Denison ISD public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular December meeting to act on routine financial items including approval of the 2024 tax roll and tax levy, acceptance of the 2023-24 First Report, and approval of the 2023-24 Financial Audit. The board will also hear a presentation on the Campus Site-Based Improvement Plan (Pathways) and receive updates on personnel, construction, and 2025-26 budget development.
- Approval of 2024 tax roll and tax levy
- Acceptance of 2023-24 First Report
- Approval of 2023-24 Financial Audit
- Presentation of Campus Site-Based Improvement Plan (Pathways)
- Discussion of potential real property purchase (closed session) at $0 (no amount disclosed)
Study Session
The Denison ISD Board will hold a study session to review and discuss the progress of the Long Range Facilities Committee.
- Review and discussion of Long Range Facilities Committee progress
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review campus site-based improvement plans and HB 3 early literacy and math goals for 2024-2028. The board will also consider financial reports and the acceptance of fall grants from the Denison Education Foundation.
- Acceptance of Denison Education Foundation Fall Grants
- Casting of ballot for Board of Directors, Grayson County Appraisal District
- Presentation of Campus Site-Based Improvement Plans for multiple elementary, intermediate, and high schools
- Review of 2024-2028 HB 3 Early Literacy and Early Math Goals
- Approval of September 2024 bills, financial report, and tax collection report
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to review routine financial reports and consider two action items. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation instrument and calendar.
- Approval of Investment Policy Resolution
- Approval of 2025-2026 Stingerettes Trip (Disney Proposal)
- Approval of August 2024 bills
- Review of August 2024 Tax Collection Report
- Construction and Food Service reports
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will meet on September 17, 2024, to discuss and potentially approve key items including construction contracts for the new B. McDaniel Intermediate School, committee appointments for long-range planning, and the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan. Routine financial reports and prior meeting minutes will also be reviewed.
- Approve summarized competitive subcontractor proposals and GMP proposals for the new B. McDaniel Intermediate School
- Organize a Community Citizens Facilities Planning Committee to monitor the Short and Long Range Master Plan
- Approve committee membership and co-chairs Kelly Spiegel and Dr. George Hatfield
- Approve the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan
- Review and approve minutes from August 15 and August 20, 2024 meetings and July 2024 bills
Regular Meeting
The Denison ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2024-25 budget and setting the 2024 tax rate. The meeting also includes routine approvals of previous minutes, bills, and financial reports, as well as resolutions for extracurricular status and appraisal district nominations.
- Public hearing for 2024-25 budget and proposed tax rate
- Consider adopting the 2024-25 budget
- Consider approval of the resolution setting the 2024 tax rate
- Consider Resolution Designating Grayson County Texas 4-H as Eligible for Extracurricular Status
- Consider Resolution to nominate directors to Grayson County Appraisal District
Special Meeting
The Denison ISD Board will meet to consider approving competitive subcontractor and GMP proposals for Houston Elementary. The meeting also includes a review of 2024 Accountability and a closed session regarding the Superintendent's evaluation.
- Consideration of summarized competitive subcontractor proposals for Houston Elementary
- Consideration of GMP proposals for Houston Elementary
- Review of 2024 Accountability
- Executive session to review Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument and Calendar
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the first draft of the 2024-25 budget and the corresponding compensation plan. The board will also set a date for a public hearing regarding the budget and proposed tax rate.
- Approval of 2024-25 compensation plan
- Approval of first draft budget for 2024-25
- Setting a public hearing for the 2024-25 school budget and proposed tax rate
- Adoption of Memorandum of Understanding with Grayson County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
- Possible action on filling a Board vacancy and purchasing real property