Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Jamie Guthrie’s organization
Sep 21, 2026·StrategicPlan
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Ferris Independent School District District Improvement Plan 2026-2027
This District Improvement Plan outlines Ferris ISD's strategic direction to ensure every scholar's success and leadership within their community and the world. The plan is structured around four key pillars: providing high-quality instruction to all scholars; actively recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality staff; maintaining safe and secure working, teaching, and learning environments while fostering a positive school and community culture; and ensuring strong financial stewardship and sustainability.
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The Board of Trustees meeting covered several information and action items. Key discussions included the BEST Committee Report on facility planning, academic achievement growth, the Middle School Math Acceleration Plan, the Headstart Program update, enrollment figures, calendar changes, and bond payments. The Board formally approved the 2026-2027 Teacher Incentive Allotment Handbook, the Parent and Student Handbook, the Employee Handbook, the Athletic Handbook, the declaration of district property as surplus, the TASB Insurance Deductible for facility repairs, and the purchase of a CTE Suburban. Additionally, the Board moved to a closed session regarding personnel, real property, security, and the Junior Jacket program before adjourning.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees conducted a meeting where they addressed several key operational and financial matters. The session included reports on systematic long-range facility planning, technology updates for the district, and a review of academic achievement data. The board approved the 2026-2027 budget and several essential services, including student and co-curricular insurance, school psychologist contracts, and specialized training curriculum. Additionally, the board authorized policy manual updates, improvements to the district's phone system, and construction-related expenses for the Lee Longino Elementary School addition. Deliberations also included personnel matters, real property, and security audit discussions during a closed session.
Jun 9, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Trustees Special Called Meeting
The board conducted a workshop to discuss budget planning to ensure financial stewardship. The meeting included the approval of proposed pay plans and stipends for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as the authorization of an interlocal cooperation contract for RSOC services. Furthermore, the board entered a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters, real property, security, and team training, before reconvening in open session to conclude business.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
