august 25, 2025
Special Called Meeting
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Visual arts department recognized for award
Visual arts department recognized for award
For the seventh year in a row, Lake Dallas ISD has been named a District of Distinction by the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA).
This year, just 109 of more than 1,200 school districts across Texas received the honor. Even more impressive—our Falcon Visual Arts program is one of only 16 districts statewide to earn this recognition every single year since the award began in 2019. That places LDISD in the top 1.3% of visual arts programs in Texas!
The District of Distinction Award, presented by TAEA and the Visual Art Administrators of Texas, celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional leadership in the visual arts. Honorees are recognized for their commitment to student learning, community involvement, and active participation in advancing the arts statewide. To qualify, districts must submit documentation and meet at least 12 of 14 rigorous criteria.
We are so proud of our Visual Arts Department for continuing to set the standard and inspire creativity in our Falcon community!
LDISD Police Introduces New Officers
LDISD Police Introduces New Officers
Lake Dallas ISD Police Department conducted the ceremonial badge pinning in of its newest officer- Gordon Blair!
Officer Blair's hiring marks the completion of our LDISD Police Department Team.
Following Officer Blair's pinning, LDISD Chief of Police Chadd Springer introduced the Department to the board.
Sergeant Barron Smith, Corinth Elementary
Officer Blair, Lake Dallas Elementary
Officer Zehetner, Shady Shores Elementary
Officer Green, Lake Dallas Middle School
Officer Contreras, Lake Dallas High School
Other Business and information items
Other Business and information items
LDISD Administration also presented updates on the following:
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Kelly O'Sullivan reviewed the outcomes of Accelerated Learning provided students under HB1416, as well as the 2024 and 2025 TEA Accountability Ratings
Chief Financial Officer Anne Haehn presented the district's proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year
Proposed Tax Rate is the same as last year (The M&O tax rate is provided by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), The I&S tax rate is based on community approved bond payments)
Total Proposed Tax Rate: $1.2552
Proposed M&O (TEA): $0.7552
Proposed I&S (Bond): $0.50
Reminder: TEA calculates the state maximum compressed tax rate
District and Campus Improvement Plans were presented by Dr. O'Sullivan
The board also reviewed and acted on several other items, approving the following with unanimous passing votes of 7-0.
Consent agenda
August 11 meeting minutes
Financials & Budget Amendment #7
District and Campus Improvement Plans
Action Items
Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights
2025-2026 General Fund, Food Service Fund, Debt Service Fund and Compensatory Education Budgets
Tax Rate for Maintenance and Operations and Debt Services for 2025-2026 School Year
City of Lake Dallas Easement Request on Lake Dallas ISD Property located at 104 Swisher Road, Lake Dallas TX 75065
City of Lake Dallas Temporary Drainage Easement Request on Lake Dallas ISD Property located at 104 Swisher Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065
City of Lake Dallas Sidewalk and Access Easement Requests on Lake Dallas ISD Property located at 104 Swisher Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065
City of Lake Dallas Road Drainage Easement Requests on Lake Dallas ISD Property located at 425 E. Hundley Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065
City of Lake Dallas Sidewalk and Access Easement Requests on Lake Dallas ISD Property located at 325 E. Hundley Dr. Lake Dallas, TX 75065
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