by At their meeting on June 24, the trustees of Fort Worth ISD approved increased spending totaling over $48 million.
A $9 million insurance package, $1.8 million for lawn care services, and $1.2 million for collaboration and communication software were some of the most expensive products.
What else the trustees authorized is as follows:
The district’s property and liability insurance policy is being renewed.
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What is it?
This includes property, boiler and machinery, terrorism (including active shooter), flood, cyber, cyber crime, fleet, general liability, UIL student insurance and a policy for girl s flag football. -
What s the cost?
$9,056,090 -
Who s the vendor?
Higginbotham
,
Texas Political Subdivisions
,
The Brokerage Store Inc.
and the
National Flood Insurance Program/Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
A new contract for professional services, engineering, and architecture for the expansion of J.P. Elder Middle School
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What is it?
The district terminated a previously approved contract for architectural, engineering and professional services at Elder and entered into a new, expanded contract with Kline Hardin Architects. This change is required because the board approvedclosing M.L. Kirkpatrick Middle School and moving
its students to Elder, which increases costs as more construction work is needed to add space. The consolidation increases the estimated cost of construction, which necessitates a new service contract.
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What s the cost?
Not to exceed $6,774,075 -
Who s the vendor?
Kline Hardin Architects
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Where s the funding coming from?
2021 bond -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
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A new contract for professional services, engineering, and architecture for the development of William James Middle School
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What is it?
The district terminated the previously approved contract for architectural, engineering and professional services at William James and entered into a new contract with Stantec Architecture Inc. This change is required because the board approvedclosing Morningside Middle School and moving its students into William James,
increasing costs because additional construction and renovation work is needed to expand William James to accommodate more students. The consolidation raises the estimated cost of construction, which necessitates a new service contract.
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What s the cost?
Not to exceed $6,774,075 -
Who s the vendor?
Stantec Architecture Inc.
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Where s the funding coming from?
2021 bond -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
Services for cutting lawns on campuses and in non-educational buildings
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What is it?
The district renewed lawn mowing and landscaping services for all campuses and non-instructional facilities for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Services will cover mowing, edging and trimming on an as-needed basis for up to 49 weeks. The goal is to maintain the grounds while reducing district costs for equipment and freeing custodial staff to focus on interiors, officials said. -
What s the cost?
$1,819,465.45 -
Who s the vendor?
Brightview Landscape Services Inc.
,
Landscapes of Fort Worth LLC.
,
Sports Field Solutions
,
Yellowstone Landscape
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
Management staff of Texas Wesleyan University/Leadership Academy Network
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What is it?
Approval of the 2025-26 budget for the Leadership Academy Network (LAN) partnership withTexas Wesleyan University, which manages five leadership academies and Leonard Middle School
under a performance contract.
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What s the cost?
$1,400,949 -
Who s the vendor?
Texas Wesleyan University
/Leadership Academy Network
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
expansion of professional services, including engineering, architecture, and consulting, for the consolidation of McLean Middle School
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What is it?
An increase to the previously approved contract amount for architectural, engineering and professional services tied to the McLean consolidation project under the 2021 bond. After trusteesvoted in August 2024 to close McLean 6th Grade
and consolidate students into a renovated McLean Middle, higher construction costs required an adjustment to the architect s contract, according to the district.
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What s the cost?
Not to exceed $6,335,156.25, an increase of $1,267,031.25 from the previously approved $5,068,125.00 -
Who s the vendor?
Glenn Partners LLC
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Where s the funding coming from?
2021 bond -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
Contract for cooperation and communication services
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What is it?
A three-year renewal contract (July 15, 2025-July 14, 2028) for licenses, software maintenance and support covering the district s phone and collaboration systems. This includes security software updates for telecommunication servers, E-911 emergency services, centralized district fax services and integration with the district paging system. The agreement supports roughly 4,000 teachers and staff, while consolidating services to reduce multivendor overhead. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $1,206,765 -
Who s the vendor?
Netsync Network Solutions
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
Elementary reading teaching resources and professional development
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What is it?
Purchase of English and Spanish reading language arts materials (kindergarten through fifth grade) and professional development for teachers and others. Thesehigh-quality instructional materials
meet 100% of state standards, continuing usage of the district s elementary literacy program, officials said.
