Dallas Independent School District public meetings in 2025
57 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Trustees Bond Workshop Agenda and Notice
The provided document is a notice for a Board of Trustees Bond Workshop. The agenda contains no specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions.
Board Meeting Agenda and Notice
The Dallas Independent School District board meets to conduct routine business including approving minutes, ratifying financial reports, and authorizing multi-year service contracts. The board also adopts a $1,895,841,262 tax levy for 2025–2026 and discusses public participation rules.
- Approves $1,895,841,262 tax levy for 2025–2026
- Approves $5M over five years for chronic absenteeism and enrollment services
- Approves $36M over five years for instructional materials and professional development
- Approves $20M through 2031 for College Board assessments
- Ratifies October 2025 financial and tax reports
Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice
The Dallas Independent School District board will hold two employee hearings to consider rulings on Level III grievance appeals filed by Rachel Dixon and Gabriela Gonzalez. The board may take action on personnel recommendations related to these appeals during the meeting.
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Rachel Dixon
- Consider personnel recommendation ruling on Dixon appeal
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Gabriela Gonzalez
- Consider personnel recommendation ruling on Gonzalez appeal
Board Briefing Agenda and Notice
The Board will discuss several high-value contracts for academic services, student recruitment, and facility maintenance. Key items include the approval of the 2025-2026 tax levy and the designation of the old Adamson High School campus as surplus for sale.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Tax Levy of $1,895,841,262
- Construction agreement for Nolan Estes Plaza Downtown Dallas PK-12 not to exceed $52,235,958
- Student recruitment and recapture services contract not to exceed $23,000,000 over five years
- Curriculum materials and professional development contracts not to exceed $36,000,000 over five years
- Declaration of Old Adamson High School Campus as surplus for sale
Board Meeting Agenda and Notice
The Board of Trustees is deciding on teacher certification timelines, superintendent evaluations, and various interlocal agreements. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss litigation, real property, and personnel matters.
- Approval to delay teacher certification requirements for foundational courses until the 2029-2030 school year
- Approval of the 2024-25 Superintendent of Schools' evaluation and incentive plan
- Agreement with Dallas Symphony Association for Booker T. Washington High School 2026 graduation (not to exceed $16,000)
- Interlocal agreement with Parkland Health for childhood immunizations and sports physicals
- Vote for a member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD)
Called Board Meeting Agenda and Notice
The Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and take action on the Superintendent of Schools' employment contract. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on personnel matters and legal consultations.
- Approval of the Second Amendment to the Superintendent of Schools' Employment Contract
Public Hearing Agenda and Notice
The Dallas Independent School District board will hold a public hearing on November 20, 2025, at the Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center. The meeting includes procedural items such as public participation rules, a moment of silence, and a closed session for legal consultation. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice
The Board will conduct hearings regarding Level III grievance appeals from employees. The Board will also hold two closed sessions to discuss personnel matters and legal consultations.
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Carlos Jaime
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Marian Whitlock
- Action on personnel recommendation ruling for Carlos Jaime
- Action on personnel recommendation ruling for Marian Whitlock
- Pulled: Grievance appeal and action item for Ashley Tirop
Audit Committee Meeting Agenda and Notice
The Audit Committee will review the district's annual comprehensive financial report and internal audit reports. The body will also receive updates on district finances, the E-Rate program audit, and the status of the audit plan.
- Review and recommendation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
- Report on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 E-Rate Program Audit
- Consideration of final internal audit reports
- Discussion on extending implementation dates for follow-up recommendations
- Closed session to deliberate on security personnel, devices, and security audits
Board Meeting Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Board will consider and take possible action on a consent agenda of 28 items, including contracts for health services supplies (up to $5M), scheduling software (up to $1.8M), instructional digital tools (up to $20M), and sports medicine supplies (up to $5M). The board will also ratify monthly financial, tax, and bills reports, approve gifts over $5,000, and designate non-business days. Three calendar items for 2026-2028 were pulled by administration.
