Dallas Independent School District, TX

Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice

The Board will conduct three separate hearings regarding Level III Grievance Appeals. For each case, the Board will enter closed session to deliberate before taking possible action on personnel recommendation rulings.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Constance Wright
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Derrick Nickerson
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Jonathon Salguero

Board Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Board of Trustees will discuss various district policies, financial reports, and bond-funded construction projects. The meeting includes a superintendent's report on an intruder detection audit and several proposed facility naming changes.

• Agreement for addition and renovation of Seagoville Elementary School not to exceed $10,237,804
• Vendor agreements for library print, e-books, and digital resources not to exceed $8,000,000 over five years
• Cooperative agreements for building supplies and construction materials not to exceed $5,000,000 over five years
• Change order for H. Grady Spruce High School not to exceed $4,500,000
• Naming the Carter High School Athletic Complex as the Freddie James Athletic Complex

Public Hearing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District Board will hold a public hearing to discuss Targeted Improvement Plans (TIPs) and Local Improvement Plans (LIPs) for designated campuses. The meeting includes a closed session to consult with attorneys.

• Discussion of Targeted Improvement Plans (TIPs) and Local Improvement Plans (LIPs) for Designated Campuses

Board Briefing Agenda and Notice

The Board will discuss various policy updates, school improvement plans, and construction projects. Key decisions include authorizing several multi-million dollar contracts for districtwide supplies and school renovations.

• Renovation of Seagoville Elementary School (not to exceed $10,237,804)
• Library print, e-books, and digital resources vendors (not to exceed $8,000,000 over five years)
• Building supplies and construction materials (not to exceed $5,000,000 over five years)
• Change orders for H. Grady Spruce High School ($4,500,000) and Skyline High School ($2,255,754)
• Naming the Carter High School Athletic Complex as the Freddie James Athletic Complex

Board of Trustees and Superintendent's Workshop Agenda and Notice

Board of Trustees and Superintendent's Workshop Agenda and Notice

The Board of Trustees and Superintendent will meet for a workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the district's mission, vision, and theory of action.

• Discussion of the District's Mission, Vision, and Theory of Action

Board Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will meet on September 24, 2026, to consider a consent agenda with 33 items, including major contracts for school buses, career and technical education supplies, external legal services, and several bond-funded construction projects. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters. Public comments are limited to registered speakers.

• Authorize cooperative agreements for school buses (up to $72,000,000 over 5 years)
• Authorize cooperative agreements for CTE supplies, products, equipment, and services (up to $25,500,000 over 5 years)
• Authorize agreements for external legal services (up to $6,000,000 over 2 years)
• Approve renovation of Birdie Alexander Elementary School (up to $8,293,967 bond funds)
• Approve budget amendments for September 30, 2026

Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold three Level III grievance appeal hearings for employees William Taylor, Angela Lynch, and Michael Odom. Each hearing includes a closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act to deliberate personnel matters, followed by a possible action item on the administration's recommendation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business listed.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of William Taylor
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Angela Lynch
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Michael Odom
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.074, 551.129
• Action items on administration's personnel recommendation rulings

Audit Committee Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Audit Committee will meet to review the district's financial update and the Office of Internal Audit's annual report for FY 2025-2026. The committee will also consider appointing a non-voting community adviser and discussing the FY 2026-2027 strategic plan.

• District Financial Update report
• Wellpoint External Review report
• Office of Internal Audit Annual Report for FY 2025-2026
• Office of Internal Audit FY 2026-2027 Strategic Plan
• Appointment of Toni Stephens as Non-Voting Community Adviser

Board Briefing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including large procurement contracts, policy amendments, and routine financial reports. Key decisions include authorizing agreements for school buses (up to $72 million), career and technical education supplies (up to $25.5 million), and external legal services (up to $6 million). The board will also consider several policy updates and accept completion of construction projects.

• Authorize cooperative agreements for school buses, options, repairs, and parts (not to exceed $72,000,000 over five years)
• Authorize cooperative agreements for Career and Technical Education supplies, products, equipment, and services (not to exceed $25,500,000 over five years)
• Authorize agreement for flight simulation systems, equipment, and maintenance services (not to exceed $1,500,000 over three years)
• Approve amendment of Board Policy CW (LOCAL) Naming Facilities (fourth read)
• Accept completion of work and authorize final payment for renovations at William Brown Miller Elementary School (change order credit $359,532.13)

Called Board Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District board will meet to consider two action items: a resolution to approve the 2023–2026 safety and security audit report and a vote on a good-cause exception under state education code to adopt an alternative discipline plan. The meeting includes public participation rules and a closed session for legal and personnel discussions.

