarians in our district, reviewed by the director, and posted online for review by the public. The current list was posted on the Library Media Services website on May 6, 2026, and, as of the board meeting, will have been publicly available for viewing for 31 days. There are no objections to any of the titles.

Funding source: General Budget Funds will be utilized for this purchase.
The library book selections will be added to the consent agenda on a monthly basis. This is to enable the purchase of books to be done in a timely manner and to allow the Board to review/approve smaller lists each month. The size of the lists will vary. The attached list is for this month's purchases.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the listed recommended library books for school library collections, as presented.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Larning
The digital resources products are for the campus libraries across the District.  These resources provide basic reference materials for each library and can be accessed by students 24/7.  These products cover resources for students from K-12.  The District utilizes various cooperatives and contracts to procure these resources.

The funding source is local budgeted funds.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the renewal of digital library resources as presented.
 

Description:  This is a list of proposed dates for regular board meetings and work studies for the 2026-2027 school year. 
August 6, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
August 20, 2026, Special Budget Meeting
September 3, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
September 17, 2026, Team of 8
October 1, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
October 8, 2026, Work Study
November 5, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
November 12, 2026, Work Study
December 3, 2026, Regular Board Meeting
January 14, 2027, Regular Board Meeting
January 21, 2027, Work Study
February 4, 2027, Regular Board Meeting
February 18, 2027, Work Study
March 4, 2027, Regular Board Meeting
March 11, 2027, Work Study
April 1, 2027, Regular Board Meeting
April 8, 2027, Work Study
May 6, 2027, Regular Board Meeting
May 13, 2027, Work Study
June 3, 2027, Regular Board Meeting
Additional meetings can be added or changes to scheduled meetings can be made throughout the year if a need should arise.

It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the dates as presented.
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
In accordance with Section 2256 of the Texas Government Code, the Board of Trustees shall designate one or more officers to be responsible for the investment of its funds.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees executes the resolution designating investment officers for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
 

Description:  In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 44.004, the District must set the date, time and place of a "Public Meeting to Discuss the Budget and Proposed Tax Rate".  At the scheduled meeting, the District must accept public input before adoption of the final budget and tax rates.

This agenda item addresses all items related to the Time, Place and Location of a Public Meeting to Discuss the 2026-2027 Budget and related Proposed Tax Rate. 

Administration proposes the meeting to be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 6:00 pm, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 1445 N. Perry Road, Carrollton, Texas 75006.  

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves/sets the date, time and place of the Public Meeting to Discuss the Budget and Proposed Tax Rate on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 pm, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 1445 N. Perry Road, Carrollton, Texas 75006.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
The program is designed to expand enrichment opportunities for students participating in after-school programs and increase service capacity so that no students are placed on wait-lists.  The YMCA will provide after-school services Monday through Friday, from school dismissal until 6:30 pm, and will serve all elementary campuses.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Program Services Agreement with the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas to provide after-school services for all CFBISD elementary campuses.
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
This RFP covers but is not limited to: venues, furniture rental, tents, flowers, balloons, inflatables, costumes, props, DJ services, photographers, lighting/sound techs, event planners, etc. This is a catalog bid that will qualify vendors for future needs and events for the District.

This is the second (2) extension of four (4) one-year (1) renewal options as specified in the RFP.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the extension of RFP 2023-09-049 Event Rentals, Products, & Services with the attached vendors and authorizes the Superintendent or her designee to execute purchases and/or contracts in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
These contracts provide services from the Region 10 Education Service Center (ESC).  Utilization of these contracts will benefit students and staff by providing support to departments throughout the District as attached.  

Local, State, and Federal Funding sources will be utilized for this purchase at a cost not to exceed $230,000.00.  

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of eContracts from the Region 10 ESC for 2024-2025 as attached and authorize the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute purchases or agreements in the best interest of the District, as presented.

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
This is an exclusive contract which provides the purchase of Student Nutrition Groceries, Paper Goods, and Commodities. Six (6) submissions were received for this bid and after reviewing pricing and evaluating these vendors, it was decided that Sysco NTX was the vendor that was in the best interest of the school district. This will benefit students and staff in all district campuses. 

