Board Briefs: November 17, 2025
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Manor ISD’s Board Briefs
Welcome to the latest edition of Manor ISD’s Board Brief! Each month, we will offer a snapshot of key decisions, discussions, and highlights from our most recent board meeting. As always, Manor ISD is committed to transparency and keeping our community informed about the work being done to support our students, staff, and schools. In this update, you'll find information about important approvals, recognitions, and updates on initiatives aimed at enhancing the educational experience across our district.
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Staff Recognitions
We’re proud to celebrate the incredible staff members who go above and beyond to make a difference at Manor ISD. Here’s a look at who was recognized during this month’s board meeting!
Manor ISD Police Department Recognition
Information Items
Superintendent’s Update:
Student Safety Update
Dr. Sormani reported that 45 of 53 recommendations have been fully implemented. 5 more will be completed by December and 1 will extend into next year. 3 recommendations are on hold due to the funding source being the 2025 Bond which did get passed during the November election. Those projects include elementary camera upgrades, fencing, addressing traffic on Joyce Turner, and improving the security of Manor New Tech High School.
Points of Pride
Dr. Sormani highlighted Mustang and Titan volleyball as well as OME and Food Services which collaborated on growing some lettuce which Dr. Sormani ate on a sandwich! He also highlighted the Central Office Halloween Spirit.
Bond 2025 Update
Dr. Sormani provided some initial thoughts on why the bond failed and emphasized that a lot more listening needs to be done before we can say definitively. He did point out that there was little negative feedback on the items in the bond, but a lot of discussion from people about the tough economic times and how that influenced their vote. He also reminded the community that they were required to write “This is a tax increase” on the ballot even though the tax rate was not going up. He says that the administration will give a recommendation on a next bond proposal at the January board meeting. He emphasized that just because the bond failed doesn’t mean the needs disappeared.
Dr. Sormani listed some impacts of the failed bond including $100 million in deferred maintenance and renovations over the next 6-8 years that currently do not have a funding source. He also mentioned that experts predict a 4% escalation cost over the next year and half.
Dr. Sormani listed some of the constraints on the 26-27 budget. He listed Student Achievement as the primary focus. He listed deferred maintenance such as HVAC Units as a new need now that the bond failed, replenishing the district fund balance to avoid a negative credit rating, being competitive with compensation, managing staff workloads and class sizes, and addressing rising health care costs.
Finally, he listed some broad recommendations for freeing up money to address district priorities including reallocating the last of the 2019 Bond funds to address deferred maintenance, review transportation routing to reduce routes and number of drivers needed, and consolidating campus programming such as dual language to improve student achievement and reduce teacher vacancies. Final decisions will be made on these in the future and some will require board approval.
Monthly Financial Report
The operating financial report for the month ending October (4/12 or 33.0% of the budget year), reflects the following:
- The General Fund has collected $21,880,052 (20.6% of the budgeted revenue), which is an increase of $18,544,876 or 556.0%, year over year.
- The General Fund has spent $32,301,696 (30.5% of the budgeted expenditures), which is a decrease of -$3,177,389 or -9.0%, year over year.
- The Debt Service Fund has collected $491,336 (1.0% of the budgeted revenue) and has spent $23,115,618 (38.6% of budgeted expenditures). Debt service payments are made during the months of February and August.
- The Nutrition Program Fund has collected $1,909,965 (18.4% of the budgeted revenue) and has spent $2,387,719 (23.5% of budgeted expenditures).
FIRST Rating
The FIRST Rating is Manor ISD’s financial report card. For the year 2024-25, which is based on school year 2023-24 data, the district received a Superior Achievement rating for the third consecutive year in a row. The district’s score is 92 (2 points over the prior year). The district anticipates that this score might decrease for the 2025-26 school year as a result of the 2024-25 financial deficit.
GPM #3 CCMR Board Monitoring Report
An informational update regarding Goal Progress Measure 3 for College, Career and Military was provided. The district has met goal progress measure 3.1 for TSI for the graduating classes of 2024 and 2025. The goal progress measures for 3.2 Dual and 3.3 Industry Based Certificates continue to be a work in progress. Administration presented areas of challenge, interventions and anticipated outcomes as a result of the interventions.
Public Hearing: Targeted Improvement Plan for Blake Manor Elementary School, Bluebonnet Trail Elementary School, Pioneer Crossing Elementary School and Manor High School
Campuses must complete a Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) if they are identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) under the federal accountability system - Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Targeted Improvement Plans were presented to the Board of Trustees for consideration and approval, as required by state law. A public hearing was also held in compliance with statutory requirements.
The Manor ISD Board of Trustees approved Targeted Improvement Plans for:
- Blake Manor ES
- Bluebonnet Trail ES
- Manor High School
- Pioneer Crossing ES
The finalized Targeted Improvement Plans will be submitted to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) by the November 21, 2025, deadline.
Consent Agenda
Approval of Budget Amendment #2
A budget amendment was presented for approva. Adjustments to the projected revenues reflect October snapshot student data and an adjustment of -1.5% to the tax collections due to the current federal shut down and the possibility that tax payers might prioritize personal expenses over property tax payments.
Adjustments to the expenditures budget are mainly in the area of personnel due to the HB2 salary increases and the 1% to all other staff, printing costs, tutoring services, utilities, and staff development.
The overall General Operating Budget for FY2025-26 Amendment #2 remains balanced.
Consideration and Approval of New FTEs for the 2025-2026 SY
The Manor ISD Board of trustees approved 7 new FTEs to build momentum and increase support to bolster MISD campus turnaround efforts. All of the positions will be paid for from federal funds. A total of 6 Bilingual teaching assistants will provide additional support to our Emergent Bilinguals at Manor ISD’s turnaround campuses: Decker Elementary, Shadowglen Elementary and Decker Middle School. Teaching assistants will be paid out of federal Title III funding. A Director on Special Assignment: Targeted School Improvement was approved - and will be funded out of federal Title II funding. A Director of Multilingual Services position was approved that will be funded by repurposing a current director position that is vacant.
Action Item
Consideration and Approval of Renewal of Good Cause Exception for Manor ISD Police Department Officer Certification Requirements
The Manor ISD Board of Trustees approved the district’s renewal of the Good Exemption Cause, which is part of the district’s work to comply with HB3. With the approval, the district will continue to prioritize the presence of commissioned peace officers—trained law enforcement professionals who possess full arrest authority and comprehensive training as defined by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). These officers bring the highest level of preparation, accountability, and authority to ensure safety and security across all campuses.