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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)
- Opening and closed session 0:00
- Student and staff recognitions 4:27
- 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
- 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
- Consent agenda 26:24
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Certificates and oath of office 40:56
- Board officer reorganization 45:36
- Closed session items and announcements 47:35
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Video: posted by the district as “Forney ISD Board of Trustees Meeting May 26, 2026”