- Authorize up to $20M over five years for instructional digital tools and contracted services
- Authorize up to $5M over three years for health services supplies, equipment, and training
- Authorize up to $1.8M over three years for scheduling software
- Authorize up to $5M over five years for sports medicine supplies and training
- Ratify gifts with cumulative value over $5,000 for Q4 2024-2025
Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice
The Board will conduct hearings regarding Level III Grievance Appeals for employees. The Board will also enter closed sessions to consult with attorneys and deliberate on personnel matters.
- Action on personnel recommendation ruling for Natasha Spivey
- Action on personnel recommendation ruling for Kimberley Allen
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Nery Lemus (PULLED)
- Closed sessions regarding pending litigation and employee discipline or dismissal
Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Agenda and Notice
The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and contains no specific discussion items, decisions, or scheduled business.
Board Briefing Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Board will discuss and potentially approve several large spending items at its Oct. 2 briefing, including a $68.4 million property and casualty insurance agreement and a $20 million contract for instructional digital tools. The board will also hear a report on a districtwide intruder detection audit and consider accepting completion of bond-funded renovations at three schools. Several calendar items for future school years have been pulled by administration.
- Authorize property and casualty insurance up to $68,436,120.11 over five years
- Authorize instructional digital tools and services up to $20,000,000 over five years
- Authorize health services supplies and equipment up to $5,000,000 over three years
- Accept completion of renovations at Cesar Chavez Learning Center, Obadiah Knight ES, and Louise Wolf Kahn ES
- Discuss districtwide intruder detection audit report findings
Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Board will hold hearings regarding Level III grievance appeals for three employees. The board will also enter closed sessions to consult with attorneys and deliberate on personnel matters.
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Vincent Garcia
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Concepcion Rodriguez
- Closed session regarding appointment, employment, or discipline of employees
Board Meeting Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees approved a consent agenda including major spending items: up to $60 million over three years for campus instructional supplies and equipment, and up to $20 million over five years for assessments. The board also authorized up to $10 million for afterschool and summer learning services, $3 million for parental involvement programs, and $1.8 million for special education professional development. Other actions included ratifying monthly financial reports, approving budget amendments, and entering an interlocal agreement with Dallas College for a paraprofessional-to-teacher pathway.
- Authorized up to $60,000,000 over three years for campus instructional supplies and equipment districtwide
- Authorized up to $20,000,000 over five years for assessments districtwide
- Authorized up to $10,000,000 over five years for afterschool and summer learning contracted services
- Authorized up to $3,000,000 over three years for parental involvement programs
- Approved interlocal agreement with Dallas College for paraprofessional-to-teacher bachelor's degree pathway
Parent or Student Grievance Hearings Agenda and Notice
The Dallas Independent School District’s Parent or Student Grievance Hearing and Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice outlines the process for addressing grievances filed by parents, students, or employees. No substantive decisions are listed; the agenda serves as a procedural notice for upcoming hearings.
Audit Committee Meeting Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Audit Committee will meet on September 10, 2025, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including the Office of Internal Audit Annual Report for FY 2024-2025, a financial update from the CFO, and the re-appointment of a non-voting community adviser. The committee will also consider accepting final internal audit reports and submitting the annual audit committee report to the full board. Several agenda items have been rejected back to the submitter per the audit team.
- Report on District Financial Update, including the 2025-26 tax rate information
- Office of Internal Audit Annual Report for FY 2024-2025
- Consider and take possible action to re-appoint non-voting community adviser Chris Lewis
- Consider and take possible action to accept and make final internal audit reports
- Consider and take possible action to submit the Annual Audit Committee Report for FY 2024-2025 to the full board
Board Briefing Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially vote on several major spending items at its September 4 briefing, including up to $60 million for campus instructional supplies and equipment, and up to $32.6 million for renovation of the Career Institute East at the Historic Lincoln Building. The board will also consider a $20 million assessment contract, a $3 million parental involvement program, and a lease extension for Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy. These items are proposed for final approval at the September 18 board meeting.
