Dumas Independent School District public meetings in 2025

Training

The Dumas Independent School District board will hold a training session focused on strategic leadership. The meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM and includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, invocation, and adjournment.

Regular Meeting

The Dumas Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on December 8, 2025. The board is scheduled to take action on several items, including approving a two-year food-service purchasing agreement with the West Texas Food Service Cooperative, authorizing vehicle purchases for the maintenance department, and considering change orders for bond-funded construction projects.

• Approve 2026-2027 West Texas Food Service Cooperative Interlocal Food Purchasing Agreement
• Consider bond project change orders for construction projects
• Approve vehicle purchases for the maintenance department
• Approve minutes of November 10, 2025, regular meeting
• Consider financial audit engagement letter

Regular Meeting

The Dumas ISD board will meet on November 10, 2025, to act on multiple school improvement and financial items. Key decisions include approving the Cactus Elementary Turnaround Plan, adopting the 2025 tax levy, and voting on bond project change orders. The board will also hear updates on campus improvement plans and bond projects.

• Approve Cactus Elementary Turnaround Plan (TEA-TAP)
• Consideration Resolution Approving the 2025 Tax Levy
• Consider Bond Project Change Orders
• Consider Vehicle Purchase
• Consider Copier(s) 48 Month Lease Agreement

Regular Meeting

The Dumas Independent School District board will discuss and take action on architectural services and contractor selection for roof repairs. The meeting focuses on addressing storm damage that occurred in April 2025.

• Letter of Agreement with Bichel & Associates, Inc. for architectural services
• Procurement and delivery method for roofing construction
• Selection of a roofing contractor

The provided minutes list items for consideration regarding roofing construction and architectural services, but they do not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions.

Regular Meeting

The Dumas Independent School District board will vote on district and elementary campus improvement plans and new library book purchases. The board will also discuss the conveyance of real property for the extension of East Seventh Street and a termination agreement with the City of Dumas regarding school and park donations.

• Conveyance of real property to Sterling Management of New Mexico, LLC for East Seventh Street extension
• Termination of mutual agreement with City of Dumas regarding Old Sunset Elementary School and fields in McDade and Phillips Parks
• Approval of Fall 2025 library book purchases
• Budget amendments and Career & Technology Building equipment purchase
• Contracts for staff providing services to River Road ISD, Stratford ISD, and Amarillo College

Regular Meeting

The Dumas ISD board will meet September 8, 2025 to act on several items, including a public hearing and resolution to donate the 9.29-acre former Sunset Elementary School campus to the City of Dumas. The board will also consider a commercial ground lease with Duos Edge AI, Inc., roof-repair plans for hail damage, a new intercom system for Dumas High School, and a tax-rate resolution for 2025–2026.

• Donate 9.29-acre former Sunset Elementary campus to City of Dumas (public hearing & resolution)
• Approve commercial ground lease with Duos Edge AI, Inc. including master colocation and revenue-sharing agreements
• Approve scope of work and funding for roof repairs after spring hail storm damage
• Consider purchase of new intercom system for Dumas High School
• Set 2025–2026 tax rate

Regular Meeting

The board will decide on the sale of surplus property at 300 Oak St. and consider updates to local policies regarding library materials, electronic devices, and teacher evaluations. Other actions include approving the student code of conduct and setting adult meal prices for 2025-2026.

• Sale of former Green Acres Elementary School at 300 Oak St.
• Approval of 2025-2026 adult meal prices
• Policy updates for library materials, electronic devices, and teacher evaluations
• Resolution to sanction Moore County 4-H as an extra-curricular activity
• Approval of the Dumas ISD Student Code of Contact

Regular Meeting

The Dumas Independent School District board will meet on July 14, 2025, to vote on several items, including the defeasance and redemption of outstanding bonds, policy changes regarding UIL activities for non-public school students, and approval of the district’s staff development plan and appraisal calendar. The board will also receive updates on bond project change orders, financial reports, and construction spending.