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What s the cost?
$1,051,819.47 -
Who s the vendor?
Amplify
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Where s the funding coming from?
Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
Giving Fort Worth After School permission to submit requests for full-service providers
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What is it?
Authorization for the district s Fort Worth After School, or FWAS, program to enter requisitions and generate purchase orders for after-school service providers for the 2025-26 school year. This partnership between the district and the city of Fort Worth is funded through the Crime Control Prevention District and supports student enrichment at select campuses. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $1,033,555 -
Who s the vendor?
Camp Fire
,
City of Fort Worth
,
YMCA
,
Clayton
,
Girls Inc.
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
6-0; trustee Tobi Jackson abstained, President Roxanne Martinez and trustee Michael Ryan did not submit their votes due to technical difficulties.
Occupational, physical, speech-language, occupational, and music therapy services for adolescents with special needs
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What is it?
Authorization to negotiate and award contracts for special education services for students ages 3 to 22 with Individualized Education Plans, as required by the state. Covers July 1-June 30, 2026. -
What s the cost?
$1,020,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Multiple approved providers:Suite 200 (SHC Services)
,
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
,
Sweet Pea Pediatric Therapy
,
The Stepping Stones Group
,
Soliant Health
,
Clearly Speaking
,
Ideal Personnel Services LLC
,
Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services
,
Pristine Rehab Care LLC
,
SpringHealth Behavioral Health
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Where s the funding coming from?
Special revenue -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
Replacement of air filters for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
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What is it?
Purchase of districtwide heating, ventilation and air conditioning air filter replacement services for all campuses and facilities. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $968,360 -
Who s the vendor?
Tex Air Filters
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Resources for Bluebonnet Learning Phonics
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What is it?
Adoption of a new phonics program for 2025-26 through Bluebonnet Learning
, a State Board of Education-approved instructional material. The program includes both English and Spanish components, is 100% state-aligned and supports kindergarten through third-grade students with phonics skills consistent with the science of reading, officials said.
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What s the cost?
$965,977.20 -
Who s the vendor?
Texas Education Agency
(
Bluebonnet Learning program
)
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Where s the funding coming from?
Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment fund -
What was the vote?
7-2; trustees Camille Rodriguez and Wallace Bridges voted against its adoption
Contract amendment regarding set-aside amounts for nonprofit and private schools
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What is it?
Amendment of Fort Worth ISD s contract with Education Service Center Region 11 to increase the amount of federal funds set aside for private nonprofit schools that serve students from low-income families in the district. The increase reflects updated student counts at eligible campuses and is required by law. Administration costs remain unchanged. -
What s the cost?
$925,919 total including $839,294 in amended set-aside funding and $86,625 in unchanged administrative costs -
Who s the vendor?
Education Service Center Region 11
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Where s the funding coming from?
Special revenue -
What was the vote?
8-0; trustee Anne Darr abstained, item was on the consent agenda
Enhanced social studies resources in Spanish
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What is it?
In April, trustees adopted new kindergarten through fifth-grade social studies materials available in English and Spanish. Since then, the district adjusted the amount of instructional time known as dual language minute allocations to ensure that English and Spanish lessons are more balanced. Because of that change, Fort Worth ISD must purchase additional Spanish-language materials so teachers have enough to cover the revised schedule. -
What s the cost?
$917,495.82 -
Who s the vendor?
SAVVAS Learning Company
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Where s the funding coming from?
Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Athletic apparel, gear, and services
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What is it?
Purchase of athletic uniforms, equipment and contracted services for the 2025-26 school year. The spending includes items such as safety gear, uniforms and helmet repairs for student athletes across middle and high schools. -
What s the cost?
$900,000 -
Who s the vendor?
BSN Sports LLC
;
Riddell/All American Sports Corp.
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Equipment for heating, plumbing, and other maintenance
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What is it?
Purchase of a wide range of operational equipment for use by plumbing, electric, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, metal and general maintenance teams across the district. -
What s the cost?