- Up to $60 million over three years for campus instructional supplies and equipment (districtwide).
- Up to $32.6 million in bond funds for Construction Manager at Risk services for Career Institute East – Historic Lincoln Building renovation.
- Up to $20 million over five years for assessments from Texas Education Agency-approved vendors.
- Up to $3 million over three years for promoting student success with parental involvement.
- Second amendment to lease with University of North Texas System for Downtown Montessori at Ida B Wells Academy ($2.37 million for 1-year term plus renewal option).
Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice
The Board will conduct three hearings regarding Level III Grievance Appeals. The Board will consider and take possible action on personnel recommendation rulings for each individual following closed sessions.
- Level III Grievance Appeal and personnel ruling for Mercedes Stiles
- Level III Grievance Appeal and personnel ruling for Robin Kintz
- Level III Grievance Appeal and personnel ruling for Rochelle Butler
Board Meeting Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees voted to set the 2025-2026 property tax rate at $0.993835 per $100 valuation, a 10.8% increase over the previous rate. The board also approved the defeasance and redemption of certain Series 2025A bonds, named representatives to the Council of the Great City Schools and TASB Delegate Assembly, and approved amendments to the District of Innovation plan. A consent agenda covering 53 items, including policy amendments on employee standards of conduct and termination, was also approved.
- Approved 2025-2026 tax rate: $0.751800 for maintenance & operations, $0.242035 for debt service, total $0.993835 (10.8% increase)
- Authorized defeasance and redemption of certain Series 2025A multi-modal unlimited tax school building bonds
- Named Joe Carreon as 2025-2026 board representative for the Council of the Great City Schools
- Approved District of Innovation Committee proposed amendments (no financial impact)
- Approved consent agenda items 9.01–9.53, including policy amendments on employee standards of conduct and termination
Public Hearing Agenda and Notice
The Board will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes a public forum for registered speakers and a closed session to consult with attorneys.
- Discussion of 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
Board Briefing Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Board will consider setting the 2025-2026 tax rate at $0.751800 for maintenance and operations and $0.242035 for debt service. Trustees will also review STAAR results and student outcome goals, and vote on multiple policy amendments covering employee conduct, admissions, and student activities.
- Set 2025-2026 tax rate: M&O $0.751800, debt service $0.242035
- Approve interlocal agreements with Dallas College for dual credit (up to $1.8M), early college high schools (up to $3.15M), and P-TECH (up to $5.7M)
- Amend policies on employee standards of conduct, discrimination/harassment, and termination
- Approve order to defease and redeem Series 2025A school building bonds
- Name representatives for Council of the Great City Schools and TASB Delegate Assembly
Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Board will hold an employee hearing to consider a ruling on the Texas Education Agency hearing examiner's decision regarding Synthia Bryant. The board will then retire to closed session to consult with attorneys and deliberate on personnel matters. An action item on the same ruling is scheduled after closed session.
- Ruling on TEA Hearing Examiner's Decision for Synthia Bryant
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 for attorney consultation
- Closed session under 551.074 to deliberate appointment, employment, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
- Closed session under 551.129 for remote attorney consultation
Public Hearing Agenda and Notice
The Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding the 2025-2026 Federal Programs. The meeting includes a closed session for consultation with legal counsel.
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 Federal Programs
Board Meeting Agenda and Notice
The Board is reviewing administrative reports, approving previous meeting minutes, and considering several board policy amendments. The body is also voting on nominations for the Texas Association of School Boards and the School Safety and Security Committee.