Extension #1 of 4

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the extension of RFP 2025-02-068 for Student Nutrition Groceries, Paper Goods, and Commodities to be awarded to Sysco NTX and to authorize the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute purchases and/or contracts in the best interest of the District. 
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
This is an exclusive contract which provides the purchase of Student Nutrition Monitors and Installation. Two (2) submissions were received for this bid and after reviewing pricing and evaluating these vendors, it was decided that Delcom Group was the vendor that was in the best interest of the school district. The monitors will benefit all the students and staff in the district for all campuses. 

Extension #1 of 4

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the extension of RFP 2025-04-071 Student Nutrition Monitors and Installation and authorizes the Superintendent or her designee to execute purchases and/or contract in the best interest of the District. 
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
This is an exclusive contract which provides for as needed Solid Waste and Recycling throughout the District.

All Students and staff will benefit from this agreement.  

This is the second (2) extension of four (4) one-year (1) renewal options as specified in the RFP.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the extension of RFP 2024-04-058 for Solid Waste and Recycling with the recommended vendor and authorizes the Superintendent or her designee to execute renewals as provided in the best interest of the District through the terms of this contract. 
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
Extension of RFP 2024-04-056 provides for the purchase of produce in the Student Nutrition Department throughout the District.  Three (3) proposals were received from Empire Fresh Produce, Sysco NTX, and WalnutCreekFarm.  All vendors will be approved and qualified.  The Student Nutrition Department will request quotes monthly to provide produce across the District.

Extension #2 of 4

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the extension of RFP 2024-04-056 for Student Nutrition Produce and authorizes the Superintendent or her designee to execute purchases and/or contracts in the best interest of the District. 
 

Description:  Priority #2 - Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure
This will allow district Facility Services to supplement plumbing services with a list of approved plumbing vendors on an as-needed basis.

This is the fourth (4) extension of four (4) one-year (1) renewal options as specified in the RFP. The District reserves the right to rebid the RFP at any time.

Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Trustees approves the extension of RFP 2022-04-017 for Plumbing Services to the recommended vendors and authorizes the Superintendent or her designee, to execute renewals as provided in the contract terms in the best interest of the District through the terms of this contract.  
 

Description:  Priority #3: Optimize Community Engagement
This is a non-exclusive contract which provides for as-needed purchases of Advertising and Media Services to be utilized throughout the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.

The primary intent of this agreement is for all required annual advertisement, such as bid and legal notices, tax rates notices, election notices, as well as placement of personnel advertisement for open positions.  Additionally, this allows for media services for advertising campaigns, as well as custom mailing efforts to publicize District programs and offerings.  These purchases will be funded by the General Budget.

This agreement allows for various advertisement outlets to be used, depending on the type of ad being placed.  Ad costs are tied to a set price list to help hold pricing to a consistent amount based on the size and type of advertisement.  This is the third (3) extension of four (4) one-year extensions. 

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the extension of RFP 2023-03-040 for Advertising and Media Services for the initial contract term with the recommended vendors and  authorizes the Superintendent or her designee to execute extensions as provided in the RFP in the best interest of the district through the term of this contract.
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
Request for Proposal 2022-10-031 provides for outside contracted services, such as maintenance and operational vendors needed to make repairs, as well as other contracted services to address various needs throughout the District, which are unknown at this time.  

This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be brought to the Board for monthly awards or as needed, to increase the District’s variety of approved vendors for necessary services.  

CFBISD staff will request quotes from the awarded vendors and make selections in the best interest of the District.  

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the perpetual RFP 2022-10-031 for Outside Contracted Services with the attached vendors and authorizes the Superintendent or her designee to execute purchases and/or contracts within this RFP in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
Request for Proposal 2022-10-032 provides for grocery products and catering services throughout the District.  

This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be brought to the Board for monthly awards or as needed, to increase the District’s variety of approved vendors for necessary items and services.   

CFBISD staff will request quotes from the awarded vendors and make selections in the best interest of the District.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the perpetual RFP 2022-10-032 for Grocery & Catering Services with the attached vendors and to authorize the Superintendent or her designee to execute purchases and/or contracts in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
RFP 2022-10-033 provides for administrative and/or educational consultants, along with professional development to be used throughout the District.  

This is a perpetual RFP and new vendors will be brought to the Board for monthly awards or as needed, to increase the District’s variety of approved vendors for necessary items and services.  

CFBISD staff will request quotes from the awarded vendors and make selections in the best interest of the District.

