Fort Worth ISD trustees approved $44M in spending this May. Here’s what they bought
The Fort Worth ISD school board approved nearly $44.4 million in new spending during its May 20 meeting.
Among the biggest items trustees approved included more than $28 million for renewal of the district’s food service management contract with Sodexo; $2.16 million for audio-visual classroom upgrades at 23 campuses; and $1.97 million for adoption and purchase of new math instructional materials.
Trustees also approved the shifting of funds from Kirkpatrick and Morningside middle schools to J.P. Elder and William James middle schools as part of the district’s consolidation plan, as well as various contracts for technology, infrastructure and facility improvements.
Here’s what else trustees approved:
Renewal of food service management company contract
What is it? Renewal of the district’s contract with Sodexo LLC to provide food service management for the 2025-26 school year, with rates tied to the Consumer Price Index and approved by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $28,582,618
Who’s the vendor? Sodexo
Where’s the funding coming from? Special revenue
What was the vote? Unanimous
Purchase of audio-visual displays and services for classrooms
What is it? Approval to purchase and install interactive flat panels to replace outdated interactive whiteboards at 23 campuses as part of the middle school refresh under the 2021 bond.
What’s the cost? $2,163,231.61
Who’s the vendor? Delcom Group
Where’s the funding coming from? 2021 Capital Improvement Program
What was the vote? Unanimous
Adoption and purchase of math instructional materials for 2025-26
What is it? Approval of the adoption and purchase of Bluebonnet Learning high-quality instructional materials for K-8 math and Algebra I. The materials are aligned with state standards and provide comprehensive resources including lesson plans, scope and sequence, and student materials.
What’s the cost? $1,972,640.94 (funded through the Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment; digital resources are free, print funded by TEA)
Who’s the vendor? Texas Education Agency
Where’s the funding coming from? Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment Fund
What was the vote? Unanimous
Asbestos abatement contract for Elementary School Replacement #1 at Eastern Hills site
What is it? Authorization to enter into a contract for asbestos abatement services at Elementary School Replacement No. 1 at the Eastern Hills site. The work is required to remove hazardous materials identified during sampling before construction can begin.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $1,799,662
Who’s the vendor? DWW Abatement
Where’s the funding coming from? 2021 Capital Improvement Program
What was the vote? Unanimous
Rooftop units and energy management controls replacement at Alice Contreras Elementary
What is it? Approval to purchase and install new rooftop units and energy management system controls at Alice Contreras Elementary to replace outdated equipment, improve reliability and enhance energy efficiency and comfort for students and staff.
What’s the cost? $1,451,415
Who’s the vendor? AMS of Texas LLC
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous
Districtwide legal services renewal
What is it? Approval of the third annual renewal for as-needed legal services to support the district in a wide range of legal matters, including employment law, litigation, special education, construction law, bond counsel and other specialized legal areas. The renewal covers services from May 29, 2025, to May 29, 2026.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $1,200,000 annually
Who’s the vendor? Multiple firms, including Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd & Hullett; McCall, Parkhurst & Horton; Bracewell; O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo; Cantey Hanger LLP; Walsh Gallegos
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund (various line items); debt Service Fund, 2017 bond; and 2021 bond.
What was the vote? Unanimous
Managed print services lease for district copiers and printers
What is it? A ratification and increase of funding for the lease, purchase and management of multifunctional copiers and printers across all district campuses and offices. The approval covers past purchases, additional 2024-25 school year needs and authorizes funding for the remainder of the contract through June 30, 2027.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $890,000
Who’s the vendor? Datamax of Texas
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda, a list of routine actions that can be approved in one vote.
Increase to architectural, engineering and professional services for Elementary School Replacement No. 2
What is it? An increase to the previously approved not-to-exceed amount for architectural, engineering and professional services for the Elementary School Replacement No. 2 at the Maudrie Walton site, reflecting adjustments due to the construction contract amount.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $3,516,295 (up from $2,813,036.01)
Who’s the vendor? KAI Enterprises
Where’s the funding coming from? 2021 bond
What was the vote? Unanimous
Student furniture purchase for International Newcomer Academy
What is it? A purchase of new student desks, chairs and cafeteria furniture to furnish the recently relocated International Newcomer Academy. The furniture meets high school standards set by the 2017 bond and is intended to create a durable, comfortable and engaging learning environment.
