Highland Park ISD- Dallas County public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 FIRST financial ratings report and consider the 2025-2026 academic calendar. The meeting includes decisions on bond issuance, architectural services, and a city easement request.
- Authorization of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025, not to exceed $137,300,000
- Public hearing on TEA 2023-2024 FIRST Ratings Report (District received "Superior Achievement" score of 92/100)
- Agreement with VLK Architects, LLC for 2024 Bond Program projects
- City of University Park easement request for a traffic signal cabinet at Douglas and Lovers Ln intersection
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions from the December 17, 2024, meeting.
Work Session
The Board will receive updates on bond progress, extracurricular activities, and the student honor code. They will also consider a recommended 2025-2026 academic calendar based on feedback from parents and staff.
- 2025-2026 Academic Calendar recommendation
- Bond Update
- Extracurricular Update
- Honor Code Update
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Called Meeting
The board will meet for a called meeting to receive an information update from the Texas School Coalition. The agenda also includes a scheduled closed session.
- Texas School Coalition Update
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will officially declare the results of the November 5, 2024, Bond Referendum Election. The meeting also includes a proposal to increase pre-school tuition and the approval of the 2023-24 annual financial audit.
- Canvassing of the November 5, 2024, Bond Referendum Election results
- Proposed increase of annual pre-school tuition from $9,500 to $10,000
- Approval of the 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit
- Review of the 89th Session Legislative Priorities
- Acceptance of gifts from HPEF, UP PTA, MIS/HPMS PTO, and other donors
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to review district updates including a bond progress report, math instruction changes for 2024-2025, PSAT 2024 results, and proposed policy revisions from TASB Update 123. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the session is informational.
- Bond 2024 update presentation by Dr. Mike Rockwood and Scott Drillette
- Math instruction overview for 2024-2025 school year
- PSAT 2024 results overview
- Policy 123 and spring policy review recommendations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative page headers.
Called Meeting
The board will hold a called meeting featuring a closed session and a 'Team of 8' training. The agenda is primarily procedural and does not list specific public votes or contract amounts.
- Closed session to discuss legal consultation, real property, gifts, personnel, security, and student discipline
- Team of 8 training
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Called Meeting
The board will receive a State of the District report and updates regarding school district matters involving the City of Dallas, the Town of Highland Park, and the City of University Park. The meeting also includes a provision for a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, or real property matters if necessary.
- State of the District information item
- Update on City of Dallas and School District Matters
- Update on Town of Highland Park and School District Matters
- Update on City of University Park and School District Matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider updating interlocal cooperation agreements for police and security services. The meeting also includes the approval of October 2024 gifts and a human resources report.
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Town of Highland Park for public safety, including SROs at Armstrong and Bradfield Elementary and crossing guards
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of University Park for the D.A.R.E. Officer Program at MIS-HPMS
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of University Park for the SRO at HPHS
- Acceptance of October 2024 gifts from HPEF, HPHS PTA, the Cason Family, Armstrong PTA, Hyer PTA, HP Sports Club, and PC TAG
- Approval of the October 2024 Human Resources Report
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to receive updates on a bond program, human-resources matters, and English Language Arts & Reading curriculum changes. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Bond Update presentation by Scott Drillette
- HR Update presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
- ELAR Update presentation by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet September 17 to decide on issuing unlimited tax refunding bonds up to $122,620,000 and to approve gifts totaling $122,620,000. The board will also review campus improvement plans, accept donations for programs like the Moody Innovation Institute, and consider a water fountain installation in the baseball locker room.
- Approve $122,620,000 in unlimited tax refunding bonds
- Accept gifts including $122,620,000 Moody Innovation Institute donation
- Install water fountain in baseball locker room (donated by booster club)
- Approve 2024-2025 District and campus improvement plans
- Update broker-dealer list for investment securities
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD board holds a work session to receive updates on the 2024 bond program, review MAP testing data from fall 2023 and spring 2024, and discuss the 2024–2025 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Bond 2024 update presented by Scott Drillette
- MAP Fall 2023/Spring 2024 results reviewed by Dr. Shorr Heathcote
- 2024–2025 District Improvement Plan and Campus Improvement Plans discussed
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will meet August 20 to hear a public hearing on the 2024–25 maintenance & operations and debt-service tax rates, then vote on a consent agenda that includes defeasing up to $6 million in outstanding bonds and authorizing the purchase of average daily attendance credit to reduce excess local revenue.
