Kerri Middleton

The Board of Trustees conducted a regular meeting covering several agenda items, including student recognitions, public testimony regarding bid processes, and board member reports on community engagements such as the Incubator EDU program and various local organization anniversaries. Action items included the approval of a library materials list, budget transfers and amendments for the 2025-26 fiscal year, and various consent agenda items like employment contracts, interlocal agreements, and technology-related agreements. The Board held a closed session to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel, student grievances, and security, subsequently taking action to uphold previous administrative decisions regarding student grievance and expulsion appeals. Reports on financial matters, including budget and tax reports, were also reviewed.

The board convened for a special meeting, which included a closed session covering various topics such as legal consultation, real property deliberations, personnel matters, student-related issues, and security protocols. During the public comment session, a representative expressed concerns regarding the district's bid selection process. The board subsequently acted to approve an agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc.

The committee held a meeting to review general safety and security updates, including the conclusion of the three-year cycle for Annual Safety and Security Audits (SSAs) and progress on TEA Intruder Detection Audits (IDAs) covering all 77 campuses. The discussion included pending District Vulnerability Assessments, facility security upgrades, and new TEA rulemaking regarding extracurricular activities and conservator assignments. Additionally, 22 campuses were recognized with MOJO awards based on EOP, drills, door sweeps, and audit performance. An executive session was conducted to review compliance initiatives, facility upgrades, alert technology, and audit outcomes including the District Audit Report results.

The Frisco Independent School District's 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan outlines a framework for continuous strategic change, moving beyond a traditional long-term plan. It focuses on serving students, staff, and the community through ongoing reflection and review of district practices. The plan is guided by a 'Future-Ready Framework' and sets strategic objectives to enhance student behavior, expand learning opportunities, attract new students, improve student performance through strong instruction and data, and build stakeholder trust. Key focus areas include fostering a learning organization, ensuring basic conditions for learning, providing a guaranteed and viable curriculum, implementing differentiated instruction and assessment, creating student-centered experiences, and cultivating a positive school culture. The overarching aim is to prepare students for future success and foster a mindset of continuous improvement across the district.

The Board of Trustees conducted a session covering legal consultations, real property deliberations, and personnel matters in closed sessions. Open session highlights included recognitions of student groups, band qualifiers, and the Elementary Honor Choir. The Board discussed findings from intruder detection audits, internal audit activities, and the Frisco Flex program. Action items included approval of a library materials list, general fund budget transfers, a debt service fund budget amendment, and a settlement agreement. Consent agenda approvals covered employment contracts, a single audit, vendor qualifications for fine arts services, storm-related roof project bids, and professional services agreements. Additionally, the Board selected an executive search consulting firm to assist with the Superintendent search.