II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION

III. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

IV.A. APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTES

IV.B. APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORT

IV.C. APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000: 

IV.D. APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS

V. AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)

VI. INFORMATION ITEM:
A.  Discuss 2025-2026 FIRST Ratings Based on School Year 2024-2025 Data- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
B. Discuss of BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning
C.  Discuss the RFR Leadership Foundation Car Show Event- 3.3 Establish and Sustain Community Partnerships
D.  Discuss Chromebook Update- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency
E.  Discuss progress of Multilingual Program and English Language Proficiency for Ferris ISD students for the 2025-2026 school year- 1.1 Academic Achievement Growth at ALL Levels

VII. ACTION ITEM: 
A.  Discuss and Approve 2026-2027 Wellness Policy Update- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students
B.  Discuss and Approve 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plans for all five campuses as presented, including the Local Improvement Plans embedded in the Campus Improvement Plans for Ferris Junior High and Lucy Mae McDonald as presented- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels
C.  Discuss and Approve assessment results for the first Common Formative Assessment (CFA #1) for the 2026-2027 school year- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels
D.  Discuss and Approve T-TESS Appraisers as presented- 2.3 Rigorous Coaching and Training to Build Capacity, 2.1 Recruit Highly Qualified Educators
E.  Discuss and Approve using Pye Barker to replace the fire alarm panel and additional equipment at Ferris High School- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students, 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency
F.  Discuss and Approve the change order from E3 to enhance the lighting around the administration building- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students, 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency
G.  Discuss and Approve changing the general trustees election to the November uniform election date- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency, 3.1 Improve Parent and Family Satisfaction and Engagement through Communication
H.  Discuss and Approve increasing Maintenance football game stipend payscale- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency, 2.2 Retain Effective Educators
I.  Discuss and Approve creation of Committee to select color patterns for new edition of Longino Elementary- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning
J.  Discuss and Approve to take action on an order authorizing the issuance of one or more series of "Ferris Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2026" Levying a continuing Direct Annual AD Valorem Tax for the payment of the Bonds; prescribing the form, terms, condition, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Bonds; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; delegating the authority to certain members of the Board of Trustees and District Staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the Bonds; and providing an effective date- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability
K.  Discuss and Approve Sale of Property (303 East 5th Street, Ferris, TX, described as 824 MASON PHELPS 0.0228 ACRES)- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning
L.  Discuss and Approve renaming Junior High- 4.2 Systematic, Long-rang Facility Planning
M.  Discuss and Approve After School Program Kinder-5th- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels

VIII. NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS

VIII.A. ENROLLMENT REPORT:
October 7, 2026 - 3038
October 7, 2025 - 3044
Difference: -6

IX. CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076

IX.A. PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION

IX.B. REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICT

IX.C. SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES:
1.   Discuss changes regarding Texas Education Code Sec. 37.0816 (eff September 1, 2025) addressing Reserve Police Officers for ISD Police Departments.

X. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONS

XI. ADJOURNMENT 

XII. If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in the open meeting.
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