- Public hearing on 2024–25 M&O and debt-service tax rates
- Vote to defease up to $6,000,000 in outstanding bonds
- Vote to purchase average daily attendance credit under TEC Chapter 49
- Accept gifts including Lakeside Bank donation and HP Scots Wrestling Booster Club gift
- Approve remodel of Scots Wrestling Room funded by booster donations
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Work Session
The Board of Trustees will receive updates on the district's Balanced Scorecard and technology usage. Administration will also provide a summary and project lists regarding a proposed 2024 bond election.
- Proposed 2024 bond election summary and project lists
- Balanced Scorecard update
- Technology usage update
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Called Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board is meeting to consider a resolution to call a bond election for November 5, 2024. The board will also review requests for early graduation and updated curriculum resources for AP French V.
- Resolution to call bond election for November 5, 2024
- Request for early graduation for a student prior to the 24/25 school year
- Request for updated AP French V curriculum resources
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notifications.
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a Level III parent grievance appeal. The meeting includes multiple closed sessions to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel, security, and real property matters.
- Consider action on Level III Grievance
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding Level Three parent grievance appeal per Board Policy FNG(LOCAL)
- Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, lease or value
- Discussion of security personnel, devices, or security audits
- Discussion of appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of public officers or employees
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Called Meeting
This is a called meeting of the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees. The board will hear public comments, then enter a closed session to consult with legal counsel and discuss several matters, including a Level Three parent grievance appeal, real property, personnel, security, and economic development. After reconvening, the board will consider action on the Level III grievance before adjourning.
- Closed session consultation with legal counsel on Level Three parent grievance appeal (TGC 551.071)
- Closed session discussion of purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (TGC 551.072)
- Closed session discussion of negotiated contract for prospective gift or donation (TGC 551.073)
- Closed session discussion of personnel matters (TGC 551.074)
- Action on Level III Grievance after reconvening
The provided text contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions from the June 18, 2024, meeting.
Called Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a called meeting including several closed sessions. These private discussions cover legal matters, personnel, real property, and student information.
- Consultation regarding Level Three parent grievance appeal
- Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, lease or value
- Discussion of prospective gifts or donations
- Discussion of employee employment, discipline, or dismissal
- Discussion of security personnel or devices
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and a link to a signed minutes file. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are recorded in the text.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024-25 budget and tax rate, then vote on adopting the budget. The board will also consider consent agenda items including gifts, a pay resolution for a weather closure, and a $500,000 promissory note for a new scoreboard. Information items include bond planning updates.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2024-2025 budget
- Approve $500,000 promissory note to HPISD Sports Club for Highlander Stadium scoreboard
- Pay resolution for staff affected by May 28, 2024 storm-related campus closures
- Acceptance of June 2024 gifts from HP Education Foundation, PTA, and others
- Capital improvements: Armstrong Elementary field re-sod and UP Elementary playground turf
The provided document contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. No meeting minutes or substantive decisions were included in the text.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive updates on the 2024/2025 district budget and bond planning. The board will also enter a closed session for legal, personnel, property, and security matters. No votes are scheduled; this is an information and discussion meeting.
- 2024/2025 District Budget Update
- 2024/25 HPISD Compensation Plan
- Bond Planning Update
- Bond Planning - Projects Cost Summary
- Closed session items under Texas Government Code (TGC) 551.071-551.086
The provided document contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, discussions, or actions taken during the May 28, 2024, Work Session.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving gifts for May 2024, a Human Resources report, summer work hours, meeting minutes, a 2024-25 Dallas County JJAEP memorandum of understanding, and a resolution on reimbursing certain expenditures. The board will also hear information updates on the literature selection process, bond planning, and the district budget, and will administer oaths of office and reorganize board officers.
- Approve 2024-25 Dallas County JJAEP MOU with $3,000 annual membership fee and $114 daily rate for discretionary placements
- Approve gifts for May 2024 from HP Sports Club, Moody-HP Education Foundation, La Fiesta De Las Seis Banderas-HPEF, PC TAG, HP Arts, HPHS Choir Booster Club, Ben E. Keith Foundation, Armstrong PTA, and others
- Approve summer 2024 work hours
- Approve minutes from April 16, 2024 regular meeting and April 30, 2024 work session
- Administer oath of office to Maryjane Bonfield and Doug Woodward, and elect Board of Trustees officers
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the text.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees is holding a work session to receive information on bond planning and the district budget. The board will also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, and other permitted matters. No votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Bond Planning Update presentation
- District Budget Update presentation
- Closed session items under Texas Government Code sections 551.071–551.086
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and a reference to a signed minutes file without the actual content of the meeting.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will consider a consent agenda that includes approving the final change order and payment for the High School Phase 2/3 construction project, accepting several PTA-funded capital improvements, and setting the 2024-2025 out-of-district tuition rate. The board will also hold closed sessions for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters, and reconvene to act on any resulting items.
