Dallas Independent School District public meetings in 2022

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This meeting was cancelled. If it had occurred, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees would have considered adopting findings and approving an agreement with Hanwha Q Cells Americas Holding Corporation for an appraised value limitation on qualified property (a tax abatement). The agenda also included standard items like public comment and a closed session.

• Consider adopting findings for Hanwha Q Cells appraised value limitation (Comptroller Application No: 2090)
• Consider approving agreement with Hanwha Q Cells for appraised value limitation
• Closed session for legal consultation and economic development negotiations
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. day before meeting

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This called board meeting of the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees was cancelled. The agenda included items related to a proposed appraised value limitation (tax abatement) agreement with Hanwha Q Cells Americas Holding Corporation, but no action was taken.

• Consider adopting findings on Hanwha Q Cells application (Comptroller Application No. 2090) for appraised value limitation
• Consider approving agreement with Hanwha Q Cells for appraised value limitation
• Closed session items included economic development negotiations with Hanwha Q Cells
• Meeting cancelled; no decisions made

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This meeting was cancelled. The agenda included a closed session and an action item regarding an economic development application for 'Project Redeemer' under a property value limitation, but no decisions were made.

• Cancelled called board meeting
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.087 and 551.129 for economic development application for Project Redeemer
• Action item to accept and approve application for Project Redeemer for appraised value limitation
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. day before meeting

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider and take possible action on two items related to Hanwha Q Cells Americas Holding Corporation: adopting findings and approving an agreement for an appraised value limitation on qualified property. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and economic development matters, including negotiations with Hanwha Q Cells. Public comment is limited to registered speakers.

• Adopt findings on Hanwha Q Cells application (Comptroller Application No: 2090) for appraised value limitation
• Approve agreement with Hanwha Q Cells for appraised value limitation on qualified property
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.074, 551.087, 551.129
• Closed session includes economic development negotiations with Hanwha Q Cells

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The board will hear public comments and review the district's financial rating and required disclosures. No formal action is listed on the agenda.

• Public comment on School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report
• Discussion of 2021-22 School FIRST Rating and Required Disclosures
• Review of Dallas ISD 2021-22 School FIRST Rating
• Review of Dallas ISD 2020-21 School FIRST Rating

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on December 15, 2022, to consider and take action on a consent agenda of 28 items, including contracts, interlocal agreements, and policy amendments. The board approved all consent items, including a $6 million external legal services contract and a $2.5 million applicant tracking system. The meeting also included reports, public forum, and approval of minutes.

• Authorize external legal services pool up to $6,000,000 over two years
• Approve applicant tracking system contract up to $2,500,000 over five years
• Approve base school calendars for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
• Approve interlocal agreements for P-TECH programs at Wilmer-Hutchins, Hillcrest, Kimball, and Lincoln high schools
• Approve amendment to Board Policy CDA (Local) Other Revenues Investments

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on December 1, 2022, to discuss and potentially approve the Superintendent of Schools' 2022-23 evaluation instrument and incentive plan. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal consultation, public comment, and routine procedural items.

• Discussion and possible action to approve the Superintendent's 2022-23 Evaluation Instrument and Incentive Plan
• Closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.129 to consult with attorneys
• Public comment period with registration required by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding an employee hearing to consider Level III grievance appeals from JaRhonda Cameron and Warnie Green. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with attorneys, then may take action on the administration's recommendations for each appeal in open session.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of JaRhonda Cameron
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Warnie Green
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel) and 551.129 (attorney consultation)
• Action items on administration's personnel recommendation rulings for both appeals

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing meeting on December 1, 2022, to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including construction contracts, policy amendments, and interlocal agreements. The board will also enter closed session for private consultations on legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters. Public comments are limited to registered speakers.

• Authorize up to $6,000,000 for external legal services over two years
• Approve $37,863,857 for Herbert Marcus Leadership Academy addition/renovation (bond funds)
• Approve $5,888,299 for John W. Carpenter Elementary renovation (bond funds)
• Approve up to $2,500,000 for an applicant tracking system over five years
• Approve 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school calendars

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on November 17, 2022, to consider and take action on a range of items, including consent agenda items, reports, and public forum. The board approved the consent agenda as amended, which included major contracts such as a $35 million Oracle ERP modernization project and a $13.9 million computer peripherals agreement. Several items were pulled from the consent agenda for discussion, including the Oracle project and P-TECH agreements.