$900,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Multiple, includingCarrier Enterprise
;
John W Gasparini Inc
.;
Lift Aids Inc
.;
Playground Solutions of Texas Inc
.;
Superior Industrial Products LLC
;
Texas AirSystems LLC
;
Trane Parts Center
;
Winston Water Cooler LTD
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Permission to negotiate changes to W.A. Meacham Middle School’s information technology scope
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What is it?
Authorization to negotiate with its construction manager at risk for a guaranteed maximum price amendment, which covers the procurement and installation of information technology, or IT, infrastructure at W.A. Meacham Middle School. This amendment follows earlier board approvals for pre-construction services. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $863,349 -
Who s the vendor?
JSWPDQ, JV
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Where s the funding coming from?
2021 bond -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
Expand Forest Oak Middle School’s access to professional services, engineering, and architecture
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What is it?
An increase to the existing Perkins & Will contract for architectural, engineering and professional services tied to the Forest Oak Middle School renovations under the 2021 bond. The adjustment, an increase of $815,846.66, is needed due to construction scope increases, including IT upgrades. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $4,079,233.29 -
Who s the vendor?
Perkins & Will Inc.
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Where s the funding coming from?
2021 bond -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
Expand professional, engineering, and architectural services for the replacement of Elementary School #3 at the Worth Heights location.
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What is it?
An increase to the previously approved contract amount for architectural, engineering and professional services tied to the Elementary School #3 replacement project at the Worth Heights site, under the 2021 bond. The increase reflects higher construction costs, requiring an adjustment to the architect s contract. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $3,516,295.11, an increase of $703,259.02 from the previously approved $2,813,036.09 -
Who s the vendor?
Perkins & Will Inc.
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Where s the funding coming from?
2021 bond -
What was the vote?
Unanimous
Unexpected little roof repairs
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What is it?
Contracted services for minor and urgent roofing repairs across the district due to weather and other unplanned needs. -
What s the cost?
$600,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Castro Roofing of Texas
;
DK Haney Roofing
;
Tri-Lam Roofing & Waterproofing Inc.
;
Zenith Roofing
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Purchasing a platform for unified service management
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What is it?
A new all-in-one system to handle both technology and facilities maintenance requests across Fort Worth ISD. It replaces multiple outdated platforms with a centralized tool to manage incidents, track assets, process changes and improve service response times and reporting. -
What s the cost?
$582,578.51 -
Who s the vendor?
INCIDENT IQ LLC
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Services for asbestos removal at J. Martin Jacquet Middle School
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What is it?
A contract for asbestos abatement services at J. Martin Jacquet Middle School as part of the 2021 bond. Hazardous materials were identified during preconstruction sampling. The abatement is required to safely move forward with planned upgrades at the campus. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $515,378.24 -
Who s the vendor?
DWW Abatement
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Where s the funding coming from?
2021 bond -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Metro Opportunity High School’s agreement with Big Thought was extended.
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What is it?
The district renewed its contract with Big Thought LLC to support Metro Opportunity High School, an alternative campus serving students with behavioral needs. The partnership, which began in 2020, centers on trauma-informed education, social-emotional learning and individualized student programs designed to improve academics and reduce recidivism. -
What s the cost?
$475,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Big Thought LLC
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Services for wheelchair lifts and elevators
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What is it?
Districtwide inspections, repairs, installations and preventative maintenance for elevators and wheelchair lifts. -
What s the cost?
$450,000 -
Who s the vendor?
American Elevator Technologies
,
Genesis Elevator Services
,
K & M Elevator
,
Prestige Elevator Services
,
SW Elevators
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Mosyle mobile device management software licenses are purchased.
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What is it?
Annual renewal of Mosyle software licenses, which allow Fort Worth ISD to centrally manage mobile devices, enforce policies, deploy apps and monitor device health districtwide. -
What s the cost?
$429,852.50 -
Who s the vendor?
Apple Inc.
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Monitoring behavioral and academic interventions
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What is it?
Fort Worth ISD renewed its contract with Branching Minds for a districtwide online Multi-Tiered System of Supports platform. The system allows staff to track academic and behavioral interventions, document state-required accelerated learning hours and generate reports. It supports student-progress monitoring and aligns with state requirements, officials said. -
What s the cost?
