Recess to Executive session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee pursuant to Tex. Govt Code Section 551.074 and to Deliberate the evaluation and contract of superintendent of schools pursuant to Tex. Govt Code Section 551.074 and Texas Government Code, 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property - A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate 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 governmental body in negotiations with a third person.

Friendswood High School State Tennis Qualifiers

Friendswood Junior High and High School Colorguard

Tommy Tunes Winners

State Track Qualifier

 During each meeting of the Board of Trustees, time is set-aside for those who desire to address the Board. Persons who wish to participate in this portion of the meeting shall sign up using the audience participation form and shall indicate the topic about which they wish to speak. No presentation shall exceed three minutes. Delegations of more than five persons may be asked to limit their presentations to allow for each person to represent their views.  The Board shall not deliberate on any item not included on the agenda during this portion of the meeting. The Board will listen to your comments and may ask clarifying questions. Should there be a speaker who has registered to speak to multiple topics, the Board President shall direct the speaker to consolidate his or her comments for which he or she has registered and the speaker shall be given a total of three minutes to make his or her consolidated comments.  The president may interrupt or terminate an individual’s statement when it is too lengthy, repetitive, or obscene.  Please sign up by presenting the form to the Secretary, Superintendent, or Board President prior to the audience participation portion of the meeting.

Attached are the contract proposals for new employees for the 2026-2027 school year.

Currently the FISD Board regular meetings are the 2nd Monday of the month.  In 2027, the January, March, and July meetings fall during or immediately after a District holiday.  In order for administration to adequately prepare and post for meetings, the District is recommending the following:
January 11 move to January 19 (Tuesday).
March 8 move to March 1
July 12 move to July 19

DNA (LOCAL), which outlines employee appraisal requirements, has been revised to increase observation requirements for teachers eligible for less-than-annual formal observations. The revision requires these teachers to receive at least two formal walk-through observations annually to support ongoing performance feedback and evaluation.

The District recommends the approval of a one year contract with the City of Friendswood to provide 4 School Resource Officers (SRO) to Friendswood ISD for the 2026-2027 school year.  The District plans to assign 2 of the SRO's to the high school, 1 to Friendswood Junior High, and one as a roving officer and resource for the auxiliary officers at the elementary schools.  The estimated cost for the SRO's as well as vehicles and equipment is $562,838 per year.  This is an increase of $4,213 from the 2025-2026 contract. This contract assures the staffing to support statutory requirements of having officers at each campus and also maintaining the successful relationship between the City and the School District. 

For approximately 25 years, the District has contracted with the City of Friendswood to provide school zone officers to work each school zone at the beginning and the end of the school-day.  Nine years ago, there was a significant change (an increase of $49K) in the agreement for the cost charged to the District for the officers' time.  Five years ago, the District reduced the amount of school zone officers provided by the City from eight to five.  The District's school safety monitors began to direct school zone traffic on the non-Farm-to-Market roads.  The City trained and provided the District with the necessary equipment to direct traffic accordingly.  The traffic control provided by the five school zone officers and the District's school safety monitors allows for safe entry and exit for parents, buses, and faculty and is a valuable service to our community.  The budgeted amount for the 2026-2027 school year is $115,500, which includes an estimated 5% increase from the 2025-2026 school year.  Upon mutual agreement, the City of Friendswood and the District no longer has two separate agreements for these services.  Traffic control will be billed the True-Up provision in Section 5 (2) of the SRO agreement.

The existing serving line at Windsong Elementary School was designed to serve students in grades 3-5 and features a tray slide height of 34 inches. Due to changes in campus enrollment/student population, Windsong Elementary will now serve students in grades Pre-K through 5.

The current serving line does not adequately meet the needs of younger students. Students in Pre-K through 2nd grade require a lower tray slide height (approximately 30 inches) to safely and independently access food during meal service. The existing equipment would require significant modification to meet these needs and remain compliant with age-appropriate service standards. Replacing the serving line will ensure equitable access for all students, improve safety during meal service, and support efficient cafeteria operations.