What’s the cost? $617,508
Who’s the vendor? Meteor Education
Where’s the funding coming from? TRE fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Change Order No. 1 for IT scope at Forest Oak Middle School
What is it? Approval of Change Order No. 1 to add the procurement and installation of information technology infrastructure to the existing construction contract for Forest Oak Middle School renovations as part of the 2021 Capital Improvement Program.
What’s the cost? $526,026.60
Who’s the vendor? Sedalco; Post L Group
Where’s the funding coming from? 2021 Capital Improvement Program
What was the vote? Unanimous
Ratification for purchase of Mosyle mobile device management licenses
What is it? A ratification for the purchase of device licenses to renew Mosyle mobile device management software, enabling centralized mobile device management, policy enforcement, app deployment and device health monitoring from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
What’s the cost? $505,472
Who’s the vendor? Apple
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Authorization for additional moving services contracts
What is it? Authorization for the district to enter into additional contracts for moving services to support furniture and equipment relocation tied to renovations and interior construction under the 2021 bond. The new authorization replaces the expired Request For Quote.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $500,000
Who’s the vendor? All Points of Texas; E-Logic; Exserv Facility Services; Office Interiors Group
Where’s the funding coming from? 2021 bond
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
LED lighting conversion for McClung Middle School and Daggett Montessori
What is it? A contract for LED lighting conversion at McClung Middle School and Daggett Montessori as part of the 2021 bond. The upgrades aim to reduce energy consumption, lower costs and support environmental sustainability.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $345,061 for McClung Middle School; not to exceed $93,067 for Daggett Montessori
Who’s the vendor? Aquila Environmental
Where’s the funding coming from? 2021 bond
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Telephone service and Plexar lines renewal
What is it? A renewal of telephone and Plexar line services used for local dial tone, 911 calls, elevator calls and fire alarms across the district. The contract covers services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and includes a 10% contingency.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $432,000
Who’s the vendor? AT&T
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Cloud software renewal for district infrastructure and academic support
What is it? A renewal of cloud software services to support the district’s infrastructure, disaster recovery, business continuity and secure user identity management. The services provide seamless and secure login access for staff and students for the 2025-26 school year.
What’s the cost? $430,000
Who’s the vendor? Cloud Unity
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Authorization for fiber-optic network relocation and installation
What is it? Authorization for the district to negotiate and award contracts for the relocation and installation of fiber-optic network services as part of the 2021 bond. This work will support construction and renovation projects while ensuring future-ready connectivity at impacted campuses.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $300,000
Who’s the vendor? Conterra Networks
Where’s the funding coming from? 2021 bond
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Texas Instructional Leadership training and executive coaching
What is it? An agreement with Education Service Center Region 11 to provide Texas instructional leadership training and executive coaching for 13 campuses identified for comprehensive support under a grant. The training focuses on materials internalization alignment and application of high-quality instructional materials and professional learning communities.
What’s the cost? $274,050
Who’s the vendor? ESC Region 11
Where’s the funding coming from? Special revenue
What was the vote? 8-0; trustee Anne Darr abstained; item was on the consent agenda.
Demolition of Professional Development Center at 3150 McCart Ave.
What is it? Approval for demolition services to safely remove the Professional Development Center building, which sustained irreparable structural damage during the severe January 2025 winter storm, posing a public safety risk.
What’s the cost? $262,197
Who’s the vendor? Freedom Construction
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous
Renewal of platform to manage and maintain student and staff access to digital resources
What is it? A renewal of the platform that provides a secure, single sign-on portal for student and staff access to digital learning resources, centralized rostering, user management and PII data security via DataGuard for the 2025-26 school year.
What’s the cost? $213,534.50
Who’s the vendor? ClassLink
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Literacy professional learning for English I, English II and high school instructional leadership
What is it? Professional learning sessions for English I and II teachers, high school instructional leaders and literacy demonstration teachers, focused on developing a shared vision for student-centered instruction and integrating student-facing practices into the StudySync curriculum.
