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Dallas Independent School District public meetings in 2020

45 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 17, 2020

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Dallas ISD board hears public comment on improvement plans for low-rated schools

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss Targeted Improvement Plans (TIPs) for schools rated 'F' or 'D' (or 'D' in a domain). The board will hear public comments on these plans, which aim to address performance at these campuses. The meeting is conducted virtually due to COVID-19, with limited in-person capacity.

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Thu Dec 17, 2020

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Dallas ISD board holds public hearing on 2019-20 School FIRST financial rating

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the district's 2019-20 School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report, including its financial rating and required disclosures. The board will also hear public comment on the report. The meeting is conducted live and by video conference due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Thu Dec 17, 2020

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Board to certify December 8 runoff election results for District 2 trustee

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider adopting a resolution that canvasses the returns and declares the results of the December 8, 2020, runoff election for one Board of Trustees member in District 2. The meeting will be conducted live and by video conference due to COVID-19 restrictions, with limited in-person capacity and public participation by phone. The agenda includes public forum for registered speakers and the single action item regarding the election results.

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Thu Dec 17, 2020

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Dallas ISD board approves superintendent contract amendment through 2024

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on December 17, 2020, to take action on a range of items, including approving a first amendment to the superintendent's employment contract, extending it to July 31, 2024. The board also approved a consent agenda covering 45 items, including policy changes, vendor agreements, and COVID-19-related adjustments. The meeting was held virtually due to the pandemic, with public participation by phone.

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Thu Dec 3, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to vote on modifying superintendent's 2019-20 evaluation due to COVID-19

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to discuss and potentially approve modifications to the superintendent's 2019-20 evaluation instrument because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The board will also hold a closed session to evaluate the superintendent's performance. Public participation is limited to registered speakers by phone due to pandemic restrictions.

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Thu Dec 3, 2020

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Employee hearing cancelled; board to discuss personnel appeal

This meeting of the Dallas ISD Board was cancelled. The agenda was for an employee hearing, including a closed session to discuss personnel matters and a ruling on an appeal decision for Elizabeth Jordan. No formal action was taken.

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Thu Dec 3, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to consider $6M legal services contract and policy updates

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a briefing to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including contracts, policy amendments, and COVID-19-related adjustments. Key items include authorizing up to $6 million for external legal services, approving teacher pipeline recruitment services up to $2 million, and adjusting 2020-21 academic targets due to the pandemic. The board will also hold a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Thu Nov 19, 2020

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Dallas ISD board orders Dec. 8 runoff for District 2 seat

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on November 19, 2020, to take action on a resolution ordering a joint runoff election for the District 2 trustee seat, scheduled for December 8, 2020. The board also approved a consent agenda covering policy amendments, waivers, and agreements, and held a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Thu Nov 19, 2020

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Dallas ISD cancels Nov. 19 public complaint hearing

This meeting agenda is for a public complaint hearing that was cancelled. The board was scheduled to hear complaints by Zachariah C. Manning under Board Policy GF (Local), then rule on them in closed session. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

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Mon Nov 16, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to canvass Nov. 3 election results, including bond election

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting to canvass the returns from the November 3, 2020 general election, which elected three board members (Districts 2, 6, and 8) and a bond election. The board will consider resolutions to declare the official results. The meeting will be held live and by video conference due to COVID-19 restrictions, with public participation limited to registered speakers by phone.

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Thu Nov 12, 2020

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Audit Committee to review FY2020 financial report and E-Rate audit

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting to review and recommend approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2020, hear the E-Rate performance audit, and consider final internal audit reports. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive a status report on the maintenance work order system. The meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19, with public participation by phone registration only.

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Wed Nov 11, 2020

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Dallas ISD committee to set superintendent's evaluation targets

The Dallas ISD Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee will discuss and possibly recommend the superintendent's evaluation instrument and 2020-21 targets, as well as modifications to the 2019-20 evaluation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting is held live and by video conference, with public participation by phone only.

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Thu Oct 29, 2020

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Committee discusses superintendent's evaluation and incentive plan

The Dallas ISD Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the superintendent's evaluation instrument and 2020-21 targets, as well as the superintendent incentive plan. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 and is open to the public via live broadcast.

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Thu Oct 22, 2020

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Dallas ISD board approves $1.2M weapon detection system and other contracts

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on October 22, 2020, to consider and take action on a consent agenda of 28 items, including contracts for a weapon detection system, virtual event equipment, and various educational programs. The board also heard reports from the superintendent and trustees, and held a public forum. The meeting was held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Thu Sep 24, 2020

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Dallas ISD board hears employee appeals, holds closed session

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting remotely to consider employee hearing matters. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss personnel or hear complaints against personnel, followed by rulings on appeal decisions for two named employees. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy or budget items listed.