- Approval of the Chief Internal Audit Officer Performance Evaluation Form for 2025-2026
- Endorsement of Robert Selders, Jr. for TASB Board of Directors, Region 10, Position A
- Endorsement of Regina Harris for TASB Board of Directors, Region 10, Position B
- Nomination of a board member for the 2025-2026 School Safety and Security Committee
- Proposed amendments to policies regarding Food Services Management, Term Contracts, and Purchasing
Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Board will hold a public hearing on June 12, 2025, to address two Level III grievance appeals: one from Sharon Newton and one from Alissa Zachary. The board will then enter closed session to consult with attorneys and deliberate on personnel matters, followed by possible action on each appeal.
- First hearing: Level III Grievance Appeal of Sharon Newton
- Second hearing: Level III Grievance Appeal of Alissa Zachary
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 (attorney consultation) and §551.074 (personnel deliberation)
- Action items: Board to consider and possibly vote on administration's personnel recommendation for each appeal
CANCELLED - Parent or Student Grievance Hearings Agenda and Notice
The scheduled Parent or Student Grievance Hearings meeting for June 12, 2025, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.
Board Briefing Agenda and Notice
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially vote on several policy updates and contracts at its June 12 briefing. Key items include a $3.5 million nursing services contract for medically fragile students, approval of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct, and amendments to board policies on meetings, food services, and employment practices. The board will also consider endorsing candidates for the Texas Association of School Boards and approving a missed school day waiver for Wilmer-Hutchins High School.
- Authorize up to $3.5M over five years for nursing services for medically fragile students
- Approve the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct (second read)
- Amend Board Policy BE (Local) on board meetings (second read)
- Authorize up to $1.9M over five years for student perception survey services
- Approve a missed school day waiver for Wilmer-Hutchins High School (April 16, 17, 22, 2025)
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The meeting follows procedural items including public participation rules and a closed session for legal consultation. Residents may register to speak on agenda items.
- Discussion of 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
- Public participation registration via Board Services Office (972-925-3720)
- Closed session for attorney consultation under Texas Government Code Section 551
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas Independent School District board held its regular meeting on May 22, 2025, at the Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center. The board approved minutes from prior meetings, adopted a memorial resolution honoring Dr. Nolan Estes, and recognized multiple robotics teams from across Dallas for state championships. Closed session topics included legal consultations and personnel evaluations.
- Approved minutes from April 10 and April 24, 2025 meetings
- Adopted memorial resolution for Dr. Nolan Estes
- Recognized Lincoln High School 4A Division II Lady Tigers Basketball State Champions
- Recognized Lincoln High School girls 400m and boys 300m state champion athletes
- Approved 2024-2025 Chief Internal Audit Officer performance evaluation
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Audit Committee will receive reports on district financial updates, the FY 2024-2025 external audit, and the district hotline. The body will consider approving the annual audit plan and budget for the Office of Internal Audit for FY 2025-2026.
- Approval of the FY 2025-2026 Annual Audit Plan
- Approval of the FY 2025-2026 Office of Internal Audit Budget
- Report on FY 2024-2025 External Audit
- Approval of the Chief Internal Audit Officer Performance Evaluation Form for FY 2025-2026
- Acceptance of final internal audit reports
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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting to canvass the returns and declare the winners of the May 3, 2025 general election for three board seats. The only action item is a resolution to certify the election results. Public comment will be heard before the vote.
- Canvass and declare results of the May 3, 2025 general election for Board of Trustees in Districts 4, 5, and 7
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The Dallas ISD Board will hold a public hearing on a student discipline appeal for J.M. bnf S.F., then discuss the matter in closed session. After closed session, the board will vote on a ruling for the appeal. The meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2025.
- Student Discipline Appeal for J.M. bnf S.F. (public hearing)
- Closed session to discuss personnel or hear complaints against personnel
- Closed session to consult with attorneys via conference call
- Ruling on Student Appeal for J.M. bnf S.F. (action item)
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The Board will conduct hearings regarding Level III Grievance Appeals for two employees. The body will consider and take possible action on personnel recommendation rulings for both individuals following closed sessions.
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Leonard Hopkins
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Williah Davis
- Action on personnel recommendation ruling for Leonard Hopkins
- Action on personnel recommendation ruling for Williah Davis
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Board Briefing includes discussions on several large-scale vendor agreements and policy updates. Key items involve reviewing budget updates, student outcome metrics, and potential expenditures for districtwide IT solutions.
- Authorize Microsoft Enterprise Software Licenses and Cloud Services not to exceed $19,900,000 over five years
- Authorize Identity and Governance Administration Solution not to exceed $5,900,000 over five years
- Authorize vendors for cell phone-free devices and equipment not to exceed $3,000,000 over five years
- Interlocal Agreement with Dallas Fire and Rescue for EMS at varsity football games not to exceed $70,000 per fiscal year
- Review of Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
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The Dallas ISD Audit Committee will meet to review the 2024-2025 performance evaluation of the Chief Internal Audit Officer. The committee will consider a possible salary adjustment and discuss the evaluation form for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
- Approval of the Chief Internal Audit Officer Performance Evaluation for 2024-2025
- Consideration of recommended salary adjustment for the Chief Internal Audit Officer
- Discussion of the Chief Internal Auditor Performance Evaluation Form for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve the language of student outcome goals and progress measures for the next five years, as required by House Bill 3. The board also approved the termination of probationary contracts and the nonrenewal of term contracts for certain employees. A consent agenda was approved, including a cooperative agreement for a feedback platform not to exceed $1.2 million and a low attendance day waiver for 53 campuses.
- Approved student outcome goals and progress measures for 2025-2026 through 2029-2030 (No Financial Impact).
- Approved termination of probationary contracts and nonrenewal of term contracts for employees.
- Authorized a cooperative agreement for a feedback and customer service platform (Not to Exceed $1,200,000 Over Three Years).
- Approved submission of a low attendance day waiver to the TEA for 53 campuses due to severe storms.
- Considered an amendment to Board Policy DCD (LOCAL) on at-will employment (pulled from consent agenda for discussion).
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially authorize several large contracts at its April 10 briefing, including a $13.25 million hosted student information system, a $40 million trophies and awards contract, and a $1.8 million unified enrollment system. The board will also consider approving new student outcome goals for 2025-2030, terminating probationary contracts, and nonrenewing term contracts for certain employees. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation, real property, and personnel matters.
- Authorize $13,250,000 over five years for a hosted student information system
- Authorize $40,000,000 over five years for trophies, plaques, awards, and promotional items
- Authorize $1,800,000 over three years for a unified enrollment and registration system
- Approve language for student outcome goals and goal progress measures for 2025-2026 through 2029-2030
- Approve termination of probationary contracts and nonrenewal of term contracts for listed employees
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider and take possible action on a resolution to nominate Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde for the Texas Association of School Boards 2025 Superintendent of the Year award. The meeting also includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters. Public comment will be heard before the Board's consideration of the agenda item.
- Action item: Consider and approve resolution nominating Superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde for TASB 2025 Superintendent of the Year
- Closed session under Texas Government Code for attorney consultation and personnel deliberations
- Public comment registration deadline is 5 p.m. the day before the meeting
- Meeting held at Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center, 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas
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The Dallas ISD Board will hold two hearings on student discipline appeals, one for D.O. and one for J.M., followed by closed sessions to discuss personnel matters and consult with attorneys. The board will then take action on each appeal in open session.
- Student Discipline Appeal for D.O. bnf E.B.
- Student Discipline Appeal for J.M. bnf S.F.
- Closed session under 551.074 to discuss personnel or hear complaints against personnel
- Closed session under 551.129 to consult with attorneys via remote communication
- Ruling on each student appeal as a first and second action item
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The Dallas Independent School District Board will hold an employee hearing to determine a ruling on a Texas Education Agency (TEA) hearing examiner's decision regarding Kenya Johnson. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss legal counsel and personnel matters.
