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The board heard that state law and board policy require an adopted written investment policy, annual review, designation of an investment officer, required training for that officer, quarterly investment reporting and periodic compliance audits. The presenter said the district primarily invests in investment pools that, in turn, invest in government notes and similar instruments. She also summarized approved instruments in the district's policy (CDA legal/local), including certificates of deposit, repurchase agreements, bankers' acceptances, commercial paper and investment pools.

In disclosing potential conflicts, the investment officer told the board she had filed a written statement with the board and with Dr. Brown that she had no personal business relationships with firms seeking to do business with the district and no personal relationships with individuals seeking to sell investments to the district. \"I've written a letter to the board and doctor Brown stating that I have neither of those,\" she said.

Trustee Baird moved to approve the investment policies as presented and Trustee Bartley seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously to approve the policies; the meeting record shows no abstentions. The presentation noted that the district's investment officer must meet the statutory standard of care, prioritize safety of principal, maintain liquidity to meet payroll and obligations, and seek appropriate yield within those constraints.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lake Dallas ISD September 22, 2025 Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Lake Dallas ISD trustees approved the district's required annual investment-policy review and adoption. The investment officer reported compliance steps, authorized investment instruments and said she had filed a disclosure that she had no conflicts of interest or related-party business relationships.","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},5977718,"Lake Dallas ISD presents strategic plan progress, posts gains in student growth and attendance",1282,5531000,6813000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5810312-a0f333541dd689951f1a8c0f1244d549&start=5531&end=6813","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5810312-a0f333541dd689951f1a8c0f1244d549/thumbnail_5531000.jpg","/articles/5977718/Texas/Lake-Dallas-ISD-presents-strategic-plan-progress-posts-gains-in-student-growth-and-attendance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977718-784d2181e4af56da9e48efab8dc1c260/orig.mp4?Expires=1770879870&Signature=XPtVqkmoGIG7x3Bj43BIMjPAyvhZCevgkQgPs3SAl~46O~1KcAdhSRd6~XLfc~W2~XPcGLJhbT7Ho0Z4pQdyCxG8dX6~y0Mf7Sf4kT739-mORz7G1xZ65GKsVZQg1m0VnQ8GyXsf8jKuqTCcKZcF0V-oXoVXOjx5cA4PWUIDFT16utcEf2q1ztibGHjxoOEqltMnxcz~H5FvIVlAkzV~x~cx~zxIJ7B9QLCzyCHqkNynDuC9sI69-6QmnPLvprFt~88v289n3iMjhb1MoA67dv7Kbv-JMjJcoVkPelTbvveFGFGfYH-QLl0evVLuLZI6Akst-rO1259OfGUCezc85g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Kelly O'Sullivan presented a districtwide progress report on Lake Dallas ISD's strategic plan to the Board of Trustees on Sept. 22, detailing academic-growth, engagement, staffing and operations metrics for 2023–24 and 2024–25 and setting targets for 2025–26.

O'Sullivan said districtwide yearly-growth measures increased from 63% (baseline year) to 66% and then to 70.4% for 2024–25 across grades and subjects. She reported that prekindergarten through second-grade readiness measures — assessed with CLI (Children's Learning Institute) screening, MAP math, TEXTEA/Texkia references and TPRI (Texas Primary Reading Inventory) — rose from 76% developed in 2023–24 to 79% developed in 2024–25. \"For goals for 2025–26, we're looking at a 5% increase,\" O'Sullivan said when describing targets for reading and math readiness among early-grade students.

On student engagement and culture, O'Sullivan reported districtwide student participation rose from 60% in 2023–24 to 66% in 2024–25 across elementary, middle and high school activities. District attendance averaged 93.4% at baseline and rose to 95% in 2024–25, she said. Discipline metrics showed mixed results: elementary referrals were 86 in 2024–25 versus 82 previously; middle school referrals rose from about 300 to 335; high school referrals declined from about 280 to 250. Out-of-class disciplinary placements (DAP) decreased from 98 in 2023–24 to 75 in 2024–25.

O'Sullivan reviewed staff-focused priorities including a teacher retention rate above 91% (district), 100% mentor coverage for new teachers and expanded recruitment partnerships, including a residency/teacher residency relationship with Dallas College. For professional development, she said the district broadened participation beyond teachers to include paraprofessionals and other staff, and set targets such as a 5% increase in PD opportunities and a 10% increase in leadership development for 2025–26.

On operations, the district reported an A rating on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) and zero audit findings; facilities work-order response and cleanliness satisfaction metrics were tracked and a districtwide safety-compliance program — including updated emergency operations plans and monthly standard-response security drills — was emphasized.

