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Ms. Brandy Mayo, the district finance presenter, said audited 2023–24 year‑end results left the district with $71.8 million in ending fund balance. Mayo said that amount equates to roughly six months of operating expenses and is well above standard thresholds credit agencies use (about three months). The district’s preliminary forecast for 2024–25 shows a general‑fund gap of about $18.9 million, Mayo said, but also noted several partial offsets: estimated payroll vacancy savings of roughly $6 million and estimated non‑payroll savings of about $2 million.

Mayo and other staff reviewed statewide drivers that affect local budgets: declines in student enrollment and average daily attendance since the pandemic, the end of ESSER grant funding on Sept. 30, 2024, and state funding that has not kept pace with inflation (staff cited a roughly 22% cumulative inflationary increase since the last state basic allotment increase). The district also cited unfunded or underfunded state mandates and enrollment changes that reduce ADA‑based revenue.

Cost containment and next steps: District leaders said they are continuing a multi‑pronged cost‑containment strategy that includes:

- Maintaining a previously adopted 10% reduction to campus and department discretionary budgets for one more year to examine longer‑term reductions with an eye to protecting student programs;
- Pursuing energy‑management and HVAC upgrades through the bond program to reduce utility costs in the general fund;
- Evaluating staffing allocations and central‑office expenses for targeted reductions while preserving academic priorities;
- Running monthly payroll and non‑payroll forecasts and reporting regularly to the board.

Mayo said those combined steps, plus normal vacancy savings, mean the district may not need to implement the deepest reductions immediately and can plan changes intentionally to limit impacts on student programs. Trustees asked for monthly updates and more granular details on staffing and transportation costs; staff agreed to provide monthly forecasts showing projected June 30 balances.

Why it matters: District leaders stressed that many Texas districts face similar pressures—Mayo cited statewide data showing 43% of districts reported budget deficits in 2023–24 and about half did so in 2024. The board will consider further recommendations as staff refines monthly forecasts and analyzes legislative developments that could affect the 2025–26 funding picture.

Sources: Presentation by Ms. Brandy Mayo and discussion in the meeting; staff referenced district audited financials, Zonda demographic projections and statewide enrollment/finance trends.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Duncanville ISD Board Meeting January 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Duncanville ISD finance staff told trustees the district faces a projected general‑fund shortfall of roughly $18.9 million for 2024–25 but entered the year with about $71.8 million in fund balance (roughly six months of expenses), giving officials time to plan measured cost containment.","taxTitle","DUNCANVILLE ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",13539,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6376906,"Votes at a glance: trustees approve election call, provider for LASO grant, pay resolution, campus contracts and education specs",2967,4188000,7155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2139702-4ebc696bb86e5b54a278779c36b52ca4&start=4188&end=7155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2139702-4ebc696bb86e5b54a278779c36b52ca4/thumbnail_4188000.jpg","/articles/6376906/Texas/Votes-at-a-glance-trustees-approve-election-call-provider-for-LASO-grant-pay-resolution-campus-contracts-and-education-specs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6376906-bc4e77b1a82d01a2aaec5e0da32fa9c9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775335438&Signature=Nkfec9RolB~kkrY3jlg4gimw7VYF4zBgGc0ttXBmXkkpookHLi7k9oydQ3RUQlWQ9kG4DP6g2voMCCzGzlGMVDbTfabLpKO687EiTmueHUOZikQFXS5My4N24Tmvk4aqIDxf23oydyy75AIJzqWNDx3IwHA5GkXND-OqHzaJ6o7XBaDBkDlBEiaympxeJ5SROasjZuDXaOkOLx0osATgHCqaPXGTQ4nv-prNOXOVYqh0ypCBd-16mmtzPpueHAB51nFZkx1gC1ENEtAXRT04P4AJqnlrMgtdFf2dxKcEz5FLSKJxNg4ZpWRqDx3ykWZ-rCfrxCXfo94GAVdiDEon0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Duncanville ISD Board of Trustees approved a slate of operational and contracting items during the meeting. Key actions passed on the consent and action agenda included the formal call for a trustee election, approval of an education‑provider for a state grant, adoption of a wage‑payment resolution for recent winter closures, selection of a contractor for multi‑campus renovations and formal approval of educational specifications for the Smith Early Learning Academy.

