Texas / School Districts / DUNCANVILLE ISD
The board adopted an order calling a school board election for May 2, 2026 to fill trustee Places 4 and 5, set early voting dates and candidate filing deadlines, and authorized the board president to execute required documents.
Texas / School Districts / DUNCANVILLE ISD
At a public hearing on the 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report, district staff said the district earned a 'C' overall and that special education received a 'needs intervention' determination; trustees pressed administrators on what 'approaches' means and on recent TEA special education audits.
Texas / School Districts / DUNCANVILLE ISD
Duncanville ISD approved a multi-campus contract with Tutor by Teachers to deliver virtual small-group and 1-on-1 tutoring during WIN time; administration said the program will use Title I and rollover Title I funds and will be monitored via pre/post tests, MAP and weekly exit tickets.
Texas / School Districts / DUNCANVILLE ISD
Trustees approved Change Order No. 1 for Clint Q Smith Early Learning Academy to add up to $700,000 for unforeseen asbestos abatement, sanitary sewer replacement (city-requested upgrade from 4" to 6"), additional demolition and exterior envelope upgrades; administration said the project remains under the original renovated budget.
Texas / School Districts / DUNCANVILLE ISD
Consultant Paul Cash presented the 2025 demographic report showing slower housing starts but several active subdivisions and a projected modest enrollment decline over 10 years; construction staff updated trustees on Bond 2023 projects, noting progress and a July 2026 completion target for many sites.
Texas / School Districts / DUNCANVILLE ISD
Trustees approved submitting an application to the TEA commissioner to delay enforcement of HB 2 certification requirements after staff reported the district had 110 uncertified teachers (58 in foundation courses) and cited statewide data showing high shares of newly hired uncertified teachers.
Texas / School Districts / DUNCANVILLE ISD
Trustees approved a general operating fund amendment totaling $4,034,200 that decreases the district's projected deficit from about $16.7 million to $12.6 million; staff attributed savings to position-leveling adjustments, vacant-position analysis and identified expenditure reductions.
Texas / School Districts / DUNCANVILLE ISD
The board approved an MOU with Region 10 to host paid resident teachers who will complete at least 750 hours and work alongside experienced host teachers; district staff said the partnership is at no additional cost to the district.
Texas / School Districts / DUNCANVILLE ISD
The Duncanville ISD Board on Dec. 15 adopted TASB Policy Update 01/26, revising 28 local policies to align with state law. Changes clarify board meeting procedures, require recorded voting, set construction approval thresholds and add technology/AI safeguards and limits on contractor DEI duties.
Texas / School Districts / DUNCANVILLE ISD
Trustees approved negotiating with the top-ranked proposer for RFP/CSP 25-26.015 (Brandenburg renovations). Staff said Sataco Incorporated ranked first and submitted a proposal more than $1.5 million under estimate; board approved moving to negotiation 5–0.