• Authorized Oracle ERP modernization project (not to exceed $35,000,000 over 56 months)
• Approved computer peripherals and parts vendor pool (not to exceed $13,900,000 over 5 years)
• Approved interlocal agreements for P-TECH programs at Seagoville, Conrad, Madison, Molina high schools
• Approved Quarter 1 gifts ratification (cumulative value >$5,000)
• Adopted resolution approving Targeted Improvement Plans for CSI/ESF campuses

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss Target Improvement Plans for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools and Essential Schools Framework (ESF) grant schools. The board will also enter closed session to consult with attorneys. Public comment is limited to the CSI improvement plans, with registration required by 5 p.m. the day before the hearing.

• Discussion of Target Improvement Plans for CSI schools and ESF grant schools
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.129 for attorney consultation
• Public comment on CSI school improvement plans, with 3-minute speaking limit
• Meeting held live and by video conference at Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee will consider appointing a community advisor, approve prior minutes, and review the district's financial update and annual comprehensive financial report for FY2022. They will also hear reports on audit follow-up, the district hotline, audit plan status, and internal quality assessment, and may accept several final internal audit reports including security and bond-funded projects. The meeting includes a closed session for security and legal deliberations.

• Appoint Monica Frazer as non-voting community advisor to the Audit Committee
• Review and recommend approval of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ended June 30, 2022
• Report on Fiscal Year 2021-2022 E-Rate Program Audit
• Accept final internal audit reports: Security Audit (23-AUD-016), Bond Funded Projects - Competitive Sealed Proposals (23-AUD-005-01), Attendance for Credit (23-AUD-013), ESSER Funding (23-AUD-008), Activity Funds - Harry Stone Montessori (23-CON-002)
• Closed session under Texas Government Code for security and attorney consultation

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special employee hearing to consider Level III grievance appeals from Patricia Washington and Cynthia Webb. The board will first hear each appeal, then enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, and finally consider taking action on the administration's personnel recommendations regarding each appeal. The meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2022, at the Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Patricia Washington
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Cynthia Webb
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel) and 551.129 (attorney consultation)
• Action items on personnel recommendation rulings for both appeals

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The Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss the superintendent's evaluation instrument, 2022-23 targets, and the superintendent's incentive plan. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation. No formal action is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Superintendent of Schools’ Evaluation Instrument and 2022-23 Targets
• Discussion of Superintendent's Incentive Plan
• Closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.129 for attorney consultation

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing meeting on November 3, 2022, to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including major contracts, financial reports, and policy updates. The agenda includes a proposed $600 million bond issuance, a $35 million Oracle ERP modernization project, and several P-TECH partnership agreements. The board will also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters.

• Authorize $600M unlimited tax school building and refunding bonds
• Authorize Oracle ERP modernization project (not to exceed $35M over 56 months)
• Authorize office supplies vendor pool (not to exceed $35M over 5 years)
• Approve interlocal agreements for P-TECH programs at Seagoville, Conrad, Madison, and Molina high schools
• Approve amendment to Board Policy AE (Local) Educational Philosophy

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on October 27, 2022, to consider and take action on a consent agenda of 40 items, including contracts, boundary changes, and policy amendments. The board approved the consent agenda as amended, with several items pulled for discussion by trustees. The meeting also included reports, public forum, and approval of minutes.

• Approved consent agenda items 8.01-8.40, including $11.5M for software, $10M for disaster recovery, $9M for catering, $3M for marketing, and $2.8M for cybersecurity.
• Approved attendance boundary changes for Edna Rowe, Silberstein, Frank Guzick, and Urban Park elementary schools for 2023-2024.
• Approved interlocal agreement with Texas Tech University for credit-by-exam materials (not to exceed $100,000 over five years).
• Approved interlocal agreement with City of Dallas for STEM Expo space rental at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (not to exceed $55,220).
• Pulled items included boundary changes for Walnut Hill, Foster, and Withers schools, and interlocal with UT Austin Youth Engagement Center.

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This meeting of the Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee was cancelled. The agenda had included a closed session, discussion of the superintendent's evaluation instrument and 2022-23 targets, and discussion of the superintendent's incentive plan.

• Meeting cancelled
• Discussion of Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument and 2022-23 Targets (cancelled)
• Discussion of Superintendent's Incentive Plan (cancelled)

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent will hold a workshop on October 24, 2022, to discuss several items, including a bond update, revised 2025 goals, team building, and the superintendent's entry plan. The meeting will include a closed session for legal consultation. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Bond update presentation (Bond Update_WORKSHOP_OCT_2022a.pdf)
• Revised 2025 Goals concept draft (Revising 2025 Goals _ Concept Draft v10-24-22.pdf)
• Superintendent's Entry Plan slideshow (Superintendent's Entry Plan Slideshow.pdf)
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.129 for attorney consultation

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding an employee hearing to consider a Level III grievance appeal by Tamieka Porter and a possible personnel action on the administration's recommendation. A similar appeal by Miatta Lamboi was pulled from the agenda. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters as allowed by Texas law.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Tamieka Porter
• Consider personnel recommendation ruling on Tamieka Porter's appeal
• Pulled Level III Grievance Appeal of Miatta Lamboi
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 and 551.129

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing on October 13, 2022, to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including large contracts for insurance, software, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery, as well as attendance boundary changes for several elementary schools. The board will also hear reports on student outcome goals, the superintendent's report, and hold a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters. Public comments are limited to registered speakers.

• Property and casualty insurance policies (not to exceed $83,150,565 over five years)
• Software products and services (not to exceed $11,500,000 over three years)
• Cybersecurity equipment, software, and services (not to exceed $2,800,000 over three years)
• Attendance boundary changes for Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy, Stephen C. Foster Elementary, Harry C. Withers Elementary, Edna Rowe Elementary, Silberstein Elementary, Frank Guzick Elementary, and Urban Park Elementary for 2023-2024
• Interlocal agreement with Texas Tech University for Credit by Exam testing materials (not to exceed $100,000 over five years)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This is a special employee hearing agenda for the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees. The board will hear and rule on the TEA examiner's decision regarding Carlton Williams, a personnel matter. The board will also convene in closed session to discuss personnel or hear complaints, with any action taken in open session.

• Ruling on the TEA Examiner's Decision for Carlton Williams (first hearing)
• Closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act for personnel discussion
• Action item for first hearing on the same ruling

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on September 29, 2022, and took action on a consent agenda covering 38 items, including contracts, policy amendments, and waivers. The board approved all consent items as amended, with several items pulled for discussion by trustees. The meeting also included recognitions, reports, and a closed session.

• Approved $20,000,000 vendor pool for special education instructional materials over five years
• Approved $7,000,000 vendor pool for health services, sports medicine supplies and equipment
• Approved $800,000 vendor pool for broadcast audio/video equipment and services
• Approved submission of low attendance day waiver to TEA for 86 campuses
• Approved sanctions for educators who resigned after the 45th day before instruction

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The Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the superintendent's evaluation instrument and set targets for the 2022-23 school year. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with routine procedural items like notice, moment of silence, and adjournment. No formal action is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Superintendent of Schools' Evaluation Instrument and 2022-23 Targets
• Meeting held at Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center, Ada L. Williams Governance Room, 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, TX
• Live broadcast on dallasisdtx.swagit.com and recording made available to public

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The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting to consider approving minutes from May 19, 2022, and to accept final internal audit reports. They will also receive reports on the district's financial status, audit follow-up, the annual audit committee report, audit plan status, and the district hotline. The meeting includes a public forum and a closed session for security deliberations.

• Approve minutes of May 19, 2022
• Report on District Financial Update by Dwayne Thompson
• Accept and make final internal audit reports
• Report on status of audit follow-up
• Annual Audit Committee Report FY 2021-2022

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special employee hearing to consider two Level III grievance appeals, one from Andrea Whelan and one from Okono Okono. The board will hear each appeal, retire to closed session to discuss personnel matters, and then take possible action on the administration's recommendations in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Andrea Whelan
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Okono Okono
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §551.074 for personnel discussions
• Action items on administration's personnel recommendation rulings for both appeals

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a briefing to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including large vendor contracts, policy updates, and routine financial reports. The agenda includes a proposed $20 million contract for special education instructional materials, a $7 million health services contract, and several other agreements. The board will also review student outcome goals and consider approving educator sanctions.

