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Dallas Independent School District public meetings in 2023

38 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 21, 2023

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Board to vote on extending superintendent's contract to 2028

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on December 21, 2023. The main action item is a vote on the first amendment to the superintendent's employment contract, extending it from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's contract, and to consult with attorneys. Public comment is limited to registered speakers.

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Thu Dec 21, 2023

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Dallas ISD board holds public hearing on annual financial report

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report, including the district's 2022-2023 financial rating and required disclosures. The agenda includes public comment, a closed session for legal consultation, and routine procedural items. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Thu Dec 21, 2023

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Dallas ISD board approves $7.5M psychiatry services contract

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on December 21, 2023, to consider and take action on a consent agenda of 41 items, including contracts, interlocal agreements, and routine approvals. The board approved a $7.5 million contract for psychiatry services for students, a $4 million contract for visual and performing arts materials, and the renaming of Kennedy-Curry Middle School to Royce West Leadership Academy. The meeting also included reports from the superintendent and trustees, and a public forum.

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Thu Dec 7, 2023

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Dallas ISD board hears two employee grievance appeals

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special employee hearing to consider two Level III grievance appeals, one from Latrina Berry and one from Linda Barrett. The board will discuss personnel matters in closed session and may take action on the administration's recommendations in open session.

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Thu Dec 7, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to discuss renaming Kennedy-Curry MS to Royce West Leadership Academy

The Dallas ISD Board will hold a briefing on December 7, 2023, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposal to rename Kennedy-Curry Middle School to Royce West Leadership Academy, a districtwide intruder detection audit, and multiple contracts and interlocal agreements. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters. Most items are listed as information or discussion, with formal action expected at a later board meeting.

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Thu Dec 7, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to vote on superintendent's 2023-24 evaluation and incentive plan

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to discuss and potentially approve the superintendent's 2023-24 evaluation targets and incentive plan, as well as to approve the results of the 2022-23 evaluation. The board will also enter closed session to deliberate on the superintendent's performance and contract. Public comment is permitted with prior registration.

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Thu Nov 16, 2023

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Dallas ISD board approves $550M bond issuance and $3.5M vendor contracts

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on November 16, 2023, to consider and take action on a range of items, including approving consent agenda items covering financial reports, contracts, and bond authorizations. The board also discussed reports from the superintendent and trustees, and held a public forum. The meeting included a closed session for legal consultation.

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Thu Nov 9, 2023

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Dallas ISD Audit Committee to review FY2023 financial report and audits

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2023, along with internal audit reports and follow-ups. They will also hear updates on the district's financial status, E-Rate program audit, and hotline reports. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation.

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Thu Nov 2, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to consider $550M bond issuance and vendor contracts

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including a $550 million bond issuance, several vendor contracts, and various construction projects. The agenda also includes closed session discussions on litigation, real property, personnel, and security matters.

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Thu Nov 2, 2023

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Dallas ISD board hears two employee grievance appeals

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding an employee hearing to consider two Level III grievance appeals, from Jesus Guzman and Tyann Kern. The board will discuss personnel matters in closed session and may take action on the administration's recommendations in open session.

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Thu Oct 19, 2023

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Dallas ISD board approves chaplain policy resolution and $8M copy paper contract

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on a resolution about whether to adopt a policy allowing chaplains at campuses, as well as a consent agenda that includes contracts, financial reports, and budget amendments. The board also approved minutes and recognized a student achievement.

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Wed Oct 18, 2023

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Dallas ISD Audit Committee to review annual reports and financial updates

The Audit Committee will meet to consider several annual reports and financial updates for the district. The committee may also take action on re-appointing a community advisor and approving previous meeting minutes.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

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Dallas ISD committee to discuss superintendent evaluation and incentive plan

The Dallas ISD Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee will meet to discuss the superintendent's evaluation instrument, 2023-24 targets, and the 2023-24 incentive plan. The committee may take action to recommend the evaluation instrument and targets to the full board. One agenda item on aligning board policy to the evaluation instrument has been pulled.

