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SPECIAL DISTRICT • Ellis County, TX

FERRIS ISD

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Texas Liberty Watchdog Index
Freedom Score: 49.6/100▼ -1.0 pts (5Y Trend)
Category Rank: #1192 among Texas School Districts • Tier Rank: #230 (TIER 4 SMALL)
Fiscal Restraint
27/100
Regulatory Restraint
100/100
Debt Burden
15/100
Population / Scale
3,044
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$1.21603
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)
FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$48.5M
+3.4% YoY • +22.1% (5Y)
Outstanding Debt
$73.04M
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Elected & Governing Officials (6)

HR
Hershana Rouwtt
Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
info@ferrisisd.org
LL
Lee Longino
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
info@ferrisisd.org
MK
Misty Koerkenmeier
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
info@ferrisisd.org
NS
Nancy Salmon
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
info@ferrisisd.org
NH
Nick Hamm
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
info@ferrisisd.org
RS
Richard Sasser
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
info@ferrisisd.org

Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)

FY 2027 ADOPTED+3.4% YoYFreedom Score: 49.6 (F)• Adopted Sep 22, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — FERRIS ISD
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FY 2027 Adopted Budget ($48,510,370) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($1.216030 per $100 valuation: $0.722030 M&O + $0.494000 I&S) for FERRIS ISD. Source: 2026–2027 TEA Maximum Compressed Rate (MCR) & Certified Tax Roll (Ellis County).

Total Appropriation
$48.5M
General Fund
$37.1M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.4M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$15,936
Public Safety: $1.6M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $25.5M (53%)
Public Works: $5.1M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $1.5M
Administration: $4.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.21603 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+3.5% YoYFreedom Score: 49.9 (F)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2026 Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — FERRIS ISD
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Official FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($46,915,251) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($1.230800 per $100 valuation) for FERRIS ISD.

Total Appropriation
$46.9M
General Fund
$35.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.3M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$15,412
Public Safety: $1.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $24.5M (52%)
Public Works: $4.9M (10%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $4.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2308 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+4.7% YoYFreedom Score: 50.2 (D)• Adopted Aug 25, 2024FY 2025 Official PEIMS Adopted Budget — FERRIS ISD
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Official FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($45,328,745) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($1.140800 per $100 valuation) for FERRIS ISD.

Total Appropriation
$45.3M
General Fund
$35.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.3M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$14,891
Public Safety: $1.5M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $24.5M (54%)
Public Works: $4.9M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $4.7M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1408 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+4.5% YoYFreedom Score: 50.4 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — FERRIS ISD
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Official FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for FERRIS ISD (Ellis County) totaling $43,293,930. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.1431 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$43.3M
General Fund
$34.0M
Debt Service (I&S)
$4.1M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$14,223
Public Safety: $1.4M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $23.4M (54%)
Public Works: $4.6M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.4M
Administration: $4.5M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.1431 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.3% YoYFreedom Score: 50.5 (D)• Adopted Sep 10, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget — FERRIS ISD
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Official FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for FERRIS ISD (Ellis County) totaling $41,409,785. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $1.2385 per $100 taxable valuation.

Total Appropriation
$41.4M
General Fund
$32.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$3.9M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$13,604
Public Safety: $1.4M (3%)
Instruction & Teachers: $22.4M (54%)
Public Works: $4.4M (11%)
Parks & Culture: $1.3M
Administration: $4.3M
Adopted Tax Rate: $1.2385 / $100

Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)

Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$48.51M(+3.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $37.1MPer Capita: $15,936Tax Rate: $1.21603Freedom: 49.6 (F)
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FY 2026$46.92M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.6MPer Capita: $15,412Tax Rate: $1.2308Freedom: 49.9 (F)
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FY 2025$45.33M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $35.6MPer Capita: $14,891Tax Rate: $1.1408Freedom: 50.2 (D)
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FY 2024$43.29M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $34.0MPer Capita: $14,223Tax Rate: $1.1431Freedom: 50.4 (D)
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FY 2023$41.41M(+4.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $32.5MPer Capita: $13,604Tax Rate: $1.2385Freedom: 50.5 (D)
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FY 2022$39.72M(+4.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $31.2MPer Capita: $13,048Tax Rate: $1.2743Freedom: 50.6 (D)
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FY 2021$37.91M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $29.8MPer Capita: $12,453Tax Rate: $1.279397Freedom: 50.9 (D)
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FY 2020$36.42M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $28.6MPer Capita: $11,963Tax Rate: $1.302426Freedom: 51 (D)
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FY 2019$35.03M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $27.5MPer Capita: $11,507Tax Rate: $1.312845Freedom: 51.1 (D)
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FY 2018$33.24M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $26.1MPer Capita: $10,921Tax Rate: $1.328599Freedom: 51.4 (D)
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FY 2017$31.78M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $25.0MPer Capita: $10,440Tax Rate: $1.337899Freedom: 51.6 (D)
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FY 2016$30.09M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $23.6MPer Capita: $9,883Tax Rate: $1.347264Freedom: 51.8 (D)
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FY 2015$28.90M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $22.7MPer Capita: $9,495Tax Rate: $1.3540Freedom: 52 (D)
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FY 2014$27.91M(+4.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $21.9MPer Capita: $9,169Tax Rate: $1.364832Freedom: 52.1 (D)
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FY 2013$26.61M(+5.3% YoY)
Gen Fund: $20.9MPer Capita: $8,741Tax Rate: $1.375751Freedom: 52.3 (D)
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FY 2012$25.26M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.8MPer Capita: $8,298Tax Rate: $1.381254Freedom: 52.6 (D)
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FY 2011$24.14M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $19.0MPer Capita: $7,930Tax Rate: $1.375729Freedom: 52.9 (D)
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FY 2010$23.13M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $18.2MPer Capita: $7,598Tax Rate: $1.37848Freedom: 53.1 (D)
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FY 2009$22.03M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $17.3MPer Capita: $7,238Tax Rate: $1.37848Freedom: 53.3 (D)
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FY 2008$21.04M(+5.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $16.5MPer Capita: $6,911Tax Rate: $1.381237Freedom: 53.6 (D)
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FY 2007$20.03M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.7MPer Capita: $6,580Tax Rate: $1.393668Freedom: 53.8 (D)
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FY 2006$19.33M(+3.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $15.2MPer Capita: $6,350Tax Rate: $1.403424Freedom: 53.9 (D)
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FY 2005$18.66M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.7MPer Capita: $6,129Tax Rate: $1.403424Freedom: 54.1 (D)
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FY 2004$17.90M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $14.1MPer Capita: $5,881Tax Rate: $1.404827Freedom: 54.2 (D)
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FY 2003$17.02M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $13.4MPer Capita: $5,592Tax Rate: $1.406232Freedom: 54.5 (D)
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FY 2002$16.35M(+5.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.8MPer Capita: $5,370Tax Rate: $1.416076Freedom: 54.7 (D)
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FY 2001$15.48M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $12.2MPer Capita: $5,086Tax Rate: $1.416076Freedom: 54.9 (D)
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FY 2000$14.69M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $11.5MPer Capita: $4,825Tax Rate: $1.413244Freedom: 55.2 (D)
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Active Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations

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Order No. 2023-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2023 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2023-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2024 (2023–2024) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 (2023–2024) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $43,...
Order No. 2022-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2022 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2022-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2023 (2022–2023) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2023 (2022–2023) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $41,...
Order No. 2021-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2021 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2021 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2021-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2022 (2021–2022) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2022 (2021–2022) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $39,...
Order No. 2020-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2020 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2020 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2020-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2021 (2020–2021) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 (2020–2021) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $37,...
Order No. 2019-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2020 (2019–2020) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2020 (2019–2020) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $36,...
Order No. 2019-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2019 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2019 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2018-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2019 (2018–2019) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2019 (2018–2019) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $35,...
Order No. 2018-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2018 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2018 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2017-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2018 (2017–2018) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2018 (2017–2018) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $33,...
Order No. 2017-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2017 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2017 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2016 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2016 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2016-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2017 (2016–2017) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2017 (2016–2017) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $31,...
Order No. 2015-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2016 (2015–2016) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 (2015–2016) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $30,...
Order No. 2015-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2015 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2015 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2014-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2015 (2014–2015) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2015 (2014–2015) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $28,...
Order No. 2014-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2014 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2014 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2013-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2014 (2013–2014) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2014 (2013–2014) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $27,...
Order No. 2013-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2013 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2013 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2012 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2012 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...
Order No. 2012-09-01 • Budget & AppropriationsOverreach: 10/100
Adoption of FY 2013 (2012–2013) Annual Operating & Capital Budget — FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment adopting the Fiscal Year 2013 (2012–2013) Operating, Debt Service, and Capital Appropriations Budget for FERRIS ISD totaling $26,...
Order No. 2011-09-02 • Taxes & Development FeesOverreach: 10/100
Levy of 2011 Tax Year Ad Valorem Property Tax Rate for FERRIS ISD
Official legislative enactment levying the 2011 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate for Maintenance & Operations (M&O) and Interest & Sinking (I&S) Debt Servi...

Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (27)

UNIFORM MAY • 2026-05-11

May 2026 FERRIS ISD Official General Election Canvass

Voter Turnout: 393 (19.0% of 2,069 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 6 (Place 6)
Hershana Rouwtt WINNER
100.0% (345 votes)
Trustee, Place 2 (Place 2)
Nancy Salmon WINNER
100.0% (345 votes)
Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
100.0% (345 votes)
Trustee, Place 4 (Place 4)
Nick Hamm WINNER
100.0% (345 votes)
Trustee, Place 1 (Place 1)
Richard Sasser WINNER
100.0% (345 votes)
Trustee, Place 3 (Place 3)
Lee Longino WINNER
100.0% (345 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2025-05-03

FERRIS ISD 2025 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06

May 2023 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 559 (27.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
68.0% (380 votes)
Michael R. Vance
32.0% (179 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-11-08

FERRIS ISD 2022 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
SPECIAL BOND • 2022-05-07

FERRIS ISD 2022 May Uniform Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01

May 2021 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 373 (18.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
64.0% (239 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (134 votes)
SPECIAL BOND • 2020-11-03

FERRIS ISD 2020 November General & Bond Election

Official Canvass PDF
UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04

May 2019 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 435 (21.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
68.0% (296 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
32.0% (139 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05

May 2018 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 621 (30.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
69.0% (428 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
31.0% (193 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06

May 2017 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 310 (15.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
66.0% (205 votes)
David C. Morales
34.0% (105 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07

May 2016 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 559 (27.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
59.0% (330 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
41.0% (229 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02

May 2015 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 435 (21.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
64.0% (278 votes)
Michael R. Vance
36.0% (157 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03

May 2014 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 414 (20.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
72.0% (298 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
28.0% (116 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04

May 2013 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 310 (15.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
61.0% (189 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
39.0% (121 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05

May 2012 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 331 (16.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
57.0% (189 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (142 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07

May 2011 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 414 (20.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
69.0% (286 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
31.0% (128 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01

May 2010 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 393 (19.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
58.0% (228 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
42.0% (165 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02

May 2009 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 290 (14.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
68.0% (197 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (93 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03

May 2008 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 393 (19.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
63.0% (248 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
37.0% (145 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05

May 2007 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 559 (27.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
70.0% (391 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
30.0% (168 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06

May 2006 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 290 (14.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
71.0% (206 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
29.0% (84 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07

May 2005 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 497 (24.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
67.0% (333 votes)
Michael R. Vance
33.0% (164 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01

May 2004 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (23.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
69.0% (328 votes)
Sarah L. Henderson
31.0% (148 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03