Local, State and Federal funding sources may be used for these purchases.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the perpetual RFP 2022-10-033 for Administrative, Educational Consultants, & Professional Development Services with the attached vendors and to authorize the Superintendent or her designee to execute purchases and/or contracts within the RFP in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
The estimated costs are based on the 2025-2026 AP testing numbers. The approximate quantity of the 25-26 AP exams ordered was 4,699. These exams have different prices based on the students' free and redacted lunch eligibility. Typically, free and reduced exams are $20 and normal pricing is $50. The total estimated price for 2026-2027 AP exams is $109,266.

The College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program is a globally recognized academic initiative that allows high school students to engage in rigorous, college-level curricula. The College Board provides standardized course frameworks, instructional resources, teacher professional development, and annual standardized examinations across over 30 subjects. Students enroll in AP courses taught by certified high school teachers. In May, students take standardized AP exams scored on a scale of 1 to 5. Scores of 3 or higher are widely accepted for college credit or advanced placement at thousands of post-secondary institutions worldwide.

Implementing and maintaining the College Board AP program is a critical component of our district's commitment to academic excellence and equity. AP courses challenge students to develop critical thinking, analytical writing, and problem-solving skills essential for success in higher education. Research consistently shows that students who take AP exams are more likely to graduate from college in four years. The College Board ensures that our advanced courses meet rigorous national standards through a formal AP Course Audit process, validating the quality of our district’s curriculum.

Students will be the primary beneficiaries of these services. Earning college credit in high school directly reduces future tuition costs for families. Completion of AP courses demonstrates academic ambition and rigor on college applications. Students transition to higher education with confidence, having already mastered college-level workloads. Additionally, both staff and the school district also benefit from these services. Teachers receive access to subject-specific AP Summer Institutes and ongoing training, elevating instructional quality across the entire department. By funding AP exams and resources, the district removes financial barriers for low-income and underrepresented students, fostering an inclusive culture of high achievement. Finally, AP contributes to our district's overall accountability ratings for college-readiness standards.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of College Board Services (Advanced Placement) and authorizes the Superintendent or designee to execute purchases, renewals, and contracts in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
The Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and  Preliminary SAT (PSAT) or National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQ) are college readiness assessments administered by College Board that provide students with benchmark data, scholarship opportunities, and measures of academic preparedness for postsecondary education. For the 2026-2027 school year, the district is estimated to administer the PSAT/NMSQT to approximately 2,985 students in grades 10 and 11 and the SAT to approximately 3,133 students in grades 10-12, with an estimated net total cost of $166,584.05. 

The SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) and PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test / National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test) School Day assessments provide students with the opportunity to take college readiness exams during the regular school day at no cost to families. These assessments help students measure academic progress, fulfill college entrance requirements, and access scholarship opportunities, while also providing schools with valuable data to support student achievement and postsecondary planning.

The College Board’s Early Participation Program is an initiative to support the involvement of high school students in the college-going process. Students are connected to colleges, scholarship providers, and recommendations for AP subject area enrollment based on test scores and survey responses. Annual reports by this vendor for AP, PSAT, and SAT student performance provide feedback for campus and district instructional improvement. Scores on the AP, TSIA 2.0 (Accuplacer), PSAT, and SAT exams provide college readiness benchmarks to CFBISD students, parents, and staff.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of College Board Services (SAT/PSAT) and authorizes  the Superintendent or her designee to execute purchases, renewals and contracts in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #4: Optimize Social Emotional Health of All Students
The requested purchase is for the renewal of the contract with Communities In Schools (CIS) for selected campuses, CIS provides integrated student support services on campuses through dedicated bilingual site coordinators. These coordinators work directly with students to address barriers to learning by providing case management, academic support, attendance interventions, social-emotional guidance, and connections to community resources. This renewal is essential to sustain the district’s efforts to improve student outcomes by addressing non-academic factors that impact achievement, including attendance, behavior, and overall well-being. CIS plays a critical role in supporting at-risk students and ensuring they remain engaged, in school, and on track to graduate. This investment will benefit students through targeted, individualized support; assist staff by connecting families to needed resources; and strengthen campuses and the district by improving attendance, reducing disciplinary issues, and promoting student success.

$110,000 local funds

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal of the Communities in School(CIS) contract for the 2026-2027 school year and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and purchases in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
This purchase provides tuition for the special education students with auditory impairment to receive services from the Irving Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (IRDSPD).  