$429,800 -
Who s the vendor?
Branching Minds Inc.
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Reports on staff evaluations and assessments, as well as associated services
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What is it?
A contract renewal for Region 11 Education Service Center s online platform used to manage staff evaluations (T-TESS), professional development tracking and assessment reporting. It provides a single portal to access evaluation tools, create local assessments and analyze local, state and national testing data. -
What s the cost?
$427,110 -
Who s the vendor?
Region 11 Education Service Center
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
8-0; trustee Anne Darr abstained, item was on the consent agenda
Program for Reengaging Students
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What is it?
Renewal of Fort Worth ISD s contract with Graduation Alliance, a program that supports high school dropouts in returning to school and earning diplomas through flexible, online options. Since 2021, the program has helped 134 former dropouts graduate, according to the district. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $400,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Graduation Alliance
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
FWISD app, teacher communication tool, mass communications system, and web hosting services
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What is it?
Renewal of Finalsite s suite of communication tools including the FWISD mobile app, mass communication system, teacher messaging tool and website services for the 2025-26 school year. These tools support emergency alerts, attendance notifications and engagement with students, staff and families. -
What s the cost?
$345,500 -
Who s the vendor?
Active Internet Technologies LLC or Finalsite
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Adding two-year learning resources to the training for dyslexia
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What is it?
Fort Worth ISD will invest in training and learning materials for its elementary dyslexia teachers. Staff will be trained in either Take Flight or Bridges, two structured programs developed by the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders. Take Flight includes 28 days of training over two years; Bridges includes 12 days and features support from a virtual co-teacher. -
What s the cost?
$344,725 -
Who s the vendor?
Scottish Rite
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
8-0; trustee Anne Darr abstained, item was on the consent agenda
Security gear, permits, and services
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What is it?
Authorization for the safety and security department to purchase physical security equipment, software licenses and related services during the 2025-26 school year. These purchases support routine maintenance and needs across campuses and are not tied to a single project. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $300,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Multiple vendors, includingDigi Security Systems
,
Mobile Communications America
,
Wesco Distribution
and
Continental Wireless
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Where s the funding coming from?
TRE fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Backflow checks and repairs for fire sprinklers
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What is it?
Annual inspections and repair services for fire sprinkler systems across Fort Worth ISD buildings, as required by National Fire Protection Association regulations. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $290,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Western States Fire Protection Co.
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
contracted services for vent hood and fire extinguisher inspections
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What is it?
Annual inspections and repairs for fire extinguishers, vent hoods and minor fire alarm issues across all campuses, including culinary and kitchen programs. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $220,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Summit Fire & Security
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Purchasing landscaping services
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What is it?
Purchase of districtwide landscaping services including grounds cleanup and tree trimming for the 2025-26 school year. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $200,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Smith Lawn and Tree
,
Darkhorse
,
The Urban Foresters
,
ArborTure
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Closeout of the 6th grade relocation project at Forest Oak
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What is it?
Closeout and final payment for the Forest Oak 6th Grade relocation project, completed under the 2021 bond. The project included construction modifications required by the city of Fort Worth. -
What s the cost?
$197,737.65 (final payment; total project cost: $3,954,753.09) -
Who s the vendor?
F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC
-
Where s the funding coming from?
2021 bond -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Academic and social-emotional instruction in specialized classrooms
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What is it?
A contract with ReThink Ed to provide web-based materials supporting students in specialized classrooms. The program includes social-emotional learning tools, differentiated academic content and behavioral supports designed to help students meet their Individualized Education Program, or IEP, goals, officials said. -
What s the cost?
$197,550 -
Who s the vendor?
ReThinkEd
-
Where s the funding coming from?
Special revenue -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Contract for children with severe disabilities to receive job training
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What is it?
Fort Worth ISD will continue an employment training program for students with moderate to severe disabilities. Through a contract with Amplify (formerly Expanco), students gain real-world job experience aligned with their post-secondary goals. -
What s the cost?
$192,030 -
Who s the vendor?
Amplify
, formerly Expanco
-
Where s the funding coming from?
Special revenue -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Services for students with hearing difficulties that provide sign language interpretation
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What is it?
Fort Worth ISD will continue contracting with multiple vendors to provide sign language interpreting services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. These services help fulfill students Individualized Education Plans, or IEPs, and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, officials said. -
What s the cost?
$180,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Seventeen providers includeAlly Interpreting
,
Signs2Go
,
The Stepping Stones Group
and
Translation & Interpretation Network
.
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Where s the funding coming from?
Special revenue -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Contract for leadership development to increase the impact of education
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What is it?
Fort Worth ISD will continue its partnership with Lead4Ward to provide professional development for principals, assistant principals, teachers and district leaders. The training aims to build sustainable leadership capacity and align instruction with state and federal accountability expectations, officials said. -
What s the cost?
$175,575 -
Who s the vendor?
Lead4Ward
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Post-secondary planning software renewal
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What is it?
Renewal of Fort Worth ISD s contract with Schoolinks for the 2025-26 school year. The platform supports college applications, financial aid tracking, state compliance, career exploration, course planning and NCAA athlete eligibility tracking for students in grades six through 12. -
What s the cost?
$162,202.80 -
Who s the vendor?
SchooLinks
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Purchasing services for air conditioning, heating, and ventilation
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What is it?
Authorization for heating, ventilation and air conditioning parts and contracted repair services across district facilities for the 2025-26 school year. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $160,500 -
Who s the vendor?
Texas AirSystems LLC
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Purchasing rental services
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What is it?
Authorization for district operations to rent essential equipment such as boom lifts, compressors and spot coolers to support maintenance work across departments. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $150,000 -
Who s the vendor?
HVAC RNTL LLC
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Purchasing software licenses and providing special education employees with training
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What is it?
Purchase and renewal of software licenses and training from N2Y, or News-2-You, for use in specialized classrooms across the district. The tools align with state goals to improve curriculum consistency, rigor and differentiation for special education students, officials said. -
What s the cost?
$142,191.95 -
Who s the vendor?
Everway/News-2-You, LLC/N2Y
-
Where s the funding coming from?
Special revenue -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
GPS cell service agreement for district buses and cars
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What is it?
Renewal of cell service to support GPS tracking and navigation systems installed on all Fort Worth ISD buses and vehicles. The service allows real-time tracking of 418 buses and 316 vehicles to improve routing, reduce fuel usage and enhance operational efficiency, officials said. -
What s the cost?
$130,314 -
Who s the vendor?
T-Mobile
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Resources for Leadership Academy Network schools to learn online
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What is it?
Purchase of adaptive online learning tools from Renaissance Learning Inc. to support literacy instruction and student achievement at six Leadership Academy Network campuses during the 2025-26 school year. -
What s the cost?
$127,049.31 -
Who s the vendor?
Renaissance Learning Inc.
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Services for monitoring elevators and fire alarms
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What is it?
Services to monitor fire alarm and elevator systems across the district to ensure safety and code compliance. -
What s the cost?
$116,831.10 -
Who s the vendor?
Intrepid Security and Protection
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
An online resource for identifying talented pupils
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What is it?
Purchase of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test 3, or NNAT3, to screen students for gifted and talented services, starting as early as kindergarten. The online, nonverbal test is designed to be culturally and linguistically fair and aligns with state expectations, officials said. -
What s the cost?
$105,600 -
Who s the vendor?
NCS Pearson Inc.
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Staff members receiving crisis de-escalation training
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What is it?
Purchase of nonviolent crisis intervention and de-escalation training for school personnel, in compliance with state law. The training equips staff with techniques for behavior management, de-escalation and alternatives to restraint and time-out. -
What s the cost?
$102,107 -
Who s the vendor?
Crisis Prevention Institute Inc.
-
Where s the funding coming from?
Special revenue -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Technology asset management system renewal
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What is it?
Renewal of Fort Worth ISD s hosted system to track all district technology equipment including student and staff mobile devices for the 2025-26 school year. -
What s the cost?
$101,627.65 -
Who s the vendor?
Frontline Education
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Classroom library decodables for Leadership Academy Network schools in kindergarten through second grade
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What is it?
