Fort Worth ISD trustees OK’d $8M in purchases in October. Here’s what they bought
The Fort Worth ISD school board approved just over $8 million in spending at its Oct. 22 meeting.The two largest purchases were related to student devices. Trustees approved insurance for student MacBooks for $1.3 million and the purchase of supplemental student devices for up to $2.9 million. Here’s what trustees approved:Insurance for student MacBooksWhat is it? Insurance coverage for student MacBooks for the 2024-25 school year.
What’s the cost? $1.3 million
Who’s the vendor? CTS Mobility
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? 7-1, with trustee Michael Ryan dissenting and trustee Wallace Bridges abstaining.Purchase of supplemental student devicesWhat is it? New devices for students so that they have access to a working device.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $2.9 million
Who’s the vendor? CDW Government
Where’s the funding coming from? TRE
What was the vote? 7-1, with Ryan dissenting and Bridges abstaining.New employee assistance programWhat is it? An agreement for a new employee assistance program, which first launched in 1978, that helps employees and their families with relationship issues, psychological issues, family problems, legal or financial concerns, stress, job performance-related problems, drug and alcohol problems and more.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $70,000
Who’s the vendor? Deer Oaks EAP Services
Where’s the funding coming from? Internal service fund
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda, a list of routine actions that can be approved in one vote.Emergency mass notification system renewalWhat is it? Trustees renewed a contract for its emergency mass notification system that alerts parents, staff and other community members.
What’s the cost? $101,721
Who’s the vendor? Netsync
Where’s the funding coming from? Special revenue
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.Two cargo vans for safety and securityWhat is it? The district bought two cargo vans to replace two existing vehicles that are more than 20 years old and in poor condition. The vans will be used for security specialists and technicians as they install surveillance cameras, access control systems and emergency communication systems.
What’s the cost? $84,880
Who’s the vendor? Caldwell Country Chevrolet
Where’s the funding coming from? TRE
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.Gifted-and-talented screening toolWhat is it? An online assessment tool that will screen students to identify them for gifted-and-talented classes.
What’s the cost? $100,000
Who’s the vendor? NCS Pearson
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.Instructional materials for social studiesWhat is it? The district bought new social studies materials that support literacy instruction.
What’s the cost? $61,312
Who’s the vendor? The DBQ Co.
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.Contract renewal to prevent ransomware and online threats on district devicesWhat is it? A service that secures Fort Worth ISD-owned devices and detects ransomware attacks and online threats.
What’s the cost? $537,274
Who’s the vendor? GTS Technology Solutions
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.District enterprise resources planning systemWhat is it? Annual maintenance of Fort Worth ISD’s enterprise resources planning system.
What’s the cost? $607,739
Who’s the vendor? Tyler Technologies
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.Content filter softwareWhat is it? Software that monitors and controls internet usage on Fort Worth ISD networks.
What’s the cost? $448,632
Who’s the vendor? Carahsoft, also known as iBoss
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.Renewing bus Wi-Fi router licensesWhat is it? Renewal of licenses for 204 school bus Wi-Fi routers. The district provides internet to students while they travel to and from school or to school-sponsored events.
What’s the cost? $158,981
Who’s the vendor? GTS Technology Solutions
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.Contract for school building floor plan updatesWhat is it? An update to Fort Worth ISD’s plans archive of the district’s combined 12 million square feet of facilities. Accurate floor plans are needed for future decisions and security. Once updated, the district will provide the building maps with first responders.
What’s the cost? $697,973
Who’s the vendor? GeoComm Inc.
Where’s the funding coming from? Special revenue
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.Contracting services for building football field restrooms at Diamond Hill-Jarvis High SchoolWhat is it? A contract to renovate a former concession stand into restrooms near Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School’s football field.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $300,000
Who’s the vendor? SDB Contracting Services
Where’s the funding coming from? 2017 bond
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.Contracting services for a marquee at Diamond Hill-Jarvis High SchoolWhat is it? Contracting services to install a digital marquee in front of Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $150,000
Who’s the vendor? SDB Contracting Services
Where’s the funding coming from? 2017 bond
What was the vote? Unanimous. Item was on the consent agenda.Increase architectural services contract for Forest Oak Sixth Grade relocation projectWhat is it? The school board agreed to increase an architectural service contract after expanding the scope for relocating Forest Oak Sixth Grade to Forest Oak Middle School.
What’s the cost? Increase of $85,781; new total not to exceed $428,906
Who’s the vendor? Perkins & Will Inc.
Where’s the funding coming from? 2021 bond
What was the vote? 8-1, with trustee Kevin Lynch dissenting.Jacob Sanchez is a senior education reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at jacob.sanchez@fortworthreport.org or @_jacob_sanchez. At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.
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