Dallas Independent School District public meetings in 2024

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Board will conduct a public hearing and discussion regarding the School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report. This includes reviewing the 2023-2024 School FIRST Rating and required disclosures, as well as the 2022-2023 rating.

• Public comment on School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report
• Discussion of 2023-2024 School FIRST Rating and Required Disclosures
• Discussion of 2022-2023 School FIRST Rating
• Closed session to consult with attorneys per Texas Government Code Section 551.129

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees voted on a consent agenda including 20 items, with several pulled for separate discussion. Key approvals include a $11.4 million addition and renovation for Jesùs Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard, a $4.6 million online learning management system, and completion of work at Stephen C. Foster Elementary. The board also approved participation in the Texas Visiting Teacher Program with Spain and an agreement with the Dallas Symphony for Booker T. Washington's graduation.

• Authorized $11,445,188 in bond funds for addition and renovation of Jesùs Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard
• Approved $4,600,000 over five years for an online performance and learning management system
• Accepted completion of work at Stephen C. Foster Elementary with a $337,339.88 credit and $18,703.80 final payment
• Approved $15,600 for Booker T. Washington High School graduation at Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
• Approved participation in Texas Visiting Teacher Program with Spain (not to exceed $40,000)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board will discuss and vote on the superintendent's 2024-25 evaluation targets and incentive plan, and also approve the results of the 2023-24 evaluation and incentive plan. The board will first meet in closed session to deliberate the superintendent's performance and contract. This meeting is a called meeting with a single major action item.

• Consider and vote on the Superintendent of Schools’ 2024-25 Evaluation Instrument Targets and 2024-25 Incentive Plan
• Consider and vote on the Results of the 2023-24 Superintendent of Schools’ Evaluation Instrument and 2023-24 Incentive Plan
• Closed session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, including the superintendent's evaluation and contract
• Discussion of the Superintendent of Schools’ 2024-25 Evaluation Instrument Targets and 2024-25 Incentive Plan

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This is a workshop meeting of the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent. The board will discuss team-building on roles and responsibilities, and review proposed student outcome goals and constraints for 2025-2030. The board will also hold a closed session to consult with attorneys and discuss personnel matters. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of proposed student outcome goals and annual targets for 2025-2030
• Review of community listening results on district goals
• Teambuilding session on board roles and responsibilities
• Closed session under Texas Government Code for attorney consultation and personnel deliberation

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board will hold a hearing on a student discipline appeal for J.O. by and for C.O. The board will then retire to closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with attorneys. Following closed session, the board will take action on the student appeal.

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board will hold a series of employee grievance hearings and closed sessions on December 12, 2024. Most items have been pulled, but the Board will still hear Level III grievance appeals for Gene Brown and Willie Ward, and may take action on personnel recommendations for those two employees.

• Level III Grievance Hearing Appeal of Gene Brown (item 8.01)
• Level III Grievance Hearing Appeal of Willie Ward (item 20.01)
• Action item to consider personnel recommendation ruling on Gene Brown (item 10.01)
• Action item to consider personnel recommendation ruling on Willie Ward (item 22.01)
• Multiple other grievance appeals were pulled from the agenda

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee will discuss and consider recommending to the full Board the evaluation instrument and targets for the superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. The committee will also discuss and consider recommending the superintendent's incentive plan for 2024-25. The meeting includes a closed session as permitted by Texas law.

• Discussion of the Superintendent of Schools' Evaluation Instrument and Targets for 2024-25
• Discussion of the Superintendent of Schools' Incentive Plan for 2024-25
• Consider and take possible action to recommend the evaluation instrument and targets to the full Board
• Consider and take possible action to recommend the incentive plan to the full Board
• Closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD employee hearing scheduled for December 5, 2024, has been cancelled. The original agenda included several Level III grievance appeal hearings and closed sessions regarding personnel matters.

• Level III Grievance Hearing Appeal of Rhonda Connley
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Gene Brown
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Anali Vidana

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially vote on a $11.4 million bond-funded addition and renovation for Jesùs Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard. Other notable items include a $4.6 million online performance and learning management system, a $5.3 million job order contract for renovations at various campuses, and a $1.07 million renovation for C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School. The board will also hear a superintendent's report on community listening meeting results and consider policy amendments.