• Consider and take action on 2023-2026 Three-Year Safety and Security Audit Report
• Vote on Good Cause Exception under TX ED Code §37.0814(c) to approve alternative discipline plan
• Public forum allows 3-minute comments with registration deadline at 5 p.m. the day before

Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District Board will hold closed sessions to deliberate on three employee personnel matters. The agenda includes a first hearing on a litigation remand and two Level III grievance appeals. No public policy, budget, or zoning items are listed.

• Consider action on Commissioner's Decision to Remand Jonathon Salguero v. Dallas ISD (Docket No. 002-R10-09-2025)
• Consider action on Administration's Personnel Recommendation for Clarence Davis (Level III Grievance Appeal)
• Consider action on Administration's Personnel Recommendation for Kennedy Williams (Level III Grievance Appeal)

Board Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will meet to set the 2026-2027 tax rates, including a proposed maintenance and operations rate of $0.733700 and an interest and sinking rate of $0.252035 per $100 valuation. The board will also consider a resolution to defease and redeem certain outstanding obligations, and vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts, including cell phone-free devices, software, and construction projects. Public forum and closed session are scheduled.

• Adopt 2026-2027 M&O tax rate of $0.733700 and I&S rate of $0.252035
• Approve I&S tax rate exceeding statutory minimum debt service rate
• Authorize up to $4.5M for cell phone-free devices/pouches
• Authorize up to $10M for Google products and services
• Approve $3.38M renovation for J.P. Starks Math, Science and Technology Vanguard

Public Facility Corporation Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Dallas ISD Public Facility Corporation is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the acceptance of a real estate purchase contract assignment, execution of a lease purchase contract, and issuance of bonds to finance the project. The board will also delegate authority to the Superintendent to finalize bond terms. The agenda includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Resolution to accept assignment of real estate purchase contract from Dallas ISD
• Execution of lease purchase contract and issuance of bonds (Series 2026A and 2026B)
• Delegation of authority to Superintendent to finalize bond terms
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.129

Board Briefing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including adopting the 2026-2027 tax rates, approving large technology contracts, and considering policy updates. The agenda includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters. Public comments are limited to registered speakers.

• Adopt 2026-2027 M&O tax rate at $0.733700 and I&S rate at $0.252035 per $100 valuation
• Approve I&S tax rate of $0.252035, exceeding statutory minimum debt service rate of $0.215964
• Authorize up to $10M for Google products and services over five years
• Authorize up to $12M for general software products and services over three years
• Authorize up to $4.5M for cell phone-free devices or pouches over three years

Called Board Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider a single action item: approving a real estate purchase contract assignment, a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents for a new administrative services facility, funded through lease revenue bonds issued by the Dallas ISD Public Facility Corporation. The agenda also includes routine items like public forum and a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Action item: Approve order authorizing assignment of real estate purchase contract to Dallas ISD Public Facility Corporation
• Action item: Execute lease-purchase agreement with Dallas ISD Public Facility Corporation
• Action item: Approve sale, financing, and security documents for lease revenue bonds for new administrative services facility
• Closed session under Texas Government Code for litigation, real property, and personnel deliberations

Public Hearing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2026-2027 federal programs. The meeting includes procedural items such as a moment of silence, pledge of allegiance, and public forum for registered speakers. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Board Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District board meets to approve minutes, policy updates, and key decisions including renaming Cesar Chavez Learning Center to East Dallas Elementary School and authorizing up to $3 million over five years for International Baccalaureate professional development and materials. The board will also consider a $50,000 memorandum of understanding with Dallas County Juvenile Board and other entities.

• Renaming Cesar Chavez Learning Center to East Dallas Elementary School (waiving renaming deadline)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Dallas County Juvenile Board ($50,000)
• International Baccalaureate program agreements (up to $3,000,000 over five years)
• Amendments to board policies on educational philosophy, public participation, and naming facilities
• Approval of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct

Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District board will hold three public hearings to consider personnel appeal decisions for employees Sharon Newton, Arlando Jones, and Lakeisha Houston. Each hearing includes a closed session for legal consultation and employment deliberations before a possible action on the administration's personnel recommendation.

• Level III grievance appeal for Sharon Newton
• Level III grievance appeal for Arlando Jones
• Level III grievance appeal for Lakeisha Houston
• Closed session for legal consultation and employment deliberations
• Possible action on administration's personnel recommendation for each appeal

Board Briefing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District board will meet on June 11, 2026, to discuss and vote on multiple policy amendments, facility renaming, vendor agreements, and district operations. The meeting includes updates on student outcome goals, a district improvement plan, and an intruder detection audit report.