Votes at a glance

- School board election (May 3, 2025): The board approved an order calling the trustee election for May 3, 2025 to elect trustees for places 1, 2 and 3, with early voting April 22–29 and the Dallas County Election Board conducting the election in all precincts. The board president or designee was authorized to sign the election order. Trustees also noted voting‑location assignments remain subject to the county’s final decisions; board members said they will review proposed sites and share local campus suitability with county officials. Motion carried 6–0.

- LASO cycle 3 (Strong Foundations) — SustainED selected as approved provider: The district selected SustainED (presented as “Sustain Ed” in the meeting) as the recommended provider for the Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) cycle 3 Strong Foundations grant. District staff said the grant will cover the provider work and cited SustainED’s frequent campus touchpoints and experience implementing high‑quality instructional materials. Trustees asked about provider experience, staffing and the grant’s cost coverage; staff said the grant covers the services. Motion carried (vote recorded in meeting as 5–1).

- Resolution for wage payments during emergency school closings (including premium pay): The board adopted a resolution to pay regular employees for inclement‑weather closure days without requiring makeups, and to provide premium pay (time and a half) for non‑exempt employees who were required to work during the closure. District staff said only a few operations employees were called in to check facilities and those employees will receive overtime/premium pay. Motion carried 6–0.

- Competitive sealed proposals: multi‑campus renovations (RFP 25.002): The board authorized negotiation and agreement with Northridge Construction Group for renovations at multiple elementary campuses (Alexander, Bill Hart, Fairmeadows, Hyman and Mary Fields). The recommended proposal amount presented to the board was $6,263,500; the total project budget across those campuses was listed as $7.7 million. Construction is scheduled to start in spring and finish before the 2026 school year at specified campuses. Motion carried (tally not specified in the minutes).

- Smith Early Learning Academy: Educational specifications and level‑of‑compliance statement approved: Trustees approved the educational specifications required under Texas Administrative Code (TAC Title 19, Part 2, Chapter 61) for the Smith Early Learning Academy and the required level‑of‑compliance statement for the project. District staff said the renovated facility will house full‑day pre‑K‑3 classrooms and early childhood special education supports, with 18 students per classroom and 18 classrooms (capacity listed as about 324 for full‑day pre‑K‑3 classes) and nine experiential rooms. Trustees approved both the specifications and the compliance statement 6–0.

What’s next: For items that require further administrative steps, staff said they will finalize contracts, submit required documentation (for the Smith compliance statement and for the LASO grant), and coordinate schedules and communications for construction and parent notifications.

Sources: Board presentations and roll‑call votes recorded during the meeting; project and provider materials presented to trustees.","The Duncanville ISD Board of Trustees approved multiple operational, contracting and grant‑related items, including calling a May 3, 2025 trustee election and authorizing construction and program‑provider agreements.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6376910,"Duncanville ISD board approves waiver request to align Collegiate Academy schedule with Dallas College",1402,4575000,5977000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2139702-4ebc696bb86e5b54a278779c36b52ca4&start=4575&end=5977","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2139702-4ebc696bb86e5b54a278779c36b52ca4/thumbnail_4575000.jpg","/articles/6376910/Texas/Duncanville-ISD-board-approves-waiver-request-to-align-Collegiate-Academy-schedule-with-Dallas-College","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6376910-116ecdf8dc320610f0428f306f5671f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775335438&Signature=gixFH8yxqmARFNLy-SVDD1NJe~Zb~dVJncCXaUrCSqtZngRtuZ6K8zXdV-IV3n1w-hazgY-SkIeRZSvo6FDNcE39o6yR17rphfeUmTkKgCOo70Z8rFvz~oe8c2zXmkSkgQFf0Vmtrs-4~0kWWI7YkwXw-6u9zSs-ucuVZvBXgsPG6pkQLdrySZiYTpqWiynU2bGE9xAdVOICmPW5bqBk0VCpjurv3shGDAeZEJ~zml4fG80yFDXomcD~tWnw9OS2T5sob9biB70Zj6mUZgswaXM9KvLcCi7~ZZeflTFudr6yM~1Rbphrcum17F9TEEtM4UtqtTAkWVjVjHMvu0T9-A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Duncanville Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to submit a waiver to the Texas Education Agency asking that instructional minutes earned by Collegiate Academy students at Dallas College be counted toward the state requirement so those students will not have to be on the Duncanville High School campus on Fridays if the waiver is approved.

