Dayton Independent School District public meetings in 2025
26 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Dayton Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on December 16, 2025, where members are scheduled to act on several shared-service agreements, a dual-credit memorandum of understanding with Lee College, and professional development contracts. The board will also receive routine reports on facilities, enrollment, and finances.
- Approval of inter-local agreements with Liberty County and the City of Dayton for shared services
- Consideration of a memorandum of understanding with Lee College for dual-credit programs
- Consideration of service agreements for professional development from Solution Tree, Region IV, and Learning Rocks!
- Consideration of purchasing authority for additional professional development from Sandra Mercuri
- Consideration of a new Career and Technical Education course at Woodrow Wilson Junior High for 2026-2027
Special Meeting
The Dayton Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to discuss and evaluate student outcomes under state law SB 1566, review the superintendent’s performance rubric, and consider out-of-state travel for a CTE student. The board will also receive public comments and conduct an executive session for personnel matters.
- Consider out-of-state travel for a Dayton High School CTE student
- Evaluate student outcomes under SB 1566 (EISO)
- Review superintendent evaluation rubric
- Public comment period open until Dec 8, 4:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding School Improvement Plans. The meeting includes decisions on various service agreements, a financial audit report, and the Woodrow Wilson Junior High Turn Around Plan.
- Public hearing on School Improvement Plans
- Woodrow Wilson Junior High's Turn Around Plan
- Service agreements with Newsela, Providence Treatment Center, and UniFirst Uniform Company
- Purchasing authority for Dayton Plumbing Company
- Consideration of a Financial Audit Report
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the district's State Financial Accountability Rating (FIRST). The board will also consider several new staff positions and various equipment and service contracts.
- Public hearing on State Financial Accountability Rating (FIRST)
- Purchases over $25,000 for TEA TIA Data Submission and Bearcom walkie-talkies
- Purchase of two general education buses and donation of a bus to the City of Dayton
- Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans
- New positions for bilingual and special education paraprofessionals and a math interventionist
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting featuring a campus bus tour and dinner. The agenda is primarily procedural and focused on site visits.
- Campus bus tour of Dayton High School (3200 N. Cleveland Street)
- Campus bus tour of Annie E. Colbert Elementary (231 S. Colbert Street)
- Campus bus tour of Dr. E.R. Richter Elementary (90 Cherry Creek Road)
- Dinner at the Will O. Moore Administration Building (100 Cherry Creek Road)
Special Meeting
The board will hold a public hearing to set the tax rate. Members will also consider a resolution to levy an annual ad valorem tax for 2025 and a budget addendum.
- Public hearing to set the tax rate
- Consideration of a resolution levying an annual ad valorem tax for 2025
- Consideration of Addendum to 2025-2026 Budget - Truth-In-Taxation Worksheets
- Consideration of a resolution to honor a community member
Regular Meeting
The Dayton Independent School District board will meet on September 23, 2025, to act on several education-related items. The board will consider approval of the consent agenda, including minutes and disbursements, as well as service agreements for professional development and curriculum support. Updates to math and reading transition plans and a memorandum of understanding with Lamar University for an early literacy initiative are also on the agenda.
- Approval of consent agenda (minutes, disbursements)
- Service Agreement with Region IV for Assistive Technology Professional Development
- Consider MOU with Lamar University for an Early Literacy Initiative
- Consider Updates to Dayton ISD Open Education Resources Transition Plan for Bluebonnet Math K-5
- Consider Service Agreements with Region IV, Region XI, and Learning Rocks! for curriculum support
Special Meeting
The Dayton Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet for a special meeting to discuss one action item. The board will consider and take possible action regarding facility use for DASA.
- Consideration of facility use for DASA
Regular Meeting
The Dayton ISD board will act on routine renewals and policy updates at its August 19 meeting, including adult meal pricing, software licenses, and insurance renewals. Several agreements with outside vendors and service providers are on the consent agenda for approval.
- Adult meal price increase for 2025-2026 school year
- Workers compensation and unemployment compensation insurance renewals for 2025-2026
- Service agreements with IXL, Amira, and Rosetta Stone software
- Shared service agreement for orientation and mobility services with Deer Park ISD
- Professional service agreement with The Village Center for 2025-2026 school year
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider authorizing unlimited tax refunding bonds to achieve debt service savings. The meeting also includes decisions on the 2025-26 grading and compensation plans, as well as several equipment purchases over $25,000.
- Issuance of Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2025, up to $18,970,000
- Purchase over $25,000 for Chromebooks for Career and Technical Education classes
- Purchase over $25,000 for a new Cisco phone system
- Purchase over $25,000 for a Chevrolet Suburban for the CTE Department
- Approval of the 2025-26 Grading Policy and Compensation Plan
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing and consider the budget adoption for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes discussions on bond refunding for interest rate savings and various insurance and service contract renewals.
- Public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate
- Consideration of budget adoption for the 2025-2026 school year
- Review of district-wide budgeted item purchases over $25,000
- Bond refunding analysis by Samco Capital Markets for interest rate savings
- Approval of TASB Professional, General Liability, and Automobile insurance coverage
Special Meeting
The Board will meet to discuss personnel matters in executive session. In open session, the Board will consider job descriptions for several leadership roles and review recommendations and resignations.