• Negotiate and enter into agreement for Jesùs Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard addition and renovation (not to exceed $11,445,188 bond funds)
• Authorize agreement for online performance and learning management system (not to exceed $4,600,000 over five years)
• Approve job order contracting for general construction renovations at various campuses (not to exceed $5,300,000)
• Approve renovation of C.A. Tatum Jr. Elementary School (not to exceed $1,071,170.75 bond funds)
• Approve interlocal agreement with Dallas College ACE Hospitality Industry Consortium Youth Apprenticeship Program

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees voted to cast its vote for a member of the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors and approved base school calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. The board also adopted a resolution on the role of public school educators and staff, and delegated contractual authority to the superintendent for attendance credit purchases. Several consent agenda items were approved as amended, including contracts for external legal services and van rentals.

• Approved resolution casting vote for Dallas Central Appraisal District Board member (8.01)
• Approved base school calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years (9.02)
• Authorized up to $6,000,000 over two years for external legal services (9.04)
• Authorized increase to $875,000 for van rental services for athletic events (9.06)
• Ratified monthly financial report for period ending September 30, 2024 (9.07)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee will hear reports on the district's financial update, the FY 2023-2024 E-Rate program audit, audit follow-up status, the district hotline, audit plan status, and an internal quality assessment. The committee will also consider approving the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, and final internal audit reports.

• Consider and take possible action to approve the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for FY ended June 30, 2024
• Report on Fiscal Year 2023-2024 E-Rate Program Audit
• Report on Status of Audit Follow-Up
• Report on District Hotline
• Consider and take possible action to approve continuation of the Chief Internal Audit Officer performance evaluation instrument for FY 2024-2025

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially take action on issuing up to $1.9 billion in unlimited tax school building and refunding bonds, authorizing up to $8 million for external legal services, and approving base school calendars for 2025-2027. The meeting also includes closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters, and a public forum for registered speakers.

• Authorize up to $1,926,535,000 in unlimited tax school building and refunding bonds
• Authorize up to $8,000,000 over two years for external legal services vendor pool
• Approve base school calendars for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years
• Vote on a resolution for a member of the Dallas Central Appraisal District board
• Discuss districtwide intruder detection audit report findings

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda was set to include two Level III grievance appeals (Rhonda Connley and Jennifer Fernando) and closed sessions for legal consultation and personnel deliberations. No action was taken.

• CANCELLED - Level III Grievance Appeal of Rhonda Connley
• CANCELLED - Level III Grievance Appeal of Jennifer Fernando
• CANCELLED - Closed session for attorney consultation and personnel deliberation
• CANCELLED - Action on personnel recommendation for Rhonda Connley
• CANCELLED - Action on personnel recommendation for Jennifer Fernando

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This meeting was a public complaint hearing regarding an appeal by Dr. Tiffany Clark. The entire meeting, including the hearing, closed session, and action item, has been cancelled.

• Public Complaint Appeal by Dr. Tiffany Clark (cancelled)
• Closed session for legal consultation and personnel matters (cancelled)
• Ruling on Board Policy GF (Local) Public Complaint by Dr. Tiffany Clark (cancelled)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve either Option 1 or Option 2 of the 89th Legislative Agenda and Proposed Priorities. The board also approved a consent agenda containing 37 items, including policy amendments, interlocal agreements, and other routine matters. Two items were pulled from the consent agenda for separate discussion: amendments to Board Policy EEH (Local) on homebound instruction and the designation of non-business days.

• Approval of the 89th Legislative Agenda and Proposed Priorities (Option 1 or Option 2)
• Amendment to Board Policy CKC (Local) - Safety Program/Risk Management: Emergency Plans
• Amendment to Board Policy CKE (Local) - Safety Program/Risk Management: Security Personnel
• Interlocal agreement with UT Southwestern Medical Center for a clinical experience program
• Multiple P-Tech program interlocal agreements for Lincoln, Madison, Pinkston, Jefferson, and Adamson high schools

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing on October 10, 2024, to discuss and take possible action on the 89th Legislative Agenda and proposed priorities, as well as multiple interlocal agreements for P-Tech programs at several high schools. The agenda also includes policy amendments on emergency plans, security personnel, and homebound instruction, along with closed session items for legal and personnel matters.

