Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
6:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting
The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD board will hold a public hearing on its financial rating, consider approving a 2023 Ford F250 pickup costing over $50,000, and review the campus improvement plan. They will also discuss out-of-state travel for students and the superintendent's evaluation, then enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Public hearing on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report
- Approval of disbursement/purchase greater than $50,000 for 2023 Ford F250 Super Duty pick-up
- Approval of 2023-2024 DLSISD Campus Improvement Plan goals and objectives
- Approval of out-of-state travel for South Elementary students
- Closed session on employment of professional personnel
5:30 P.M. - Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD board. The agenda includes a call to order, a public forum, Team of Eight training, and adjournment. No decisions or specific actions are listed.
- Public Forum
- Team of Eight Training
6:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider several action items including district plan amendments and personnel updates. Discussions will also cover financial reports and potential new expenditures for school equipment.
- Approval of Amendment 3 to the District of Innovation Plan
- Revision to the 2023-2024 Stipend Schedule to add a $1,000 annual ESL Certification Stipend
- Approval of a roofing contractor for the old gym roofing project
- Approval of the purchase of 2 new school buses
- Adoption of Resolution Voting for Morris and Titus County Appraisal District Board candidates
12:30 pm - Special Meeting
The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a superintendent's recommendation regarding an employee's resignation or contract abandonment, as well as other personnel employment matters. The board will enter closed session for these deliberations, then return to open session for possible votes. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or financial items listed.
- Deliberation and possible action on employee resignation/abandonment of contract
- Deliberation and possible action on board resolution related to resignation/abandonment
- Possible action concerning employment of professional personnel
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071
6:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting
The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD board will hold its regular meeting, covering routine reports, consent items, and several action items. Key decisions include approving the 2023 tax roll and tax levy resolution, revising the stipend schedule to add a District RTI Case Manager at $1,500 per year, and approving a purchase or disbursement greater than $50,000. The board will also enter closed session to discuss employee resignations, employment of personnel, and other personnel matters, with possible action afterward.
- Approval of 2023 Tax Roll Approval and Tax Levy Resolution
- Revision to 2023-2024 Stipend Schedule adding District RTI Case Manager, $1,500/year
- Approval of purchase/disbursement greater than $50,000
- Adoption of resolutions on investment training and investment policy review
- Closed session on employee resignation/abandonment of contract and personnel employment
5:30 P.M. - Special Meeting
The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD board is holding a special meeting to discuss a facility needs study and to consider personnel matters, including employment and resignations, which will be deliberated in closed session. The board may take action on these items after returning to open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public forum and future topics listed.
- Facility Needs Study discussion
- Closed session on employment of professional personnel (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
- Closed session on resignations of professional personnel
- Possible action on personnel employment and resignations after closed session
- Consultation with school attorney (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
6:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting
The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with recognitions, public forum, and consent items. Action items include adopting an updated compensation and leave policy, approving an adjunct faculty agreement and 4-H extracurricular resolution, and nominating candidates for appraisal district boards. The board will also enter closed session to discuss employee resignations, employment, and other personnel matters, with possible action afterward.
- Adoption of updated school board policy DEC (LOCAL) on compensation, benefits, leaves, and absences
- Approval of Adjunct Faculty Agreement and resolution on 4-H extracurricular status
- Resolutions nominating candidates for Morris County and Titus County Appraisal District Boards
- Closed session on employee resignation/abandonment of contract and employment of professional personnel
- Consent items include meeting minutes and SHAC chairperson appointments
5:30 P.M. - Special Meeting
The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider and possibly approve several financial and administrative items, including the 2023-2024 school year budget, a tax rate ordinance for 2023, a bank depository contract with Texas Heritage National Bank, and budget amendments. The board will also consider a resolution nominating a candidate for the Morris County Appraisal District board and may fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees in closed session.
- Approval of bank depository contract with Texas Heritage National Bank
- Adoption of 2023-2024 school year budget
- Adoption of Ordinance Levying the Tax Rate for 2023
- Approval of budget amendments
- Appointment to fill vacancy on Board of Trustees (At-Large position)
Regular Meeting
The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD board will consider moving its budget hearing, 2023-2024 budget adoption, and proposed tax rate approval from Aug. 21 to Aug. 28. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including updating bank authorized representatives, approving the district code of conduct, raising adult meal prices, and hiring an audit firm. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a board member resignation and personnel matters.
- Rescind Aug. 21 budget hearing date and set Aug. 28 for budget adoption and tax rate approval
- Resolutions to add Paige Brock and remove Andrew Johnson as authorized representatives at Texas National Bank, TexPool, and Texas Heritage National Bank
- Approval of 2023-2024 District Code of Conduct
- Increase in adult breakfast and lunch prices
- Engage Thomas and Thomas CPA firm for annual audit
5:30PM - BUDGET WORKSHOP
This is a budget workshop meeting of the Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD board. The agenda includes a call to order, a public forum, and a budget workshop session, followed by adjournment. No specific budget details are provided in the agenda.
- Public forum
- Budget workshop
5:30PM - BUDGET WORKSHOP
This is a budget workshop meeting of the Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD board. The agenda includes a call to order, a public forum, and a budget workshop session, followed by adjournment. No specific budget details or figures are provided in the agenda.
- Public forum for community input
- Budget workshop session
Regular Meeting
The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and administrative reports. Key action items include setting a date for the 2023-2024 budget hearing and tax rate approval, authorizing one-time retention stipend payments, and approving a contract with Ricoh USA, Inc. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.
- Set 08/21/2023 for budget hearing, budget adoption, and tax rate approval
- Resolution authorizing one-time retention stipend payments
- Contract approval with Ricoh USA, Inc.
- 2023-2024 appraisers and appraisal calendar (consent item)
- Closed session for personnel and attorney consultation
6:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting
The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a possible contract with Ideal Impact based on a 2023 energy audit, approval of the 2023-2024 stipend schedule, and adoption of TASB policy updates. The board will also consider budget amendments, nominate delegates to the TASB Assembly, and discuss honoring former Athletic Director/Coach Bill Lane. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters and a board vacancy appointment.
- Contract with Ideal Impact based on 2023 energy audit
- 2023-2024 Stipend Schedule approval
- TASB Policy Update 121 adoption (multiple LOCAL policies)
- Budget amendments approval
- Appointment to fill Board of Trustees District 3 vacancy
6:00 P.M. - Regular Meeting
The Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes recognitions, public forum, consent items, and administrative reports. Action items include ordering a trustee election, adopting a farm lease resolution, adopting TASB Policy Update 120, approving out-of-state travel and a grant application, selecting a contractor for a construction project, setting HB 3 goals, and approving purchases over $50,000. The board will also enter closed session to discuss the superintendent's appraisal and contract.
- Order trustee election on May 6, 2023
- Adopt resolution regarding lease of real property and farm lease agreement
- Adopt TASB Policy Update 120 (affects policies on elections, revenue, safety, bullying, grievances, discipline)
- Select contractor for Phase 1 of Extracurricular Room/Restrooms/Concession/Entry Project
- Approve two future purchases greater than $50,000