What’s the cost? $195,336.15
Who’s the vendor? Institute for Learning
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Value-added analysis for Teacher Incentive Allotment
What is it? A purchase of analytic services to provide value-added analysis for measuring teacher impact on student learning and achievement, supporting FWISD’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program to recognize and reward highly effective teachers.
What’s the cost? $170,000
Who’s the vendor? SAS Institute (Education Visualization and Analytics Solution – EVAAS)
Where’s the funding coming from? Special revenue
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Unified communications session management and long-distance services renewal
What is it? A renewal of Session Initiation Protocol trunk services providing inbound, outbound and long-distance telephone communications for the district for the 2025-26 school year, including a monthly contingency for long-distance charges.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $140,029.08 ($138,829.08 quoted cost + $1,200 contingency for long-distance charges)
Who’s the vendor? TPx Communications
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Software system for creating, monitoring and evaluating improvement plans
What is it? A renewal of the district’s contract for a software system that supports the creation, monitoring and evaluation of campus improvement plans and the district improvement plan, ensuring compliance with Texas Education Code and alignment with district achievement goals.
What’s the cost? $104,100
Who’s the vendor? 806 Technologies
Where’s the funding coming from? Special revenue
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Principal Fellows Program continuation with Texas Tech University
What is it? An interlocal agreement with Texas Tech University to continue the Principal Fellows Program for the 2025-26 school year. The program, funded by the Texas Education Agency Principal Residency Grant, supports aspiring principals through graduate coursework, certification and a yearlong residency to strengthen the district’s leadership pipeline.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $99,973 (covered by Principal Residency Grant Cycle 7 continuation funds)
Who’s the vendor? Texas Tech University
Where’s the funding coming from? Special revenue
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Amended contract for project management services
What is it? A contract amendment to extend project management services for the district’s enterprise resource planning and timekeeping system implementation by three months, covering key functions that will go live after July 1, 2025, including fixed assets, service records, state reporting, benefits and payroll.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $990,000; original contract of $900,000 plus an additional $90,000 for the extension
Who’s the vendor? Plante Moran
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Document management software for Title I, Part A compliance
What is it? A web-based document management system to centralize, collect, store and monitor Title I, Part A documentation across 119 campuses, ensuring compliance with federal regulations tied to over $34 million in annual funding.
What’s the cost? $76,000
Who’s the vendor? 806 Technologies
Where’s the funding coming from? Special revenue
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Elevator modernization at I.M. Terrell Academy
What is it? A purchase and installation to modernize a second, inoperable elevator at I.M. Terrell Academy to enhance safety, ensure compliance with current standards and improve campus accessibility.
What’s the cost? $61,050
Who’s the vendor? Prestige Elevator Services
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Council of the Great City Schools membership fees
What is it? Annual membership fees for the district’s participation in the Council of the Great City Schools, a coalition of large urban public school systems focused on improving education, professional development, leadership and management.
What’s the cost? $56,564
Who’s the vendor? Council of the Great City Schools
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Budget, financial and comparative analytics subscription renewal
What is it? A renewal of the district’s subscription to an analytics platform that supports business and finance teams with critical budget, financial and comparative data insights to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
What’s the cost? $55,514.84
Who’s the vendor? Frontline Education
Where’s the funding coming from? General fund
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Increase to job order contract for Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School
What is it? An increase to the previously approved job order contracting services amount for the Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School project, providing additional contingency funds to address unforeseen mechanical, electrical and plumbing conditions and prevent construction delays.
What’s the cost? $350,000 new not-to-exceed amount (original $300,000 plus $50,000 additional funds)
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.
Amendment for translation and interpretation services
What is it? An amendment to increase funding for districtwide LanguageLine services, supporting communication with families who speak more than 100 languages. The additional funding will extend services for effective communication at district events and community engagement activities.
What’s the cost? Not to exceed $74,500 — original $49,500 plus an additional $25,000
Who’s the vendor? LanguageLine Solutions
Where’s the funding coming from? Special revenue
What was the vote? Unanimous; item was on the consent agenda.
Matthew Sgroi is an education reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at matthew.sgroi@fortworthreport.org or @MatthewSgroi1.
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