• Consider and take possible action to approve the 89th Legislative Agenda and proposed priorities
• Consider and take possible action to amend Board Policy CKC (Local) - Safety Program/Risk Management: Emergency Plans
• Consider and take possible action to amend Board Policy CKE (Local) - Safety Program/Risk Management: Security Personnel
• Consider and take possible action to approve interlocal agreements for P-Tech programs at Lincoln, Madison, Pinkston, Thomas Jefferson, Adamson, North Dallas, Roosevelt, South Oak Cliff, and Kimball high schools (no financial impact)
• Consider and take possible action to approve an interlocal agreement with UT Southwestern Medical Center for a clinical experience program

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board will hold a special employee hearing to consider Level III grievance appeals from Jamaurea Smith, Tonia Royal, and Darlene Williby. The board will then retire to closed session to deliberate personnel matters and consult with attorneys. Action items for each hearing will follow the closed sessions.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Jamaurea Smith
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Tonia Royal
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Darlene Williby
• Consider and take possible action on administration's personnel recommendation ruling for each appeal

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Audit Committee will consider appointing J. Manuel Torres-Rodriguez as a non-voting community adviser and approve minutes from May 2024 meetings. The committee will also receive reports on the district's financial update, annual audit committee and internal audit reports for FY 2023-2024, the internal audit strategic plan for FY 2024-2025, and status updates on audit follow-up, the district hotline, and audit plan resources.

• Consider appointing J. Manuel Torres-Rodriguez as non-voting community adviser to Audit Committee
• Approve minutes from May 1, 2024 and May 15, 2024 Audit Committee meetings
• Report on District Financial Update by CFO Eduardo Ramos
• Annual Audit Committee Report and Office of Internal Audit Annual Report for FY 2023-2024
• Consider approving amendment to FY 2024-2025 Internal Audit Plan

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The Dallas ISD Board will hold an employee hearing to consider a ruling on the Texas Education Agency examiner's decision regarding Joe Bravo. The board will also convene in closed session to consult with attorneys and discuss personnel matters.

• Ruling on the TEA Examiner's Decision for Joe Bravo
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 for attorney consultation
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel deliberations
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.129 for remote attorney consultation

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on a resolution appointing a board member to the Dallas Central Appraisal District board and to approve a consent agenda containing 32 items, including contracts and policy amendments. Key decisions include authorizing up to $10 million over five years for CTE and technology vendors, and up to $800,000 for a benefits administrator transition.

• Appoint a board member to the Dallas Central Appraisal District board of directors
• Authorize up to $10,000,000 over five years for CTE, computer science, and technology vendor pool
• Authorize up to $800,000 to transition benefits administrator to TELUS Health
• Approve interlocal agreement with Grambling State University for Call Me Mister program (not to exceed $100,000)
• Approve job order contracting for fencing at various district locations (bond funds)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board is holding a hearing on a Level III grievance appeal filed by Joe Bravo, followed by a closed session to discuss legal and personnel matters. The board will then consider and possibly act on the administration's personnel recommendation regarding Bravo's appeal. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Joe Bravo
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation), 551.074 (personnel), 551.129 (remote consultation)
• Action item: Consider and take possible action on administration's personnel recommendation ruling on Bravo's appeal

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing meeting on September 12, 2024, to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including large contracts, policy amendments, and routine financial reports. The agenda includes a closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters. Several items are listed for information only, with formal votes expected at a later meeting.

• Authorize up to $37,400,000 over five years for a pool of fencing services vendors districtwide
• Authorize up to $10,000,000 over five years for CTE, computer science, and technology products/services vendors
• Approve interlocal agreement with Grambling State University for Call Me Mister program (not to exceed $100,000)
• Increase spending limit for TELUS Health third-party administrator transition (not to exceed $800,000)
• Discuss first-read amendments to policies CKC (Emergency Plans) and CKE (Security Personnel)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This meeting was cancelled. The agenda had been set for a public complaint hearing regarding an appeal by Dr. Tiffany Clark, followed by a closed session and a ruling on Board Policy GF (Local). No decisions or discussions occurred.

• CANCELLED - Public Complaint Hearing Agenda and Notice
• Public Complaint Appeal by Dr. Tiffany Clark
• Closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071, 551.074, and 551.129
• Ruling on Board Policy GF (Local) Public Complaint

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board will hold an employee hearing to consider a Level III grievance appeal filed by Orander Mitchelle. The board will also convene in closed session to consult with attorneys and discuss personnel matters. An action item on the administration's recommendation regarding the appeal is scheduled for possible vote.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Orander Mitchelle
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 for attorney consultation
• Closed session under 551.074 for personnel deliberations
• Action item: Consider and take possible action on the administration's recommendation regarding the appeal

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the superintendent's evaluation process. The agenda includes reviewing trustee feedback, a listening session timeline and structure, a community survey draft, and next steps. The meeting will include a closed session as permitted by Texas law.

• Review of board member survey summary results on superintendent evaluation
• Discussion of draft listening session timeline and structure
• Review of draft community survey for superintendent evaluation
• Discussion of next steps in the evaluation process

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on August 22, 2024, to take formal action on several items, including setting the 2024-2025 tax rates and approving a consent agenda of 50 items. The board voted to set the maintenance and operations tax rate at $0.755200 and the debt service tax rate at $0.242035. They also approved a consent agenda that included a $15.45 million health and wellness third-party administrator contract and a $2.8 million employee assistance program contract, among other items.

• Set 2024-2025 M&O tax rate at $0.755200 and debt service tax rate at $0.242035
• Approved consent agenda items 9.01-9.50, including $15,450,000 health and wellness TPA contract
• Approved $2,797,977 employee assistance program contract
• Approved interlocal agreements with Dallas Baptist University, Texas Tech University, and Dallas College
• Named board representative for Council of the Great City Schools and TASB Delegate Assembly

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The Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss feedback and draft details for a listening process regarding the superintendent's evaluation. The agenda includes a closed session for legal consultation. No formal action items are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and planning next steps.

• Discussion of feedback provided on superintendent evaluation
• Drafting listening process details
• Drafting questions for listening process
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.129 for attorney consultation

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing on August 8, 2024, to discuss and potentially take action on setting the 2024-2025 tax rates, including a proposed maintenance and operations rate of $0.755200 and a debt service rate of $0.242035. The agenda also includes presentations on STAAR test results, a summer program recap, and a minority/women business enterprise quarterly report. Several consent agenda items are listed for a future board meeting on August 22, 2024, including contracts and agreements with various organizations.

• Consider and take possible action to set 2024-2025 tax rates: M&O at $0.755200, debt service at $0.242035
• Presentation on 2023-2024 STAAR 3-8 & EOC results
• Consider authorizing a health and wellness third party administrator contract not to exceed $15,450,000 over five years
• Consider authorizing an employee assistance program contract not to exceed $2,797,977 over five years
• Consider approving an interlocal agreement with Dallas College for a firefighter academy program at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to consider and take possible action on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Young Women's Preparatory Network, effective from August 8, 2024 to June 30, 2028. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal consultation and personnel matters. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive action item.

• Consider and take possible action to approve MOU between Dallas ISD and Young Women's Preparatory Network (Aug 8, 2024 – June 30, 2028)
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (legal consultation) and 551.074 (personnel deliberations)
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. day before meeting

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This meeting was a scheduled employee hearing for a Level III Grievance Appeal by Therisa Callier, but the entire agenda was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Therisa Callier (cancelled)
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 and 551.129 (cancelled)
• Action on personnel recommendation regarding Therisa Callier (cancelled)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board is holding a public complaint hearing to consider an appeal filed by Insight Public Sector, Inc. The board will also enter closed session to consult with attorneys on pending litigation and discuss personnel matters. An action item on the ruling for the complaint is scheduled after closed session.

• Public complaint appeal by Insight Public Sector, Inc.
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 for attorney consultation on vendor protest
• Closed session under 551.074 to discuss personnel or hear complaints against personnel
• Action item: ruling on Board Policy CH (Local) Public Complaint by Insight Public Sector, Inc.

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board's Superintendent's Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the scope of work, drafting timeline, and community listening process for evaluating the superintendent. The agenda includes a closed session for legal consultation. No formal votes are listed; the items are discussion-only.

• Discussion of Goals and Constraints - Committee Scope of Work
• Drafting Timeline for Work
• Drafting Community Listening Process
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.129 for attorney consultation

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the district's federal programs for the 2024-2025 period. The meeting includes a closed session for consultation with legal counsel.

• Discussion of the 2024-2025 Federal Programs

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on June 27, 2024, to take action on a range of items, including approving the consent agenda (items 9.01-9.78) as amended, the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct, and several interlocal agreements for internships and services. The board also nominated a member to the School Safety and Security Committee and approved minutes from previous meetings. Several items were pulled from the consent agenda for discussion, including the Student Code of Conduct and agreements with Dallas County Juvenile Board and universities.

• Approved consent agenda items 9.01-9.78, as amended (motion passed, one abstention)
• Approved 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct (pulled for revisions, then approved)
• Approved MOU with Dallas County Juvenile Board, 14 school districts, Region 10 ESC (not to exceed $86,300)
• Approved interlocal agreements with Florida State, University of Iowa, Texas State, Western Kentucky for LSSP internships (no financial impact)
• Approved interlocal agreement with UT Dallas Callier Center for speech-language pathology practicum (not to exceed $174,186)

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing on June 13, 2024, to discuss and potentially take action on a range of items, including a $4.5 million contract for special education classroom cameras, several interlocal agreements for internships and services, and policy updates. The board will also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, and security matters. Public comments are limited to registered speakers.

• Approve $4.5M vendor pool for special education classroom cameras (5 years)
• Approve MOU with Dallas County Juvenile Board and others ($86,300)
• Approve interlocal agreements for LSSP internships (Florida State, Iowa, Texas State, Western Kentucky)
• Approve agreements with UT Dallas Callier Center ($174,186 and $155,010)
• Approve Head Start prekindergarten collaboration ($525,000)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Board will conduct a hearing regarding a Level III grievance appeal from Cynthia Pinkston. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with legal counsel.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Cynthia Pinkston

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The Dallas ISD Board is holding a public complaint hearing to consider an appeal by Subrina Brenham under Board Policy GF (Local). After the hearing, the board will retire to closed session to consult with attorneys and deliberate personnel matters, then return to take action on the complaint. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other business listed.

• Public complaint appeal by Subrina Brenham
• Closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act (551.071, 551.074, 551.129)
• Action item: ruling on Board Policy GF (Local) Public Complaint

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This Dallas ISD called board meeting was cancelled. The agenda included a proposed action to adopt the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, along with standard items like public comment and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Meeting cancelled
• Consider adoption of 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.074, 551.129
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. day before meeting

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

This meeting was a public hearing on the 2024-2025 proposed budget and proposed tax rate, but it was cancelled. The agenda also included standard items like a moment of silence, closed session, and public forum rules, but no formal action was scheduled.

• Discussion of 2024-2025 Proposed Budget and Proposed Tax Rate (cancelled)
• Public hearing cancelled; no action taken
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.129
• Public forum registration rules outlined

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on May 23, 2024, to consider and take action on a 26-item consent agenda, including contracts, waivers, and policy amendments. The board also recognized student robotics teams, issued certificates of election, and elected officers. The consent agenda was approved with one abstention and one trustee not present.

• Approved consent agenda items 8.01-8.26, including a $1.2M vendor pool for Early Learning Pre-K Partnerships.
• Approved submission of low attendance waivers to TEA for April 8, 2024 (eclipse) and Wilmer Hutchins High School on April 15, 2024.
• Approved interlocal agreements with University of North Texas and UNT Dallas for student teacher placements (no financial impact).
• Approved amendment to Board Policy CQB (Local) on cybersecurity (second read).
• Recognized robotics teams from Woodrow Wilson, School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove, Conrad, Conner, and Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy.

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate. The agenda includes a closed session for legal consultation, a public forum for registered speakers, and a discussion item on the budget. No formal votes are scheduled on the budget at this hearing.

