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Consent agenda: Trustee Mr. Smith moved to approve the consent agenda; Trustee Mr. Tucker seconded and the board approved the motion unanimously. The consent agenda covered routine items listed in the meeting packet; the board did not discuss the consent items at length.

Encore easement: As noted elsewhere on the agenda, the board approved a revised easement with Encore that expands an earlier footprint so the utility can route service around a large tree and energize a transformer needed for the new Career & Tech Building and adjacent renovations. Motion to approve was made by Ms. Collier, seconded by Mr. Baird, and passed unanimously.

Unlimited tax refunding bonds, series 2025 — parameters order: The board approved a parameters order that allows the district to pursue a refunding of callable bonds if certain market and savings conditions are met. Finance staff and BOK Financial representatives told trustees the district could refund up to roughly $38 million of callable principal and that the board set a required minimum net present-value savings of $2,100,000 (all‑in) to proceed. The board also set limits: the maximum true interest cost cannot exceed 4.10% and the refunding cannot extend final maturity beyond Aug. 15, 2042. Presenters noted market volatility and said the district has up to one year under the order to close a refunding; the earliest federal tax‑law compliant closing date discussed was May 20. The order was presented by Anne Hahn with BOK Financial’s Josh McLaughlin and Allison Long; Trustee Mr. Tucker moved, Mr. Smith seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Professional new hires 2025–26: Trustees approved the recommended list of professional hires for the 2025–26 school year. Trustee Mr. Appleby moved to approve, Trustee Ms. Collier seconded, and the vote was unanimous.

Each motion passed on a voice vote with trustees indicating “aye” and the board president declaring the motions approved by unanimous vote; no roll-call vote counts by individual members were recorded in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lake Dallas ISD April 21, 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 21 meeting, the Lake Dallas ISD Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda, a revised easement with Encore, a parameters order allowing potential refunding of unlimited tax bonds (subject to a minimum savings threshold), and the list of 2025–26 professional new hires; all votes were unanimous.","taxTitle","LAKE DALLAS ISD, School Districts, Texas","taxId",56466,"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},6266681,"Lake Dallas ISD construction update: band hall, Career & Tech building timelines and new Encore easement approved",673,7294000,7967000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3086839-0d07e877e0df8cc7e50bd38d62c302bb&start=7294&end=7967","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3086839-0d07e877e0df8cc7e50bd38d62c302bb/thumbnail_7294000.jpg","/articles/6266681/Texas/Lake-Dallas-ISD-construction-update-band-hall-Career-Tech-building-timelines-and-new-Encore-easement-approved","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266681-709077c66fa95f40e6f9257b34d335fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437892&Signature=Z2SQdwaFw4-bM4vkCqWMuS1YJmL1hrmIU43k2fXX7K6iXneKd6lv-yVwSoBGSbWKZVcinNeXP1B4OMYCPhG3uEpARM4f0qOkttWCH1z-RKsNET30gElZF1CpjrSW554yvKn7RPiTWI02Vj0DdvUrKgtLB47CvRv-vfUaFXtOUaUxr0guBA8h98tiaflDPQ8EIRJWnLd~G5y9ICHP-VShauWQXJw5hal-dySp11QrDQwFw9~8imEXC5cac5-BvSWlRflOksPR5NaNhQaJkJ4hkJg8Hh0OJuusGbi~0~EErUD0AMj314eyTZTucfQIpnjLNF~VPWQ024FRKDYgJYvGSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Wes Eversole, Lake Dallas ISD construction project specialist, updated the board April 21 on high school renovation work and a new Career & Tech Building and asked trustees to approve an easement with utility provider Encore to energize a transformer needed for the new and renovated spaces.

Eversole said the construction schedule remained largely unchanged from prior updates. The district expects band‑hall expansion, performance‑hall renovations (back of house/stage) and the high‑school classroom renovation (first floor of a two‑story facility) to be complete in July. Eversole said the plan is to move furniture the last day of school and begin construction work the following Monday (Memorial Day weekend) to meet a target of completing work before teachers return Aug. 4.

Eversole described completed and in-progress work: exterior window walls and new parking, renovation of the former agriculture building into a law classroom, a first‑responders lab and a “bunker room,” farm‑tech space, ag and welding shop, athletic training space (with plumbing and dedicated equipment area) and a robotics lab with glass viewing into engineering classrooms. He showed graphics and renderings for wayfinding and a colorful “graphics package” planned for hallways and the Career & Tech Building.

