Douglass ISD public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the findings of the 2023-2024 FIRST Report. The board will also consider approvals for budget amendments, accounts payable, and a stipend schedule.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Douglass ISD FIRST Report findings
- Approval of budget amendments
- Approval of DISD Extra-Duty Stipend Schedule
- Approval of the reorganization of the Board of Trustees
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Instrument
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular November meeting to receive the 2023-2024 financial audit, vote on its approval, and discuss updates to the district’s investment policy. The board will also hear principal and superintendent reports and consider an alternate December meeting date.
- Consider approval of the 2023-2024 Douglass ISD Financial Audit
- Discuss and review the DISD Investment Policy
- Consider approval of budget amendments
- Consider approval of an alternate date and time for the December 2024 meeting
- Recognize the Students of the Month for November
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss district updates and construction progress. The board is considering approvals for budget amendments, accounts payable, and additional incentive pay for the December 2024 pay period.
- Approval of additional incentive pay for the December 2024 pay period
- Construction update from BCI
- Approval of budget amendments
- Approval of accounts payable
- Quarterly Investment Report approval
Special Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the purchase of a school vehicle. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss legal, property, personnel, and security matters.
- Approval of the purchase of a school vehicle
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss routine items including principal reports, a construction update, and executive sessions. The board will vote on approving the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan, a contracted service with MSB for SHARS, and the formation of the School Safety and Security Committee.
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Douglass ISD District Improvement Plan
- Approval of contracted services with MSB for SHARS
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Safe and Supportive School Program Team
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Douglass ISD School Safety and Security Committee
- Construction update from BCI
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024-2025 district budget and proposed tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on school finance, district goals, and superintendent evaluation, along with principal and superintendent reports.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 Douglass ISD proposed tax rate and budget
- Vote on approval of 2024-2025 Douglass ISD budget
- Vote on adoption of 2024-2025 Douglass ISD tax rates ordinance
- Discussion of school finance and 'Golden Pennies'
- Consider approval of Douglass ISD district goals
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the proposed 2024-2025 school year budget, tax rates, and certified values. The board will also consider approving the student code of conduct and a public hearing date for August 29, 2024.
- Proposed 2024-2025 School Year Budget
- 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Public hearing on August 29, 2024, regarding tax rate, budget, and Title Grant Funds
- Resolution regarding wage payments during Hurricane Beryl emergency closures
- Resolution relating to Disaster Pennies for Tax Year 2025
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2024, covering routine approvals, updates, and discussions. Key items include potential changes to the district’s transfer pay structure, approval of an administrative contract, and a presentation on a monument plaque for the new gymnasium entrance.
- Consider approval of administrative contract
- Discuss and potentially act on Douglass ISD transfer pay structure
- Discuss monument plaque at entrance of new gymnasium
- Consider approval of extra-duty stipend schedule
- Public meeting announcement for federal funding application
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a construction update, public forum, and executive session. Key actions include considering a board member resignation and appointing a new member, plus approving several contracts and purchases, including a $72,600 LED light upgrade for the new gymnasium.
- Consider approval of LED light upgrade for new gymnasium from White Electric for $72,600
- Consider approval of re-keying bid from Sword Company (grant-funded)
- Consider approval of commercial appliance quote from Quality Restaurant Supply
- Consider approval of contracted cleaning and custodial services
- Consider approval of sale, trade, or auction of district vehicles
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several approvals, including the District of Innovation Plan, teacher incentive allotment spending, professional salary and stipend schedules, teaching contracts for 2024-2025, and the Nacogdoches County Appraisal District office renovation resolution. The board will also discuss transfer policy, hear construction updates, and hold closed sessions for legal, personnel, and real property matters.
- Consider approval of updated District of Innovation Plan
- Consider approval of Teacher's Incentive Allotment Spending Plan
- Consider approval of updated Professional Salary Schedule and Extra-Duty Stipend Schedule
- Consider approval of teaching contracts for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of Nacogdoches County Appraisal District Office Renovation Resolution
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a new construction update, transfer policies, and compensation for staff and the Chief of Police. The agenda also includes routine consent items, reports from principals and the superintendent, and two executive sessions for legal, personnel, and real property matters.
- Discuss new construction update with BCI and MGA
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 Allotment and TEKS Certification Form
- Consider approval of staff development instructional minute waiver
- Consider approval of principal recommendations for transfer students for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of compensation for auxiliary/non-exempt employees and Chief of Police
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a construction update from Berry and Clay, followed by an executive session. The board will consider approving the 2024-2025 school calendar, teacher contracts, an updated extra-duty stipend schedule, and a superintendent appointment to a regional advisory committee. They will also discuss the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse and an eight-year budget projection.
- Construction update/presentation from Berry and Clay
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 DISD school calendar
- Consider approval of teacher contracts for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of updated DISD extra-duty stipend schedule
- Discuss impacts of April 8, 2024 solar eclipse
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with routine items like minutes and accounts payable, plus discussions on student outcomes, extra-duty stipends, transportation, and the superintendent's evaluation. The board will also consider approving school bus bids for 2024-2025 and administrative contracts and compensation packages.
- Consider approval of school bus bids for 2024-2025 school year
- Consider approval of administrative contracts and compensation packages
- Discuss 2022-2023 student outcomes from annual TAPR report
- Discuss extra-duty stipend schedule
- Discuss fleet/transportation report
Regular Meeting
The Douglass ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to receive updates on the Life Skills Building renovation/construction and to consider approving a guaranteed maximum price/change order for the project presented by BCI. The board will also consider approving the superintendent's contract, a TASB board policy on regular meeting date/time, and routine consent agenda items including minutes, accounts payable, and the quarterly investment report. Two executive sessions are scheduled to discuss legal, real property, personnel, and other confidential matters.
- Life Skills Building renovation/construction update from BCI
- Consider approval of Life Skills Guaranteed Maximum Price/Change Order presented by BCI
- Consider approval of Superintendent Contract
- Consider approval of TASB Board Policy BE (Local) on regular meeting date and time
- Consent agenda: minutes, accounts payable, quarterly investment report