• Special education instructional materials contract up to $20,000,000 over five years
• Health services, sports medicine, supplies and equipment contract up to $7,000,000 over five years
• Telecommunication vendor contracts for wireless voice and data up to $16,250,000 over five years
• Broadcast audio & video equipment and services contract up to $800,000 over five years
• Low attendance day waiver for 86 campuses submitted to TEA

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to set the 2022-2023 tax rates, approve the consent agenda, and handle statutory items. The board will also hear reports and public comments. The meeting includes several items pulled from the consent agenda for discussion, such as school calendar amendments and a student survey contract.

• Set 2022-2023 Maintenance and Operations tax rate at $0.942900 and Debt Service tax rate at $0.242035
• Approve consent agenda items 8.01-8.38, including a $1,275,300 contract for student perception survey services
• Approve $4,800,000 in ESSER funds for training programs with vetted vendors
• Approve interlocal agreements with Parkland Health for asthma and behavioral health initiatives
• Approve $48,000 for executive coaching services from a former employee

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2022-2023 budget and proposed tax rate. The meeting includes public forum, where registered speakers may address the board, and is broadcast live. No formal votes are listed on this agenda; it is primarily a discussion and public input session.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 proposed budget and proposed tax rate
• Public forum with 3-minute speaking limit per person
• Meeting held live and by video conference at 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, TX

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a first hearing on a Level III grievance appeal filed by employee Nannette Nedd. The board will also consider and take possible action on the administration's personnel recommendation regarding the appeal decision. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Nannette Nedd
• Action on administration's personnel recommendation regarding Nannette Nedd's appeal
• Closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing to discuss and potentially act on several items, including setting the 2022-2023 tax rates, approving contracts and expenditures, and reviewing reports on goals, safety, and minority/women business participation. The agenda includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters. This is a working meeting where formal action may be taken on listed items.

• Resolution to set 2022-2023 M&O tax rate at $0.942900 and debt service rate at $0.242035
• Approve ESSER funds for training programs up to $4,800,000 through August 2024
• Authorize student perception survey services up to $1,275,300 over 34 months
• Amend 2022-2023 school calendars (no financial impact)
• Approve interlocal agreements with Parkland Health for asthma and behavioral health services

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The Dallas ISD Board is holding a called meeting to consider and take possible action on an application for an appraised value limitation (tax abatement) for a project codenamed 'Project Redeemer'. The board will first meet in closed session to discuss the economic development application with its consultant and attorneys, then vote on whether to accept and approve the application and authorize the superintendent to submit it to the Comptroller. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comment and the pledge of allegiance.

• Action item: Accept and approve application for Project Redeemer for an Appraised Value Limitation on Qualified Property
• Authorize Superintendent to submit the application to the Comptroller
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.087 and 551.129 to discuss economic development application for Project Redeemer
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. the day before the meeting; 3-minute speaking limit

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on June 23, 2022, to take action on statutory items, including an amendment to Superintendent Michael Hinojosa's voluntary resignation agreement and release, and a consent agenda covering items 9.01 through 9.76. The board also held a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters, including the superintendent's resignation and the Chief Internal Auditor's performance evaluation. The meeting included recognitions of robotics teams from several schools and public forum participation.

• Approved amendment to Superintendent's Voluntary Resignation Agreement and Release (8.02)
• Approved consent agenda items 9.01-9.76, as amended (9.01)
• Pulled item: Personal consulting services for Michael Hinojosa after July 1, 2022 (8.01)
• Approved Dallas ISD nominee for TASB Region 10, Position C (8.03)
• Approved 2021-2022 Chief Internal Auditor performance evaluation (9.05)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2022-2023 budget and proposed tax rate. The agenda includes public forum for registered speakers, with a three-minute limit per person. No formal action is listed on the agenda; it is a discussion and public input session.

• Public hearing on 2022-2023 proposed budget and proposed tax rate
• Public forum with registration deadline of 5 p.m. the day before the hearing
• Board Policy BED(Local) on public participation included
• 2022-2023 Compensation Handbook attached

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2022-2023 Federal Programs, including the ESSER plan. The agenda includes public forum registration rules and standard procedural items. No formal votes are listed; the main item is a discussion.