- Final change order for High School Phase 2/3: $28,738,111 final cost, $585,576 savings from original GMP
- Seay Tennis Center acoustic panels GMP: $503,502 from enterprise fund
- 2024-2025 out-of-district tuition rate: $6,673 ($38.57/day)
- Hyer Elementary turf, Bradfield shade structure, Girls Track & Field locker room renovation (PTA-funded)
- Authorize superintendent to lease mineral rights in Morris County to NETX Acquisitions
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. No meeting minutes or substantive decisions were recorded in the text.
Called Meeting
This is a called meeting of the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees. The agenda is largely procedural, with one information item about the Community Advisory Committee, followed by a lengthy closed session covering legal, real estate, personnel, security, and other exempt matters. The board will reconvene in open session for public comments before adjourning.
- Information item: Community Advisory Committee
- Closed session: private consultation with board attorney (TGC 551.071)
- Closed session: purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (TGC 551.072)
- Closed session: appointment, employment, evaluation, discipline of public officer or employee (TGC 551.074)
- Closed session: security personnel or devices deployment (TGC 551.076)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to a signed minutes document that was not included in the text.
Called Meeting
This is a called meeting of the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees. The agenda includes a Community Advisory Committee information item, followed by a closed session covering legal, real estate, personnel, security, and student matters, then reconvening for public comments and adjournment. No action items are listed on the public agenda.
- Community Advisory Committee information item
- Closed session: private consultation with board attorney (TGC 551.071)
- Closed session: real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value (TGC 551.072)
- Closed session: personnel appointments, evaluations, reassignments, discipline (TGC 551.074)
- Closed session: security personnel/devices deployment (TGC 551.076)
The provided document contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, votes, or discussions from the April 4, 2024, meeting.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session to review the instructional materials adoption process for spring 2024, receive updates on the campus climate survey and balanced scorecard implementation, and then enter a closed session for legal, personnel, real estate, and security matters. No final decisions are expected at this work session; approval of instructional materials is scheduled for the April 16 board meeting.
- Instructional Materials Adoption Process Update (presented by Dr. Jennifer Collins)
- Campus Climate Survey Update (presented by Dr. Shorr Heathcote)
- Balanced Scorecard Implementation Update (presented by Dr. Shorr Heathcote)
- Closed session items include real property purchase/lease, contract negotiations, personnel, and security discussions
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Called Meeting
This is a called meeting of the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees. The agenda is largely procedural, with one information item (Community Advisory Committee) and a long closed session covering legal, real estate, personnel, security, and other exempt matters. The board will reconvene in open session for public comments before adjourning.
- Information item: Community Advisory Committee
- Closed session: private consultation with board attorney (TGC 551.071)
- Closed session: real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value (TGC 551.072)
- Closed session: personnel appointments, evaluations, reassignments, discipline (TGC 551.074)
- Closed session: security personnel/devices deployment (TGC 551.076)
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Called Meeting
The board will receive information regarding the Community Advisory Committee. The meeting includes several closed session items for discussion or deliberation.
- Community Advisory Committee information item
- Closed session: real property purchase, exchange, lease or value
- Closed session: prospective gift or donation negotiations
- Closed session: personnel appointments, employment, or discipline
- Closed session: security personnel, devices, or audits
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving final payments for the Hyer Elementary and High School Phase 2/3 construction projects, along with a resolution to lease district-owned minerals in Morris County. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting gifts, approving the Human Resources report, and cancelling the May 4, 2024 election due to unopposed candidates. Information items include a presentation on middle-of-year student data and an update on the Community Advisory Committee.
- Final payment of $36,277,471 to Balfour Beatty for Hyer Elementary, $23,890 under budget
- Final payment of $28,354,288 to Lee Lewis for High School Phase 2/3
- Resolution to lease district-owned minerals on 155.38 acres in Morris County
- Order to cancel May 4, 2024 election, declaring Doug Woodward and Maryjane Bonfield unopposed
- Approval of March 2024 gifts from PTA, Education Foundation, and other groups
The provided document contains only administrative navigation and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or meeting discussions were recorded in the text.