• Discussion of 2024-2025 proposed budget and proposed tax rate
• Public forum with registration deadline of 5 p.m. the day before the hearing
• Closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.129 for attorney consultation
• Meeting held at Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center, 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, TX

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The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and take possible action on several items, including approving the minutes from February 14, 2024, and receiving reports on the district's financial update and FY 2023-24 external audit. The committee will also consider approving the FY 2024-2025 annual audit plan and the Office of Internal Audit budget, as well as amendments to board policies regarding internal committees and accounting audits. The meeting includes a public forum and a closed session for legal consultation.

• Report on District Financial Update and FY 2023-24 External Audit
• Consider approval of FY 2024-2025 Annual Audit Plan
• Consider approval of FY 2024-2025 Office of Internal Audit Budget
• Consider amendments to BDB (Exhibit) and CFC (Local/Exhibit) policies
• Approve minutes of February 14, 2024

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a called meeting to adopt a resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 4, 2024 general election for three board seats in Districts 1, 3, and 9. The agenda also includes routine items such as public comment and the pledge of allegiance. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Resolution to canvass May 4, 2024 general election results for Districts 1, 3, and 9
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. day before meeting
• Meeting held at Linus D. Wright Dallas ISD Administration Bldg., 9400 N. Central Expressway

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing meeting to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including the 2024-2025 budget, policy updates, and several large vendor contracts. The board will also enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters. Public comments are limited to registered speakers.

• 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget adoption
• Pre-K partnerships vendor pool up to $1,200,000 over five years
• Weapons detection systems vendor pool up to $5,000,000 over five years
• Multiple passenger buses purchase up to $8,800,000 over five years
• Custodial supplies and equipment vendor pool up to $21,000,000 over five years

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding an employee hearing to consider the Level III grievance appeal of Cathy Craig. The board will hear the appeal, then enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with attorneys, before taking possible action on the administration's recommendation regarding the appeal.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Cathy Craig
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel complaints)
• Closed session under 551.129 (attorney consultation via conference call)
• Action item on administration's personnel recommendation ruling for Craig's appeal

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The Dallas ISD Audit Committee is meeting to consider approving the Chief Internal Audit Officer's performance evaluation for 2023-2024 and any employment compensation or working condition changes for 2024-2025, both discussed in closed session. The agenda also includes routine items like public forum registration and recognition of board members. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Approve Chief Internal Audit Officer performance evaluation for 2023-2024
• Approve recommendation for employment compensation or working condition changes for 2024-2025
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel deliberations
• Public forum with registration deadline of 5 p.m. the day before the meeting

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take action on a consent agenda that includes approving up to $14 million for marketing services and up to $25 million for instructional materials, along with several interlocal agreements. The board will also consider terminating or nonrenewing employee contracts and hear reports on academic achievements and safety.

• Approve consent agenda items 9.01-9.27, including $14M marketing vendor pool and $25M TEA Proclamation 2024 expenditures
• Approve interlocal agreements with Parkland Health and UT Southwestern for student services
• Terminate probationary contracts and nonrenew term contracts for employees per Texas Education Code Chapter 21
• Adopt Board Policy CSA (Local) on facilities planning safety and security
• Approve minutes from previous meetings

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing to discuss and potentially act on a range of items, including large construction contracts, vendor agreements, and policy updates. The agenda includes several renovation projects funded by bond money, with the largest being a $57.8 million renovation for West Dallas STEM, DESA, and West Dallas Junior High at Edison. The board will also consider contracts for marketing services, instructional materials, and financial audits, among other operational items.

• Renovation of West Dallas STEM and DESA and West Dallas Junior High at Edison (not to exceed $57,785,231 bond funds)
• Renovation of Charles Rice Learning Center (not to exceed $9,823,253.86 bond funds)
• HVAC system replacement at Joseph J. Rhoads Learning Center (not to exceed $6,000,000 bond funds)
• Comprehensive marketing services contract (not to exceed $14,000,000 over five years)
• Expenditures with TEA Proclamation 2024 vendors for instructional materials (not to exceed $25,000,000 over five years)

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding an employee hearing to consider Level III grievance appeals from Jennifer Swick and Marlen Stephens. The board will discuss personnel matters in closed session and may take action on the administration's recommendations in open session.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Jennifer Swick
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Marlen Stephens
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 (personnel) and 551.129 (attorney consultation)
• Action items on administration's personnel recommendation rulings for both appeals

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent are holding a budget workshop to discuss 2024-2025 budget planning and updates. The meeting includes procedural items like notice, public participation policy, moment of silence, and pledge of allegiance. No formal action is listed; it is primarily a discussion and information session.