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Thu Oct 5, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to consider renaming track after Sha'Carri Richardson

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing to discuss and potentially act on several items, including renaming a track at Jesse Owens Memorial Athletic Complex after Olympian Sha'Carri Richardson, approving a policy on school chaplains, and authorizing contracts for copy paper, construction, and other services. The board will also enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Thu Oct 5, 2023

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Dallas ISD board hears two employee grievance appeals in closed session

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to conduct two Level III grievance appeal hearings for employees Aaron Stephens and Jasmine Wiley. The board will hear each appeal, retire to closed session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by Texas law, and then consider taking action on the administration's recommendations in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business items.

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Mon Sep 25, 2023

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Committee to discuss superintendent's 2023 evaluation and incentive plan

The Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 evaluation instrument and incentive plan for the superintendent. The agenda includes a closed session for legal consultation. No formal action is listed; items are for discussion only.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to vote on joining lawsuit over A-F accountability system

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider and take possible action on approving the filing of litigation regarding the A-F accountability system and joining as an intervenor in an existing lawsuit. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal consultation and personnel matters, followed by public comment and routine procedural items.

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Thu Sep 14, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to consider $5M Preston Hollow renovation, other contracts

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including school closures, vendor contracts, and construction projects. The agenda includes a pulled item on the closure of Maya Angelou High School, several large contracts for services and construction, and various routine approvals. The board will also enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

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Dallas ISD Audit Committee meeting cancelled

This meeting of the Dallas ISD Audit Committee was cancelled. The agenda, which was never acted upon, included items such as re-appointing a community advisor, approving prior meeting minutes, receiving financial and audit reports, and discussing security matters in closed session.

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Thu Aug 10, 2023

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Dallas ISD board hears two employee grievance appeals and may act on rulings

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding an employee hearing to consider Level III grievance appeals from Eddie Shufford and Patricia Washington. The board will discuss personnel matters in closed session and may take action on the administration's recommendations for each appeal in open session.

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Thu Aug 10, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to set 2023-24 tax rate, approve student code of conduct

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing on August 10, 2023, to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including setting the 2023-2024 tax rates, approving the amended Student Code of Conduct, and entering into various interlocal agreements and vendor contracts. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters. Public comments are limited to registered speakers.

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Thu Jun 22, 2023

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Dallas ISD board holds public hearing on 2023-24 budget and tax rate

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate. The agenda includes a closed session for legal consultation, a public forum for registered speakers, and a presentation of budget summary documents. No formal votes are listed on the agenda.

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Thu Jun 22, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to vote on $5M racial equity vendor pool and student code of conduct

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on a consent agenda of 53 items, including approving a $5 million vendor pool for racial equity consulting, a student code of conduct for 2023-2024, and several policy amendments. The board will also elect officers, recognize student achievements, and hear public comments. The meeting includes reports from the superintendent on safety and academic achievements.

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Thu Jun 8, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to vote on $5M racial equity vendor pool, policy changes

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including approving a $5 million racial equity consulting vendor pool, amending multiple board policies, and approving various interlocal agreements and contracts. The board will also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Wed May 17, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to order June 10 runoff for District 2 trustee seat

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider adopting a resolution ordering a joint runoff election on June 10, 2023, to fill the District 2 board seat. The agenda also includes routine items such as notice, public comment, and adjournment.

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Wed May 17, 2023

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Audit Committee to weigh internal audit budget, annual plan, and final audit reports

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several audit-related items, including approving the FY 2023-2024 Office of Internal Audit budget and annual audit plan, as well as the minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting. The committee will also receive reports on the district's financial update, external audit, audit follow-up status, and the district hotline. Additionally, the agenda includes a closed session to evaluate the Chief Internal Audit Officer and possible action on related compensation, plus final internal audit reports on payroll, ESSER funding, campus activity funds, bond-funded projects, and athletics.

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Thu May 11, 2023

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Board hears public complaint against Brad Namdar, then rules on it

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public complaint hearing regarding Brad Namdar. The board will hear the complaint, retire to closed session to discuss personnel matters as permitted by Texas law, and then take action on the complaint in open session.

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Thu May 11, 2023

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Dallas ISD board hears two employee grievance appeals in closed session

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for employee hearings on two Level III grievance appeals: one from Marisleiby Oquendo Acosta and one from Felix Flores. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with attorneys, then consider and take possible action on the administration's personnel recommendations for each appeal. The agenda is limited to these personnel items and contains no other business.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023

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Dallas ISD board hears student discipline appeal for F.M.

The Dallas ISD Board is holding a parent/student grievance hearing, including a student discipline appeal for F.M. (by parent T.M.). The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with attorneys, then take action on the appeal in open session.

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Thu Apr 20, 2023

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Dallas ISD board approves contracts, software deals, and employee terminations

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on April 20, 2023, to take action on a range of items, including approving consent agenda items, terminating probationary and term contracts for employees, and entering into agreements for services such as health care, uniforms, and software. The board also discussed a missed school day waiver for Thomas Jefferson High School and Walnut Hill Leadership Academy following a school shooting. The meeting included recognitions, public forum, and a closed session.

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Thu Apr 6, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to consider $39M software vendor pool increase

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing on April 6, 2023, to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including large vendor contracts, school facility naming, and employee contract terminations. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters. Most items are listed as information, meaning they are presented for discussion before formal action at a later meeting.

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Thu Mar 23, 2023

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Dallas ISD board cancels District 8 election, approves consent agenda with school renamings

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on March 23, 2023, to consider and take action on a range of items, including canceling the May 6, 2023 general election for District 8 and certifying the unopposed candidate. The board also approved a consent agenda covering 47 items, including policy amendments, school renamings, and an interlocal agreement for health services. The meeting included recognitions, reports, and a public forum.

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Thu Mar 9, 2023

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Employee hearing cancelled; no decisions made

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda was for an employee hearing regarding a Level III grievance appeal by LaKeitra Brown, with a possible action item on the administration's personnel recommendation. No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.

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Thu Feb 23, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to vote on $10.3M school renovations, tech repair contracts

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on a consent agenda covering 31 items, including approving a $10.3 million renovation contract for two elementary schools, a $5 million technology repair and maintenance vendor pool, and a $792,466 grant acceptance. The board will also consider policy amendments, the Student Code of Conduct, and routine financial reports. Public forum and recognitions are also on the agenda.

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Thu Feb 23, 2023

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Employee hearing cancelled; grievance appeal of Juan Quesada Pintor postponed

This meeting of the Dallas ISD Board was cancelled. The agenda was for a first hearing on a Level III grievance appeal by Juan Quesada Pintor, followed by a closed session and a possible action on the administration's recommendation. No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.

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Wed Feb 15, 2023

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Dallas ISD Audit Committee to review audits, finances, and hotline reports

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving prior meeting minutes, receiving reports on the district's financial status, audit follow-ups, the district hotline, and the audit plan. The committee will also consider final internal audit reports on student transportation, special services, budget process, bond-funded construction projects, and student discipline data, and may approve the performance evaluation instrument for the Chief Internal Audit Officer.

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Thu Feb 9, 2023

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Dallas ISD board to consider $63.85M Longfellow Academy construction

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including construction contracts, policy updates, and financial reports. Key actions include approving a $63.85 million contract for new construction at Henry W. Longfellow Academy and a $36.15 million contract for Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School. The board will also discuss the districtwide intruder detection audit findings and consider policy changes.

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Thu Jan 26, 2023

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Dallas ISD board holds public hearing on 2021-2022 academic performance report

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the Annual Report of Performance on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for 2021-2022. The meeting includes public comment, a presentation, and a summary report. No votes or other actions are listed on the agenda.

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