These services are provided through a previously approved shared services agreement (SSA) between the District and IRDSP. Under this agreement, students identified with auditory impairment attend the regional day school program on a part-time or full-time basis.  Full-time students are transported to IRDSPD, while other students receive itinerant deaf education services on a part-time basis at CFBISD campuses.

This agreement provides services to not-yet-school-age children as well. These services may increase or decrease due to in-district or out-of-district transfers.  The District 

The District will utilize local, state, and federal funds for this purchase in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000.  

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the Shared Services Agreement for the Irving Regional Day School Program for the Deaf and authorize the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute purchases and agreements in the District’s best interest.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
This is an exclusive contract that provides a Learning Management System for CFBISD Instructional Staff.  A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting, and delivery of electronic educational courses.  This LMS allows teachers to become facilitators and orchestrators of learning while encouraging students to become engaged with and own their learning.  Most university systems use an LMS. Therefore, this is another step for our students to prepare for college.

Instructure no longer offers their Canvas product renewals individually, but as bundles of several products. The bundle that that most closely matches the District’s needs includes a new AI enabled feature that scans documents as they are created for compliance with the guidelines as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act or A.D.A.  The cost of a 1-year renewal will be $199,455.63, of which $80,000 will be funded with TIMA funds and the remainder with General Funds.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal purchase of Canvas for the Learning Management System and authorizes the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute purchases, renewals, and contracts in the best interest of the District, as presented.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
Newsela Learning Suite is a K-12 instructional platform that provides a large library of standards-aligned texts across English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies, with content available at multiple reading levels, embedded writing supports, and real-time data to guide instruction.

This resource is needed to strengthen literacy across all content areas and address gaps in reading, writing, and critical thinking. It has already been effective in bridging literacy strategies between RLA and secondary Science and Social Studies classrooms, and has supported district initiatives like reading challenges to increase student engagement.

Students in grades K-12 will benefit from access to engaging, differentiated texts, while teachers will gain ready-to-use resources that support cross-curricular instruction and data-driven decisions. Overall, the district will benefit from stronger literacy outcomes and greater instructional alignment.

The funding source is TIMA and local funds.

Recommendation: It is recommenced that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal purchase of curriculum resources for Secondary Campuses(NewsELA) and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee to execute contracts or purchases in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
Goalbook Toolkit supports educators with instruction design including the development of present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, goals and objectives, progress monitoring, and application of strategies.  

Goalbook Toolkit is the only tool I know of that can change teacher practice because it answers the question of, "How can I teach this differently." The UDL strategy wizard helps teachers discover highly-effective, research-based practices that meet the diverse needs of our student population. The strategies and recourse will help bridge the gap between Special Education and General Education. It put tools and resources at the fingertips of teachers and specialists. 

All students with IEPs and teachers who write the IEPs benefit from using Goalbook Toolkit. 

The membership renews annually.  The renewal will be paid from general funds in the amount of $182,323.39.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the the renewal of Goalbook Toolkit and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute purchases and agreements in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
The Branching Minds platform has been in use in CFBISD since 2024-25 with full implementation district wide in 2025-26. The Branching Minds program provides a robust and thorough tool for supporting our ongoing effort to revise and improve the district’s MTSS process and HB 1416 accelerated instruction planning and delivery. 

Branching Minds streamlines the work of MTSS and empowers teachers with the insights and guidance they need to personalize support for students so that they have more time and energy to do the inherently personal and personalized work of building positive student-teacher relationships. The program was designed to support schools in doing the work of MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) addressing both academic and behavioral supports. The program utilizes application interfaces already in use in CFB to combine data from multiple platforms which support the development of data informed personalized plans.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Renewal of the Branching Minds Software & Support package for use during the 2026-27 school year and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute purchases and contracts in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
This purchase is for a one-year agreement with Amira Learning for the renewal of Amira Reading and Math for students. The renewal of the program will be for primary use in K-1 Math and K-5 Reading. This product is a data-driven resource that is highly aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This program is designed to help students master state standards and close learning gaps by creating a personalized learning plan and providing adaptive instruction. It will be a supplemental learning resource for intervention. The program will provide an online assessment to track and monitor progress and growth in reading and math.

$355, 257.50 - Local Funds

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal purchase of Amira for the 2026 - 2027 school year and designates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and purchases in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
Edgenuity is an online learning platform that provides standards-aligned digital curriculum for grades 6-12. The program offers flexible, self-paced courses in core subjects, electives, credit recovery, and career and technical education. It supports students through credit recovery, skill remediation, and original credit opportunities, allowing them to progress at an individualized pace. With built-in assessments, real-time progress monitoring, and on-demand tutoring, Edgenuity enables educators to track achievement and provide targeted support, helping students stay on track for graduation.