• 2024-2025 Budget Planning and Update (discussion item)
• Board Policy BED(Local) Board Meetings: Public Participation (procedural)
• Meeting held at Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center, Ada L. Williams Governance Room, 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, TX

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take formal action on a range of items, including canceling the May 4, 2024 general election for District 3 and certifying the unopposed candidate. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering policy changes, school renamings, and multiple vendor contracts, including a $5 million CTE products agreement and an $18 million college readiness materials contract.

• Cancel May 4, 2024 general election for District 3 and certify unopposed candidate
• Approve $5,000,000 vendor pool for CTE products & services over five years
• Approve $18,000,000 vendor pool for college & career readiness materials over five years
• Approve $18,000,000 wide area network fiber agreement over 63 months
• Rename Biomedical Preparatory at UTSW building to Dr. Charles Ginsburg Center

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing meeting to discuss and take possible action on a range of items, including large technology contracts, school renamings, policy updates, and routine financial reports. The board will also enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters. Public comment is allowed with prior registration.

• Authorize $44.7M agreement for E-Rate eligible network electronics and firewalls (63 months)
• Authorize $18M agreement for wide area network fiber (63 months)
• Authorize $18M agreement for college & career readiness materials & services (5 years)
• Authorize $5M agreement for CTE products & services (5 years)
• Approve renamings: Biomedical Preparatory at UTSW to Dr. Charles Ginsburg Center; West Dallas STEM School to Dr. Elba and Domingo Garcia STEM at West Dallas; Longfellow library to First Lady Laura Bush Library

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding an employee hearing to consider Level III grievance appeals from Jonathan Ocasio and Roland Wood. The board will enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and consult with attorneys, then may take action on the administration's personnel recommendation rulings for each appeal in open session.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Jonathan Ocasio
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Roland Wood
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel) and 551.129 (attorney consultation)
• Action items on personnel recommendation rulings for Ocasio and Wood

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees met on February 22, 2024, to consider and take action on a range of items, including consent agenda items covering contracts, financial reports, and policy approvals. The board approved a $27.5 million contract for districtwide wireless access points, set PreK tuition rates, and authorized construction services for bond-funded renovations. Several items were pulled from the consent agenda by trustees for individual discussion, but all were ultimately approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Approved $27.5M contract for E-Rate eligible wireless access points (64 months)
• Set PreK-4 tuition at $5,000/year and PreK-3 at $2,500/year; before/after-care at $1,250/year
• Approved $12.5M for HVAC renovations and $2.65M for general construction at various schools
• Ratified monthly financial, investment, and tax reports for December 2023
• Approved interlocal agreement with University of North Texas for diagnostician practicum students

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Audit Committee will meet to consider approving previous meeting minutes and accepting final internal audit reports. The committee will also review the status of the district hotline, audit follow-ups, and the current annual audit plan.

• Approval of November 9, 2023, meeting minutes
• Acceptance of final internal audit reports
• Report on the status of the district hotline
• Review of the FY 2023-2024 annual audit plan status
• Possible amendment to the FY 2023-2024 annual audit plan

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board is holding a hearing on a Level III grievance appeal filed by employee Jacob Fernandez. The board will discuss the matter in closed session and may take action on the administration's personnel recommendation regarding the appeal.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Jacob Fernandez
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel complaints)
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.129 (attorney consultation)
• Possible action on administration's personnel recommendation

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board is holding a called meeting to consider approving a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $13,876,218 for the Rosemont Upper School renovation/addition, funded by bond funds. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters, and public comment. The board will vote on the construction contract.

