Recess to closed or executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code, 551.074 Personnel Matters: To deliberate 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; 

Making a Difference- Bales Intermediate 

Heather Janish

Erin Nance 

Celebration of Excellence

• National Merit Commended
• National Merit Semi-finalist
• Myreen Ahsan- JIC Finalist 

The Board and FISD are grateful for the service of Ralph Hobratschk as an FISD trustee for 33 years.  

On September 28, 2026, the Board unanimously approved Leo Lopez, Executive Director of Maintenance and Operations.

Leonel Lopez III has more than 25 years of experience in operations, maintenance, construction, and capital project management. He currently serves as Plant Manager for Resin Solutions, overseeing a 23-million-pound manufacturing facility, a $25 million annual operating budget, and a team that includes operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and support staff. He has a strong background in improving reliability, efficiency, safety, and overall operations. In previous roles with TotalEnergies and Total Petrochemicals & Refining, he managed multi-site capital projects totaling approximately $15 million annually and led contractor teams of more than 200 employees. He holds a bachelor's degree in Construction Management from the University of Houston and is a Certified Associate Constructor.

 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.

The Chief Financial Officer, Amber Petree, will present the 2026 Annual Financial Management Report (attached) and FISD's Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) rating for the year ending August 31, 2025.

Administration recommends the amended project management contract with Turner & Townsend Heery, LLC as previously approved by the Board of Trustees on September 14, 2026, incorporating revisions recommended by FISD legal counsel and agreed upon by Turner &  Townsend Heery, LLC.

The updates to the contract include:
Language Revisions:

• Section 1.5 - Fiduciary Capacity of Construction Manager-Agent: Revised to clarify that the Construction Manager-Agent represents Friendswood Independent School District in a fiduciary capacity pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2269.204.
• Sections 2.1 and 3.3(b) - Professional Liability: Revised to establish professional liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000.
• Section 5 - Client Covenants: Revised as recommended by FISD legal counsel.

Language Removed:

• Section 2.3 - Mutual Waiver of Subrogation: Removed.
• Section 8.7 - Dispute Resolution: Removed.

All other terms, conditions, and pricing of the contract previously approved by the Board remain unchanged.
 

The Sharks Swim Club is requesting to rent the Natatorium for a period of one (1) year with an option to rent five additional one (1) year terms. The current agreement term is November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027. A monthly rental fee of $7,730  will generate $92,760 per year in revenue. District Legal Counsel recommended an alternative type of agreement for "non-school use of the district's facilities", deemed more applicable for facility use rentals as well as enclosing the board's local policy GKD Local. The Facility Use Agreement is attached for review.
 
 
 

Per board policy CV Legal, "The board that considers a construction contract using a method authorized by Government Code Chapter 2269 other than competitive bidding must, before advertising, determine which method provides the best value for the district" (Gov’t Code 2269.056).

The District is in the process of preparing a scope of work for Windsong Elementary and Bales Intermediate science classrooms conversions.  Since the work involves construction, the board must comply with CV Legal as noted above. The District recommends the "job order contracting" method as the best value for the District due to the anticipated scope of work involving renovation and minor construction.

Huckabee will present schematic design elements of Windsong Elementary and Bales Intermediate science classroom conversions for the Board of Trustee's review and consideration for approval. 

Per board policy CV Legal, "The board that considers a construction contract using a method authorized by Government Code Chapter 2269 other than competitive bidding must, before advertising, determine which method provides the best value for the district" (Gov’t Code 2269.056).

On December 8, 2025, the Board previously approved construction manager at risk (CMAR) for the multi-camnpus HVAC and electrical project scope.  Upon receipt of updated equipment lead times, the District is revising its recommendation from CMAR to competitive sealed proposal.

The procurement of services for competitive sealed proposals (CSP) involves the consideration of other qualifying factors in addition to price when evaluating proposals/bids. These factors can include reputation and relevant experience of the proposer and its subcontractors, demonstrated quality of previous work, personnel and methodology proposed to perform the work, schedule considerations, financial condition, and proposed safety program. CSPs are solicited after construction/bid documents are fully completed by the project architect/engineer team. The District is recommending the utilization of the CSP to procure the multi-campus HVAC and electrical projects. After proposals have been received, the Board will be provided with a recommended vendor from the CSP process and asked to approve the contract and expenditure amount.  The project scope includes Friendswood High School, Windsong Elementary, and the FISD Annex.

Lauren Ambeau, Deputy Superintendent, will share an early literacy data report, including celebrations of progress and areas for continued growth.