Dallas Independent School District public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees voted on a consent agenda including 20 items, with several pulled for separate discussion. Key approvals include a $11.4 million addition and renovation for Jesùs Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard, a $4.6 million online learning management system, and completion of work at Stephen C. Foster Elementary. The board also approved participation in the Texas Visiting Teacher Program with Spain and an agreement with the Dallas Symphony for Booker T. Washington's graduation.
- Authorized $11,445,188 in bond funds for addition and renovation of Jesùs Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
- Approved $4,600,000 over five years for an online performance and learning management system
- Accepted completion of work at Stephen C. Foster Elementary with a $337,339.88 credit and $18,703.80 final payment
- Approved $15,600 for Booker T. Washington High School graduation at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
- Approved participation in Texas Visiting Teacher Program with Spain (not to exceed $40,000)
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Board will discuss and vote on the superintendent's 2024-25 evaluation targets and incentive plan, and also approve the results of the 2023-24 evaluation and incentive plan. The board will first meet in closed session to deliberate the superintendent's performance and contract. This meeting is a called meeting with a single major action item.
- Consider and vote on the Superintendent of Schools’ 2024-25 Evaluation Instrument Targets and 2024-25 Incentive Plan
- Consider and vote on the Results of the 2023-24 Superintendent of Schools’ Evaluation Instrument and 2023-24 Incentive Plan
- Closed session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including the superintendent's evaluation and contract
- Discussion of the Superintendent of Schools’ 2024-25 Evaluation Instrument Targets and 2024-25 Incentive Plan
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Board will conduct a public hearing and discussion regarding the School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report. This includes reviewing the 2023-2024 School FIRST Rating and required disclosures, as well as the 2022-2023 rating.
- Public comment on School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report
- Discussion of 2023-2024 School FIRST Rating and Required Disclosures
- Discussion of 2022-2023 School FIRST Rating
- Closed session to consult with attorneys per Texas Government Code Section 551.129
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
This is a workshop meeting of the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent. The board will discuss team-building on roles and responsibilities, and review proposed student outcome goals and constraints for 2025-2030. The board will also hold a closed session to consult with attorneys and discuss personnel matters. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.
- Discussion of proposed student outcome goals and annual targets for 2025-2030
- Review of community listening results on district goals
- Teambuilding session on board roles and responsibilities
- Closed session under Texas Government Code for attorney consultation and personnel deliberation
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee will discuss and consider recommending to the full Board the evaluation instrument and targets for the superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. The committee will also discuss and consider recommending the superintendent's incentive plan for 2024-25. The meeting includes a closed session as permitted by Texas law.
- Discussion of the Superintendent of Schools' Evaluation Instrument and Targets for 2024-25
- Discussion of the Superintendent of Schools' Incentive Plan for 2024-25
- Consider and take possible action to recommend the evaluation instrument and targets to the full Board
- Consider and take possible action to recommend the incentive plan to the full Board
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Board will hold a hearing on a student discipline appeal for J.O. by and for C.O. The board will then retire to closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with attorneys. Following closed session, the board will take action on the student appeal.
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Board will hold a series of employee grievance hearings and closed sessions on December 12, 2024. Most items have been pulled, but the Board will still hear Level III grievance appeals for Gene Brown and Willie Ward, and may take action on personnel recommendations for those two employees.
- Level III Grievance Hearing Appeal of Gene Brown (item 8.01)
- Level III Grievance Hearing Appeal of Willie Ward (item 20.01)
- Action item to consider personnel recommendation ruling on Gene Brown (item 10.01)
- Action item to consider personnel recommendation ruling on Willie Ward (item 22.01)
- Multiple other grievance appeals were pulled from the agenda
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially vote on a $11.4 million bond-funded addition and renovation for Jesùs Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard. Other notable items include a $4.6 million online performance and learning management system, a $5.3 million job order contract for renovations at various campuses, and a $1.07 million renovation for C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School. The board will also hear a superintendent's report on community listening meeting results and consider policy amendments.
- Negotiate and enter into agreement for Jesùs Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard addition and renovation (not to exceed $11,445,188 bond funds)
- Authorize agreement for online performance and learning management system (not to exceed $4,600,000 over five years)
- Approve job order contracting for general construction renovations at various campuses (not to exceed $5,300,000)
- Approve renovation of C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School (not to exceed $1,071,170.75 bond funds)
- Approve interlocal agreement with Dallas College ACE Hospitality Industry Consortium Youth Apprenticeship Program
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD employee hearing scheduled for December 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The original agenda included several Level III grievance appeal hearings and closed sessions regarding personnel matters.
- Level III Grievance Hearing Appeal of Rhonda Connley
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Gene Brown
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Anali Vidana
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees voted to cast its vote for a member of the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors and approved base school calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The board also adopted a resolution on the role of public school educators and staff, and delegated contractual authority to the superintendent for attendance credit purchases. Several consent agenda items were approved as amended, including contracts for external legal services and van rentals.
- Approved resolution casting vote for Dallas Central Appraisal District Board member (8.01)
- Approved base school calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years (9.02)
- Authorized up to $6,000,000 over two years for external legal services (9.04)
- Authorized increase to $875,000 for van rental services for athletic events (9.06)
- Ratified monthly financial report for period ending September 30, 2024 (9.07)
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Audit Committee will hear reports on the district's financial update, the FY 2023-2024 E-Rate program audit, audit follow-up status, the district hotline, audit plan status, and an internal quality assessment. The committee will also consider approving the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and final internal audit reports.
- Consider and take possible action to approve the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ended June 30, 2024
- Report on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 E-Rate Program Audit
- Report on Status of Audit Follow-Up
- Report on District Hotline
- Consider and take possible action to approve continuation of the Chief Internal Audit Officer performance evaluation instrument for FY 2024-2025
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially take action on issuing up to $1.9 billion in unlimited tax school building and refunding bonds, authorizing up to $8 million for external legal services, and approving base school calendars for 2025-2027. The meeting also includes closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters, and a public forum for registered speakers.
- Authorize up to $1,926,535,000 in unlimited tax school building and refunding bonds
- Authorize up to $8,000,000 over two years for external legal services vendor pool
- Approve base school calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years
- Vote on a resolution for a member of the Dallas Central Appraisal District board
- Discuss districtwide intruder detection audit report findings
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
This meeting was cancelled. The agenda was set to include two Level III grievance appeals (Rhonda Connley and Jennifer Fernando) and closed sessions for legal consultation and personnel deliberations. No action was taken.
- CANCELLED - Level III Grievance Appeal of Rhonda Connley
- CANCELLED - Level III Grievance Appeal of Jennifer Fernando
- CANCELLED - Closed session for attorney consultation and personnel deliberation
- CANCELLED - Action on personnel recommendation for Rhonda Connley
- CANCELLED - Action on personnel recommendation for Jennifer Fernando
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
This meeting was a public complaint hearing regarding an appeal by Dr. Tiffany Clark. The entire meeting, including the hearing, closed session, and action item, has been cancelled.
- Public Complaint Appeal by Dr. Tiffany Clark (cancelled)
- Closed session for legal consultation and personnel matters (cancelled)
- Ruling on Board Policy GF (Local) Public Complaint by Dr. Tiffany Clark (cancelled)