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Wed Sep 16, 2020

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Committee discusses superintendent's evaluation instrument and 2020-21 targets

The Dallas ISD Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the superintendent's evaluation instrument and targets for the 2020-21 school year. The meeting is held remotely due to COVID-19 restrictions. No votes are scheduled; the agenda contains only this discussion item.

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Thu Sep 10, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to rule on two employee appeals in closed session

The Dallas ISD Board is holding an employee hearing to consider rulings on appeals for two employees, Henri Humphrey and Bruce Spring. The board will first meet in closed session as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act to discuss personnel matters, with any action taken in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of notice, closed session, rulings, and adjournment.

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Thu Aug 13, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to discuss reopening schools and COVID-19 waivers

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing to discuss reopening schools for 2020-21, including reports on distance learning, extracurricular activities, and mitigating learning loss. The board will also consider ratifying several COVID-19-related waivers submitted to the Texas Education Agency, and take action on various agreements and policy amendments.

Thu Aug 13, 2020

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Board to amend Nov. 3 election resolution, terminate two Core Construction contracts

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will consider amending its resolution for the November 3, 2020 general election, which was postponed from May 2, 2020, to elect two board members in Districts 2 and 8. The board will also vote on terminating construction manager at risk agreements with Core Construction for the Jefferson-Cary Campus and West Dallas STEM Campus sites. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19, with public participation by phone registration.

Thu Aug 13, 2020

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Dallas ISD employee hearing meeting cancelled for Aug. 13, 2020

This meeting of the Dallas ISD Board was cancelled. The agenda had been set to include a closed session to discuss personnel matters and rulings on appeal decisions for two named employees, but no action will be taken. The notice includes health and safety modifications related to the Governor's COVID-19 executive orders.

Thu Aug 13, 2020

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Board to vote on calling a bond election

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider and take possible action on approving an order to call a bond election. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19, with public participation by phone. The board will also observe a moment of silence, hear public forum speakers, and adjourn.

Wed Aug 12, 2020

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Dallas ISD Audit Committee to vote on audit plan, reports, and advisor reappointment

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting virtually to consider several action items, including approving minutes, accepting internal audit reports, amending the FY2020-21 audit plan to add a construction management audit, and reappointing a community advisor. The meeting also includes a public forum and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

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Thu Aug 6, 2020

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Dallas ISD board meets in called session, enters closed session

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting on August 6, 2020, at the Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center. The agenda includes routine opening items and a closed session to discuss legal matters and personnel issues, including the superintendent's performance. No public action items are listed.

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Thu Jul 23, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to amend 2020-21 school calendar and election resolution

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider two action items: amending the 2020-2021 school calendar (with no financial impact) and amending a resolution ordering the November 3, 2020 general election for two board seats in Districts 2 and 8, due to the postponed May election. The meeting includes a public forum and a closed session for legal consultation regarding misconduct allegations in a construction project.

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Thu Jun 25, 2020

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Dallas ISD board approves revised student outcome goals and consent agenda

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met by video conference on June 25, 2020, to consider and take action on several items, including approving changes to student outcome goals due to COVID-19, adopting goals for early childhood and college/career/military readiness, and approving a large consent agenda of routine items. The board also received a report on the 2020 bond proposal and heard public comments. All actions were approved unanimously.

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Thu Jun 11, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to review 2020 bond proposal, school reopenings

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a virtual briefing to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a first draft of the 2020 bond proposal, an update on racial equity efforts, and plans for reopening schools. The board will also consider approving revised student outcome goals due to COVID-19, multiple policy updates, and the renaming of several schools.

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Fri Jun 5, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to vote on resolution committing to Black students and Black lives

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting via video conference due to COVID-19. The main action item is a resolution on the district's commitment to Black students and Black lives, which the board will consider and possibly approve. Public forum will be held remotely, with registration required.

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Thu May 28, 2020

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Dallas ISD Board approves several COVID-19 related resolutions and contract agreements

The Board of Trustees met via video conference to address pandemic-related policy waivers and funding requests. The meeting included decisions on purchasing protocols during emergencies and delegating authority for various COVID-19 related waivers to the Superintendent.

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Tue May 19, 2020

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Audit Committee to review annual audit plan and internal audit budget

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee will meet via video conference to consider several financial and oversight items. The committee will review the 2020-2021 Annual Audit Plan, the Internal Audit Department budget, and various audit reports.

