Amended as of October 2, 2026, to correct a clerical spelling error on item # 9.2
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Plano Independent School District will hold a Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Administration Building Board Room located at 2700 West 15th Street in Plano, Texas. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda below. The order in which posted agenda items are taken may be changed by a consensus of the Board Members.
In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.127, one or more Board Members may participate via videoconference call. The presiding officer will be physically present at the meeting location. A quorum of the Board intends to be physically present at the meeting location as well.
In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.128, a video and audio recording shall be made of all regularly scheduled meetings, work sessions, or special called meetings when the Board votes on any matter or receives public comment. Applicable recordings shall be made available on the District’s website not later than seven days after the date the recording was made and maintained on the website for not less than two years. All video recordings are captioned.
Audience participation at a Board Meeting, Work Session, or Special Called Meeting is limited to the portion of the meeting designated to receive public comment in accordance with policy BED(LOCAL). At all other times, the audience shall not enter into discussion or debate on matters being considered by the Board unless requested by the presiding officer.
The Board shall not tolerate disruption of the meeting by members of the audience. If, after at least one warning from the presiding officer, any individual continues to disrupt the meeting by his or her words or actions, the presiding officer may request assistance from law enforcement officials to have the individual removed from the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE
RECOGNITIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION - AGENDA ITEMS ONLY
Please note that the process for accepting public comment submissions may be adjusted for any given meeting, which will be detailed in the meeting agenda. Guidelines outlined in the meeting agenda supersede guidelines posted on the District’s website.
Individuals who wish to participate during the portion of the meeting designated for public comment shall sign up online from 8:00 a.m. until one hour prior to the start of the meeting, unless otherwise noted in the meeting agenda.
An electronic device will be available in the lobby of the Administration Building during the online signup period for anyone wishing to speak who does not have computer or mobile phone access.
For Board Meetings, Work Sessions or Special Called Meetings, public comments are limited to items on the posted agenda.
When an individual signs up to speak, they must indicate the topic of their comments and must include their first and last name. An online signup registration shall not be transferable to another speaker.
When necessary for effective meeting management or to accommodate large numbers of individuals wishing to address the Board, the presiding officer may make adjustments to public comment procedures, including adjusting when public comment will occur during the meeting, reordering agenda items, continuing agenda items to a later meeting, providing expanded opportunity for public comment, or establishing an overall time limit for public comment and adjusting the time allotted to each speaker, or make other reasonable adjustments to the timing of public comment in accordance with law. However, no individual shall be given less than one minute to make comments.
Specific factual information or recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to inquiries, but the Board shall not deliberate or decide regarding any subject that is not included on the posted agenda with notice of the meeting.
The presiding officer or designee shall determine whether an individual addressing the Board has attempted to solve a matter administratively through resolution channels established by policy. If not, the individual shall be referred to the appropriate policy to seek resolution:
Employee complaints: DGBA
Student or parent complaints: FNG
Public complaints: GF
DISCUSSION AND ACTION I
Approval of the Resolution Regarding the Proposed Rule, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs"
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Resolution Regarding the Proposed Rule, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs"
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with legal counsel regarding the procedures for the Level IV appeal filed in accordance with Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL) by Niesha Morrison.
Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, conduct Level IV appeal hearing regarding the Level IV appeal filed in accordance with Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL) by Niesha Morrison.
Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with legal counsel regarding the legal issues presented in the Level IV appeal filed in accordance with Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL) by Niesha Morrison.
Pursuant to 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with the Board’s attorney regarding the recommendation to send notice of proposed termination regarding term contract employee, Lakia Page, in accordance with Board Policies DFBA (LEGAL) and DFBA (LOCAL).
Discuss possible real estate opportunities pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss purchase, exchange, lease, sale, or value of real property.
Consultation with the Board’s attorneys pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney when the Board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality.
RECONVENE OPEN SESSION
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the Minutes of Previous Meetings
September 8, 2026 Special Called Meeting Minutes
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the minutes of the September 8, 2026 Special Called Meeting, September 8, 2026 Board Meeting and Septmber 22, 2026 Board Work Session.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the monthly financial reports for August as presented.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Budget Amendment – Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as presented.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the donations to Plano
Independent School District as presented.
Approval of Request for Proposal (RFP) 2026-10-32-28 Contracted Special Education Services
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve Request for Proposal (RFP) 2026-10-32-28 Contracted Special Education Services
Approval of Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) 2022-062 Jupiter Center Renovation Closeout
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves CSP 2022-062 Jupiter Center Renovation Closeout for $2,946,000. The administration also recommends that the work be accepted and authorizes final payment to McCown Gordon Construction, LLC including Release of Retainage, subject to receipt of closeout documentation.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves CSP 2023-10-063 Upper & Lower Playground Replacements at Brinker and Hughston Elementary Schools Change Order No.1 and Closeout for Brinker Elementary deductive amount of $34,206.21, for a total of $565,783.79; for Hughston Elementary deductive amount of $55,781.75 for a total of $544,208.25.The administration also recommends that the work be accepted and authorizes final payment to Webuildfun, Inc. including Release of Retainage, subject to receipt of closeout documentation.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves CSP 2025-03-010 Harrington Elementary School Renovation Change Order No.1 and Closeout in the deductive amount of $9,564.96 for a total of $4,777,323.04. The administration also recommends that the work be accepted and authorizes final payment to McCown Gordon Construction, LLC including Release of Retainage, subject to receipt of closeout documentation.