$99,915 TIMA Funds

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal of Edgenuity for the 2026-2027 school year and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and purchases in the best interest of the District. 
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
This purchase supports the renewal of Ellevation, the District’s specialized LPAC management platform, which is essential for the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the District’s bilingual and ESL programs.

Emergent Bilingual (EB) students require targeted linguistic accommodations and program services aligned to the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) to access grade-level instruction and develop academic language proficiency. Ellevation provides a dedicated system designed specifically for managing EB student data, enabling campuses to document, monitor, and implement LPAC decisions with accuracy and consistency across the District. Unlike general student information systems, Ellevation delivers EB-specific functionality, including real-time access to TELPAS proficiency levels, linguistic accommodations, and instructional recommendations aligned to ELPS. This allows educators to intentionally integrate language supports into Tier 1 instruction, strengthening the delivery of content while advancing students’ English language development. The platform supports over 23,000 LPAC meetings annually and ensures that decisions related to identification, placement, accommodations, and progress monitoring are implemented with fidelity. This level of systematization is critical to ensuring that EB students receive consistent equitable access to required linguistic supports across campuses.

This investment is reasonable and necessary to sustain high-quality bilingual and ESL program implementation, as it enhances the District’s ability to deliver coordinated, ELPS-aligned instruction and monitor language development at scale. The use of local bilingual (BL) funds is appropriate, as this platform directly supports the specialized instructional needs of Emergent Bilingual students and strengthens the effectiveness of services provided through the bilingual/ESL program.

$120,576.75 Local Funds

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal purchase of Ellevation for the 2026-27 school year and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and purchases and the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
This product is a software package one-year renewal of multiple integrated educational software services from Eduphoria, including Aware (assessment and data analysis), Lead4ward (curriculum and instructional resources), Strive (professional growth and evaluation), Mastery Item Bank (assessment content), and Direct Database Access. Together, these tools provide a comprehensive platform for managing student assessment data, supporting curriculum alignment, delivering instructional resources, and monitoring staff development across the district. This renewal is needed to ensure continuity of data-driven instruction, compliance with accountability standards, and access to aligned instructional and assessment materials that support student achievement. The primary beneficiaries are district educators, administrators, and instructional staff who rely on these systems to plan, assess, and improve instruction, as well as students who benefit from more targeted, data-informed teaching practices.

Local funds will be used.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal purchase of Eduphoria for the 26/27 school year and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and purchases in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1:  Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
This purchase request is for Imagine Learning, an Online, web-based language development program currently utilized in CFBISD since the 2021-2022 school year.

The program supports Emergent Bilingual (EB) and newcomer students by providing individualized instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, tailored to each student’s assessment results and delivered at their own pace. Imagine Learning English will be used across campuses, K-8 campuses, with a Spanish component available for K-5 campuses. This purchase addresses the need for targeted language development support for EB students, particularly newcomers, who require additional support to access grade-level content. It aligns to the CFBISD 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan goal of increasing EB TELPAS growth by strengthening language development across all TELPAS domains. This resource is supplemental to core instruction and supports the implementation of bilingual and ESL services.

This purchase for $105,000 will be funded through Title 3 Federal funds under the ESL Bilingual Materials local contract with the District.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal purchase of Imagine Learning for the 2026-2027 school year and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and purchases in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
This purchase is for a one-year agreement with Progress Learning for the renewal of K-12 licenses. This product is a data-driven resource that is highly aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. This program is designed to help students master state standards. It will automatically sync with our students MAP Growth scores and create a student learning plan for mastery of standards and acceleration. It will be a supplemental learning resource for core instruction as well as intervention. The program will cover reading, math science, and social studies in all grades. Writing will be covered in grades 6-8, as well as Algebra 1 & Biology EOC, along with many others.

Progress Learning is a core instructional resource for summer school as well as for students who choose to work over the summer from home. Students have access throughout the summer to continue learning or acceleration. The highest usage with the program has been with elementary math, reading and science. This program has been extensively used for STAAR End of Course(EOC) exam preparation. The student achievement data has also had a direct correlation in STAAR progress growth for elementary math. The district's RTI framework is built around individualized student interventions utilizing Progress Learning and other programs. Student growth is evident in mastery of standards in all subject areas. Teachers and students are able to track and monitor growth with this program. 