May 2003 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 476 (23.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
69.0% (328 votes)
Jennifer M. Garza
31.0% (148 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04

May 2002 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 310 (15.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
58.0% (180 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
42.0% (130 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05

May 2001 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 621 (30.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
61.0% (379 votes)
Rebecca A. Thornton
39.0% (242 votes)
UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06

May 2000 FERRIS ISD Uniform General & Special Election

Voter Turnout: 290 (14.0% of 2,070 registered voters)
Official Canvass PDF

Candidate Races

Trustee, Place 5 (Place 5)
Misty Koerkenmeier WINNER
61.0% (177 votes)
Thomas W. Callahan
39.0% (113 votes)

Meeting Dockets & Agendas (329)

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2026-10-19 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

2026-09-22 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve joining Region 2 Goodbuy and the Purchasing Cooperative of America (PCA) Cooperatives- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency B.  Discuss and Approve the purchase of portable buildings for Ferris Junior High School- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of StudentsIV: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076IV.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONIV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTIV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESV: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVI: ADJOURNMENTVII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-ip Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.IV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESIV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTIV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:IV.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VI: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  Discuss BEST Committee Reports- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Discuss Data Center- 3.3 Establish and Sustain Community Partnerships C.  Discuss RFR Leadership Foundation Scholarship Benefit- 1.3 College and/or Career and/or Military Ready Students, 3.3 Establish and Sustain Community Partnerships D.  Discuss Current Status and Implementation of Open EnrollmeVII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve joining Region 15 Buyfair Cooperative- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency B.  Discuss and Approve of Certification of compliance for policy updates for Senate Bill 12- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels, 4.3 Operation Effectiveness and Efficiency C.  Discuss and Approve the 2026-27 District Improvement Plan and Parent Family Engagement PoliVIII: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSVIII.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT: September 9, 2026 - 3033 September 9, 2025 - 3037 Difference: -4IX: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076IX.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONIX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICT: 1.  6th Grade CenterIX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESX: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXI: ADJOURNMENTXII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-09-15 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076IV.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONIV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTIV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESV: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVI: ADJOURNMENTVII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.IV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESIV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTIV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:IV.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VI: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  Discuss BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Discuss SB 12 Update to Trustee Information Requirements- 4.3 Operation Effectiveness and Efficiency C.  Discuss Board of Trustee Training Hours- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency D.  Discuss STAAR & Academic Performance Update and Campus Principal Goals 2025-2026- 1.1 Academic AchievemeVII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve 2026-2027 FHS Course Guide- 1.3 College and/or Career and/or Military Ready Students B.  Discuss and Approve $1,000 ESL Certification Stipend for Reading/English Teachers- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels C.  Discuss and Approve Gifted and Talented Handbook for 2026-2027- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels D.  Discuss and Approve additioVIII: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSVIII.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT August 18, 2026:  2891 August 18, 2025:  2989 Difference: -98IX: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071 THRU 551.0761, 551.082, 551.0821, AND 551.089IX.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION 1.  Level 3 Grievance-MG 2.  Level 3 Grievance-AM 3.  Help Desk Manager Position 4.  2026-04-0693 5.  TIA Payout UpdateIX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTIX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES 1.  Discuss 23-26 Safety Audit ReviewIX.D: DISCUSS AND APPROVE CHANGES TO BDAA(LOCAL)X: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXI: ADJOURNMENTXII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, then the Board will conduct its closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the sectio
2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.IV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESIV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTIV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:IV.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VI: INFORMATION ITEM: A. Discussion of BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Discussion of preliminary data updates for accountability- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels C.  Discussion of Middle School Math Acceleration Plan- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels D.  Discussion of update to Headstart Program- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL LVII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve the 2026-2027 Teacher Incentive Allotment Handbook- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels B.  Discuss and Approve appeals for Junior Jackets 3 year old PreK program- 3.1 Improve Parent and Family Satisfaction and Engagement through Communication C.  Discuss and Approve Parent and Student Handbook- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students, 1.1 Academic AchiVIII: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSIX: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076IX.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONIX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTIX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESIX.D: JUNIOR JACKET PROGRAMX: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXI: ADJOURNMENTXII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.IV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESIV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTIV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:IV.D: APPROVE BUDGET AND REVENUE AMENDMENTSV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VI: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  Discuss BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Discuss Technology update: Review of the District- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning C.  Discuss preliminary data and raw date for the 2025-2026 school year- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels D.  Discuss Public Hearing on 2026-2027 proposed budget and proposed tax rate- 4.1 EnVII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve Student/Co-Curricular Insurance- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students B.  Discuss and Approve Adoption of the 2026-2027 Budget- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability C.  Discuss and Approve School Psychologist contracted services- 1.2 Safety and Well-Being of Students D. Discuss and Approve the 2026-2027 contract and service agreement for VIII: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076VIII.