Eversole said an easement is required so Encore can supply electricity to the transformer that will serve the new facilities. The originally approved easement required a minor realignment because a large tree stood in the way; Eversole explained the revised easement expands the footprint slightly to preserve the tree while still providing utility access. He said energizing the transformer is time‑sensitive because the district needs conditioned space before moving in.

Trustee Mr. Barry asked whether washer/dryer connections were included in the bunker room for cleaning bunker gear; Eversole said the room has water and an ice machine but no washer/dryer was scheduled. A trustee noting industry trends said many modern fire stations install extractor washing machines to remove carcinogens from turnout gear; Eversole said he would follow up with the high school on how gear cleaning is being handled and confirmed a hose‑drying system had been included in design.

When the board considered the easement as an action item later in the meeting, Trustee Ms. Collier moved for approval, Trustee Mr. Baird seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Eversole said Crossland Construction and project partner VOK were keeping the schedule on track and that the district has nine weeks to complete targeted work over the summer; the team planned to prioritize band hall completion early so summer band activities can proceed.","Construction project specialist Wes Eversole briefed trustees on the high school renovation and new Career & Tech Building schedule; trustees unanimously approved an expanded easement for Encore so a new transformer can be powered without delaying move-in and occupancy.",{"_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},6266686,"Lake Dallas ISD outlines safety upgrades: district officers planned, TEA intruder audits and new panic-alert tech",245,7037000,7282000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3086839-0d07e877e0df8cc7e50bd38d62c302bb&start=7037&end=7282","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3086839-0d07e877e0df8cc7e50bd38d62c302bb/thumbnail_7037000.jpg","/articles/6266686/Texas/Lake-Dallas-ISD-outlines-safety-upgrades-district-officers-planned-TEA-intruder-audits-and-new-panic-alert-tech","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266686-483090170f9e33928d050e6201acda65/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437892&Signature=g29RP8gjjFVO03clGVvNAP-wGZhl-JLr09Z4TjIDClVzi7wJ1wxVIZgmSXsLfvWwya2G7DDt9YG2Av4--rdQrCSjRDyNhzJ80OEUsqkRkQAzdHLCGO4uEQlZC42a94B0CeDiAsQvpGeuboddYpD9NbtAp4Qb6ZoJkTsDocxixyvooMd4sDyd8xJj5cC1NNDzIOqzYsDfydWIARP3xUCjMFXRojlBWhgUBJkSADaSviL36atjrhpjlQue9071XYRmVtCB4pQ3vLFUqwprs-v-3hPt7bp40EQgfZRmT0zOURlZMBJF1Wc6sEQPAgxHOsPnfFXXAtNQPCgI5XWD-4TlBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chief Chad Springer, Lake Dallas ISD chief of police, briefed trustees on the district’s safety and security efforts tied to Strategic Plan Priority 4 at the April 21 board meeting.

Springer said the district aims to have newly hired district police officers begin July 28 so they can complete required training and integrate with campuses before teachers return Aug. 4. He said intruder‑door audits conducted by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) have been completed at four of five campuses; the middle school audit is pending. To date, the district has reported no findings from those TEA audits.

Springer said the district completed its third safety-and-security committee meeting for the school year and expects the next meeting in August to prepare for 2025–26. He said all campuses were finishing required emergency drills and would meet TEA drill requirements by May.

For technology upgrades, Springer said Lake Dallas ISD will replace its Raptor alert system with Cintegix Crisis Alert next school year. He described Cintegix as a panic‑button system that, when activated, triggers strobes and PA announcements and aligns with required responder cards and standard response protocols. Springer said the strobes and audio will help notify people with disabilities when a protocol is in effect.

Springer also said the district will consolidate two separate access-control systems by updating card readers and standardizing on one software platform because the existing system is reaching end-of-life. He said the work will align readers across all campuses and make daily management easier.