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Thu May 14, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to weigh $650K teacher stipends, $11.7M athletic insurance

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including a proposed budget for 2020-2021, COVID-19-related waivers, and several large contracts. The board will also consider approving stipends for CAP teachers and administrators, and various vendor agreements. The meeting includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

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Thu Apr 9, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to consider $300.6M bond issuance and $15.3M benefits contract

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a briefing to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a $300.6 million bond issuance, a $15.3 million benefits administration contract, and various other contracts and policy updates. The agenda includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters, as well as presentations on student outcomes, career institutes, racial equity, and budget assumptions. Public forum is available with registration required by 5 p.m. the day before.

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Thu Mar 26, 2020

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Dallas ISD public complaint hearing cancelled

This meeting, scheduled for March 26, 2020, was a public complaint hearing that has been cancelled. The agenda included a closed session for legal and personnel matters, and rulings on two public complaints filed by Zachariah C. Manning under Board Policy GF (Local). No decisions will be made because the meeting is cancelled.

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Thu Mar 26, 2020

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Employee hearing cancelled; no decisions made

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda was for an employee hearing, which would have included a closed session to discuss personnel and a ruling on an appeal for Jaime Gonzales. No actions were taken.

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Thu Mar 12, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to consider $50M Bryan Adams High School renovation contract

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing meeting on March 12, 2020, to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including major construction contracts, policy amendments, and financial reports. The board will also enter closed session for legal and personnel matters. Several items are scheduled for a future board meeting on March 26, 2020.

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Thu Mar 12, 2020

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Board hears employee appeals in closed session

This is a special employee hearing agenda for the Dallas ISD Board. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters or hear complaints against personnel, as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. The agenda includes rulings on appeal decisions for two named employees, with any action taken in open session. No other substantive items are listed.

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Thu Mar 12, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to discuss COVID-19 prep, contracts, and policy updates

This is a supplemental notice for an emergency addition to the Dallas ISD board briefing agenda. The board will discuss the COVID-19 pandemic preparation plan, receive updates on student outcome goals, dyslexia services, and other programs, and consider several contracts and policy amendments. The agenda is largely informational, with many items slated for a future board meeting.

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Thu Feb 27, 2020

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Dallas ISD board to rule on two employee hearing appeals

The Dallas ISD Board is meeting in closed session to discuss personnel matters or hear complaints against personnel, as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. The agenda includes rulings on two employee cases: a TEA hearing examiner's decision for Shante Jones and an appeal decision for Maryam Everett. Any action will be taken in open session.

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Tue Feb 25, 2020

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Dallas ISD audit committee to consider appointing external auditor

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting to receive financial updates, review the 2018-2019 E-Rate performance audit, and consider recommending an external auditor to the full board. The agenda also includes a closed session for personnel matters. No votes are scheduled except the possible recommendation on the auditor appointment.

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Fri Feb 21, 2020

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Procurement committee discusses purchasing and construction policies

The Dallas ISD Procurement Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss its scope, Board policies on purchasing (CH Local) and facilities construction (CV Local), and next steps. All items are discussions only; no votes are scheduled.

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Tue Feb 18, 2020

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Board to accept auditor resignation, name interim

The Dallas ISD Board is holding a called meeting to discuss and act on the resignation of the Chief Internal Auditor and to appoint an interim replacement. The board will first meet in closed session to deliberate on these personnel matters, then take public action on the resignation and interim appointment.

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Tue Feb 11, 2020

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Audit committee to order peer review of internal audit plan

The Dallas Independent School District Audit Committee met on February 11, 2020, to approve the minutes from November 15, 2019. The committee considered ordering a peer review of the Internal Audit Plan and Office Operations. The meeting concluded with a closed session to deliberate on the appointment or evaluation of the Chief Internal Auditor.

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Thu Jan 23, 2020

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Dallas ISD board hears annual academic performance report

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the district's annual academic performance report for 2018-2019, including the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and an evaluation of accelerated instruction effectiveness. The meeting includes a public forum for speakers to address agenda items, with registration required by 5 p.m. the day before. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

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Thu Jan 23, 2020

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Board hears employee appeal for Paulette Fields in closed session

This is a special employee hearing agenda for the Dallas ISD Board. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters or hear complaints against personnel, as permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. The only listed item is a ruling on the appeal decision for Paulette Fields, which is for information only. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

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Thu Jan 23, 2020

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Dallas ISD grievance hearing cancelled

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda listed a closed session to consider Level Four appeals under FNG (Local) for 15 students, but no decisions were made. The notice and return, rulings, and adjournment items were procedural only.

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Tue Jan 14, 2020

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Procurement committee discusses scope and reviews purchasing policies

The Dallas ISD Procurement Ad Hoc Committee met to discuss its operational scope and review several board policies related to fiscal management, purchasing, and construction. The agenda included a closed session for legal consultation regarding procurement compliance. No final decisions or votes were recorded in the provided text; items are listed as discussions.

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