Dallas Independent School District Packet Summary — 2026-08-27
For its August 27, 2026 meeting, Dallas Independent School District highlights Consent Agenda and Facilities-Naming Policy, August 27 Board Meeting Logistics, and Districtwide Google Products and Services Agreements. Other significant business includes Term-Contract Nonrenewal Policy Amendment and Pre-K Partnership Pass-Through Waiver.
Key Takeaways
- Amount: $8,650,280.
- Items were pulled for separate consideration. The available text includes a proposed 2026 interest and sinking tax rate of $0.252035 per $100 valuation, but the remainder of the listing is incomplete.
- Trustees may approve a single-read amendment to Board Policy DFBB (LOCAL) concerning term-contract nonrenewal. Robert Abel, chief of Human Capital Management, sponsored the item.
- The board lists statutory matters that may come to its attention, but the supplied terms are incomplete. Nearby agenda text includes proposed City of Dallas easements, including one for Skyline High School with no new financial impact.
- Trustees may approve consent items as amended and consider a third-read amendment to Board Policy CW (LOCAL) on naming facilities. Trustees Joyce Foreman and Ed Turner pulled the facilities-policy item.
Key Items
- Consent Agenda and Facilities-Naming Policy
- August 27 Board Meeting Logistics
- Districtwide Google Products and Services Agreements
- Term-Contract Nonrenewal Policy Amendment
- Pre-K Partnership Pass-Through Waiver
- HIPPY Program Funding for 2026-2027
- HIPPY Texas Interlocal Agreement
- Superintendent, Committee and Trustee Reports
Packet and Meeting Details
Meeting: Board Meeting Agenda and Notice - Aug 27 2026
Date: 2026-08-27
This summary highlights 15 source-supported agenda items included in the reviewed packet.
Consent Agenda and Facilities-Naming Policy
Trustees may approve consent items as amended and consider a third-read amendment to Board Policy CW (LOCAL) on naming facilities. Trustees Joyce Foreman and Ed Turner pulled the facilities-policy item.
- Policy: CW (LOCAL), Naming Facilities
- Reading: Third read
August 27 Board Meeting Logistics
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. August 27, 2026, at 5151 Samuell Blvd.
- Time: 6:00 PM, August 27, 2026
- Location: 5151 Samuell Blvd., Dallas, TX 75228
- Notice: Revision 4, revised August 25, 2026
Districtwide Google Products and Services Agreements
The board may consider agreements for the purchase of Google products and services for districtwide use. The proposed authorization would not exceed $10,000,000 over five years.
Term-Contract Nonrenewal Policy Amendment
Trustees may approve a single-read amendment to Board Policy DFBB (LOCAL) concerning term-contract nonrenewal. Robert Abel, chief of Human Capital Management, sponsored the item.
- Policy: DFBB (LOCAL), Term Contracts—Nonrenewal
- Reading: Single read
Pre-K Partnership Pass-Through Waiver
Trustees may approve submission of a pre-K partnership pass-through waiver to the Texas Education Agency for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 fiscal years. The supplied record does not state the reason the item was pulled.
HIPPY Program Funding for 2026-2027
The proposed HIPPY Texas agreement would cover the 2026-2027 school year and cost no more than $26,000 over one year. Trustees Joyce Foreman and Ed Turner pulled the consent item.
- Maximum: $26,000 over one year
- Term: 2026-2027 school year
HIPPY Texas Interlocal Agreement
Trustees may approve an interlocal agreement with HIPPY Texas Inc. For the Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-School Youngsters home-based parent instruction program.
- Program: Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-School Youngsters
Superintendent, Committee and Trustee Reports
The superintendent’s report will address academic achievements, accolades, events, safety, intruder-detection audit findings and Transforming Dallas ISD. Committee and trustee reports are also listed.
- Reports: Superintendent, board committee and trustee reports
Attorney Consultation Under Section 551.071
The notice identifies possible private consultation with the board’s attorney under Section 551.071 concerning pending or contemplated matters. The supplied language does not identify a particular legal matter.
