Highland Park ISD- Dallas County public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 FIRST financial ratings report and consider the 2025-2026 academic calendar. The meeting includes decisions on bond issuance, architectural services, and a city easement request.
- Authorization of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025, not to exceed $137,300,000
- Public hearing on TEA 2023-2024 FIRST Ratings Report (District received "Superior Achievement" score of 92/100)
- Agreement with VLK Architects, LLC for 2024 Bond Program projects
- City of University Park easement request for a traffic signal cabinet at Douglas and Lovers Ln intersection
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions from the December 17, 2024, meeting.
Work Session
The Board will receive updates on bond progress, extracurricular activities, and the student honor code. They will also consider a recommended 2025-2026 academic calendar based on feedback from parents and staff.
- 2025-2026 Academic Calendar recommendation
- Bond Update
- Extracurricular Update
- Honor Code Update
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Called Meeting
The board will meet for a called meeting to receive an information update from the Texas School Coalition. The agenda also includes a scheduled closed session.
- Texas School Coalition Update
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will officially declare the results of the November 5, 2024, Bond Referendum Election. The meeting also includes a proposal to increase pre-school tuition and the approval of the 2023-24 annual financial audit.
- Canvassing of the November 5, 2024, Bond Referendum Election results
- Proposed increase of annual pre-school tuition from $9,500 to $10,000
- Approval of the 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit
- Review of the 89th Session Legislative Priorities
- Acceptance of gifts from HPEF, UP PTA, MIS/HPMS PTO, and other donors
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to review district updates including a bond progress report, math instruction changes for 2024-2025, PSAT 2024 results, and proposed policy revisions from TASB Update 123. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the session is informational.
- Bond 2024 update presentation by Dr. Mike Rockwood and Scott Drillette
- Math instruction overview for 2024-2025 school year
- PSAT 2024 results overview
- Policy 123 and spring policy review recommendations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative page headers.
Called Meeting
The board will hold a called meeting featuring a closed session and a 'Team of 8' training. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list specific public votes or contract amounts.
- Closed session to discuss legal consultation, real property, gifts, personnel, security, and student discipline
- Team of 8 training
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Called Meeting
The board will receive a State of the District report and updates regarding school district matters involving the City of Dallas, the Town of Highland Park, and the City of University Park. The meeting also includes a provision for a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, or real property matters if necessary.
- State of the District information item
- Update on City of Dallas and School District Matters
- Update on Town of Highland Park and School District Matters
- Update on City of University Park and School District Matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider updating interlocal cooperation agreements for police and security services. The meeting also includes the approval of October 2024 gifts and a human resources report.
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Town of Highland Park for public safety, including SROs at Armstrong and Bradfield Elementary and crossing guards
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of University Park for the D.A.R.E. Officer Program at MIS-HPMS
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of University Park for the SRO at HPHS
- Acceptance of October 2024 gifts from HPEF, HPHS PTA, the Cason Family, Armstrong PTA, Hyer PTA, HP Sports Club, and PC TAG
- Approval of the October 2024 Human Resources Report
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to receive updates on a bond program, human-resources matters, and English Language Arts & Reading curriculum changes. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Bond Update presentation by Scott Drillette
- HR Update presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
- ELAR Update presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet September 17 to decide on issuing unlimited tax refunding bonds up to $122,620,000 and to approve gifts totaling $122,620,000. The board will also review campus improvement plans, accept donations for programs like the Moody Innovation Institute, and consider a water fountain installation in the baseball locker room.
- Approve $122,620,000 in unlimited tax refunding bonds
- Accept gifts including $122,620,000 Moody Innovation Institute donation
- Install water fountain in baseball locker room (donated by booster club)
- Approve 2024-2025 District and campus improvement plans
- Update broker-dealer list for investment securities
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to receive updates on the 2024 bond program, review MAP testing data from fall 2023 and spring 2024, and discuss the 2024–2025 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Bond 2024 update presented by Scott Drillette
- MAP Fall 2023/Spring 2024 results reviewed by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
- 2024–2025 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans discussed
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet August 20 to hear a public hearing on the 2024–25 maintenance & operations and debt-service tax rates, then vote on a consent agenda that includes defeasing up to $6 million in outstanding bonds and authorizing the purchase of average daily attendance credit to reduce excess local revenue.
- Public hearing on 2024–25 M&O and debt-service tax rates
- Vote to defease up to $6,000,000 in outstanding bonds
- Vote to purchase average daily attendance credit under TEC Chapter 49
- Accept gifts including Lakeside Bank donation and HP Scots Wrestling Booster Club gift
- Approve remodel of Scots Wrestling Room funded by booster donations
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Work Session
The Board of Trustees will receive updates on the district's Balanced Scorecard and technology usage. Administration will also provide a summary and project lists regarding a proposed 2024 bond election.
- Proposed 2024 bond election summary and project lists
- Balanced Scorecard update
- Technology usage update
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Called Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board is meeting to consider a resolution to call a bond election for November 5, 2024. The board will also review requests for early graduation and updated curriculum resources for AP French V.
- Resolution to call bond election for November 5, 2024
- Request for early graduation for a student prior to the 24/25 school year
- Request for updated AP French V curriculum resources
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notifications.
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a Level III parent grievance appeal. The meeting includes multiple closed sessions to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel, security, and real property matters.
- Consider action on Level III Grievance
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding Level Three parent grievance appeal per Board Policy FNG(LOCAL)
- Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, lease or value
- Discussion of security personnel, devices, or security audits
- Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of public officers or employees
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Called Meeting
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Called Meeting
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Regular Meeting
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Work Session
The provided document contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, discussions, or actions taken during the May 28, 2024, Work Session.
Regular Meeting
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Work Session
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Regular Meeting
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Called Meeting
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Called Meeting
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Work Session
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Called Meeting
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Called Meeting
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Regular Meeting
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Called Meeting
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Called Meeting
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Regular Meeting
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Work Session
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Called Meeting
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Regular Meeting
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Called Meeting
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Work Session
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