$340,000 local Funds

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the renewal purchase of Progress Learning for the 2026-2027 school year and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and/or purchases in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
This is for the third payment of the elementary science curriculum materials - McGraw Hill 6th-12th. The resources will provide materials to cover 100% of the state’s standards. All elementary campuses will be utilizing the adopted materials for the next seven years. This is the third of 4 payments. TIMA funds are used for this purchase.

Recommendation: it is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the third payment of the Science Adoption curriculum materials of McGraw Hill 6-12.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
This is for the third payment of the elementary science curriculum materials - HMH Into Science K-5. The resources will provide materials to cover 100% of the state’s standards. All elementary campuses will be utilizing the adopted materials for the next seven years. This is the third of 4 payments. TIMA funds are used for this purchase.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the third payment of the science adoption curriculum materials of HMH Into Science K-5 and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and purchases in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
The product or service is textbooks and materials aligned with the dual-credit IHE partnership with Dallas College for ECHS and all CFBISD high schools. These textbooks and materials are needed to support the success of dual-credit coursework for students. This will benefit any student who takes a dual credit course through Dallas College, both at ECHS and traditional high schools in CFBISD. This will be funded through TIMA (state) funds, as in previous years.

This is a one-time purchase, billed annually upon payment. Dual Credit offers Early College High School (ECHS) and comprehensive high school students the opportunity to earn college credits while still enjoying their high school experience. Although the courses can be challenging, they are carefully designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in college and beyond.

CFB is proud to participate in Dallas College's First Day program, which ensures that students receive all required textbooks and materials by the first day of class. This initiative provides students with the resources they need to excel as they navigate their college coursework. Our high schools and ECHS actively encourage students from diverse backgrounds to participate in the program, ensuring that more underrepresented students can access this valuable opportunity. We do not charge students who qualify for Free or Reduced-Priced Lunch for textbooks or materials due to state mandates. On average, Dual Credit course materials cost $67.44 per course. In the 2025-2026 school year, dual credit served 575 unique students in 1944 courses. The total cost of textbooks was $140,000. With an increasing number of students expected to enroll in the program for 2026-2027, we anticipate serving 580 unique students for 2453 courses. The total is predicted to be approximately $165,435.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of dual credit textbooks and materials and designates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute purchases in the best interest in the District.
 

Description:  Priority #4: Optimize the Social and Emotional Health of All Students
Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code requires the Board of Trustees to adopt a Student Code of Conduct. The 2026-2027 CFBISD Student Code of Conduct (SCC) mirrors CFBISD Board Policy and Chapter 37 of the Texas Education Code. The Student Code of Conduct provides information to parents, students, and administrators regarding standards of conduct, consequences of misconduct, and procedures for administering discipline.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct as presented.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
Grant funds will be used to purchase secure phone storage systems and related implementation materials that support a phone-free learning environment across the campus. 

The Phone-Free Schools Grant is needed to reduce classroom distractions, increase student engagement, improve academic focus, and support positive student behavior. Student cell phone use during instructional time has increasingly impacted attention, participation, social interaction, and classroom management. Implementing a structured phone-free environment will help maximize instructional time, improve school safety and communication protocols, and create a more focused learning atmosphere for all students.

$123,000 Phone Free School Grant

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of cell phone pouches and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute purchases in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure
This purchase is to renew the District’s subscription to Cisco’s Unified Communications (Phone) software services.  These services include software tools to manage and operate the District’s phone system and software updates to address evolving security threats. The proposal submitted by Netsync provides the best value to the District.   The cost of the 1-year renewal will be $269,893.68, using general funds.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the renewal from Netsync and authorizes the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute any contract or agreement in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
The Microsoft Education Enrollment Solution (EES) licensing agreement allows the District to bundle multiple Microsoft products into a single annual fee. The list of products includes Office Suites, Windows Operating Systems, software for email protection, software deployment and Minecraft for all students. CFBISD students and staff will have the ability to use Office on their personal devices at no cost. This is a yearly agreement ending on June 30, 2027.  If approved, the $251,512.54 purchase will utilize a TIPS contract with GovConnection.