• Discussion of 2022-2023 Federal Programs, including the ESSER plan
• Public forum with registration deadline of 5 p.m. the day before the hearing
• Board Policy BED(Local) on public participation
• Moment of silence and pledge of allegiance

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding an employee hearing to consider two Level III grievance appeals, one from Monique Mejan and one from Thomas Simbeck. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act, and may take action on the administration's recommended rulings in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business listed.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Monique Mejan (first hearing)
• Action on administration's personnel recommendation ruling for Monique Mejan
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Thomas Simbeck (second hearing)
• Action on administration's personnel recommendation ruling for Thomas Simbeck
• Closed sessions authorized under Texas Government Code 551.074

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a wide range of items, including large vendor contracts for instructional materials, software, and arts programs, as well as policy updates and a waiver for 7th grade reading testing. The agenda includes several closed session items for legal, real estate, and personnel matters. The board will also hear reports on STAAR results, racial equity, and the district improvement plan.

• Approve agreements for instructional materials, teaching aids, and related services (not to exceed $69,500,000 over five years)
• Approve agreements for software-online instructional curriculum and digital tools (not to exceed $21,000,000 over five years)
• Approve agreements for visual and performing arts instructional materials (not to exceed $35,000,000 over five years)
• Approve personal consulting services for Superintendent Michael Hinojosa after July 1, 2022
• Approve waiver to TEA for 7th grade reading assessment, using MAP Growth test as alternative

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The Dallas ISD Board held a called meeting on June 9, 2022, primarily to consider and take action on hiring a new superintendent. After a closed session for legal and personnel discussions, the board voted to approve the employment contract, moving expenses agreement, and employment of Stephanie Elizalde as Superintendent of Schools. The motion passed with seven votes in favor, two members not present.

• Approved employment contract and moving expenses agreement for Stephanie Elizalde as Superintendent of Schools
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071, 551.074, and 551.129 for legal consultation and superintendent hiring
• Public comment period with registration deadline of 5 p.m. the day before the meeting
• Motion by Maxie L Johnson, second by Joyce Foreman; passed 7-0 with two absent

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to consider a waiver allowing the district to hire uncertified teachers for 2022-2024, approve a consent agenda with multiple contracts, and hold a closed session to discuss the new superintendent's employment. The board will also elect officers and hear public comments.

• Teacher certification waiver for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 due to critical need
• Consent agenda includes $7M for K-12 health/PE instructional materials
• Agreement with University of Virginia Darden School Foundation up to $875,000
• Interlocal agreement with UT Dallas for staff development up to $240,000
• Closed session to discuss superintendent employment contract

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The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including the minutes from March 28, 2022, a financial update, amendments to the Internal Audit Charter and Audit Committee Charter, internal audit reports, the FY 2022-2023 Internal Audit Department budget, and the FY 2022-2023 Annual Audit Plan. The committee will also receive reports on audit follow-up, audit plan status, and the district hotline. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, including the Chief Internal Audit Officer.

• Approve minutes of March 28, 2022
• Report on District Financial Update (May Budget Amendment)
• Amend CFC (Exhibit) Accounting Audits (Office of Internal Audit Charter)
• Approve FY 2022-2023 Internal Audit Department Budget
• Approve FY 2022-2023 Annual Audit Plan

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met to discuss the superintendent search process. The agenda included closed sessions to consult with legal counsel regarding the employment of the new Superintendent of Schools.

• Consideration of Superintendent search applicants, including naming a finalist for the position

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The Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to formally adopt a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 7, 2022 general election. The action specifically concerns the election of three members to the Board of Trustees in Districts 4, 5, and 7. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as public comment and a moment of silence.

• Adoption of resolution declaring results of May 7, 2022 election for Board of Trustees Districts 4, 5, and 7

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on May 16, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. The agenda includes public comment, a pulled item on officer elections, and a closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, and dismissal of public officers or employees, including interviews for the Superintendent of Schools. The board will also consult with its attorney on related legal matters. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the closed session on the superintendent search.

• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to deliberate on superintendent candidates and other personnel matters
• Closed session under 551.071 for private attorney consultation on pending litigation and superintendent employment
• Closed session under 551.129 for attorney consultation via phone or video on superintendent employment
• Pulled item: Election of Officers (President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Secretary)
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. the day before the meeting

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The Dallas ISD Board is reviewing several high-value vendor agreements for instructional materials, software, and technology services. The agenda also includes discussions on policy amendments regarding accounting funds, facilities construction, and the student code of conduct.