• Approve GMP 001 for Beck-3i CMAR for Rosemont Upper School Renovation/Addition, not to exceed $13,876,218 (bond funds)
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, 551.074, 551.129 for legal and personnel deliberations
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. day before meeting; 3-minute speaking limit
• Meeting held at Turney W. Leonard Governance and Training Center, 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees will hold a briefing to discuss and potentially take action on several items, including a $27.5 million contract for districtwide wireless access points, new PreK tuition rates, and multiple policy updates. The agenda also includes reports on the bond program, minority/women business enterprise participation, and various financial and construction items. Public comments are limited to registered speakers, and the board may enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Authorize agreement for E-Rate eligible wireless access points, not to exceed $27,500,000 over 64 months
• Approve full-day PreK-4 tuition at $5,000/year and half-day PreK-3 at $2,500/year; before/after-care at $1,250/year
• First read of policy amendments: BJCD (Superintendent Evaluation), FFAC (Medical Treatment), FFB (Crisis Intervention), FFEA (Counseling), FFEB (Mental Health), and deletion of FFE
• Approve job order contracting for general construction (up to $2,650,000) and HVAC renovations (up to $12,500,000) under bond program
• Ratify gifts over $5,000 for schools and departments for Q2 2023-2024

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is meeting to take official action, including ordering a May 4, 2024 general election to fill three board seats (Districts 1, 3, and 9) and approving a consent agenda of routine items. The board will also hear reports on academics, safety, and an intruder detection audit, and will hold a closed session to discuss real property, security, and legal matters.

• Adopt resolution ordering May 4, 2024 general election for trustee seats in Districts 1, 3, and 9
• Approve 2023-2024 tax levy of $1,717,929,842
• Authorize agreement for electronic health records (not to exceed $1,300,000 over five years)
• Approve change order #2 for Oak Cliff Transformation High School (not to exceed $135,000 bond funds)
• Accept completion of work for MLK Jr. Learning Center Phase 1 and Phase 2 contracts

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding the Annual Report of Performance on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for the 2022-2023 period. The meeting includes a session for public comment on these academic performance results.

• Public comment on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
• Discussion of the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent are meeting for a workshop. They will discuss a post-legislative update, engage in team building around roles and responsibilities, and receive training on Robert's Rules of Order. The board will also enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Post Legislative Update presentation
• Team Building - Evaluation of Roles & Responsibilities
• Robert's Rules of Order training
• Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 and 551.074

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent are holding a budget workshop to discuss planning for the 2024-2025 school year. The agenda includes a presentation on budget planning, along with routine procedural items such as notice, public participation policy, moment of silence, and pledge of allegiance.

• 2024-2025 Budget Planning presentation
• Board Policy BED(Local) on public participation
• Moment of silence and pledge of allegiance
• Recognition of elected/public officials

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board is holding a called meeting to consider and take possible action on the first amendment to the Superintendent of Schools' employment contract, extending it from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal consultation, along with routine items like public comment and the pledge.

• Approve First Amendment to Superintendent's Employment Contract (Jan 1, 2024 – Jun 30, 2028)
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel) and 551.129 (attorney consultation)
• Public comment registration deadline: 5 p.m. day before meeting; 3-minute speaking limit

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees is holding a briefing meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a range of financial, construction, and policy items. Key items include approving the 2023-2024 tax levy of $1,717,929,842, a $45.7 million construction manager contract for Lincoln High School, and a resolution to order a May 2024 board election. The agenda also includes several construction change orders, vendor agreements, and policy amendments.

• Approve 2023-2024 tax levy of $1,717,929,842
• Negotiate CMAR services for Lincoln High School (not to exceed $45,714,286)
• Adopt resolution for May 4, 2024 election for Districts 1, 3, 9
• Approve change order #1 for MLK Jr. Arts Academy Phase 3 (not to exceed $2,654,335)
• Authorize electronic health records agreement (not to exceed $1,300,000 over 5 years)

BoardDocs Archived Meetings 2015-2025

The Dallas ISD Board is holding an employee hearing to consider two Level III grievance appeals, from Elisa Torres and Vernell Herron. The board will hear each appeal, retire to closed session to discuss personnel matters, and then consider taking action on the administration's recommendations. This is a personnel matter, not a public policy decision.

• Level III Grievance Appeal of Elisa Torres
• Level III Grievance Appeal of Vernell Herron
• Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 (personnel) and 551.129 (attorney consultation)
• Action items on administration's personnel recommendation rulings for both appeals