The District received cooperative pricing from three vendors, and recommends Kommercial Kitchens to complete this work on a turn-key basis for $204,955, the lowest quote received.  Included in the quote is the serving line cost of $196,320 and 2 milk boxes totaling $8,635.  The work will be performed over the summer and will be paid for using food service excessive fund balance funds.

The quotes are attached for your review.  The TDA has reviewed and approved this purchase.

CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF FRIENDSWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT UNLIMITED TAX SCHOOL BUILDING AND/OR REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2026; SETTING CERTAIN PARAMETERS FOR THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE PRICING OFFICER TO APPROVE THE AMOUNT, THE INTEREST RATE, AND THE PRICE, INCLUDING THE TERMS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY AND PAYMENT THEREOF;  AND ENACTING OTHER PROCEDURES AND PROVISIONS RELATED THERETO.

The District's current Food Service Management contract with Aramark expires on June 30, 2026.  Starting on February 25, 2026, the District solicited Competitive Sealed Proposals for its food service management program in accordance with TDA's (Texas Department of Agriculture) guidelines.  On April 2, 2026, sealed proposals were received from the following companies: Aramark Student Nutrition (Aramark), Supreme Works, Taher, and Whitsons Culinary Group. The Supreme Works submittal was ultimately not scored due to incomplete information submitted for evaluation.

A committee made up of four District personnel reviewed and scored the proposals based on the stated criteria in the RFP (Request for Proposal).  Cost was the highest points criteria at 30 possible points followed by service capacity plan at 15 possible points.  Overall, Aramark scored the highest; therefore, it is the recommendation of the committee to award the contract to Aramark for a period of one year commencing on July 1, 2026, and terminating on June 30, 2027.  The contract may be renewed for four additional terms of one year each upon mutual agreement between FISD and Aramark.  Aramark's projected contract cost is $2,937,883.22 and includes a guarantee for the 2026-2027 fiscal year of $300,000.

The complete contract includes all documents included in the RFP and all documents submitted by Aramark which have been mutually agreed upon by both parties (i.e. worksheets, attachments, and approved amendments/addenda thereto) as outlined in Section III, Subsection A, paragraph 6 of the RFP.  The TDA has approved the District’s vendor selection of Aramark based on the proposal documents, bid tabulation, and initial contract.  The District requests approval of Aramark as its food service management company for the 2026-2027 school year and the Superintendent’s authority to execute the contract.  Once fully executed, the signed contract will be forwarded to TDA.

The existing synthetic turf at Henry Winston Stadium was installed in 2016 and has reached the end of its expected service life. Over the past several years, the field has required multiple repairs and patching to address areas of wear and deterioration. While these repairs have allowed the field to remain in use, the overall condition of the turf has continued to decline. Replacing the turf will improve safety, performance, and reliability for students, staff, and community users. The turf replacement project is expected to take approximately five (5) weeks from mobilization through final completion. Work will be scheduled to minimize disruption to district activities and ensure the field is available for upcoming athletic programs.
Scope of Work:
·Removal and disposal of the existing synthetic turf system.
·Evaluation and repair of the subgrade and drainage system as needed.
·Installation of a new shock pad designed to enhance athlete safety and field performance.
·Installation of cooling technology components to help reduce surface temperatures.
·Installation of a new synthetic turf playing surface, including field markings and related components.
The District received multiple quotes on current purchasing cooperatives.  With selected alternates, pricing received includes Symmetry Sports Construction at $839,338, Tarkett Sports at $729,401, and Hellas at $839,338. While cost was an important consideration during the evaluation process, it was not the determining factor in the recommendation. The District recommends Hellas based on its demonstrated experience, product quality, long-term performance, and ability to meet the district's safety and operational requirements. Hellas has an extensive track record of successfully completing synthetic turf installations for K-12 school districts, colleges, and professional athletic facilities throughout Texas and the United States. The company's proposed turf system includes advanced safety and cooling technologies designed to improve athlete performance, reduce field temperatures, and enhance durability. In addition, Hellas provides 10-year manufacturer warranty. The quotes are attached for your review. Funding for the turf replacement will come from the capital projects fund.