• Contract for K-12 Physical and Health Education materials not to exceed $7,000,000 over eight years
• Agreement for Oracle E-Business Suite and identity management services not to exceed $9,850,000
• Contract for virtual private music lessons not to exceed $5,000,000 over five years
• Amendment to University of Virginia Darden School Foundation agreement not to exceed $875,000
• Waiver to hire uncertified teachers for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years

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The Dallas ISD Board will conduct two employee hearings regarding Level III grievance appeals. The sessions include closed sessions to discuss personnel matters and potential actions in open session.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Monique Mejan
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Ansonia Means
• Closed sessions regarding personnel or complaints against personnel

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent are holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. The meeting includes routine opening items and a single discussion item on the budget. No formal action is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• FY2022-23 Proposed Budget May v3_Final.pdf attachment (5,775 KB)
• Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
• Recognition of Elected/Public Officials

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The scheduled Board meeting for May 10, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda originally included closed sessions regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools and legal consultations.

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This is a called board meeting with a closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, and evaluation of public officers or employees, including interviews for the Superintendent of Schools. The board will also consult with attorneys about pending litigation and employment issues related to the new superintendent. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive action occurring in closed session.

• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 to deliberate on superintendent candidates
• Private attorney consultation under 551.071 on litigation and superintendent employment
• Remote consultation under 551.129 for legal advice on superintendent hiring

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This is a called board meeting of the Dallas Independent School District. The board will enter a closed session to deliberate on the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, including review of applicants for the Superintendent of Schools. They will also privately consult with their attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and legal issues related to the employment of the new Superintendent. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the superintendent search.

• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to deliberate on appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of public officers or employees, including review of applicants for Superintendent of Schools.
• Closed session under 551.071 for private consultation with attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, including legal advice on employment of new Superintendent.
• Closed session under 551.129 to consult with attorneys via telephone, video conference, or internet regarding employment of new Superintendent.

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met to approve various personnel actions, policy amendments, and districtwide service agreements. Key decisions included approving the nonrenewal of certain employee term contracts and authorizing multiple large-scale vendor agreements.

• Approved Microsoft Enterprise Software and Cloud Services agreement not to exceed $15,850,000
• Approved RFID Library Automation Services with Sandia International, Inc. up to $3,500,000
• Approved Early Learning Pre-K Services vendor pool up to $3,500,000
• Approved K12 Insight feedback platform agreement not to exceed $1,175,000
• Approved nonrenewal of specific employee term contracts and probationary contract terminations

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing on April 7, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including major contracts, policy updates, and routine financial reports. The agenda includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters. Notable items include a proposed $15.85 million agreement for Microsoft software licenses and cloud services, a $14.8 million contract for classroom voice amplification systems, and several construction change orders.

• Microsoft enterprise software licenses and cloud services (not to exceed $15,850,000 over 63 months)
• Classroom voice amplification systems vendor pool (not to exceed $14,800,000 over 63 months)
• RFID library automation services with Sandia International (not to exceed $3,500,000 over 5 years)
• Early Learning Pre-K services vendor pool (not to exceed $3,500,000 over 5 years)
• Change orders for Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center ($120,341.10), Daniel Webster Elementary ($199,921.51), and Sunset High School ($989,825.82)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This meeting of the Dallas ISD Board was cancelled. The agenda was for an employee hearing regarding a Level III grievance appeal by Cheryl Linder, including a possible action item on the administration's personnel recommendation. No decisions were made.

• Meeting cancelled
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Cheryl Linder
• Possible action on administration's personnel recommendation

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving prior meeting minutes, receiving a district financial update, accepting internal audit reports, and reviewing the status of audit follow-ups and the audit plan. The committee will also consider approving the performance evaluation instrument for the Chief Internal Audit Officer. Public comments are limited to registered speakers on agenda items.

• Approve minutes of November 10, 2021 meeting
• Report on District Financial Update by Deputy Superintendent Dwayne Thompson
• Accept and make final Internal Audit Reports
• Report on Status of Audit Follow-Up
• Approve Chief Internal Audit Officer Performance Evaluation Instrument

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met to approve various consent agenda items, including significant expenditures for districtwide services. The Board also voted to cancel the May 7, 2022, general election for Districts 5 and 7 due to unopposed candidates.