The funding source is general funds.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the renewal from GovConnection and authorizes the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute any contract or agreement in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
In conjunction with the 2023 Bond, the need to audit construction costs is essential to provide an accurate account of all construction related expenses. To accomplish this, CFBISD issued a Request for Qualifications to prospective firms to submit a response to this solicitation. 

Three (3) responses were received on April 11, 2024 and evaluated. 

Extension #2 of 4. 

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the extension of RFQ 2024-03-053 Construction Auditing Services and award this agreement to Hoar Program Management, LLC (HPM) as presented; and to authorize the Superintendent or her designee to execute agreements in the best interest of the District. 
 

Description:  Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure
In parallel with construction and renovation projects, a multitude of services are performed by licensed professionals to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal building regulations.   With the volume of capital improvement projects steadily increasing throughout the District, it is anticipated that the dollars spent on these services, will increase as well.  A formal process was proactively conducted, ensuring contracts are established with firms that have demonstrated core qualifications at competitive rates. Award of these contracts will ensure that the District is receiving the best value for these services from the most qualified firms on capital improvement projects.

As governed in Texas Government Code §2254.004, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was issued on March 27, 2024 to solicit Qualification Statements from firms to perform various services, as detailed and attached.  Eighteen (18) Qualification Statements were received in step one of this process, which were evaluated and ranked based on their submission.  District Administration determined that based on the number and variety of projects to be assigned, the District would be best served by selecting multiple firms to form a pool of qualified and competent firms that will be assigned projects based on each firm’s qualifications, competence, capabilities, design and programming approach.  

Extension #2 of 4.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the extension of RFQ 2024-03-052 and the pool of firms to provide professional services for construction and renovation projects and to authorize the Superintendent or her designee to execute purchases and/or contracts in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
Extension Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 2023-05-043 provides for the selection of Architectural Services in conjunction with the 2023 Bond Program and other projects as needed and assigned by the District.  The process utilized to select architectural firms falls under the Professional Services Procurement Act (Texas Government Code §2254) and is based on demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services.   District Administration determined, based on the number and variety of projects to be assigned, that a pool of multiple firms would best serve the District.  This extension qualifies the awarded firms for an additional year.  

Extension #3 of 4. 

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the extension of RFQ 2023-05-043 for Architectural Services with the attached firms and authorizes the Superintendent or her designee to assign projects under this RFQ and to execute contracts in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
This purchase is to replace the roof and HVAC at the Administration Building.  This scope of work will include materials, site preparation, and installation.  The estimated purchase is not to exceed $1,880,825 and will come from 2018 Bond residuals.

Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the Administration Building roof and HVAC replacement and delegates authority to the Superintendent or her designee to execute contracts and purchases in the best interest of the District.
 

Description:  Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure
This purchase is to replace the HVAC equipment and building controls systems at Good Elementary and Las Colinas Elementary.  This scope of work will include repurposing existing units (including remaining warranty coverage) from McCoy, Furneaux and Farmers Branch Elementaries, installation of equipment and new district standards control system.  The estimated purchase is not to exceed 3,204,300 and will come from 2018 Bond residuals.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of HVAC Replacement for Good Elementary and Las Colinas Elementary campuses and delegates authority to the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute contracts and purchases in the best interest of the District.  
 

Description:  Priority #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure
Texas Administrative Code allows school districts to declare hazardous traffic areas within a student’s two-mile walk zone.

Annual school board adoption is required per TEA. Qualifications include:
•    An area where no walkway is provided and children must walk along or cross a freeway or expressway
•    An underpass, overpass or a bridge
•    An uncontrolled major traffic artery
•    An industrial or commercial area
•    Another comparable condition

No new hazardous routes designations were added for the 2026-27 school year.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Hazardous Traffic Conditions Resolution, as presented. 
 

Description:  Optimize #2: Optimize Facility, Safety & Security, and Infrastructure
In alignment with District Priority 1 and in support of the work identified in the 2023 Bond Program, we have completed the third step of a three -step process in negotiating and contracting for a first GMP for Package 18.

Step 1: Approval of the Construction Delivery Method: Construction Manager at Risk (CM-R) delivery method approved at November 2, 2023 meeting of the Board of Trustees, Agenda Item #5.Y.

Step 2: Selection of Construction Manager: Sought Qualification Statement submissions and subsequently selected Northstar Builders Group as the most qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CM-R), approved at the January 8, 2026, Agenda Item #5.N.

