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Lake Dallas ISD approves good‑cause exception to state armed‑security requirement, cites district police and MOUs
Summary
Trustees unanimously approved a resolution seeking a good‑cause exception to the House Bill 3 requirement for armed security on every campus, noting the district maintains its own police department and mutual‑aid agreements with local police.
The Lake Dallas ISD Board of Trustees on May 19 approved a resolution seeking a good‑cause exception to the House Bill 3 requirement that would otherwise mandate armed security presence on every campus.
Dr. Kristen N. Brown, superintendent, presented the item and explained the district has its own school district police department and maintains memoranda of understanding with local law enforcement for assistance. "This is the same exception that you guys approved last year," Dr. Brown said, adding the MOU language aligns with the district’s safety and security plan.
Board action: Trustee Tucker moved to approve the resolution and Trustee Baird seconded. Trustees voted unanimously to approve the resolution.
Why it matters: House Bill 3 includes provisions related to campus safety and staffing; school districts seeking exceptions must document good cause and local arrangements. The district’s resolution is intended to preserve its current safety model — including its police department and reciprocal assistance from local jurisdictions — while complying with the Texas Open Meetings Act and applicable state rules.
Limits: The transcript records the resolution and vote but does not include the full exception text or the MOU language.
Sources: Dr. Kristen N. Brown’s presentation and the board’s recorded motion on May 19.