• Approved vendor agreements for assessments not to exceed $10,500,000 over five years
• Approved software platform agreement not to exceed $1,900,000 over five years
• Approved social and emotional learning resources not to exceed $5,000,000 over four years
• Approved substitute teacher staffing provider contracts not to exceed $750,000 over three years
• Approved renaming of Bryan Adams High School to Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board will consider a series of contracts, including a $10.5M agreement for districtwide assessments and a $5M package for social and emotional learning resources. The board also plans to vote on renaming several schools and facilities, such as Bryan Adams High School and the library at Thornton Elementary. Additionally, the agenda includes a resolution to cancel the May 7, 2022 general election for Board Districts 5 and 7 and certify unopposed candidates.

• Approve TEA application for expedited state waiver to waive use of Teacher Portal component of TAMS
• Authorize agreements with TEA-approved vendors for districtwide assessments not to exceed $10,500,000 over five years
• Authorize agreements with vendors for substitute teacher staffing not to exceed $750,000 over three years
• Approve tuition rates of $5,000 per year for Pre-K and $1,250 per year for before/after care
• Approve renaming of Bryan Adams High School to Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special employee hearing to consider two Level III grievance appeals, one from Kellie Jones and one from Jennifer Garcia. The board will hear each appeal, retire to closed session to discuss personnel matters as allowed by the Texas Open Meetings Act, and then take possible action on the administration's personnel recommendations in open session.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Kellie Jones
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Jennifer Garcia
• Action on administration's personnel recommendation ruling for Kellie Jones
• Action on administration's personnel recommendation ruling for Jennifer Garcia

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to discuss and potentially take action on planning for the superintendent search, including the timeline, community engagement process, job posting, and a board non-disclosure agreement. The board will also enter closed session to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel matters related to the search. Public comment is limited to registered speakers on agenda items.

• Discussion and possible action on superintendent search planning, timeline, community engagement, job posting, and board non-disclosure agreement
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 for legal consultation on superintendent search
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for discussion of personnel matters, including possible applicants for superintendent position
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. the day before the meeting; speakers limited to 3 minutes

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to discuss and potentially take action on planning for the superintendent search, including timeline and community engagement activities. The board will also enter closed session to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel matters related to the search. Public comment is limited to registered speakers on agenda items.

• Discussion and possible action on superintendent search planning, timeline, and community engagement
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 for legal consultation on superintendent search
• Closed session under 551.074 for personnel discussion of superintendent applicants
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. day before meeting; 3-minute speaking limit

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The scheduled Called Board Meeting for February 24, 2022, was cancelled. The original agenda included discussions regarding rescinding previous actions related to superintendent search firms and potential contracts not to exceed $150,000.

• Cancellation of the February 24, 2022, Called Board Meeting
• Proposed rescission of action naming JG Consulting and Walsh Gallegos as search firms
• Potential contract for superintendent search firms not to exceed $150,000 in General Operating Funds

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met to approve resolutions convening the School Health Advisory Council for human sexuality and violence prevention instruction. The Board also passed several consent agenda items involving school programs, policy updates, and large-scale service contracts.

• Resolution to convene SHAC for Human Sexuality Instruction curriculum materials
• Resolution to convene SHAC for Child Abuse, Family Violence, Dating Violence, and Sex Trafficking prevention instruction
• Contract for ServiceNow software implementation not to exceed $800,000 over five years
• Agreement for E-Rate eligible network cabling not to exceed $17,000,000 over five years
• Application for Flexible School Day Program not to exceed $105,000 of General Operating Funds

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss the Annual Educational Performance Report for the 2020-2021 school year. The meeting also includes recognition of elected officials and a period for public comment.

• Discussion of the 2020-2021 Annual Educational Performance Report

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The Dallas ISD Board is reviewing presentations from several firms to assist in hiring a new Superintendent of Schools. The Board will consider selecting a firm and entering into a contract not to exceed $150,000 using General Operating Funds.

• Selection of a search firm for the Superintendent of Schools
• Contract negotiation not to exceed $150,000 in General Operating Funds
• Presentations by prospective firms including JG Consulting, TASB Executive Search Services, GR Recruiting, HYA, McPherson Jacobson, LLC, Walsh Gallegos, O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, and Eugene and Associates

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The scheduled Dallas ISD Employee Hearing for February 17, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda originally included grievance appeals and closed sessions regarding personnel.

• Cancelled Level III Grievance Appeal of Ansonia Means
• Cancelled Level III Grievance Appeal of Cheryl Linder
• Planned closed sessions to discuss or hear complaints against personnel

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The scheduled Board Briefing for February 3, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda originally contained items regarding school consolidations, large-scale IT infrastructure contracts, and policy updates.

