ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve Resolution of FISD Authorizing Wage Payments to Non-Exempt Employees During Inclement Weather Closures - 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability B.  JJAEP MOU Revision in regards to capacity. Revising from 24  students to a ratio of 1:24 staff to students - 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students C.  Discuss and Approve 2026-2027 Calendar  - 1.

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VIII. ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve Resolution of FISD Authorizing Wage Payments to Non-Exempt Employees During Inclement Weather Closures - 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability B.  JJAEP MOU Revision in regards to capacity. Revising from 24  students to a ratio of 1:24 staff to students - 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students C.  Discuss and Approve 2026-2027 Calendar  - 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels D.  Discuss and Approve the Delay of Teacher Certification Plan and Application - 2.2 Retain Effective Educators E.  Discuss and Approve Junior Jackets 3 year old PreK program - 2.2 Retain Effective Educators F.  Discuss and Approve TIA Update - 2.2 Retain Effective Educators G.  Discuss and Approve on an order authorizing the issuance by the Ferris Independent School District of its unlimited tax refunding bonds in one or more series in the maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $16,010,000; levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds, including the approval and execution of all documents and procedures in relation thereto; delegating the authority to certain district officials to approve and execute certain documents relating to the sale of each series of bonds; and providing an effective date 1 - 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).