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Bells ISD board authorizes Interlocal DAEP agreement and delegation to superintendent to finalize terms

Bells ISD Board of Trustees · March 9, 2026
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Summary

The board approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to offer a cooperative Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) with other districts and authorized the superintendent to negotiate and enter final agreements; motion passed 7–0.

The Bells ISD Board voted to approve an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement enabling the district to participate in a cooperative Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) with other interested districts. The motion, made by Dava Washburn and seconded by Cole Kimberling, authorized the superintendent to negotiate and execute the final interlocal agreement with participating districts; the vote was unanimous (7–0).

The minutes record the board's authorization for the superintendent to finalize the DAEP agreement but provide no draft agreement text, participating district names, or cost-sharing details. The board's action permits Bells ISD to partner with neighboring districts to offer an alternative placement consistent with Texas education rules on disciplinary placements.