At its Jan. 19 meeting the Lake Dallas ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2024–25 comprehensive financial report (clean audit), the 2026–27 academic calendar (option 3), flooring contracts for two elementary schools, TASB policy update 01/26, and personnel actions including a finding on a teacher's abandonment and superintendent contract approval.
Chief Springer told the board Lake Dallas ISD meets state safety requirements, has completed intruder detection audits with no findings on several campuses, and described staff training, Syntegix panic-button upgrades, joint training with local agencies and increased community outreach.
At a Jan. 19 public hearing, district staff said Lake Dallas ISD's 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report shows the district slightly outpacing region and state averages overall, with a marked increase in fifth-grade science after a new curriculum and improvements in college/career readiness measures.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Kelly O. Sullivan told the board the district’s TIA application was accepted, about 40% of teachers are in Phase 1, and Year 2 is a data‑capture year ahead of validation and statewide review. The district is developing alternate measures for electives and CTE teachers.
Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda and approved an administrator contract hiring Jeremy Mills as athletic director and head football coach; the motion to hire was made by Mr. Appleby and seconded by Mr. Baird.
Board honored students and staff across music, theater and counseling programs; student athletic trainers reported nearly 8,500 items donated and the fire academy contributed another 5,445 items for about 14,000 total for the fall food drive.
Director Denise Kennedy reported on Priority 3 (parent, family and community support), citing increased attendance at family events, PTA and booster engagement, and multiple campus outreach efforts this semester.
Trustees approved the consent agenda in a single unanimous motion and later voted unanimously to cast the district's 25 Denton Central Appraisal District director votes for a named candidate after brief discussion and reference to a prior candidate presentation.
At a Nov. 17 public hearing, CFO Anne Hahn presented Lake Dallas ISDs 2023-24 FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) results, reporting a score of 92 and highlighting 126 days cash on hand, low administrative costs, and full compliance on multiple audited indicators.
Representatives of the Lake Dallas Education Foundation presented a $57,000 check to the district to fund innovative teacher grants; LCEF officials said total grant funding since 2000 now totals $565,000.