The request, presented by Mr. Graham, sought board approval “to submit a waiver to the Texas Education Agency for Duncanville High School Collegiate Academy.” Graham said the waiver is intended to align the district calendar with Dallas College’s Monday–Thursday schedule and “ensure full state funding for our students in the dual credit program.”

The waiver responds to a Texas Education Code attendance-accounting rule that requires districts to document 75,600 minutes of instruction per school year. District staff told trustees that Dallas College operates a Monday–Thursday schedule that already provides the college course minutes but that, under state rules, students still must appear on the high school campus on Fridays for attendance accounting unless the district receives a specific waiver from TEA.

Why it matters: If the waiver is granted, students who take dual credit at Dallas College would be able to attend their college classes Monday–Thursday and use Friday as a flex day for coursework, academic support or extracurriculars while still counting as full time for attendance funding. District staff emphasized the waiver is intended to avoid an attendance‑accounting shortfall while aligning students’ schedules with the college calendar.

Discussion and implementation details: Trustees raised questions about parental notification, student accountability, and how the district would manage Fridays if many families choose to keep students at home. Dr. Statz, the Collegiate Academy principal, described current local arrangements: 11th graders are “primarily in the east seminar” and the senior group is placed in other shared spaces; she said the program currently houses 105 juniors and 77 seniors in those shared areas and that those students report to the Collegiate program on Fridays for supervised study. Statz said students who are not progressing academically or who require additional support would be required to attend on Fridays.

Graham described the intended implementation if TEA approves the waiver: students would sign in and out at Dallas College Monday–Thursday; Fridays would be a flexible day for coursework, academic support or extracurricular participation; and parents would receive a communication at the start of the year with an option to request that a student continue to attend on Fridays. Trustees and staff repeatedly said the district would retain authority to require any student to attend on Fridays if their academic standing or participation in extracurriculars makes attendance necessary.

Trustees also pressed for more family communications before implementation. Trustee Savage Martin said she would prefer parents receive information before the board vote; staff replied they had worked on materials and planned a communication plan to follow approval and TEA action. Trustees asked staff to return with a timeline for TEA review; staff said they would report the expected approval timeframe after filing.

Vote and next steps: The board approved filing the waiver by a 4–2 vote. The waiver’s effect is contingent on TEA’s review and approval; if approved, the district plans to implement a written parent notification and an opt‑in/opt‑out system and to require Fridays for scholars who are academically at risk. The board asked staff to provide the expected TEA response time once the waiver is submitted.

