December 17, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Public Hearing on the 2017-2018 Danbury ISD Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

Description:  The Board encourages comments from citizens of the District or from District employees.  Anyone withing to speak, either as an individual or as a representative of a group, may do so at this time.  The Board asks that comments pertain to public education and be no longer than five (5) minutes.

Remember that the Board may not discuss or act upon any issues that are not posted on our agenda.  If an issue mentioned is listed on tonight's agenda, the Board will defer discussion of the issue until the appropriate time during the meeting.

In addition, the Board has adopted complaint policies that are designed to secure, at the lowest administrative level, a prompt and equitable resolution of complaints an d concerns.  Complaints brought by students or their parents may be heard in accordance with policies FNG (LEGAL) and FNG (LOCAL); by employees, in accordance with policies DGBA (LEGAL) and DGBA (LOCAL); and by citizens, in accordance  with policies GF (LEGAL) and GF (LOCAL).  Each of these processes provides that, if a resolution cannot be achieved administratively, the person may appeal the administrative decision to the Board as a properly posted agenda item.

Copies of our District policies on public participation in meetings and filing of complaints are available at the Danbury ISD Administration Building and are accessible on the DISD website at www.danburyisd.org.

Description:  This is a "no action" item.

Description: 
INTRODUCTION

The 2017-2019 Danbury ISD Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) was recently received by the District.  As required by statute, this information (after review and discussion in the form of a Public Hearing) must be published and disseminated to the public.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATION

Danbury ISD Policy BR addresses all aspects of the TAPR Report.  No changes or amendments are necessary for the Board to conduct the Public Hearing.

BUDGETARY CONSIDERATIONS

This item has minimal budgetary impact.  The cost of producing copies for public inspection is included in the 2018-2019 Budget.

RECOMMENDATION

The Superintendent recommends that the Board conduct a Public Hearing on the 2017-2018 Danbury ISD Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) to gather input from constituents related to information contained in the report.  Furthermore, the Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the placement of this document for public inspection at each of the campuses, administration building and selected sites throughout the community.

Description:  Individuals with disabilities are entitled to have access to and participate in public meetings.  An individual requiring an accommodation for access to the meeting must notify the Danbury Independent School District by informing Sherry Phillips, the District's ADA Coordinator, in writing 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting of the necessity of an accommodation.  Upon receipt of this request, the District will furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services when necessary to afford an individual with a disability an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the Board meeting as nonhandicapped individuals enjoy.