- Consider job descriptions for Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning and Communication Coordinator
- Consider changing the Executive Director of Business Services job description to Chief Financial Officer
- Consider personnel recommendations and resignations
Regular Meeting
The Dayton ISD board will meet on May 20, 2025, to decide on hiring Dr. Travis Young as superintendent and consider revising the 2025-2026 school calendar. The board will also review reports on facilities, child nutrition, and enrollment, and take action on multiple service contracts and purchases.
- Hire Dr. Travis Young as Dayton ISD Superintendent of Schools
- Consider revision of the 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Approve $25,000+ purchase of ParentSquare for website
- Approve $25,000+ purchase of Walkie-Talkies from Bearcom
- Approve service agreements for professional development from multiple providers
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a non-renewal hearing and consider action regarding the term contract of Head Tennis Coach/Teacher Joshua Moore. The meeting also includes the reorganization of the Board and administration of the oath of office.
- Non-renewal hearing and action regarding Head Tennis Coach/Teacher Joshua Moore
- Reorganization of the Board of Trustees
- Administration of Oath of Office
- Confirmation of Required Statements of Elected Officers
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider naming a finalist for the Superintendent position and review various personnel contracts. The meeting includes discussions on facility repairs, technology updates, and new course offerings for Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.
- Naming the lone finalist for the Position of Dayton ISD Superintendent of Schools
- Consideration of S-Curve replacement and track surface repairs or replacement
- Proposed nonrenewal of the Head Tennis Coach/Teacher term contract
- Agreement with iteachTEXAS and contracts for Think Cerca
- Creation of a new position for Early Literacy and Gifted and Talented Specialist
Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to conduct an interview for a Dayton ISD Superintendent candidate during an executive session.
- Interview for Dayton ISD Superintendent Candidate
Special Meeting
The Board will meet in executive session to interview a candidate for the Dayton ISD Superintendent position. The Board will also consider rescheduling the April 15, 2025, regular meeting to April 22, 2025.
- Interview for Dayton ISD Superintendent Candidate
- Proposed change of regular board meeting date from April 15, 2025, to April 22, 2025
Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to conduct Level III hearings and deliberations regarding employee grievances. This includes an executive session for legal consultation and a subsequent public action item to decide on the hearings.
- Level III Hearings and Deliberations for Employee Grievances
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding employee grievances
Regular Meeting
The Dayton Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2025, to act on several items including the purchase of three new school buses, approval of the 2025-2026 school calendar, and certification of unopposed school board election candidates. The board will also consider extending a bank depository contract and cancelling the May 3, 2025 school board election due to lack of opposition.
- Approval of purchase of 3 new buses from Thomas Bus
- Consideration of 2025-2026 school calendar
- Certification of unopposed candidates for May 3, 2025 school board election
- Extension of bank depository contract with First Liberty Bank
- Consideration of order to cancel May 3, 2025 school board election
Special Meeting
The Dayton Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the Superintendent position. The Board will consider scheduling additional interviews or naming a lone finalist for the role.
- Interview Dayton ISD Superintendent Candidates
- Consideration of a lone finalist for Dayton ISD Superintendent
Special Meeting
The Dayton Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to interview superintendent candidates in an executive session. No official decisions are listed on the agenda; items discussed in executive session may become action items in a future open session.
- Executive session to interview Dayton ISD superintendent candidates
- Public may sign up to speak by March 5, 4:30 p.m. via email or phone
Special Meeting
The Dayton Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to deliberate in executive session about hiring the next superintendent. No official decisions are listed on the agenda; items discussed in executive session may become action items in a future open session.
- Executive session to deliberate hiring next superintendent under Texas Education Code 551.074
Regular Meeting
The Dayton ISD board will hold its regular meeting on February 18, 2025, to vote on several purchases over $25,000, including bus parts, a vehicle, and Chromebooks, as well as a new special education instructional aide position for Stephen F. Austin Elementary. The board will also consider a clinical affiliation agreement with Stephen F. Austin University and receive reports on facilities, enrollment, and finances.
- Approval of purchases over $25,000 for Fleet Pride bus parts, one vehicle, and Chromebooks
- Consideration of a new special education instructional aide position for Stephen F. Austin Elementary
- Consideration of a clinical affiliation agreement with Stephen F. Austin University
- Public hearing for the 2023-2024 Annual Report and Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Notice of election for the May 3, 2025, School Board Election
Special Meeting
The Dayton ISD board will hold a special meeting to vote on a resolution about the January 2025 Winter Storm Enzo and discuss next steps for hiring a superintendent during an executive session. The board will also hold a workshop on strategic planning and facility programs.
- Consider Board Resolution for January 21-23, 2025 Winter Storm Enzo
- Deliberate superintendent hiring in executive session under 551.074 - Personnel
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the order of election for May 3, 2025, and a TEA professional development waiver. The meeting includes reports on facilities, enrollment, and budget goals, as well as personnel decisions.
- Order of Election for May 3, 2025
- TEA Professional Development Waiver for the 2024-2025 School Year
- Budget amendments and disbursements
- Appointment of Director of Student Information Systems and Director of Technology
- Consideration of foreclosed property
Special Meeting
The Dayton Independent School District will hold a special meeting to deliberate the employment of a person to fill the office of Superintendent. This discussion is scheduled to take place in executive session.
- Executive session to deliberate the employment of a Superintendent