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FBISD Board set priorities for funds generated by a successful tax rate election
The November 7 election, known as a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election or VATRE, will provide $35 million for the district to afford competitive wages for FBISD teachers.
By law, funds provided by the district’s successful bond election in May cannot be used to pay teachers or other staff salaries, such as bus drivers, librarians, nurses and counselors.
Priorities set by the board to improve pay for all staff in the district are:
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Compensation ($33.1M - All benefits-eligible staff will receive a pay increase.)
- Increase teacher pay to $62,000
- Differentiated teacher step scale at five-year milestones
- Raises effective for all of 2023-24 contract year
- Increase police officer pay $5,742 (9.6%)
- $1.50/hour increase for:
- Classroom aides (8.8%)
- Bus drivers (7.6%)
- $1/hour increase for:
- Auxiliary staff (5.9%)
- Non-classroom paras (4.5%)
- 3% increase for:
- Administrators and business professionals
- Principals and assistant principals
- Directors and above
Safety and Security ($2.5M) - Armed security personnel at all elementary schools
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Fort Bend ISD dedicates two newest elementary schools, Bhuchar and Ferguson, and pay tributes to selflessness of namesakes
Hundreds attended the dedication ceremonies of Bhuchar and Ferguson elementary schools, held Sunday, October 15.
Sonal Bhuchar Elementary and Alyssa Ferguson Elementary opened this year, welcoming their very first students and honoring the lives of these selfless individuals.
During each ceremony, speakers recalled the lasting impacts that both Sonal Bhuchar and Alyssa Ferguson made in their lives.
Read more about each dedication here:
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Fort Bend ISD has several resources for students. Click below to learn more
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Hodges Bend Middle School's No Place for Hate Committee spreads awareness during National Bullying Awareness Week
Hodges Bend Middle School's No Place for Hate Committee launched an awareness campaign during National Bullying Awareness Month. The activities they planned throughout October encourage students to commit to ensuring their campus is a place of caring and kindness.
Wednesday, October 18 was Unity Day, an annual National Bullying Prevention Month event that promotes joining together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance of differences and inclusion.
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Fort Bend ISD salutes its breast cancer survivors, including district receptionist Rita Nunez
October is annually observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Fort Bend ISD joins the nation in saluting the brave individuals touched by this disease.

Rita Nunez, one of FBISD’s district receptionists and parent of a Ridge Point High School graduate, is a two-time survivor of breast cancer. She was first diagnosed in 2004 while living in Illinois. After feeling ill for nearly a year, tests showed that she had a low white blood count. After the discovery of a lump, she was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma stage III.
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Just for our Active Seniors! Join us to cheer on our class of 2023 seniors at six designated "Senior Night" varsity football games. Arrive early and check in at the Active Senior Welcome Station, located at the northwest entrance, to sign in and receive a special treat.
This Saturday, come out and watch Kempner take on Fulshear at Mercer Stadium!
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FBISD to host showcase event for high school programs of choice
Fort Bend ISD will host a Community Night for its high school programs of choice on Wednesday, October 25 at Marshall High School (1220 Buffalo Run, Missouri City, 77489). The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
All eighth-grade students and families are invited to attend.
Programs of choice offer high school students enhanced academic experiences that prepare them for success in college and their chosen careers. FBISD offers nine programs of choice, including six career and industry-focused academies and three early college high school programs.
- Math and Science Academy at Dulles High School
- Engineering Academy at Elkins High School
- Digital Media Academy and Medical Science Academy at Hightower High School
- Global Studies Academy and International Business and Marketing Academy at Travis High School
- Early College High School at Marshall High School
- Pathways in Technology (Health Science) at Hightower High School
- Pathways in Technology (Computer Science) at Willowridge High School
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FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program to host next vendor workshop on November 3
Fort Bend ISD’s Small Business Enterprise Program (SBEP) will host its next in-person vendor workshop on Friday, November 3, beginning at 2 p.m., at the FBISD James Reese Career & Technical Center (12300 University Blvd., Sugar Land 77479).
This event is open to all small businesses and vendors interested in doing business with the district.
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Fort Bend ISD’s Whole Child Health Initiative is committed to supporting and developing the mental, behavioral, social, emotional and physical health of all students in the district. Students are best equipped and inspired to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine when these needs and skills are met and developed. FBISD offers a variety of health services and supports for students, staff and their families.
Whole Child Health Initiative will continue its monthly webinar series this school year, now offering resources to both parents and students. Each seminar will focus on a different area of health, and all are aligned to the district’s mission to support the mental, behavioral, social, emotional and physical health of students in FBISD. Visit the Whole Child Health Initiative online to find out more, and to access the previous webinars.
The hour-long seminars will be virtual and no registration is needed to participate. All seminars will begin at 6 p.m.
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FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS: SchooLinks has replaced Naviance
SchooLinks is the district's new college readiness platform, designed to help students discover their interests and strength, explore colleges and careers, order transcripts, find and apply for scholarships, and request letters of recommendations.
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Income-eligible families may receive $30 off monthly internet bills, $100 off laptop purchases
The federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program is currently providing income-eligible families with $30 discounts on their monthly internet bills and a one-time $100 discount on the price of laptops and tablets.
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Application for free and reduced-price school meals for 2023-24 school year now open
As a reminder, the application for free and reduced-priced meals for the 2023-24 school year is now open.
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Get Engaged with Collaborative Communities |
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Fort Bend ISD's Shared Dreams anniversary celebration to be held November 8
It is time to celebrate! Shared Dream's 35th anniversary will be held at 1555 Independence Blvd., Missouri City, 77489 (at the facility located next to Progressive High School). The event's program will include remarks from district leadership, student performances, a tour of the new facility and light refreshments courtesy of HEB.
What is Shared Dreams?
Shared Dreams was created in 1988 to provide basic everyday items to Fort Bend ISD students – provisions that help remove barriers and enable children and their families to have a less stressful school experience.
Some people are surprised to learn about the amount of need in Fort Bend ISD. The district has 80,000 students, and 52 percent are economically disadvantaged. Almost 1,000 are homeless. FBISD's Shared Dreams has provided our students and families with basic needs for 35 years.
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Fort Bend ISD seeks Career Day speakers from all industries and vocations
Fort Bend ISD is seeking representatives from all industries and vocations to volunteer to inspire our eighth grade students on career day. Speakers will discuss their career in a classroom setting and share the successes and challenges they have experienced.
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FBISD Board of Trustees Upcoming Meetings |
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The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will host an upcoming meeting on:
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November 6 - Agenda Review Workshop, 6 p.m.
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November 13 - Regular Business Meeting, 6 p.m.
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November 30 - Special Called Meeting - GT & Cybersecurity Training, 4:30 p.m.
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Fort Bend Education Foundation Announcements |
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