- Ruling on the TEA Hearing Examiner's Decision for Kenya Johnson
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The Board is deciding on school name changes, PreK tuition rates, and the consolidation of Ignite Middle School and Personalized Learning Preparatory. The body also approved the cancellation of the May 3, 2025, general election for District 7 due to an unopposed candidate.
- Cancellation of May 3, 2025 General Election for District 7
- Full-Day PreK tuition rates: $5,500 per year per child ($3,000 for employees)
- Before and After-Care tuition rate: $1,250 per year per child
- Renaming of Rosemont Lower to Rosemont Primary School-Chris V. Semos Campus
- Proposed consolidation of Ignite Middle School and Personalized Learning Preparatory
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This meeting was cancelled. The agenda listed two Level III grievance appeals (Alisa Justice Van Dyck and Leonard Hopkins), each followed by a closed session and an action item on the administration's personnel recommendation ruling. No decisions or discussions occurred.
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Alisa Justice Van Dyck (cancelled)
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Leonard Hopkins (cancelled)
- Closed sessions under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.074, and 551.129 (cancelled)
- Action items on personnel recommendation rulings for both appeals (cancelled)
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The board will consider and take possible action to authorize a contract for depository services districtwide, with a maximum value of $2.4 million over eight years. The meeting includes closed session for legal consultation. Public comment is permitted with prior registration.
- Action item: Authorize depository services contract (not to exceed $2,400,000 over 8 years)
- Closed session for attorney consultation on pending litigation and depository services
- Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. day before the meeting
- Meeting held at Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center, Dallas
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This meeting of the Dallas ISD Board for parent or student grievance hearings has been cancelled. The agenda included a student discipline appeal and a closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Student discipline appeal for D.O. b/n/f E.B. was scheduled but cancelled
- Closed session planned under Texas law to discuss personnel and consult with attorneys
- Action item on the student appeal ruling was also cancelled
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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially vote on consolidating Ignite Middle School into Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston Elementary and merging Ilearn Virtual Academy into Dallas Hybrid at Stephen J. Hay, both due to declining enrollment. The board will also consider up to $6 million in cybersecurity equipment and services contracts, and up to $1.95 million for secure service edge technology. Other items include proposed student outcome goals, an AI and budget update from the superintendent, and the cancellation of the May 3, 2025 general election for District 7 due to an unopposed candidate.
- Consolidation of Ignite Middle School and Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston Elementary, renaming to Personalized Learning Preparatory at J.W. Ray Learning Center
- Consolidation of Ilearn Virtual Academy at Dallas ISD into Dallas Hybrid at Stephen J. Hay
- Cybersecurity equipment, software, and services agreements not to exceed $6,000,000 over three years
- Secure service edge agreements not to exceed $1,950,000 over three years
- Renaming Career Institute East to Adelio Williams Career Institute
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The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss consolidating Ignite Middle School into Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston Elementary and merging Ilearn Virtual Academy with Dallas Hybrid at Stephen J. Hay, both due to declining enrollment. Public comment is invited.
- Consolidation of Ignite Middle School and Personalized Learning Preparatory at Sam Houston Elementary, renaming to Personalized Learning Preparatory at J.W. Ray Learning Center
- Consolidation of Ilearn Virtual Academy at Dallas ISD and Dallas Hybrid at Stephen J. Hay
- Both consolidations cited as due to declining enrollment and to improve educational needs of students
- Public comment period before Board consideration
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The Board will hold a public hearing to discuss Targeted Improvement Plans for schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) and Effective School Framework (ESF) campuses. The meeting includes a closed session to consult with attorneys. Public comment on the improvement plans will be heard before the Board's discussion.
- Public hearing on Targeted Improvement Plans for CSI and ESF campuses
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.129 for attorney consultation
- Public comment period for registered speakers on improvement plan items
- Board discussion of the improvement plans
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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees voted to adopt a resolution and enter into contingent fee legal services agreements with three law firms to represent the district in youth social media usage and related litigation. The board also approved a consent agenda containing 29 items, including an annual review of the district's investment policy and a low attendance waiver request to the Texas Education Agency.