Approval of Capital Projects Consultant and Delivery Method For Cox Building and Academy High School
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the fee, consultant, and delivery method for the listed projects, subject to a negotiated and executed contract.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) 2023-12-076 Pearson Early Childhood School Order No. 2 and Closeout in the deductive amount of $193,288.13 for a total of $5,433,839.87. The administration also recommends that the work be accepted and authorizes final payment to MDI General Contractors including Release of Retainage, subject to receipt of closeout documentation.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the Change Order to the Contract for Construction be approved in the additive amount of $15,253,440. The Change Order will add sixteen (16) months to the Contract Time for the additional security connector work included in the Change Order, based on a construction start date of November 2026.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Upper & Lower Playground Replacements at Beverly and Boggess Elementary Schools Change Order No.1 and Closeout for Beverly Elementary deductive amount of $62,748.08, for a total of $626,717.92; for Boggess Elementary deductive amount of $40,257.14 for a total of $655,919.86. The administration also recommends that the work be accepted and authorizes final payment toWebuildfun, Inc. including Release of Retainage, subject to receipt of closeout documentation
Approval of Increase for Job Order Contracting (JOC) Services for Minor Construction Projects
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the requested increase of $1,100,000 for Job Order Contracting Services for minor construction projects.
Approval of HB3372 Administrator(s) Contract(s)
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the contract(s) between the administrator(s) and entities as spelled out on the Administrator Form HB 3372.
It is recommended, for the 2026 - 2027 school year, that the Board of Trustees delegates contractual authority to obligate the School District under Texas Education Code (TEC) §11.1511(c)(4) to the Superintendent, solely for the purpose of obligating the District under TEC, §48.257 and TEC, Chapter 49, Subchapters A and D, and the rules adopted by the Commissioner of Education as authorized under TEC §49.006. This includes approval of the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit or the Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Netting Chapter 48 Funding).
Approval of Bilingual Education Exceptions and English as a Second Language Waiver
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Bilingual Education Exceptions and English as a Second Language Waiver.
Approval of a Resolution of the Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees Delegation of Authority During the 2026 - 2027 Academic Year Inclement Weather Closures
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Resolution of the Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees Regarding Delegation of Authority During Inclement Weather Closure.
Approval of a Resolution Declaring October 14, 2026 as Texas Education Human Resources Day
Approval of a Resolution Declaring October as National Principals Month
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Resolution of the Plano Independent School District Board of Trustees Declaring October as National Principals Month.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Head Start Program Information as presented.
DISCUSSION AND ACTION II
Consider and take possible action regarding the Level IV appeal filed in accordance with Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL) by Niesha Morrison.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2026 – 2027 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Goals Including Early Childhood Literacy, Math, and College, Career, and Military Readiness Plans as presented.
Consideration and Approval of the 2027-2028 School Year Course Recommendations
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the 2026-2027 Course Recommendations as presented.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Resolution adopting the Investment Policy, Investment Strategies, Investment Training Providers and Investment Broker Dealers.
Approval of Plano ISD Legislative Priorities for the 90th Legislative Session
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the Plano ISD Legislative Priorities for the 90th Legislative Session.
Approval of the Resolution Declaring the Surplus of Real Property
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves the resolution declaring the surplus of real property.
POLICIES
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Policy DBA(LOCAL)under First Reading.
It is recommended that the Board of Trustees approves Policy DBAA(LOCAL) under First Reading.
ADJOURNMENT
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
All meetings of the Board of Trustees shall provide for the possibility of a closed meeting, in accordance with law and BE(LOCAL). Closed Session will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act including but not limited to the sections and purposes listed on the agenda. If, during the course of the meeting, the Board of Trustees determines that a Closed Session is required for any purpose permitted by the Act, then such Closed Session will be held as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Texas Government Code Provisions Authorizing Deliberations in Closed Meeting
For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney when the Board seeks advice about pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer, or when the attorney will have an ethical duty of confidentiality pursuant to Section 551.071.
For the purpose of discussing the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person pursuant to Section 551.072.
For the purpose of considering a negotiated contract for a prospective gift or donation to the District if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the Board’s position in negotiations with a third person pursuant to Section 551.073.
For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee pursuant to Section 551.074.
To consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices or to deliberate a security audit pursuant to Section 551.076.
To consider the medical records or psychiatric records of an individual applicant for a benefit from the plan; or a matter that includes a consideration of information in the medical or psychiatric records of an individual applicant for a benefit from the plan pursuant to Section 551.0785.
For the purpose of considering discipline of a public school child or children or to hear a complaint by an employee against another employee if the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing pursuant to Section 551.082.
For the purpose of deliberating a matter regarding a public school student if personally identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed by the deliberation pursuant to Section 551.0821.
To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information received from a business prospect, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect pursuant to Section 551.087.
To discuss or adopt individual assessment instruments or assessment instrument items, or to deliberate a test item pursuant to Section 551.088.
To discuss security assessments or deployments pursuant to Section 551.089 relating to information resources technology; network security information as described by Section 2059.055(b); or the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices.
For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney by telephone conference call, video conference call, or communications over the Internet pursuant to Section 551.129.