Alaina Clemens finished 4th at the State UIL Spelling and Vocabulary contest in Conference4A among 30 state-level competitors, marking the first major Academic UIL State accomplishment in Lake Dallas istory.
Lake Dallas High School proudly sent 33 student musicians to the Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest in Austin based on their performances their applicable solo or ensemble performances and received the following ratings:
Excellent Ratings:
Trumpet Trio by AJ Adcock, Ulises Quezada, & Ryker Winnett
Clarinet Quartet by Abril Carrillo, Zoe Gamble, Gael Perez, & Jonas Thompson
Oboe Solo by LIza Lee
Euphonium Solo by Gabriel Presley
Saxophone Trio by Malik Alexander, Lalah Brewer, & Mitchell Meche
Marimba Solo by Jasen Fisher
Percussion Ensemble by Tyson Emmons, Eva Gomez, Lajaiven Nicholson, Makenda Reed, & Kainsley Reeves
Marimba Solos by Emily Skousen, Kainsley Reeves, Tyson Emmons, & Makenna Reed
French Horn Solo by Enzo Hernandez
Clarinet Quartet by Emma Hoffman, Laila Johnson, Elijah Starks, & Alyse San Miguel
Superior Ratings
Clarinet Solos by Ethan Glowney & Mitchell Meche
Woodwind Trio by Ethan Glowney, Liza Lee, & Presley Sloan
Trombone Solo by Esther Kitamura
Marimba Solos by Dani Sanders & Peyton Boyer
Lanz Lavina, Class of 2026, was named Positive Athlete of the Year- a National Recognition for high-character student-athletes.
Lanz was selected as one of 32 student athletes across North Texas from more than 1,000 nominations representing 307 schools for exemplifying leadership, character, service, and sportsmanship.
Lake Dallas ISD is proud to announce the hiring of Ronald Watkins at Lake Dallas High School.
Mr. Ronald Watkins will be joining LDHS in the position of Assistant Principal. Mr. Watkins holds degrees from both the University of North Texas and Lamar University and will be launching into his 17th year in education.
His previous experience includes six years as a mathematics and special education teacher, five years as Assistant Principal in both middle school and high school settings, and six years as the Principal of Denton ISD’s DAEP campus.
The Board heard a 2026-2027 Budget Update from Dr. Kristin N. Brown, Superintendent, as well as a Police Department Update for 2026-2027 from LDISD Chief of Police Chadd Springer.
The board also reviewed and acted on several other items, approving the following with unanimous passing votes of 6-0.
Consent agenda
Approval of May 11 Board meeting minutes
Approval of June 1 Board workshop minutes
Approval of Monthly Financial Statements
Approval of Budget Amendment #4
Approval of Unsolicited Donations
A donation from the CE PTA in the amount of $4,000 for outdoor learning areas
A donation from JMSR Enterprises in the amount of $4,500 for Field House improvements
Approval of ESC Region 11 Contracted Services Agreement
Approval of Renewal of Membership in Walsh Gallegos' Retainer Program
Approval of Leon, Alcala, Morse, & Reynolds, PLLC TACS General Legal Counsel Services Agreement
Approval of Hans Graff General Legal Services Agreement
Approval of Escamilla & Poneck, LLP Letter of Agreement for Legislative Consulting
Approval of VLK Bond Service Agreement
Approval of 2026-227 Revised Instructional Calendar
Approval of CTE Innovative Courses
Approval of Pre-K Partnership Waiver
Approval of Out of District MOU between Lake Dallas ISD and Denton ISD for the 2026-2027 School Year
Approval of the Partnership Agreement between Communities in Schools of North Texas, Inc. and Lake Dallas ISD
Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Shared Governance Communications & Dispatch Services between Denton County and Lake Dallas ISD Police Department
Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Denton County and Lake Dallas ISD Police Department for the Use of the Denton County Radio Communications System
Approval of 2026-2027 Student Fees
Approval of 2026-027 Facilities Fees
Approval of Meal Costs for the 2026-2027 School Year
Approval of Board Operating Procedures
Approval of Policy BQA (Local)- Planning and Decision Making Process-District Level
Approval of Policy BQB (Local)- Planning and Decision Making Process-Campus Level
Approval of Board Policy EFB (Local) Instructional Resources: Library Materials
Approval of Board Policy EHAA (Local)- aisc Instructional Programs: Required Instruction (All Levels)
Action Items
Approval of School District Teaching Permit
Approval of 2026-2027 Employee Compensation Plan and Pay Increases
Consideration of 2026-2027 Administrator Contract for Assistant Principal
No action taken on consideration/approval of personnel items including the Superintendent's Formative Evaluation and Contract