Cedar Hill ISD board approves project management services after split vote

On Oct. 29, 2024 the Cedar Hill ISD Board of Trustees approved Project Management Services recommended by the Superintendent following discussion in open session. Dr. Denise Roache-Davis moved to approve the recommendation and Ramona Ross-Bacon seconded; the motion passed 4–1–1, with Trustee Ayanna Cabrera-Cook voting no and Trustee Denishea Williams abstaining.

The motion record lists four affirmative votes, one no vote and one abstention; the transcript does not specify the contract value, vendor name, or implementation timeline. The item was introduced on the agenda as 5.A, "Consideration of Project Management Services," and the Superintendent was recorded as the recommending official but not identified by name in the public transcript. The board reconvened from closed session at 6:47 PM and took the vote later in the open meeting.

The motion text recorded in the meeting file states: "Dr. Denise Roache-Davis makes the motion to approve the Project Management Services recommended by the Superintendent. Ramona Ross-Bacon sends the motion. Motion approved 4-1-1 with Ayanna Cabrera-Cook voting opposed and Denishea Williams abstaining." The official minutes and any contract documents are the appropriate sources for procurement details, such as vendor, contract term, and cost.

Following the vote the board proceeded to a district training session later the same evening. The meeting record includes signatures dated 11-18-2024, with Gayle listed as President and Ramona Ross-Bacon noted as Board of Trustees Secretary in the posted record.