Sources: District presentation and Q&A during the meeting, including statements by Mr. Graham and Dr. Statz. The board’s action authorized the waiver submission but did not itself change daily attendance rules until TEA rules are received.","The Duncanville ISD Board of Trustees voted 4–2 to approve submitting a waiver to the Texas Education Agency that would allow dual‑credit hours earned at Dallas College to count toward the state’s required instructional minutes so some Collegiate Academy students would not be required to attend on Fridays if the waiver is approved by TEA.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6376901,"Duncanville ISD outlines reconfiguration and rezoning plan to 'Build the Future, Raise Champions'",2100,4781000,6881000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2139702-4ebc696bb86e5b54a278779c36b52ca4&start=4781&end=6881","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2139702-4ebc696bb86e5b54a278779c36b52ca4/thumbnail_4781000.jpg","/articles/6376901/Texas/Duncanville-ISD-outlines-reconfiguration-and-rezoning-plan-to-Build-the-Future-Raise-Champions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6376901-95609127acc825e4ea5b5f36774895db/orig.mp4?Expires=1775335438&Signature=bAsElyJlX-C9dCZJJ-1s4FBIwi1aib8x9dtRrGoDSox9I5w33UB5aGQ0O8-j0yTlz90bqGR3sfQV04f0Lx0qeSX6r2XdznB6z0R8yScuqXxfoJNdtdZ6wDMe58MA5jcXs~mddxidzrn6Z0FyRFbbqjAWCxdGXxiHSzw5HOtPv5rwmC4AB65mVs7B5PGRBOg8tCLpSJDuU7MvumFqvPungl8V6ljz9LB6bzoRWu1m5lu-c6baW5AGNB1AiqvnaS75GdRLALnrvDLjICOycAsAcuTg9wnAKc34V5BCD4xOoZvkH-uAQ-ZUFxc-b2Mi2yGvHoz9Wj2wSArmV25W8eVyaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Duncanville ISD leaders presented a multi‑year plan to reconfigure grade bands, reassign attendance boundaries and create new choice campuses as part of the district’s “Building the Future, Raising Champions” campaign.

Superintendent Dr. Khalid Goree described a 24‑month campaign to tie bond projects, building renovations, human capital and rezoning into a single strategy intended to reduce transitions for students, strengthen feeder patterns and free resources for focused programming. Dr. Goodman explained the primary change: move fifth grade into elementary (K–5) and put sixth grade into middle schools (6–8) to reduce the number of school transitions students experience.

Planned campus changes and timing: Smith will be repurposed as the Smith Early Learning Academy for pre‑K‑3 and early childhood special education; Central and Brandenburg are planned as choice programs (districtwide) with no home attendance zone; the district expects Central and Smith to open in fall 2026 and Brandenburg as a middle school choice campus in 2027.

Scope and impact: The district estimated roughly 900 students would experience attendance‑zone changes under the proposed map, and staff said they used Templeton Demographics for mapping and capacity modeling. District leaders said the rezoning removes “island” areas where students currently attend remote campuses and aims to shorten bus routes. Transportation staff said moving from the current four bus tiers to three tiers will increase operational efficiency; district staff will provide route‑level estimates if the plan is approved.

Transfer, grandfather and choice rules: District staff said impacted students would be initially assigned to their new home campus but that an application process will be available for families who want students to remain at their previous campus. Presenters described eligibility and sibling provisions; however meeting remarks included inconsistent grade lists for transfer eligibility (the presentation said students in certain upper‑elementary and middle grades could apply to remain, while a later comment gave a different set of grades). Staff said they will publish precise eligibility rules, application windows and FAQs on a district website if the rezoning is approved. If approved, staff said the application links would go live February 24, 2025.

Community process and next steps: A committee of about 30 staff, parents, students and community leaders met seven times before the board presentation; the district said it plans additional community meetings, a dedicated website and a timeline that would lead to a February board action on rezoning. Board members asked staff to correct map labeling and to provide further detail on transportation impacts and the expected effect on bus‑ride times.

Why the district says it’s necessary: Presenters argued that fewer transitions (longer student tenure at a single school) support curriculum continuity, stronger family engagement, more stable staffing and clearer resource allocation. Officials also said aligning grade bands would better match available curriculum packages and reduce duplicate resources across campuses.

Sources: Presentation by Superintendent Khalid Goree, Dr. Goodman (reconfiguration), Ms. Andre Fields (facilities), Mr. Graham (rezoning process) and the district’s rezoning committee materials.","Superintendent Khalid Goree and district staff presented a 24‑month campaign that would reconfigure grade bands (PK–5 elementary; 6–8 middle), open a Smith Early Learning Academy and create districtwide choice campuses; the proposal would affect about 900 students and reduce bus tiers from four to three if approved.","actionData","errors"]

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