Step 3: Approval of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP): Contracted CM-R to develop defined scopes of work and solicit bids for the assigned project.  Ultimate costs negotiated, in tandem, with District personnel and contracted architects, to assure the best value to the District.
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Step 3: Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP):

The Board of Trustees approved the selection of Northstar Builders Group to perform the necessary 
construction services to construction additions & renovate Thompson ES & Las Colinas ES as part of Package #18 in the Bond 2023 initiative.  This approval included the execution of a base agreement between the District and Northstar Builders Group to provide construction management services for this work. 
 
Previous Amendment No. 1 amended the base contract to establish a preliminary guaranteed maximum price (GMP) playground procurement and installation for Thompson ES for $1,279,133.

Approval of Amendment No. 2 will amend the base contract a second time, to establish a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the second phase of these renovations project as $31,807,727. 

GMP 1 -2 will be combined for a total revised project GMP sum of $33,086,860.

This work will include the Pre-K Additions and selected renovation at both Thompson Elementary and Las Colinas Elementary.

Total project costs exclude architect and engineering fees, geotechnical investigation and fees, materials  testing, inspections, site surveys, printing and any other miscellaneous fees outside of the CMAR  responsibility.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Amendment No.2 to the base Construction Manager At-Risk Contract #2025-11-078 with Northstar Builders Group for an initial phase of their contracted scope of work on Package #18. 
 

Description:  Priority #1: Optimize Engaging and Diverse Learning
The  district proposes redesigning the current structure of Polk Middle School into a grade 6-8 Preparatory Academy to accelerate academic growth and strengthen readiness for advanced coursework in high school. The model includes a new campus leadership, updated staffing and salary structures, and an instructional framework centered on rigorous core content, targeted interventions and expanded enrichment. The model will also build upon the school’s strong Fine Arts presence and develop alignment within athletics. This transition is designed to close persistent achievement gaps and elevate outcomes for a high need student population

Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Trustees approves the Polk restructuring plan as presented.
 

Description:  Priority #5: Optimize All Available Resources
A competitive compensation plan has been identified as a District top priority.

Information will be presented related to the proposed compensation plan for 2026-2027.

Compensation considerations for 2026-2027 are:
New Hire Salary Schedule;
Stipend and Supplemental Pay Schedule;
Supplemental Stipend for Bus Drivers and Monitors; and
Years of Service Supplemental.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees considers authorizing and approving the related New Hire Pay Schedule and Pay Grades, pay increases for eligible staff, Stipend and Supplemental Pay Schedule, Supplemental Stipend for Bus Drivers and Monitors, and Years of Service Supplemental payment
as presented.
 

Description:  Our Board is invited to submit an official nomination and endorsement for a candidate to represent Region 10, Position D seat on the TASB Board of Directors. The position is currently held by Kevin Carbó (Mesquite ISD). Carbó has indicated that he will not be seeking reelection. The term of this position is for three years beginning at the close of the 2026 TASA/TASB Convention and expiring after Convention 2029.

In deciding whether to nominate a trustee, here’s some additional information about the role of TASB Directors and the timeline for nominations.

The Role of TASB Directors
TASB Directors actively promote TASB’s mission and purposes. Directors also supervise and direct the affairs of the Association on behalf of you, our members. The TASB Board is composed of members from all 20 TASB regions, which follow the boundaries of the education service centers. Local boards in each region, who are Active Members, are eligible to nominate trustees for vacancies in their regions.

Nominations Timeline
This year, the nominations period is April 23-June 23. Nominations must be received by TASB no later than Tuesday, June 23, 2026. 

Description:  Priority #2 Optimize Facility, Safety, and Security Infrastructure
In 2023 the District’s Technology team implemented a multi-faceted cybersecurity program to protect the District’s technology resources from intruders, malware, phishing, etc. Included in the plan is the annual purchase of software and services to monitor and protect the District’s network resources. The annually renewable purchase, if approved, will be purchased from Computacenter at a cost of $319,941.99.  This renewal would be for year 4 of a 5-year agreement. 

Also included in the plan is the annual purchase of software and services to examine all data and network activity in real-time for indications of malware, viruses, etc. and proactively remediating, reporting, and containing hostile activity. The annually renewable purchase, if approved, will be purchased from CDW at a cost of $246,000.00.

Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of the cybersecurity renewal from Computacenter and from CDW, and authorizes the Superintendent, or her designee, to execute any contract or agreement in the best interest of the District, as presented.