• Proposed consolidation of Sam Tasby Middle School and Jack Lowe Sr. Elementary School
• $84,000,000 contract for unified network access equipment and software
• $17,000,000 contract for network cabling and related services
• Resolution to convene SHAC for human sexuality instruction curriculum
• $5,000,000 contract for disinfecting and antimicrobial services

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This called board meeting was cancelled. It was scheduled to discuss and potentially approve a search firm to assist in hiring the next superintendent, with presentations from four firms. No action was taken due to the cancellation.

• Discussion of search firm selection for superintendent hiring
• Action item to approve a search firm for superintendent search
• Presentations from JG Consulting, TASB Executive Search Services, GR Recruiting, and HYA
• Meeting cancelled

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This meeting of the Dallas ISD Board was cancelled. It was scheduled to hold first and second hearings on Level III grievance appeals by employees Ansonia Means and Cheryl Linder, with possible board action on personnel recommendations. No decisions were made.

• Cancelled employee hearing for Level III grievance appeal of Ansonia Means
• Cancelled employee hearing for Level III grievance appeal of Cheryl Linder
• Possible action on personnel recommendation for Ansonia Means (not taken)
• Possible action on personnel recommendation for Cheryl Linder (not taken)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees held a called meeting to accept the resignation and/or voluntary exit agreement of the Superintendent of Schools, which passed with one abstention and one absence. The board also discussed selecting a search firm to assist in hiring a new superintendent, with presentations from four firms, but postponed the vote on approving a firm to a later date.

• Accepted resignation and/or voluntary exit agreement from the Superintendent of Schools (motion passed 6-0-1, with 1 abstention and 1 not present)
• Discussed selection of a search firm for hiring a new superintendent, with proposals from JG Consulting, TASB Executive Search Services, GR Recruiting, and HYA
• Postponed vote on approving a search firm (motion passed unanimously)
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 to deliberate on employment matters including the Superintendent

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The scheduled public hearing for the Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees was cancelled. The agenda originally included a discussion regarding the School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report.

• Cancelled Public Hearing regarding School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report
• Discussion of 2020-2021 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) summary

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This meeting of the Dallas ISD Board was cancelled. The agenda had scheduled first and second hearings for employee grievance appeals, including postponed items for Kellie Jones and Cheryl Linder, with possible action on personnel recommendations. Since the meeting is cancelled, no decisions will be made.

• Cancelled employee hearing agenda and notice
• Postponed Level III grievance appeal of Kellie Jones
• Postponed action on personnel recommendation for Kellie Jones
• Level III grievance appeal of Cheryl Linder
• Possible action on personnel recommendation for Cheryl Linder

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on January 27, 2022, and took action on several items, including ordering a general election for May 7, 2022, to fill three board seats. The board also approved a consent agenda covering policy amendments, contracts, and financial reports. Several items were pulled from the consent agenda for discussion, including a student code of conduct amendment and a virtual learning vendor contract.

• Adopted resolution ordering May 7, 2022, election for Districts 4, 5, and 7
• Approved consent agenda items 7.01-7.30, including policy amendments and contracts
• Approved P-TECH agreements with Dallas College for Kimball, North Dallas, South Oak Cliff, Sunset high schools
• Authorized vendor pool for virtual learning systems up to $5,000,000 over five years
• Ratified monthly financial and tax reports for November 2021

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including ordering a May 7, 2022 election for three board seats, approving contracts for virtual learning and moving services, and amending board policies. The agenda also includes closed session discussions on litigation, real property, and personnel, as well as routine financial and construction approvals.

• Resolution ordering May 7, 2022 election for Districts 4, 5, and 7
• Contract with Texas Education Agency for online courses (TXVSN)
• Agreements for P-TECH programs at Kimball, North Dallas, Seagoville, South Oak Cliff, and Sunset high schools
• Virtual online school learning systems contract up to $5,000,000 over five years
• Moving services contract up to $5,000,000 over five years

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent will hold a workshop meeting on January 13, 2022, at 3 p.m. at the Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center. The agenda includes discussion items on a legislative update, team building, and Roberts Rules of Order, with no formal action items listed.

• Legislative update discussion
• Team building discussion
• Roberts Rules of Order discussion