- Approved contingent fee legal services agreements with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC, and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC for youth social media litigation
- Approved submission of a low attendance waiver to TEA for February 3, 2025
- Authorized agreement for electronic medical records for mental health services (not to exceed $1,000,000 over five years)
- Authorized increase to agreements for private duty nurse services (not to exceed $937,500 through June 22, 2025)
- Authorized agreement for depository services (not to exceed $2,400,000 over eight years)
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The Dallas ISD Audit Committee will hear reports on the district's financial update, status of audit follow-up, the district hotline, and the audit plan. The committee may also vote to accept final internal audit reports and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Report on District Financial Update by CFO Eduardo Ramos
- Report on Status of Audit Follow-Up
- Report on District Hotline
- Consider and Take Possible Action to Accept and Make Final Internal Audit Reports
- Consider and Take Possible Action to Approve the Minutes of November 19, 2024
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The Board will conduct three separate hearings regarding Level III grievance appeals. The Board will also enter closed sessions to discuss personnel matters and consult with legal counsel.
- Level III Grievance Appeal and possible action regarding Anali Vidana
- Level III Grievance Appeal and possible action regarding Chaedria Robinson
- Level III Grievance Appeal and possible action regarding Natasja Benfaida
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The Board will discuss student outcome goals, facility naming, and various policy updates. The body is also considering several high-value contracts for districtwide services and school renovations.
- Depository services agreement not to exceed $2,400,000 over 8 years
- Electronic Medical Records for Mental Health Services not to exceed $1,000,000 over 5 years
- Private Duty Nurse Services increase not to exceed $937,500
- Renovation of Harold W. Lang Sr. Middle School not to exceed $1,166,633
- Renovation of Bishop Arts STEM Academy not to exceed $833,939
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The Board of Trustees is deciding on a general election for Districts 4, 5, and 7 and approving a 2024-2025 tax levy. The body is also reviewing various vendor contracts for irrigation and cafeteria equipment and an interlocal agreement with UT Southwestern Medical Center.
- Resolution ordering general election for Board of Trustees Districts 4, 5, and 7 on May 3, 2025
- Approval of 2024-2025 tax levy of $1,854,941,238
- Contract for automated irrigation systems, parts, and services not to exceed $4,000,000 over five years
- Contract for small cafeteria serving wares and equipment not to exceed $800,000 over three years
- Granting of 8,278 square foot sidewalk and utility easement to City of Dallas for Career Institute West
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The board will hear public comment and discuss the district's annual Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2023-2024 school year. The meeting includes closed session for legal consultation and standard procedural items.
- Public hearing and discussion of the 2023-2024 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.129 for attorney consultation
- Board will consider public comments on the annual performance report
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The Dallas ISD Board will hold a called meeting on January 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The board will receive information on student outcome goals, the superintendent's mid-year i-Ready results report, and a districtwide intruder detection audit. The board will also retire to closed session to discuss legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Student Outcome Goal GPM 5.5 & Constraint CPM 4.1 (information item)
- Superintendent's Report - Mid-Year i-Ready Results and Dallas Education Foundation (DEF) Annual Update
- Discussion of Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings
- Closed session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074, 551.076, 551.089, and 551.129
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This meeting of the Dallas ISD Board was cancelled. The agenda included a first hearing on the Level III grievance appeal of Anali Vidana, with a possible action item on the administration's personnel recommendation ruling. Two other grievance appeals and their action items were pulled from the agenda.
- Meeting cancelled
- Level III Grievance Appeal of Anali Vidana
- Possible action on personnel recommendation ruling for Anali Vidana
- Pulled: Level III Grievance Appeal of Lakeisha Holloway
- Pulled: Level III Grievance Appeal of Rachel Dixon
BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025
The scheduled Board Briefing for January 9, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda originally contained items regarding tax levies, construction contracts, and policy updates.
- Cancellation of the Board Briefing Agenda and Notice