Statutory Matters Before the Board
The board lists statutory matters that may come to its attention, but the supplied terms are incomplete. Nearby agenda text includes proposed City of Dallas easements, including one for Skyline High School with no new financial impact.
- Skyline High School easement: 120-square-foot wastewater easement; no new financial impact
Meeting-Notice Provision
The agenda contains a meeting-notice provision beginning with circumstances that may arise during the meeting. The supplied text is incomplete, so no additional substantive terms are stated.
Paul Quinn College Ground Lease Pulled from Agenda
The administration pulled a proposed 50-year ground lease with three 10-year renewal options for Paul Quinn College to construct a new Dr. Frederick D.
Status: For Consideration
- Status: Pulled by the administration
- Term: 50 years with three 10-year renewal options
- Amount: $8,650,280
Public Action Required After Closed Session
Any required final action, decision or vote on a closed-session matter must occur after the board reconvenes in open session or at a subsequent public meeting for which notice is provided.
Status: For Consideration
- Required forum: Open meeting after reconvening or a subsequent noticed public meeting
Items Pulled for a Separate Vote
Items were pulled for separate consideration. The available text includes a proposed 2026 interest and sinking tax rate of $0.252035 per $100 valuation, but the remainder of the listing is incomplete.
- Proposed rate: $0.252035 per $100 valuation
- Statutory minimum rate: $0.215964 per $100 valuation
Lincoln High School Girls Track Recognition
Lincoln’s state champion track team will be recognized.
Other agenda listings
The agenda also lists:
- Attorney Consultation Under Section 551.071
- Meeting-Notice Provision
- Lincoln High School Girls Track Recognition
- 551.076 considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, — for consideration
Why It Matters
- The board is scheduled to consider Consider and Take Possible Action to Authorize, Negotiate, and Enter into Cooperative Agreements for the Purchase of Google Products and Services for Districtwide Use (Not to Exceed $10,000,000 Over Five Years/General Operating and/or.
- Audit findings and workload information help show how the public body identifies control weaknesses and maintains its oversight capacity. This occurs because the superintendent’s report will address academic achievements, accolades, events, safety, intruder-detection audit findings and Transforming Dallas ISD. Committee and trustee reports are also listed.
- What criteria, alternatives, and community effects will inform consideration of Paul Quinn College Ground Lease Pulled from Agenda?
- What would change from current policy, who would be affected, when would it take effect, how would it be implemented, and what exceptions or enforcement apply?
- What goods or services are included, how was the provider selected, what is the total cost and term, and what performance or termination protections apply?
- Which children are eligible, how many spaces are available, what schedule and services are included, what would families pay, and how would enrollment be prioritized?
- Which students, schools, or staff are covered, what changes from current practice, how would success be measured, and what resources are required?
What to Watch at the Meeting
- What would change from current policy, who would be affected, when would it take effect, how would it be implemented, and what exceptions or enforcement apply?
- What goods or services are included, how was the provider selected, what is the total cost and term, and what performance or termination protections apply?
- Which children are eligible, how many spaces are available, what schedule and services are included, what would families pay, and how would enrollment be prioritized?
- Which students, schools, or staff are covered, what changes from current practice, how would success be measured, and what resources are required?
- What findings or workload constraints are identified, what corrective response or follow-up is planned, and how will completion be verified?
- Which property rights are involved, what public purpose is stated, how was value determined, what costs or restrictions apply, and which owners or users are affected?
- What amount and funding source are involved, what changes from the current budget, who bears the cost, and what oversight or reporting will follow?
Important Dates, Deadlines, and Next Steps
- 2026-08-27: Board Meeting Agenda and Notice - Aug 27 2026; the listed recommendations and other agenda matters are scheduled for consideration.
Official Sources
About the Public Body
- Name: Dallas Independent School District
- Organization type: school-district
- Government body: school-boards
- Location: Dallas, texas
- County: Dallas County
- Provider: diligent-community
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