Called Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on March 5, 2024, at 7:30 AM. The agenda includes a Community Advisory Committee information item, followed by a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, contract, personnel, security, and student-related matters. The board will reconvene in open session for public comments before adjourning.
- Community Advisory Committee information item
- Closed session: private consultation with board attorney (TGC 551.071)
- Closed session: real property purchase, lease, or exchange (TGC 551.072)
- Closed session: personnel matters (TGC 551.074)
- Closed session: security deployment or audit (TGC 551.076)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to a signed minutes file that was not included in the text.
Called Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on February 27, 2024, at 7:30 AM. The agenda includes one information item about the Community Advisory Committee, followed by a lengthy closed session covering legal, real estate, personnel, security, and other confidential matters. The board will reconvene in open session for public comments before adjourning.
- Information item: Community Advisory Committee
- Closed session: private consultation with board attorney (TGC 551.071)
- Closed session: real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value (TGC 551.072)
- Closed session: personnel appointments, evaluations, discipline (TGC 551.074)
- Closed session: security personnel/devices deployment (TGC 551.076)
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes ordering a trustee election for May 4, 2024, for Places One and Two, and authorizing negotiation of a joint election contract with Dallas County. The board will also hear information updates on education services, instructional materials adoption, and a district needs assessment for possible bond consideration. A closed session is scheduled for legal, personnel, real property, and security matters.
- Order of Election for May 4, 2024, for Places One and Two of the HPISD Board of Trustees
- Order authorizing negotiation of joint election contract with Dallas County Elections Department
- Consent agenda includes acceptance of gifts from HP Education Foundation, HP Sports Club, and others
- Information item: District Needs Assessment for bond consideration
- Information item: Instructional Materials Adoption Update
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and a maintenance notice.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees is holding a work session with one information item: a district facilities assessment update presented by Scott Drillette. Following that, the board will enter a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, and other matters permitted under Texas law, then reconvene to adjourn.
- District Facilities Assessment Update (presentation by Scott Drillette)
- Closed session: private consultation with board attorney (TCG 551.071)
- Closed session: real property purchase/exchange/lease discussions (TCG 551.072)
- Closed session: personnel appointments, evaluations, discipline (TCG 551.074)
- Closed session: security deployment or audit (TCG 551.076)
The provided document is a landing page for the February 1, 2024, Work Session minutes but does not contain the text of the minutes themselves. No decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the source.
Called Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on January 23, 2024, at 7:30 AM. The agenda includes a state of the district presentation, public comments, and a possible closed session to discuss legal, personnel, real estate, security, and other confidential matters. No specific decisions or action items are listed on the public agenda.
- State of the District presentation
- Public comments period
- Possible closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.086
- Potential discussion of real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Potential discussion of economic development negotiations or incentives
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Regular Meeting
The Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes a budget amendment, a $700,000 video board for Highlander Stadium, and several other routine items. Closed sessions are scheduled for legal, personnel, and property matters, with possible action on the superintendent's evaluation and contract.
- Approve Capital Improvement Request for new Highlander Stadium video board, funded by Sports Club, approx. $700,000
- 2023-2024 Budget Amendment
- Public Hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Acceptance of gifts from HP Education Foundation, Broeke Family, PC TAG, Kershaw Foundation, and Elaine Lou
- Consider action on Superintendent's Annual Evaluation and contract extension
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a reference to signed minutes. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes are recorded in the text.
Called Meeting
This is a called meeting of the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees. The agenda includes public comments, a Team of 8 training/strategic planning session, and a closed session for legal, real estate, gift, security, personnel, and economic development matters. After reconvening, the board may take action on items discussed in closed session, though no specific action items are listed.
- Team of 8 training/strategic planning session
- Closed session: private consultation with board attorney
- Closed session: real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
- Closed session: negotiated contracts for gifts or donations
- Closed session: security personnel/devices deployment or audit
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and a reference to a signed minutes document that was not included in the text.
Work Session
The Highland Park ISD Board will hold a work session to review the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) presented by Dr. Jennifer Collins. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and other confidential matters, followed by reconvening in open session.
- Review of 2022-2023 TAPR report
- Closed session: private consultation with board attorney
- Closed session: real property purchase/lease discussions
- Closed session: superintendent annual evaluation
- Closed session: economic development negotiations
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.