• Consider adoption of bond defeasance and redemption order
• Vote on policy changes to opt out of allowing home/private school students in UIL activities
• Approve 2025-2026 district staff development plan
• Approve 2025-2026 appraisal calendar and certified teacher appraisers
• Consider bids on struck-off property to Moore County taxing units

Special Called Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The meeting includes action items to adopt the new budget and the 2025-2026 pay system.

• Adoption of 2025-2026 Budget
• Public hearing on proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate
• Adoption of 2025-2026 Pay System
• Budget amendments
• Fund balance transfers

Regular Meeting

The Dumas ISD board will reorganize its leadership and vote on purchasing security cameras and network equipment for the new CTE building. Members will also consider a nondisclosure agreement for a potential commercial lease and renew workers compensation insurance.

• Reorganize Board - Action Item
• Consider Security Camera Purchase New CTE Building - Action Item
• Consider Network Equipment Purchase New CTE Building - Action Item
• Consideration and Action on a Nondisclosure Agreement Concerning Negotiation of a Possible Commercial Lease - Action Item
• Consider Workers Comp Insurance Renewal - Action Item

Special Called Meeting

The board will meet for a special called meeting to take action on the results of the May 3, 2025, Trustee Election.

• Canvas results of May 3, 2025, Trustee Election

Regular Meeting

The Dumas ISD board will hold its regular May 12 meeting to act on several financial and facility items, including declaring a house at 102 Miller St. surplus and approving a track resurfacing bid. They will also vote on a new depository contract and consider bond project change orders.

• Consider declaring 102 Miller St. surplus and authorizing its sale
• Vote on track resurfacing bid
• Approve 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 depository contract
• Consider bond project change orders
• Vote on 2020 Series Bond arbitrage rebate payment

Regular Meeting

The Dumas Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on April 14, 2025, to discuss and vote on several action items, including budget amendments, bond project change orders, and a tax collection contract with Moore County. The board will also receive information on the district's financial status, enrollment, and police department's racial profiling report.

• Consider Budget Amendments
• Consider Bond Project Change Orders
• Tax Collection Contract with Moore County
• Storage Array Technology Replacement
• Dumas ISD Police Department Racial Profiling Report

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss bond project updates and consider several action items, including a data cabling proposal for the new HS CTE building and the purchase of Chromebooks. The body will also review a resolution for joint election agreements for the May 3, 2025, general election.

• Data cabling proposal for New HS CTE Building
• Bond project change orders
• Joint Election Agreements for May 3, 2025, General Election
• MOU for DISD Police Department to join Moore County Sheriff's Office Emergency Response Team
• Purchase of Chromebooks

Regular Meeting

The Dumas Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on February 10, 2025, to act on several key items including the sale of surplus property, instructional materials selections, and personnel appointments. The board will also discuss fiber network participation, bus purchases, and facility upgrades.

• Approve Resolution to Participate in Region 16 Ednet Fiber Consortium Interlocal Cooperative Agreement
• Consider Instructional Materials Selections for 2025-2026
• Consider International Bus Purchases
• Consider the Purchase of Junior High Intercom System Hardware and Cabling
• Consider and Possible Action for the Sale of all Right, Title, and Interest Held by the District in Surplus Real Property at 623 Powell Ave.

Regular Meeting

The Dumas Independent School District board will meet on January 13, 2025, to consider several action items including appointments to the District Textbook Committee, participation in an interlocal purchasing cooperative, a bid for CTE building fiber connectivity, approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar, and a request to name the Dumas High School gymnasium. The board will also receive updates on bond projects, financial reports, and personnel matters.

• Consider District Textbook Committee Appointments
• Consider Choice Partners Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative Participation Agreement
• Consider CTE Building Fiber Connectivity Bid
• Consider 2025-2026 School Calendar
• Consider Dumas High School Gymnasium Naming Request