Danbury Independent School District public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several action items. Key discussions include a possible 4-day work week for 2024-2025, approval of the 2022-2023 financial audit, and purchase of a crisis alert security system. The board will also review policy updates and course offering adjustments.
- 2022-2023 financial audit presentation by Belt Harris, Pechacek, LLLP
- Audit engagement letter with Belt, Harris, Pechacek, LLLP for services through Aug 31, 2024
- Policy Update 122: review of LEGAL and LOCAL policies including cybersecurity, safety, and student records
- Discussion of moving to a 4-day work week for 2024-2025 and authorizing superintendent investigation
- Purchase of Centegix CrisisAlert Security System
Regular Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the FIRST financial rating report, followed by votes on several items including a crossing guard agreement with the City of Danbury, a resolution for Brazoria County Appraisal District board nominations, resale of trust-held property, athletic ticket taker pay increases, the 2023-2024 District Improvement Plan, and declaring real property unsuitable for educational use. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, cash flow, budget amendments, and a tax report.
- School Crossing Guard Program Interlocal Agreement between DISD and City of Danbury
- Resolution nominating candidates for Brazoria County Appraisal District Board
- Resale of Property Held in Trust
- Increase in rates for athletic ticket takers
- Resolution declaring Real Property Unnecessary or Unsuitable for Educational Use
Regular Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District Board will consider several business items, including policy revisions for employee leave and a lease agreement with the Alumni Association. The board will also discuss investment policy and the ranking of architects for district projects.
- Proposed revisions to DEC(LOCAL) regarding Line of Duty Illness or Injury Leave
- Resolution concerning cash management and investment policy
- Lease Agreement with Danbury ISD Alumni Association
- Purchase of two ice machines from Commercial Kitchen
- Ranking of architects for district projects
Regular Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and possibly take action on several items, including a resolution nominating candidates for the Brazoria County Appraisal District Board of Directors, a proposal for roof repairs, and approval of the 2023-2024 PIA calendar. The board will also discuss possible improvements to Danbury ISD facilities and may enter executive session to review a recommended employee contract.
- Resolution nominating candidates for Brazoria County Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Proposal for roof repairs
- Delegation of signature authority to Mike Homann for vehicle titles
- 2023-2024 PIA calendar approval
- Discussion of possible improvements to Danbury ISD facilities
Special Meeting- Public Hearing
The Danbury ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting and public hearing to consider and possibly approve the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate. The board will also consider a final budget amendment and possibly authorize the superintendent to negotiate the purchase of a police vehicle and trailer from the City of Danbury.
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 Danbury ISD budget
- Public hearing on proposed 2023-2024 Danbury ISD tax rate
- Resolution adopting budget for fiscal year Sept 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024
- Resolution adopting 2023-2024 tax rate
- Consider authorizing superintendent to negotiate purchase of police vehicle and trailer from City of Danbury
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD board will review the proposed 2023-2024 budget and tax rate, set a public hearing date, and consider several action items including a new police officer position, meal prices, and an interlocal agreement with the Brazoria County Health Department. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Review proposed 2023-2024 DISD budget and tax rate
- Consider setting public hearing date on budget and proposed tax rate
- Approve addition of a Danbury ISD P.D. Officer position
- Approve meal prices for 2023-2024 school year
- Approve interlocal agreement with Brazoria County Health Department
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD Board will hold a regular meeting to consider and possibly approve several 2023-2024 school year policies, including grading guidelines, the compensation plan, and the student code of conduct. The board will also review the student and employee handbooks, GT guidelines, and a possible change to the grandparent affidavit. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a parent grievance about cheerleader tryouts.
- Review and possibly approve 2023-2024 Grading Guidelines
- Review and possibly approve DISD 2023-2024 Compensation Plan
- Review and approve DISD Student Code of Conduct 2023-2024
- Review and make possible changes to the grandparent affidavit
- Closed session on parent grievance concerning cheerleader tryouts
Regular Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 19, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider and possibly approve multiple policy updates, the 2023-2024 compensation plan, the District of Innovation Plan, and other administrative items. They will also review the 2023-2024 dress code and meeting schedule.
- Policy Update 121: review and possible approval of 11 LOCAL policies, including CCGB (ad valorem taxes), CKE (safety/security), DEA (compensation), and FFI (bullying)
- Review and approve 2023-2024 Compensation Plan
- Consider and approve final District of Innovation Plan
- Authorize superintendent to issue RFQs for architect and engineer
- Review and possibly approve Property and Liability Insurance Renewal
Regular Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to canvass the recent school board election, administer oaths to new trustees, and reorganize board officers. The board will also consider approving a lighting project for the high school gym and disposing of obsolete or surplus property. Several informational reports and recognitions are scheduled, along with a public comment period and a closed executive session for personnel matters.
- Resolution canvassing school board trustee election results
- Oath of office for new trustees and election of board officers
- Resolution approving disposal of obsolete or surplus property
- High school gym lighting project
- Notice of intent to apply for ESSA Grant
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD Board will hold a regular meeting and a public hearing on the District of Innovation opportunity, with a resolution to become a District of Innovation on the consent agenda. The board will also consider budget amendments, a check register, summer hours, superintendent hiring authority, an E-Rate contract, and a land purchase in executive session.
- Resolution to become a District of Innovation
- Public hearing on District of Innovation opportunity
- Budget amendments and check register
- Resolution on 2023 summer hours of operation
- Executive session to review land purchase agreement
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider routine consent items and several action items, including renewing the District of Innovation, approving the 2023-2024 school calendar, disposing of surplus property, and authorizing a grant application to the Office of the Governor. The board will also discuss an intruder alert audit for the elementary campus and may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar
- Resolution approving disposal of obsolete/surplus property
- Resolution authorizing application to Office of Governor
- Discuss intruder alert audit at elementary campus
- Consent agenda includes budget amendments and financial reports
Regular Meeting
The Danbury ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), then consider consent agenda items including minutes, financial reports, and improvement plans. The board will also act on policy updates, election resolutions for the May 2023 school board election, and a lease agreement with Tri-Bayou Little League Baseball Association.
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Consent agenda: minutes, check register, cash flow report, budget amendments
- Policy updates (TASB Update 120) on safety, employment, student grievances, discipline
- Resolution to elect board members by position and joint early voting for May 6, 2023 election
- Lease agreement with Tri-Bayou Little League Baseball Association for 2023-2024 season
Special Meeting
The Danbury Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider approving a resolution to potentially purchase 4 acres at County Road 208, Danbury, Texas, and to review an updated track refurbishment project. The board will also enter a closed session to deliberate the property purchase, then reconvene to take possible action.
- Resolution to potentially purchase 4 acres at County Road 208, Danbury, Texas
- Delegating authority to the Superintendent for the property purchase
- Review and possible approval of updated track refurbishment project
- Closed session under Texas Government Code for real property deliberation