 

The District is requesting approval of the attached additional personnel units for the 2026-2027 school year based on the current student population, district needs, and projected classroom totals.

Upon review and discussion of qualifications and reference checks
with other school districts and construction personnel, the District
recommends hiring Huckabee to perform architectural and
engineering services for Friendswood ISD and authorize the
Superintendent to negotiate the contract.
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In 2001, state law established a minimum monthly contribution toward TRS-ActiveCare health insurance of $150 from school districts and $75 from the state, for a combined contribution of $225 per participating employee. While the required contribution amounts have remained largely unchanged, healthcare costs and insurance premiums have continued to increase significantly.
For the 2026-2027 plan year, the monthly premium for the lowest-cost TRS-ActiveCare employee-only plan will increase to $569 per month. Currently, Friendswood ISD contributes $295 per month toward employee health insurance premiums for eligible employees enrolled in TRS-ActiveCare. Based on approximately 400 enrolled employees, the district's annual contribution totals approximately $1,056,000, in addition to the state's annual contribution of $360,000.
Administration has reviewed contribution options to help offset the increased cost of health insurance for employees:

Monthly District Contribution	Increase per Month	Annual Employee Benefit Increase	Annual District Cost	Additional Budget Impact
$295 (Current)	$0	$0	$1,056,000	$0
$320	$25	$300	$1,176,000	$0
$345	$50	$600	$1,296,000	$120,000

 
An increase in the district contribution would assist employees in managing rising healthcare costs while reinforcing the district's commitment to providing a competitive benefits package that supports recruitment and retention efforts.  The District continues to financially support the medical needs of not only employees, but all members of the employees family by subsidizing the UTMB Mustang Clinic which provides visits for common medical needs at the price of $10 per employee.
Administration requests consideration of a proposed increase to the district contribution for employee health insurance premiums through TRS-ActiveCare, effective for the 2026-2027 plan year.
 

District Administration has completed a review of athletic stipends through a collaborative effort between the Human Resources and Athletics Departments. Based on a comparison of surrounding districts, Administration recommends market adjustments to athletic stipends to ensure Friendswood ISD remains competitive in attracting and retaining high-quality coaching staff. The annual cost of the recommended adjustments is $45,453.

Administration also recommends providing six (6) additional duty days in the form of stipends for elementary and intermediate instructional coaches. These employees support curriculum implementation, provide professional development, and serve as an extension of the Curriculum and Instruction Department. The annual cost of this recommendation is $17,429.

The combined annual financial impact of both recommendations is $62,882. Administration recommends approval effective for the 2026-2027 school year.

Administration recommends approval of the proposed revisions to DEC (LOCAL) to establish one annual wellness leave day for full-time employees. The estimated annual financial impact is approximately $50,000, largely attributable to substitute coverage costs associated with employee absences.

The Board has asked that policy FD Local be revisited prior to the August 1, 2026 deadline for boards to take action to allow homeschool students to participate in UIL activities.  Current policy FD Local does not allow homeschool or private school participation.  

The Chief Financial Officer, Amber Petree, will give a budget update on the 2025-26 (current) fiscal year and will provide revenue estimates for 2026-27.

Per Board Request, the District has formalized the attached curriculum (textbook) approval process through a collaborative effort with district and campus leadership.  These guidelines will be housed in District administrative procedures and utilized during textbook selection.  The process has been the practice of the district.  

The Board is required to review an annual report from the Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC).  Report is attached for your review.  

As part of our District of Innovation (DOI) Plan, we will share the class size ratios for our K-4 classrooms monthly beginning in May.

The attached spreadsheet displays the projected student enrollment with a growth factor only applied between Kindergarten and 1st grade.  The teacher counts have been adjusted based on our staff plans for the 2026-27 school year.

We are currently enrolling new students for the 2026-27 school year.  The "NSOE" column shows the 258 new student enrollments we have received or are processing as of May 1st as well as our current Early Childhood and PreKindergarten students who will be returning in the fall.