{
 "city": "Dumas Independent School District",
 "state": "TX",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-1196/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on emergency scoreboard replacement at Demon Stadium",
   "summary": "The Dumas ISD board will meet July 13, 2026 to approve routine items including staff development plans, teacher appraisers, student and employee handbooks, and an emergency replacement of the Demon Stadium scoreboard. The board will also consider health insurance proposals for 2026-2027 and receive financial reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=751858",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on hiring new superintendent and approve 2026-2027 budget",
   "summary": "The Dumas ISD board will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on key financial and personnel decisions, including the adoption of the 2026-2027 budget, hiring a new superintendent, and approving new library book purchases. The board will also receive updates on school facilities, student lunch prices, and federal grant applications.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=748388",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to name lone finalist for new superintendent at May 11 meeting",
   "summary": "The Dumas ISD board will hold its regular May meeting to conduct routine business and take action on several items. Key decisions include naming a lone finalist for superintendent, approving a supplemental summer calendar, and adopting a new pay system for 2026-2027. The board will also receive updates on construction finance, enrollment, and the superintendent search during closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=743990",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Special Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to name lone finalist for new superintendent at special meeting",
   "summary": "The Dumas ISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly name a lone finalist for the superintendent position. A closed session is scheduled to consult on the employment, evaluation, and duties of a public officer or employee as part of the superintendent search process.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=743726",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-01",
   "body": "Special Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Special meeting to interview superintendent candidates behind closed doors",
   "summary": "The Dumas ISD board will hold a special called meeting to conduct closed-session interviews with second-round applicants for the superintendent position. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=743006",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-30",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Dumas ISD board to interview superintendent candidates in closed session",
   "summary": "The Dumas Independent School District board will hold a special meeting with a closed session to interview second-round applicants for the superintendent position. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, invocation, and adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=741815",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Special Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on new high school parking lot contractor",
   "summary": "The Dumas ISD board will hold a special meeting to consider approving a standard contract with G&G Operators, Ltd. for the new high school parking lot project. The board will also interview first-round superintendent candidates in closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=740618",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "body": "Special Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Dumas ISD to interview first-round superintendent applicants",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet for a special called session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct interviews for the position of Superintendent of Schools in a closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=740611",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to vote on high school parking lot contractor and cybersecurity grant",
   "summary": "The Dumas ISD board will hold its regular meeting on April 13, 2026, to vote on several action items including selecting a contractor for the high school parking lot project and authorizing a cybersecurity grant application. The board will also discuss property appraisals, racial profiling reports, and academic monitoring updates for two schools.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=738919",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Called Meeting",
   "headline": "Dumas ISD board to discuss superintendent applications behind closed doors",
   "summary": "The Dumas Independent School District board will hold a called meeting on April 9, 2026, to conduct closed-session discussions under Texas law. The only substantive item is a closed session to review and discuss applications for the superintendent position.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=739240",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Dumas ISD board to cancel May 2026 trustee election and approve change orders",
   "summary": "The Dumas Independent School District board will meet on March 9, 2026 to consider canceling the scheduled trustee election on May 2, 2026 and approving change orders for bond projects. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, financial reports, and recognizing student achievements, but no major policy decisions are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=734089",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-12",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Dumas ISD to consider new Local Innovation Plan and religious text resolution",
   "summary": "The board will hold public hearings regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report and the development of a new Local Innovation Plan. Members will also vote on instructional materials for 2026-2027 and the ordering of a trustee election for May 2, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=728899",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-15",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to set process for hiring new superintendent",
   "summary": "The Dumas ISD board will hold a special meeting to decide how to search for and hire a new superintendent. Monty Hysinger will lead the discussion on the process, schedule, and related details. No other substantive items are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=726153",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-12",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Dumas ISD board to vote on budget, wellness plan, and superintendent evaluation",
   "summary": "The Dumas Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2026, to act on several key items including a public hearing on school bus seat belt requirements, approval of a district wellness plan, textbook committee appointments, and the superintendent evaluation. The board will also receive updates on bond projects, financial reports, and enrollment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1196?meeting=723741",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1196"
  }
 ]
}