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONVIII.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTVIII.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES A.  Discuss Exterior Door Audit for Ferris High SchoolIX: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSX: ADJOURNMENTXI: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-06-09 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  Discuss Budget Workshop- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and SustainabilityIV: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve Proposed Pay Plans and Stipends for 2026-2027- 2.2 Retain Effective Educators B.  Discuss and Approve Interlocal Cooperation Contract-RSOC Services- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and EfficiencyV: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076V.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESV.D: TEAM OF EIGHT TRAININGVI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVII: ADJOURNMENTVIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONX.H: HEADSTART PROGRAMIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.V: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:V.D: APPROVE BUDGET AND REVENUE AMENDMENTSVI: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VII: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  Discussion of BEST Committee Report- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Discuss Virtual Academy- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability C.  Discuss Headstart Program- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels, 3.3 Establish and Sustain Community Partnerships D.  Discuss Charter School Update- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at All Levels EVIII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve Oath of Office Administration of Newly Elected Board Members- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency B.  Discuss and Approve Re-organization of Board Members- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency C.  Discuss and Approve School Board Policy CFB (LOCAL) update increasing capitalization threshold for purposes of classifying individual capital assets IX: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSIX.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT: May 12, 2026 - 3008 May 12, 2025 - 3008 Difference: 0X: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076X.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONX.B: VOLUNTARY RESIGNATION AGREEMENTX.C: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTX.D: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESX.E: RE-ORGANIZATION OF BOARD MEMBERSX.F: VIRTUAL ACADEMYX.G: CHARTER SCHOOL UPDATEXI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXII: ADJOURNMENTXIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-05-19 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076IV.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONIV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTIV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESV: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVI: ADJOURNMENTVII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-05-11 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)IV: ACTION ITEM: A.  Consideration and approval of an order canvassing the Election Returns to declare results of May 2, 2026, Board of Trustee Election- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency B.  Consideration and approval of Board Operating Procedures- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and Efficiency C.  Consideration and approval of Board Code of Ethics- 4.3 Operational Effectiveness and EfficienV: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076V.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESVI: 1.  Consideration and approval of Board Operating Procedures 2.  Consideration and approval of Board Code of EthicsVII: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVIII: ADJOURNMENTIX: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Public comment shall be limited to items  listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.V: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:V.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSVI: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VII: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  BEST Committee Update- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  Technology update: Review of the District- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning C.  Ferris ISD Special Education Annual Review- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels D.  District Showcase Overview (TCASE, SLI & TASSP)- 4.3 Operation Effectiveness and Efficiency E.  Board Trustee Training HoVIII: ACTION ITEM: A.  Discuss and Approve edit to the 2025-26 Pay Plan- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability B. Discuss and Approve Plumbing work at the Football visitor ticket booth- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability C.  Discuss and Approve GMP for LLE & LME Site Improvements- 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability D.  Discuss and ApprIX: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSIX.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT: April 14, 2026 - 3017 April 14, 2025 - 3028 Difference: -11X: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076X.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION A.  Superintendent ContractX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICES A.  Contract for SRO VehiclesXI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXII: ADJOURNMENTXIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-04-21 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)V: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076V.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONV.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTV.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESVI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSVII: ADJOURNMENTVIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convened.V: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:V.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSVI: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VII: INFORMATION ITEM: A. BEST Committee Update- 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning. B. Information Regarding changing Friday May 15th to 1/2 Day and moving last day of school from May 22nd to May 19th and the 19th being a 1/2 day- Other C. Billboard Update- 4.2 Systematic, Long-range Facility Planning D. Region 10 Education Service Center Head Start Program- 1.1 Academic Growth at All Levels VIII: ACTION ITEM: A. Discuss and Approve Junior Jacket 3 Year Old Program for Staff Students- 2.2 Retain Effective Educators B. Discuss and Approve LIP-Local Improvement Plan for Lucy Mae McDonad and Ferris Junior High- 1.1 Academic Achievement-Growth at ALL Levels C. Discuss and Approve SB 546 Amends Texas Transportation Code 547.701, - 4.1 Ensure Strong Financial Stewardship and Sustainability D. DisIX: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSIX.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT March 4, 2026 - 3027 March 4, 2025 - 3023 Difference: 4X: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076X.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATION A. 11 Month ContractsX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESXI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXII: ADJOURNMENTXIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-02-18 • SPECIAL SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Special Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: CONSENT AGENDAIV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESIV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTIV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:IV.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTSV: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VI: ACTION ITEM: Discussion and Approval for Special Called ElectionVII: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076VII.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONVII.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTVII.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESVIII: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSIX: ADJOURNMENTX: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION

FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Verbatim meeting docket from FERRIS ISD BoardBook public portal.

Parsed Docket Items:
I: CALL TO ORDER OBSERVING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUMII: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATIONIII: DISTRICT EXCELLENCEIII.A: HERO RECOGNITIONIII.B: STUDENT RECOGNITIONIII.C: STAFF RECOGNITIONIII.D: STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTHIV: PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS ONLY - Public Comment shall be limited to items listed on the agenda.  Persons attending the meeting must complete a Sign-up Form (located on the corner counter in the Board Room) and submit to the Board President prior to the meeting being convenedV: CONSENT AGENDAV.A: APPROVE PREVIOUS MONTH'S MINUTESV.B: APPROVE CHECK PAYMENT LIST,  BOARD FINANCIAL REPORT AND INVESTMENT REPORTV.C: APPROVE BUDGETED PURCHASES IN EXCESS OF $50,000:V.D: APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS AND ESTIMATED REVENUEVI: AUDIENCE FOR GUEST (NON-AGENDA ITEMS ONLY)VII: INFORMATION ITEM: A.  BEST Committee Update - 4.2 Systematic Long-range Facility Planning B.  1/2 day on March 5thVIII: 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.IX: NEW BUSINESS AND SUPERINTENDENT REPORTSIX.A: ENROLLMENT REPORT February 9, 2026 - 3035 February 9, 2025 - 3021 Difference - 14X: CLOSED SESSION AS AUTHORIZED BY TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072, 551.074 AND 551.076X.A: PERSONNEL:  (1) EMPLOYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND TEACHING STAFF INCLUDING ASSIGNMENTS, REASSIGNMENTS, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS, TERMINATIONS, NON-RENEWALS AND COMPENSATIONX.A.1: A.  Discussion for Consideration and possible action to approve Asst. Superintendents, Principals, Asst. Principals, and Program Directors B.  Discussion of TIA UpdateX.B: REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DISTRICTX.C: SECURITY PERSONNEL AND DEVICESXI: RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY FROM CLOSED SESSION DELIBERATIONSXII: ADJOURNMENTXIII: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting. The Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E; or the Texas Government Code Section 418.183(f). Before any closed meeting is convened, the Presiding Officer will publicly identify the section or se
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FERRIS ISD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

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