• Amendments to 9 board policies (AE, BED, BJCD, CW, EEP, EF, EFB, FEF, FO) for second reading
• Renaming Cesar Chavez Learning Center to East Dallas Elementary School
• $50,000 MOU with Dallas County Juvenile Board for juvenile justice programs
• $3,000,000 agreement for International Baccalaureate professional development and materials
• $460,000 agreement for Early Learning Pre-K Partnerships

Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District board will hold three employee hearings to consider appeals filed by Juan Quesada Pintor, Angela Lynch, and Tameca Ward. Each hearing includes a closed session for legal consultation and personnel deliberations before a possible action on the administration’s personnel recommendation ruling.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Juan Quesada Pintor
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Angela Lynch
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Tameca Ward
• Closed sessions authorized under Texas Government Code §551.071 and §551.074
• Possible action on administration’s personnel recommendation rulings

Public Hearing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District board will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate. The meeting includes procedural items such as a moment of silence, public forum, and closed session for legal consultation. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 proposed budget and tax rate
• Closed session for attorney consultation under Texas Government Code 551.129

Board Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District board will meet to approve routine minutes, quarterly financial reports, and a $16 million package of contracts for athletics analytics, food services, and school construction. The board will also vote on the 2026–2027 fiscal year budget and several easements for district facilities.

• Approve $1,000,000 sports analytics services over five years
• Approve $5,100,000 food products contract over three years
• Adopt 2026–2027 fiscal year budget (see Taxpayer Impact Statement)
• Accept $16,435.67 credit for Cigarroa MD Elementary renovation completion
• Authorize 19,359 sq ft detention easement for Seagoville PK-8 school

Employee Hearing Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District board will hold four employee hearings to consider rulings on Level III grievance appeals filed by Jonathan Salguero, Rashad Jackson, Rejohnna Lindzie, and Mohammed Merchant. The board may take action on the administration's personnel recommendations following each hearing. Closed sessions are scheduled to discuss legal matters and personnel issues under Texas law.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Jonathan Salguero
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Rashad Jackson
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Rejohnna Lindzie
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Mohammed Merchant
• Closed sessions for legal consultation and personnel deliberations

Audit Committee Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Audit Committee will receive financial updates and reports on the FY 2025-2026 external audit and district hotline. The body will consider approving the annual audit plan and the Office of Internal Audit budget for FY 2026-2027.

• Approval of FY 2026-2027 Annual Audit Plan
• Approval of FY 2026-2027 Office of Internal Audit Budget
• Acceptance of final internal audit reports
• Possible extension of implementation dates for follow-up recommendations
• Report on FY 2025-2026 External Audit

Board Briefing Agenda and Notice

The Board will discuss updates to the Student Code of Conduct and several district policies. The body is also deciding on high-value contracts for wireless data and software licenses, as well as the Chief Internal Auditor's performance evaluation.

• Wireless voice and data hardware, software, and services contract not to exceed $6,400,000 over five years
• Absolute Software Licenses and related services contract not to exceed $4,300,000 over five years
• Sports Analytics Services for Athletics contract not to exceed $1,000,000 over five years
• First read of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
• Chief Internal Auditor Performance Evaluation for 2025-2026 and potential salary adjustment

Called Board Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Dallas Independent School District board will meet to consider three resolutions: one to approve a notice of intent to acquire real property, another to express intent to reimburse construction costs with bond proceeds, and a third to amend the bylaws of its Public Facility Corporation. The meeting will also include a public forum, a moment of silence, and a closed session for legal and personnel discussions.

• Vote on resolution to approve notice of intent to acquire real property
• Vote on resolution to reimburse construction costs with bond proceeds
• Vote on amendment to Dallas ISD Public Facility Corporation bylaws

Public Facility Corporation Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Board will meet to discuss facility funding and corporate governance. Key actions include a resolution regarding the reimbursement of costs for acquiring and constructing district facilities.

• Resolution to reimburse costs for acquiring, constructing, equipping, and furnishing facilities for Dallas ISD
• Amendment No. 1 to the Bylaws of Dallas Independent School District Public Facility Corporation
• Approval of April 9, 2026 meeting minutes

Called Board Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Board will consider approving the official returns and declaring the results for a bond election held on May 2, 2026. The Board will also consider adopting a resolution to declare the results of the general election for three Board of Trustees seats in Districts 2, 6, and 8.

• Canvassing of returns for the May 2, 2026 Bond Election
• Canvassing of returns for the May 2, 2026 General Election for Board of Trustees Districts 2, 6, and 8

Audit Committee Meeting Agenda and Notice

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee will meet to evaluate the Chief Internal Auditor's 2025-2026 performance and consider salary adjustments. The committee will also review the performance evaluation form for the 2026-2027 school year and act on final internal audit reports.

• 2025-2026 Chief Internal Auditor Performance Evaluation and recommended salary adjustment
• FY 2026-2027 Chief Internal Auditor Performance Evaluation Form
• Final Internal Audit Reports
• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes