Forney ISD board meeting, May 26, 2026

49 min · 2 public speakers

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What happened

What happened at this meeting

Forney ISD trustees take up order to refinance up to $89 million in bonds 28:33

  • A district staff member presented a bond parameter order that would allow the district to refinance up to $89 million of callable bonds and issue $30 million of new money bonds. 28:33
  • The chair heard no opposition on votes for the bond order, a security guard contract extension and the appointment. 31:04

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Item by item (11)
  1. Opening and closed session 0:00
    • The board went into closed session to consult with its attorney and deliberate on real property, personnel contracts, educator certification, student matters and intruder detection audit findings. 0:00
    • Dr. Michael Idemudia gave the invocation. ~2:09
  2. Student and staff recognitions 4:27
    • The executive director of athletics recognized student athletes who received academic all-state recognition in track and field, tennis, softball and baseball. 4:52
    • The coordinator of counseling announced the district's elementary and secondary Counselors of the Year. 10:30
  3. Construction and safety audit reports 12:00
    • The associate superintendent said the new elementary school is scheduled to open on time and the transportation facility is on schedule. 12:00
    • The district police chief said the specific details of the intruder detection audit were discussed in executive session and would not be shared with the broader public to protect campus security information. 18:10
  4. Public forum 20:05
    • A speaker at public comment asked the board to consider allowing parents to attend school functions such as class parties, field day and awards ceremonies. 22:03
    • A speaker at public comment asked the district to reevaluate an assessment that a walking route to Wilson Elementary was safe after a bus route was canceled, citing missing stop signs, sidewalks and crossing guards. 24:30
  5. Consent agenda 26:24
    • The consent agenda included minutes from the May 12th special called meeting, a budget amendment, a ParentSquare contract renewal, a Fundland site license purchase and a Mura purchase. 26:41
    • Scott Regan moved to approve the consent agenda items as presented. 27:10
  6. Bond refinancing and new bonds order 27:20
    • A district staff member said the order would allow refinancing of up to $89 million of callable bonds if a net present value savings of 3% is achieved. 28:33
    • The staff member said the order also authorizes $30 million of new money bonds, at a true interest cost not to exceed 5%, to convert the current maintenance shop into a police headquarters and fund other renovation projects. 28:33
    • Dr. Michael Idemudia moved to adopt the order. 30:38
    • The presiding speaker called for votes in favor, asked for any opposed and said none was heard. 31:01
  7. Security guard contract extension 31:04
    • A district staff member said the extension is the first of 4 possible one-year extensions and the contractor agreed to hold prices the same, with no cost increase. 31:36
    • A motion was made to award a contract extension for security guard services to United Protective Services as presented. 32:36
    • The presiding speaker called for votes in favor, asked for any opposed and said none was heard. 32:44
  8. Board resignation and vacancy appointment 32:44
    • The board secretary said it had been an honor to serve the district for 20 years and announced stepping down from the board. 32:44
    • Chad Johnson described the nominee as a former Forney teacher and principal who has served on district committees and moved to appoint the nominee to fill the vacancy. 40:06
    • The presiding speaker called for votes in favor, asked for any opposed and said none was heard. 40:38
  9. Certificates and oath of office 40:56
    • Chad Johnson asked board members to sign their certificates, including a certificate of appointment. 40:56
    • A staff member administered the oath of office for the Office of School Board Trustee. 43:05
  10. Board officer reorganization 45:36
    • One board member nominated and moved to approve a slate of board officers for the 2026-'27 school year, including another board member as vice president. 46:35
    • After calling for votes in favor and asking for any opposed, the speaker leading the item congratulated the new officer slate. 47:00
  11. Closed session items and announcements 47:35
    • The chair said there was no action from the closed session items. 47:35
    • A speaker said the district graduated around 1,400 students and announced a budget meeting on Monday, June 22nd, and an office closure for the holiday on Thursday, July 2nd. 48:32

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