Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District

The committee meeting agenda included a review of the District Vulnerability Assessment (DVA), the introduction of new committee members, the identification of remaining member requirements for a classroom teacher, parents, and an additional board member, and a discussion regarding upcoming training.

The meeting agenda included a public hearing for the annual report, administrative and business reports, and discussion on various information items such as cancellation orders, committee reports, and appraisal district financial statements. Action items included the adoption of election cancellation orders, approval of election personnel, textbook orders, student travel, the district of innovation plan, the school calendar, campus improvement plans, and employee pay structures. A closed session was scheduled to deliberate on personnel contracts, resignations, employment, and attorney consultation, with action to be taken upon return to open session.

The board meeting agenda includes committing funds for capital expenditures, a presentation and consideration of the 2024-2025 financial audit, and deliberation on calling a bond election. Key items also involve the retention of legal firms as co-bond counsel for public securities issuance, the declaration of intent to reimburse capital expenditure costs from bond proceeds, and closed session deliberations regarding personnel resignations, new employment, and consultations with legal counsel.

The committee meeting focused on several key safety and security topics, including the review of the Emergency Operations Plan, after-action reviews, monitoring drills, and ensuring substitute training. Personnel were designated for Incident Command System and National Incident Management System training. The agenda also covered reports on Intruder Detection Audits, the maintenance and location of Stop the Bleed stations, and the installation of the SaferWatch silent panic system. Additionally, the committee discussed a recent high school evacuation exercise and identified the need for additional committee members from various stakeholder groups.

This District of Innovation Plan for Daingerfield Lone Star ISD, spanning 2021-2026, outlines strategic flexibilities across several operational areas. Key provisions include locally determining school start dates to align with educational needs, extending probationary periods for experienced teachers, and enabling local certification for various teaching roles to enhance staffing flexibility. The plan also details criteria for revoking inter-district student transfer statuses, allows for exceeding K-4 class size limits without state waivers, and adjusts teacher contract days to optimize alignment with instructional minutes and support teacher recruitment and retention.