Jason Reed

The board meeting included a superintendent's report highlighting student achievements and teacher recognitions, followed by personnel introductions. The board took action on issuing 2026-2027 school year contracts and approved change orders for renovations at Central Fine Arts Academy and Brandenburg Elementary. A strategic transition plan was approved for Alexander Elementary, which will change from instructional use to a maintenance facility. Additionally, the board discussed bond project progress and bond prepayment plans for the 2025/2026 fiscal year to save on interest costs, reviewed policy alignment updates to match the District of Innovation plan, and evaluated a proposal for a new police body-worn camera program.

The board meeting included a presentation to thank a retiring trustee for their service and impact on the board, students, and community. The oath of office was administered to an elected trustee. The superintendent's report recognized attendance winners among district schools, provided updates on the upcoming high school graduation, honored students qualifying for national skills competitions, celebrated students earning associate degrees, and recognized achievements in girls' track and field. Additionally, participants in various leadership programs were honored, and community donations to the district were acknowledged. A trustee announced their resignation from the board due to moving out of the district.

The meeting included an overview of the district's Wellness Campaign initiatives and participation incentives for staff. Discussions on health protocols covered medication administration, student health action plans for conditions such as asthma and diabetes, immunization requirements, and flu monitoring. The committee also reviewed middle school physical education curriculum, specifically proposing the integration of health standards into P.E. instruction to provide students more elective flexibility. Additionally, updates were provided on Project Code Red, focusing on its leadership structure, official organizational status, and plans for future expansion to middle and elementary campuses.

The board held a budget workshop to present the first draft of the proposed budget for the upcoming school year. Key discussion topics included end-of-year financial projections, budget year priorities aimed at academic growth and strategic talent investment, and an overview of compensation plans. The Chief Financial Officer provided updates on the district's structural deficit, student enrollment projections, and the status of child nutrition and debt service funds. Additionally, the meeting covered tax rate assumptions, property value trends, and future steps for budget adoption.

This document outlines Duncanville ISD's comprehensive Reconfiguration Plan stemming from the Bond 2023 initiative. The plan focuses on strategic renovations across all schools, reconfiguring campuses to include specialized programs, school choice academies, and an early learning academy, and rezoning feeder patterns to enhance instructional, fiscal, and operational efficiencies. Key initiatives include establishing the Central Fine Arts Academy, Smith Early Learning Academy, Brandenburg Elementary, Merrifield Education Center, and the Duncanville ISD Resource Center. The plan details an implementation timeline for these significant educational and infrastructural changes.