Purchase of decodable books aligned with the science of reading to support phonics instruction and reading development for kindergarten through second grade students at Leadership Academy Network schools during the 2025-26 school year. -
What s the cost?
$81,047.16 -
Who s the vendor?
Just Right Reader Inc.
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Permission for the partial-service providers of Fort Worth After School
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What is it?
Authorization for Fort Worth After School (FWAS) to enter requisitions with partial-service providers for specialized after-school programming in fine arts, science, technology, engineering and math, academics, community service, tutoring and soft-skills training. These services supplement FWAS sites and Summer Learning campuses, serving 72 locations in 2025-26. -
What s the cost?
Not to exceed $74,000 -
Who s the vendor?
Multiple providers:Alpine Education Services
,
Athena Coding
(coding/gaming/science, technology, engineering, math),
Athletes Global Corporation
,
Eighty 8 Lines LLC
(science, technology, engineering, math),
Finding Me Academy Inc.
(performing arts),
Girls Inc. of Tarrant County
,
Kidz to Pros
(college and career Programming),
Reddy Leadership Outreach
(math, literacy, english and language arts),
Sylvan Learning of North Texas
(tutoring),
Tag2, The Art of Continuous Growth
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
6-0; trustee Tobi Jackson abstained, President Roxanne Martinez and trustee Michael Ryan did not submit their vote due to technical difficulties.
Software for schedule audit and transcript renewal
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What is it?
Renewal of Fort Worth ISD s contract with Panorama Education for software that audits student transcripts and schedules. The tool helps counselors catch errors early, ensure course prerequisites are met and support timely student graduation, officials said. -
What s the cost?
$66,630 -
Who s the vendor?
Panorama Education Inc.
-
Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Upkeep of Child Nutrition Services software
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What is it?
Annual renewal of software maintenance services for the point-of-sale and student management system used by the Child Nutrition Services Department for the 2025-26 school year. -
What s the cost?
$60,473 -
Who s the vendor?
Heartland Payment Systems LLC/Heartland School Solutions
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Where s the funding coming from?
Special revenue -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Approval of backup software for active directory forest recovery
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What is it?
Annual renewal of automated backup and restoration software for Fort Worth ISD s active directory system, which helps manage user access and system integrity. -
What s the cost?
$59,005.44 -
Who s the vendor?
Mobius Partners
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Additional repairs and testing for gas lines
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What is it?
Ratification of additional gas-line testing services and repairs across campuses after an underestimation of needed funds due to an incomplete meter list. -
What s the cost?
Originally approved: $760,000; Additional request: $58,307.90; Total: $818,307.90 -
Who s the vendor?
JBC Commercial Plumbing LLC
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Contract for child care to assist teen parents
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What is it?
Fort Worth ISD will continue its partnership with Child Care Associates to provide child care services for up to 30 parenting students ineligible for subsidized care. The district s funding helps teen parents stay in school and supports early development for their children, officials said. -
What s the cost?
$57,500 -
Who s the vendor?
Child Care Associates
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
Purchasing an item bank for online assessments
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What is it?
Purchase of TEKS Banks, an online platform with a library of state-aligned assessment items for grades kindergarten through 12 in core subjects. The system will support the creation of formative and summative assessments, provide actionable student data and enhance instructional planning. The license runs from July 31 through June 30, 2026. -
What s the cost?
$52,803.75 -
Who s the vendor?
Education Service Center Region 11
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Where s the funding coming from?
General fund -
What was the vote?
8-0; trustee Anne Darr abstained, item was on the consent agenda
expanded Clifford Davis Elementary summer education
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What is it?
Ratified a summer initiative at Clifford Davis Elementary to provide foundational reading and math intervention for up to 300 students, with special emphasis on emergent bilingual and refugee learners. The program partnered with Catch Up & Read, a research-based literacy provider, and included professional development for 25 teachers grounded in the science of reading, officials said. The program ran June 3-26. -
What s the cost?
$83,750 total $48,750 originally approved, with an added $35,000 ratified -
Who s the vendor?
Catch Up and Read
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Where s the funding coming from?
Special revenue fund -
What was the vote?
Unanimously approved on the consent agenda
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