Danbury Independent School District public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several action items. Key discussions include a possible 4-day work week for 2024-2025, approval of the 2022-2023 financial audit, and purchase of a crisis alert security system. The board will also review policy updates and course offering adjustments.
- 2022-2023 financial audit presentation by Belt Harris, Pechacek, LLLP
- Audit engagement letter with Belt, Harris, Pechacek, LLLP for services through Aug 31, 2024
- Policy Update 122: review of LEGAL and LOCAL policies including cybersecurity, safety, and student records
- Discussion of moving to a 4-day work week for 2024-2025 and authorizing superintendent investigation
- Purchase of Centegix CrisisAlert Security System
Regular Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the FIRST financial rating report, followed by votes on several items including a crossing guard agreement with the City of Danbury, a resolution for Brazoria County Appraisal District board nominations, resale of trust-held property, athletic ticket taker pay increases, the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan, and declaring real property unsuitable for educational use. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, cash flow, budget amendments, and a tax report.
- School Crossing Guard Program Interlocal Agreement between DISD and City of Danbury
- Resolution nominating candidates for Brazoria County Appraisal District Board
- Resale of Property Held in Trust
- Increase in rates for athletic ticket takers
- Resolution declaring Real Property Unnecessary or Unsuitable for Educational Use
Regular Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District Board will consider several business items, including policy revisions for employee leave and a lease agreement with the Alumni Association. The board will also discuss investment policy and the ranking of architects for district projects.
- Proposed revisions to DEC(LOCAL) regarding Line of Duty Illness or Injury Leave
- Resolution concerning cash management and investment policy
- Lease Agreement with Danbury ISD Alumni Association
- Purchase of two ice machines from Commercial Kitchen
- Ranking of architects for district projects
Regular Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and possibly take action on several items, including a resolution nominating candidates for the Brazoria County Appraisal District Board of Directors, a proposal for roof repairs, and approval of the 2023-2024 PIA calendar. The board will also discuss possible improvements to Danbury ISD facilities and may enter executive session to review a recommended employee contract.
- Resolution nominating candidates for Brazoria County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Proposal for roof repairs
- Delegation of signature authority to Mike Homann for vehicle titles
- 2023-2024 PIA calendar approval
- Discussion of possible improvements to Danbury ISD facilities
Special Meeting- Public Hearing
The Danbury ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting and public hearing to consider and possibly approve the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate. The board will also consider a final budget amendment and possibly authorize the superintendent to negotiate the purchase of a police vehicle and trailer from the City of Danbury.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 Danbury ISD budget
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 Danbury ISD tax rate
- Resolution adopting budget for fiscal year Sept 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
- Resolution adopting 2023-2024 tax rate
- Consider authorizing superintendent to negotiate purchase of police vehicle and trailer from City of Danbury
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD board will review the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, set a public hearing date, and consider several action items including a new police officer position, meal prices, and an interlocal agreement with the Brazoria County Health Department. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Review proposed 2023-2024 DISD budget and tax rate
- Consider setting public hearing date on budget and proposed tax rate
- Approve addition of a Danbury ISD P.D. Officer position
- Approve meal prices for 2023-2024 school year
- Approve interlocal agreement with Brazoria County Health Department
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD Board will hold a regular meeting to consider and possibly approve several 2023-2024 school year policies, including grading guidelines, the compensation plan, and the student code of conduct. The board will also review the student and employee handbooks, GT guidelines, and a possible change to the grandparent affidavit. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a parent grievance about cheerleader tryouts.
- Review and possibly approve 2023-2024 Grading Guidelines
- Review and possibly approve DISD 2023-2024 Compensation Plan
- Review and approve DISD Student Code of Conduct 2023-2024
- Review and make possible changes to the grandparent affidavit
- Closed session on parent grievance concerning cheerleader tryouts
Regular Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and possibly approve multiple policy updates, the 2023-2024 compensation plan, the District of Innovation Plan, and other administrative items. They will also review the 2023-2024 dress code and meeting schedule.
- Policy Update 121: review and possible approval of 11 LOCAL policies, including CCGB (ad valorem taxes), CKE (safety/security), DEA (compensation), and FFI (bullying)
- Review and approve 2023-2024 Compensation Plan
- Consider and approve final District of Innovation Plan
- Authorize superintendent to issue RFQs for architect and engineer
- Review and possibly approve Property and Liability Insurance Renewal
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD Board will hold a regular meeting and a public hearing on the District of Innovation opportunity, with a resolution to become a District of Innovation on the consent agenda. The board will also consider budget amendments, a check register, summer hours, superintendent hiring authority, an E-Rate contract, and a land purchase in executive session.
- Resolution to become a District of Innovation
- Public hearing on District of Innovation opportunity
- Budget amendments and check register
- Resolution on 2023 summer hours of operation
- Executive session to review land purchase agreement
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent items and several action items, including renewing the District of Innovation, approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, disposing of surplus property, and authorizing a grant application to the Office of the Governor. The board will also discuss an intruder alert audit for the elementary campus and may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar
- Resolution approving disposal of obsolete/surplus property
- Resolution authorizing application to Office of Governor
- Discuss intruder alert audit at elementary campus
- Consent agenda includes budget amendments and financial reports
Special Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider approving a resolution to potentially purchase 4 acres at County Road 208, Danbury, Texas, and to review an updated track refurbishment project. The board will also enter a closed session to deliberate the property purchase, then reconvene to take possible action.
- Resolution to potentially purchase 4 acres at County Road 208, Danbury, Texas
- Delegating authority to the Superintendent for the property purchase
- Review and possible approval of updated track refurbishment project
- Closed session under Texas Government Code for real property deliberation