Trustees asked no clarifying questions after the briefing. Springer framed the timeline as driven by personnel hiring, technology installations and the need to complete training and drills before the next school year.","Chief Chad Springer told trustees the district will hire school resource officers to start July 28, complete TEA intruder-door audits at four of five campuses, switch panic-alert technology to Cintegix Crisis Alert and consolidate access-control card readers ahead of the 2025–26 school year.",{"_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},6266691,"Lake Dallas ISD trustees recognize students, coaches and volunteers for UIL, arts and athletics accomplishments",1566,679000,2245000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3086839-0d07e877e0df8cc7e50bd38d62c302bb&start=679&end=2245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3086839-0d07e877e0df8cc7e50bd38d62c302bb/thumbnail_679000.jpg","/articles/6266691/Texas/Lake-Dallas-ISD-trustees-recognize-students-coaches-and-volunteers-for-UIL-arts-and-athletics-accomplishments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6266691-834a188a14728a7ddcfdb00b271ce5af/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437892&Signature=DTv0FSu5DsA4MQ2DKah6N8WTBthCE7I3G~YIhMbehkgHSoSvFQK698ZSfzmVea4gqtlHaioZ9kzR1jNVhMlgrDuKCJ2M91EhXwXXuaBzcolIhORwRUJr0YuM-GlXhjsfOOfpV5imLHdQwrEwHJiyQNzHYCejhs3-YYJKQMUiG8Uy3tdAkPfjvInG92SGXxUJ0eDTcifx8VTLolJIs64Dd6uneZ7Ae-skGgHUSWXJUiBzFgTnwTEoEslRpiMymTo1zcox4fp6Qq0HQeYxuVWgyJForG1xQbxkg9aEpIp3XrAg6BtB1mt7EUZhK~35d5p7CnUtNe6pjO5rTvmyirl4yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Dallas Independent School District trustees on April 21 recognized students, coaches and community volunteers for this school year’s academic, arts and athletic achievements across multiple campuses.

The recognitions highlighted state- and regional-level advancement in University Interscholastic League (UIL) events, district championships in athletics, regional visual-arts medals and choir sweepstakes awards that school officials said reflect broad participation and preparation across the district.

Speech and debate coach Stephen Bell told the board the Lake Dallas High School debate team won the district cross-examination championship and placed first, second and third at district. He said two teams — Ruby and Isabella — advanced to the 4A state tournament and reached the quarterfinal round. Bell also summarized the district’s academic contest results: Ray Bridal placed fifth in calculator applications; Elena Clemens placed fifth in mathematics and won first place in spelling and vocabulary and will advance to region; Rebecca Skousen was fourth in science and won first in chemistry and will advance to region; Esther Kitamura placed sixth in science. Bell said the high school math and science teams both finished third overall in the district.

Coaches Nathan Davis and Brandon Martin presented the high school boys and girls soccer seasons. Davis said the boys finished the season 18-5-2, scored 80 goals and finished second in district; in playoffs they advanced to a regional final and were eliminated by Casselberry. Coach Brandon Martin reported the girls recorded a 16-7-2 season after moving from 5A to 4A, scored 74 goals and allowed 32; the girls went 10-0 in district play to win the district championship and advanced into the playoffs before losing in the second round to “Life walks,” which the coach described as a team that reached the state semifinals.

Art teachers Janette Murray and Jenny Rios reported a sweep of superior ratings at the regional visual-arts competition: 45 student entries from Lake Dallas earned superior ratings and regional medals, and three students advanced to state-level juried competition — Amelia Banaga, Elena Blake and Joanna M. The teachers said the three will compete at state in San Marcos on Saturday (regional/state date described in meeting material as the coming Saturday).

Choir directors Christina Reed (middle school) and Laura Jenkins (high school) reported top honors at the UIL choral contest. Reed said both the varsity and intermediate treble choirs earned sweepstakes awards. Jenkins said the high school varsity mixed choir received straight 1 (superior) ratings from concert judges and straight 1s in sight‑reading; she named section leaders and soloists including Jocelyn Aguilar, Aidan Cheshire and Olivia Reyes and read judges’ praise for intonation, balance and ensemble work.

Track coaches Bridal Roberson and Brittany Robson highlighted regional qualifiers and multiple school records. The coaches listed individual qualifiers (including Jaishawn Hardeman, Jet Love, Caden Hedrick, Malcolm Simon, Mason Groover and Isaiah Morrison) and said the program set several school records this season. Coaches thanked athletic director Scott Head and campus administrators for support.

Chief operations officer John Modica described the Falcon Insider program, a district outreach effort that takes parents and community members through operations including child nutrition, transportation and custodial services; Modica read a list of participants and noted the program toured all five campuses and district facilities.

The board recessed for photographs and continued with its agenda. The recognitions were presented in open session and did not include formal action by the trustees.

Lake Dallas ISD provided the recognitions to publicly acknowledge student achievement, program participation and community volunteers; presenters asked the board and public to congratulate the students and staff on their season- and contest-long accomplishments.","At its April 21 meeting, the Lake Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees honored students, coaches and volunteers for accomplishments across UIL academic contests, speech and debate, choir, visual art, soccer and track; the district also recognized participants in its Falcon Insider community program.","actionData","errors"]

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