Board members asked no substantive follow-up questions during the presentation. O'Sullivan framed the 2025–26 targets as incremental increases (attendance +2%, student involvement +4%, 5% reduction in DAP placements and one additional student-led service project) and said the district will continue to refine measurement approaches for behavior and other indicators.","Dr. Kelly O'Sullivan presented the district's 2024–25 strategic plan progress, reporting increases in student growth metrics, pre-K–2 readiness measures, student participation, attendance and reductions in some out-of-class disciplinary placements; the board heard targets for 2025–26.",{"_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},5977724,"Lake Dallas High School thespians earn Texas Thespians gold honor troop",120,253000,373000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5810312-a0f333541dd689951f1a8c0f1244d549&start=253&end=373","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5810312-a0f333541dd689951f1a8c0f1244d549/thumbnail_253000.jpg","/articles/5977724/Texas/Lake-Dallas-High-School-thespians-earn-Texas-Thespians-gold-honor-troop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977724-66255dc9d46af5782245cd015676da4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770879870&Signature=Laa-f~TBv3p6a~wnStYMwowHwbvAQgRym8V505LUs7F90P6s-ROnT9ryMW4O4toGUqGvzgYM5Sm-WLzJMJtAhj1Qr16AkFFnUOiSfqnm8mfcT9KNJsYnxKnyCRjw61ZkICyBvPGxu7whp6l3yCmGcp4HmiQKjbOKG3LjJ6gMsz84ahmO4dV9xgJespbS4RlHtR5KX4CUfwDJ9f4BsvuoxJWd6Du~YD3XRk8qz8qPEqh9B9WWuxvUAi6JJ193zVWjZhfjV1xphBIs78AKPi9K66nBv0CyQS0mnGbjHmP4i8k6XJltDsPfI0-27K2wckKK05pZhtuFe0u7bpqRmY5i8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Dallas High School's thespian troop earned Gold Honor Troop recognition from the Texas Thespians and the International Thespian Society for the 2024–25 school year, drama director Melissa Shamp and student leaders told the district board on Sept. 22.

Student leaders who run the troop's leadership board described a year-long program of monthly assignments and goals that are graded on a 100-point scale. \"This is completely run by them. They are responsible for turning in all of this stuff every single month,\" a student leader, Theresa Carruth, said, describing the student-led nature of the work.

The presenters said the honor troop program awards bronze, silver or gold levels based on an aggregate score, and to earn gold a troop must average between 90 and 100 across its assignments during the school year. The district presentation said Lake Dallas High School's troop completed assignments such as community service, outreach to middle schools, setting SMART goals, and expanding access to theater for interested students.

Shamp and the student leaders said the troop received a banner and plaque at the beginning of the 2025–26 school year and that the recognition reflects sustained student leadership and community outreach. Board members congratulated the students; the presentation did not require board action.","Lake Dallas High School's thespian troop earned the Gold Honor Troop recognition from the Texas Thespians/International Thespian Society for the 2024–25 school year; student leaders described the monthly assignments and criteria required for the award.",{"_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},5977729,"Lake Dallas Elementary earns TEA Purple Star campus designation",222,99000,321000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5810312-a0f333541dd689951f1a8c0f1244d549&start=99&end=321","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5810312-a0f333541dd689951f1a8c0f1244d549/thumbnail_99000.jpg","/articles/5977729/Texas/Lake-Dallas-Elementary-earns-TEA-Purple-Star-campus-designation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977729-a81fa4241f0edf51fdbc9b33cb6bb643/orig.mp4?Expires=1770879870&Signature=EbWWB0fHx58vQTXfVQIaVwWLuj95jaYgGibU8GJBsUtc4y0MhCIz16kmYhOaW6xrrRjNEXjMiegHLblPh-N5dE1sjnnwfltYygtInwL8OjFaDtiPiIX27wr11RJmRzd3dYiGfevo8RmBdOPOGaaNxyLv40UnbG0QecCYLoOZIoL508WAnRedJ9QaO-Gmhqb8c0g7XGNczbTsImgT9THPPTYWSNj08d4KaCaLpnrzQea5aLaUESwx6rpBgyZX4nG08EtidAt2HPFpsNCCtR-zlo4Au0qbmh2jdi3FfwSPechMCg2RnM~tndFHa0p0LjjcuqCZDyncjhsaU16p9T7hQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lake Dallas Elementary has been designated a Purple Star campus by the Texas Education Agency for the 2025–26 school year, Principal Carrie Blevins told the Lake Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees on Sept. 22.

The Purple Star designation recognizes schools that demonstrate a sustained commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. Blevins told the board the designation requires four criteria: a designated military liaison on staff, a dedicated webpage of resources for military-connected families, a campus transition program, and at least one additional supporting initiative. \"We're proud to say that our campus met and in many ways exceeded all of these criteria,\" Blevins said.

Blevins described the campus's additional initiative during Month of the Military Child in April, when Lake Dallas Elementary used morning announcements to highlight military-connected students, hosted a \"purple up\" day encouraging students and staff to wear purple, and formally recognized military-connected students at a leadership assembly.

The principal told trustees the school was the only elementary campus in Region 11 to receive the Purple Star designation for 2025–26. Board members offered congratulations; there was no further discussion and no board action was required.

The Purple Star program is administered through the Texas Education Agency. Blevins said the campus-level steps that qualified Lake Dallas Elementary for the recognition are intended to support student social, emotional and academic needs tied to frequent school or community transitions experienced by some military families. The district's recognition will be part of campus communications and photo opportunities, including the presentation made at the Sept. 22 meeting.","Lake Dallas Elementary was designated a Purple Star campus by the Texas Education Agency for 2025–26, a recognition the principal said reflects the school's work to support military-connected students through a designated liaison, a transition program, a resource webpage and additional initiatives.","actionData","errors"]

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