Dalhart ISD, TX

Regular Meeting

The Dalhart ISD board will hold its regular July 20 meeting to review informational items and take action on several policies and contracts for the 2026-27 school year. No major decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals and personnel matters.

• Consider approval of 2026-27 meal prices
• Consider approval of Region 16 contracts for 2026-27
• Consider approval of budget amendment and purchases of $25,000 or more
• Consider approval of the Adjunct Faculty Agreement with Dalhart ISD
• Consider approval of the Resolution for Extracurricular Status of 4-H Organization

Special Meeting

The Dalhart ISD Board will hold a special meeting to consider budget amendments and personnel matters. The meeting includes a legal consultation and a hearing regarding an employee complaint filed by Police Chief Randy Tinsley against a School Board Trustee.

• Budget amendments and purchases of $25,000 or more
• Deliberation on employment and resignations of at-will employees and classroom teachers
• Legal consultation regarding Police Chief Randy Tinsley's DGBA(LOCAL) employee complaint
• Hearing and possible action on Police Chief Randy Tinsley's complaint against a School Board Trustee

Regular Meeting

The Dalhart ISD board will hold its regular meeting on June 30, 2026, to discuss and vote on multiple budgets for the 2026-27 school year, including maintenance & operations, food service, and instruction & support. The board will also consider policy updates, a new salary schedule, and personnel actions.

• Oath of Office for Eric Diaz
• Approval of 2026-27 budgets: M&O, I&S, Food Service
• Consideration of 2026-27 salary schedule
• Approval of updated cell phone policy
• Approval of 2026-27 Student Code of Conduct

Special Meeting

The Dalhart Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on June 18, 2026, to conduct a budget workshop and vote on a budget amendment and purchases totaling $25,000 or more. The agenda also includes routine items such as personnel matters, resignations, and employment actions.

• Consider approval of budget amendment and purchases of $25,000 or more
• Budget workshop to review 2026 financial plan
• Consideration of personnel resignations and employment actions

Special Meeting

The Dalhart ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to act on several financial and governance items. The board will consider approving a budget amendment and purchases totaling $25,000 or more, authorize unlimited tax refunding bonds, and address personnel matters including resignations. An executive session is scheduled to seek legal advice regarding a complaint against a trustee.

• Consider approval of budget amendment and purchases of $25,000 or more
• Consider an order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax refunding bonds
• Consideration of the resignation of Trustee Bob Bailey
• Executive Session to seek legal advice on Randy Tinsley’s DGBA(LOCAL) complaint against a trustee
• Deliberation on Randy Tinsley’s DGBA(LOCAL) Complaint and possible appointment of a preliminary hearing officer

Regular Meeting

The school board will administer oaths to new members and elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary. The board will also consider several operational contracts and a budget amendment for purchases of $25,000 or more.

• Approval of budget amendment and purchases of $25,000 or more
• Possible approval of a $1,000 donation from Ag Texas for Winning Ag Youth Leader of the Year
• Selection of an Independent Audit Firm for the school year ending June 30, 2026
• Consideration of Custodial and Food Service contracts
• Possible approval of Bank Depository Contract Extension and TASB Risk Management Fund for 2026-27

Special Meeting

The Dalhart ISD board will meet in a special session to certify the results of the May 2, 2026 election and administer the oath of office to newly elected trustees. The meeting includes routine items such as a call to order, prayer, and public comment.

• Certify results of the May 2, 2026 election
• Administer oath of office to newly elected trustees

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss the issuance of unlimited tax refunding bonds and the redemption of outstanding bonds. Members will also meet in a closed session to deliberate the value and possible sale of the District's old intermediate school campus.

• Issuance of unlimited tax refunding bonds and levying of an annual ad valorem tax
• Possible sale of the District's old intermediate school campus
• Budget amendments and purchases of $25,000 or more
• Donations: $1,600 from Samantha Copley, $1,000 from Mixer Center, and $1,000 from Cierra Towing
• Appointment of Election Judges for May Election

Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve the 2026-2027 school calendar and a plan to delay teacher certification requirements. The meeting also includes reviews of financial reports and personnel matters.

• Approval of 2026-2027 School Calendar
• Budget amendments and purchases of $25,000 or more
• Donation of $5,642.00 from DJHS Parent Group
• Donation of $4,000.00 from Eta Upsilon Sorority
• Universal Breakfast Waiver for school year 2026-2027 (DES)

Regular Meeting

The Dalhart Independent School District board will meet on January 19, 2026, to consider routine financial reports, approve donations totaling $21,118.58, vote on a budget amendment and purchases over $25,000, and review the superintendent’s annual evaluation. The agenda also includes a public meeting for the Texas Academic Performance Report and a resolution related to Senate Bill 11.

• Consider approval of budget amendment and purchases of $25,000 or more
• Consideration and possible approval of donations totaling $21,118.58 from Deer Creek Feeding, TKO Gas, Faria Brothers Dairies, Western Equipment, Down & Dirty Ditching, Kyle Grimsley State Farm, Toot'n Totum, and DJHS Parent Group
• Consideration and possible approval of final draft of the audit report for FY2025 federal programs
• Consideration of Resolution regarding Senate Bill 11 Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or other religious text
• Call the May 2, 2026 School Board Election