Denison ISD public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 12, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider approving the 2022-23 financial audit, accepting the 2022-23 FIRST report, accepting Denison Education Foundation fall grants, and approving purchases for refrigerators and a heater. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, bills, and financial reports, plus information on the 2024-2025 budget development plan and personnel.
- Consider approval of the 2022-23 financial audit
- Public meeting to discuss and consider accepting the 2022-23 FIRST Report
- Acceptance of Denison Education Foundation Fall Grants
- Consider approval of Refrigerators & Heater (RFP 24-002)
- Consider Approval of DEC (Local) Revision for Denison ISD Police
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Denison ISD school board. The agenda includes only information items: an Assessment Accountability Update and Team of Eight Training, followed by adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed.
- Assessment Accountability Update
- Team of Eight Training
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, including approval of minutes, bills, and financial reports, as well as a proposal to purchase a combi oven and a ballot for the Grayson County Appraisal District board. The board will also receive presentations on campus improvement plans, a demographic study, and an exposure control plan.
- Consider approval of Combi Oven Proposal (RFP 24-001)
- Cast Ballot for Board of Directors, Grayson County Appraisal District
- Presentation of Campus Site-Based Improvement Plans for all schools
- Approval of current bills for September 2023
- Demographic study report presentation
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including a resolution regarding the Grayson County Appraisal District property, adoption of the Grayson County Hazard Mitigation Plan, and approval of the 23-24 District Improvement Plan. The board will also handle routine consent agenda items such as approving minutes, bills, and reports. Information items include updates on facilities, food service, and personnel, followed by a closed executive session for personnel and legal matters.
- Consider approval of Grayson County Appraisal District Property Resolution
- Consider adoption of the Resolution of Grayson County Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Consider approval of the 23-24 District Improvement Plan
- Approval of current bills for August 2023
- Closed executive session for personnel and legal matters
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider and potentially approve several action items, including a serving line proposal, a fine arts proposal, budget amendments for the 2023-24 school year, and updates to the investment policy. The agenda also includes routine consent items, information items, and a closed executive session for discussions on security, personnel, and real property.
- Consider Approval of Serving Line Proposal (RFP 23-012)
- Consider Approval of Fine Arts Proposal 23-010
- Consider Approval of 2023-24 Budget Amendments
- Consider Approval of updated Other Revenues Investment Policy CDA(LOCAL)
- Consider Approval of the Investment Policy Resolution
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to review state test results, discuss HB 3 goals and the 2023 accountability reset, and seek input on the District Improvement Plan. Action items include approving the 2023-2024 band and choir trip and a House Bill 3 Good Cause Exemption Resolution. The board will also consider a resolution to form a Denison ISD Police Department, following a closed session on security personnel and devices.
- Resolution to form a Denison ISD Police Department
- 2023-2024 Band and Choir Trip (Disney trip proposal)
- House Bill 3 Good Cause Exemption Resolution
- Review of state test results and 2023 accountability reset
- Discussion of board mission/vision statement
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-24 budget and proposed tax rate, then consider adopting the budget and setting the tax rate. The board will also vote on several other items, including budget amendments, a combi oven proposal, and a resolution on teacher pay and school funding.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2023-24 budget
- Resolution setting the 2023 tax rate
- Approval of 2022-23 budget amendments
- Combi Oven Proposal (RFP 23-011)
- Resolution on teacher pay increases and private school funding
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 25, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider action on several financial items, including the issuance of unlimited tax school building and refunding bonds, the 2023-24 budget and compensation plan, and a depository contract extension. They will also set a public hearing date for the budget and proposed tax rate, and discuss policy updates and other routine matters.
- Consider approval of resolution to extend depository contract with Financial Independent
- Consider issuance and sale of Denison ISD Unlimited Tax School Building and Refunding Bonds
- Consider approval of 2023-24 compensation plan
- 2023-24 budget first draft
- Set meeting for public hearing to discuss 2023-24 school budget and proposed tax rate
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving Construction Managers at Risk for the 2023 Bond projects, along with several routine consent agenda items including approval of minutes, bills, and financial reports. The board will also review bids for athletic, facilities, transportation, and instructional supplies, as well as charter buses, and consider adopting a memorandum of understanding with the Grayson County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program.
- Consider approval of Construction Managers at Risk for the 2023 Bond projects
- Bids and proposals for Athletic Supplies (RFP 23-009), Facilities and Transportation Supplies (RFP 23-007), Instructional Supplies (RFP 23-008), and Charter Buses (RFP 23-006)
- Adopt Memorandum of Understanding with Grayson County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
- Consent agenda: approval of May 2023 minutes, April 2023 bills, investment report, financial report, and tax collection report
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will canvass the returns of the May 6, 2023 bond election, certify unopposed candidates, and issue oaths of office for new trustees. The board will also consider renewing the food service management contract, approving concrete and asphalt services, and an audit engagement agreement. Several routine consent agenda items and information reports are also scheduled.
- Canvass bond election results from May 6, 2023
- Certify unopposed candidates for Ward 7, Place 6 and Ward 5, Place 7
- Issue oaths of office to Becky Russell and Scott Marr
- Consider renewal of Food Service Management Contract
- Consider approval of concrete and asphalt services
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider several action items, including approval of a master architect agreement with Corgan Associates Inc., budget amendments, and routine consent agenda items such as minutes, bills, and financial reports. The board will also discuss information items including termination of a right to purchase the Sherrard property, commencement and employee recognition programs, and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of architect agreement with Corgan Associates Inc.
- Budget amendments
- Approval of minutes from March 2023 meeting
- Approval of current bills for February 2023
- Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) annual certification
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 27, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving a construction manager at risk for all 2023 bond program projects, an investment policy resolution, dish machine proposals, and a resolution in support of public education. They will also receive reports on summer school plans and a security update.
- Consider approval of Construction Manager at Risk Delivery Method and hiring a bond construction manager for all 2023 bond program projects
- Consider approval of investment policy resolution
- Consider approval of dish machines proposal (RFP 23-002)
- Consider renewal of membership in Texoma Council of Governments
- Consider approval of Board of Trustees Resolution in Support of Public Education
Joint Special Meeting of the City Council and
This is a joint special meeting of the Denison ISD City Council with only routine opening items listed: invocation, pledges, opening comments, public comments, and a placeholder for items for individual consideration or discussion. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Texas Pledge
- Opening Comments
- Public Comments
- Items for Individual Consideration or Discussion (no items specified)
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including a proposed loan from the General Fund to the Student Nutrition Program, appointment of a budget committee, approval of the 2023-24 Budget Handbook, and an order calling a trustee election. The board will also consider a joint election agreement with the City of Denison and a contract for election services. Several routine consent agenda items, such as approval of minutes and financial reports, are also scheduled.
- Loan agreement from General Fund to Student Nutrition Program fund
- Appointment of Budget Committee
- Approval of 2023-24 Budget Handbook
- Order calling a Trustee Election
- Joint City/School Election Agreement with City of Denison