Duncanville
Independent School District
Required Postings
Duncanville ISD is committed to transparency, accountability, and compliance with all state and federal regulations. This page serves as a central location for required public notices, reports, and documentation as mandated by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the U.S. Department of Education, and other governing bodies. Here, stakeholders can access important information regarding district performance, financial reports, accountability ratings, policies, and other key updates. By providing timely and accurate postings, we aim to keep our community informed and engaged in the work of supporting student success.
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Financial Transparency
The Duncanville Independent School District takes very seriously the responsibility it has to inform its parents and community members about the district’s academic and financial progress. The district also takes seriously the responsibility to make available for public viewing various reports compiled by the Texas Education Agency (TEA), a state agency that guides and monitors activities and programs related to public education. Districts across the state are held accountable to reach academic standards set by TEA and the State Board of Education. Additionally, districts are held accountable to prudent fiscal management.
See Financial Transparency items here and below.
Budget
Curriculum and Instruction
- Federal Report Card
- Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- District and Campus Improvement Plans
- ESSA Grant Public Notification – Intent to Apply
- Notice of Public Meeting for Input Prior to the Development of a Targeted Improvement Plan
- Annual Report of Progress Toward Goals Set Under the Early Childhood Literacy and Mathematics Proficiency Plans
- Annual Report of Progress Toward Goals Set Under
- College, Career, and Military Readiness Plans
- Transition and Employment Guide for Students in Special Education and Their Parents
- Family Engagement Plan
- Agreement Between District and Public Institution of Higher Education to Provide a Dual Credit Program
- Information from TEA Explaining Advantages of the Distinguished Level of Achievement and Each Endorsement
- Administration Dates for PSAT/NMSQT and College Advanced Placement Tests with Procedures for Home-schooled Students to Register
- Information on Each Assessment Required by the State to Comply with 20 U.S.C. § 6311, Other Assessments Required by the State, and Assessments Required District- wide
- Current Copy of District’s Procedural Safeguards Notice Regarding Special Education
- Required Annual Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and implementing regulations
- Annual Notice of Programs Available to Earn College Credit
- Federal and State Accountability
- Special Education
- Core Subjects
- Early Childhood
- Targeted Improvement Plan
Federal Report Card
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), requires each State education agency to prepare and publish an annual report card with state-, district- and campus-level data. Prior to 2013, the NCLB Report Card was published annually from 2009–12.
The 2023–24 State, Local Educational Agency (LEA), and campus Federal Report Cards are available, along with 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023.
Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
The Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) pull together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.
The 2023–24 TAPR are available for the state and every public school, district, or region of Texas.
Final TAPR for the following school years are currently available:
2022–23 TAPR|2021–22 TAPR | 2020–21 TAPR | 2019–20 TAPR | 2018–19 TAPR | 2017–18 TAPR | 2016–17 TAPR | 2015–16 TAPR | 2014–15 TAPR | 2013–14 TAPR | 2012–13 TAPR
TAPR Annual Public Hearing School 2021-2022 (April 17, 2023)
District and Campus Improvement Plans
ESSA Grant Public Notification – Intent to Apply
Notice of Public Meeting for Input Prior to the Development of a Targeted Improvement Plan
Annual Report of Progress Toward Goals Set Under the Early Childhood Literacy and Mathematics Proficiency Plans
Annual Report of Progress Toward Goals Set Under
College, Career, and Military Readiness Plans
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Dual Credit Availability
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Administration Dates for PSAT/NMSQT and College Advanced Placement Tests with - - Procedures for Home - Schooled Students
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Annual Notice of Programs Available to Earn College Credit
Transition and Employment Guide for Students in Special Education and Their Parents
Texas Transition and Employment Guide
Transition services are a coordinated set of activities that focus on courses of study or activities available in high school that will facilitate the students' movement toward post high school goals. State law mandates that transition planning be in place at a student's 14th birthday. This requires planning to begin at age 13. Transition occurs throughout a student's school career. For our students with disabilities, the transition specialist provides information to the parents concerning the health and human services available once their student has graduated from high school. This service begins to take place when the student is as young as 3-5 years old, depending on the disability of the student. The Texas Transition and Employment Guide are available in English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese. This guide has been developed by the Texas Education Agency. Read more at texastransition.org.
Family Engagement Plan
Family Engagement Plan
The Duncanville Independent School District program embraces the individuality and uniqueness of families, and promotes a culture of learning that is child centered and age appropriate. Building partnerships between educators and families, by way of the Family Engagement Plan, ensures that every learner is encouraged, supported, and challenged to achieve the highest levels of knowledge, skills, and character.
Read More Here
Agreement Between District and Public Institution of Higher Education to Provide a Dual Credit Program
Information from TEA Explaining Advantages of the Distinguished Level of Achievement and Each Endorsement
Administration Dates for PSAT/NMSQT and College Advanced Placement Tests with Procedures for Home-schooled Students to Register
Information on Each Assessment Required by the State to Comply with 20 U.S.C. § 6311, Other Assessments Required by the State, and Assessments Required District- wide
Current Copy of District’s Procedural Safeguards Notice Regarding Special Education
Required Annual Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and implementing regulations
Required Annual Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and implementing regulations; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and implementing regulations; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and implementing regulations
Public Notification of Nondiscrimination
Annual Notice of Programs Available to Earn College Credit
Duncanville ISD is proud to partner with higher education institutions to help our students become college and career ready. The district is required by law to post the memorandums of understanding (MOU) with these partners:
- Dallas College Dual Credit Program
- Dallas College P-TECH
- UT Austin (On Ramps)
Federal and State Accountability
Federal and State Accountability
All campuses in Duncanville ISD are labeled Not Rated: Declared State of Disaster for 2020. Visit TXSchools.gov to view the 2019 accountability rating reports or see the TAPR Reports provided below.
Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
Texas annually rates its public schools and districts on the academic performance of their students through the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), formerly known as the Academic Excellence Indicator System (AEIS). The TAPR reports provide a great deal of performance information about every public school and district in the state. These reports also provide extensive profile information about staff, finances, demographics and programs. The Texas Education Agency provides the TAPR report every year. More information and the district and campus TAPR reports can be found on the TEA website. (Note: No STAAR results are available on the 2011-12 AEIS Reports.)
TAPR Duncanville ISD 2021 - 2022 April 17, 2023 Annual Report Public Hearing
TAPR Duncanville ISD Report 2021-22
Higher Education Reports
Information from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Report of 2011-12 High School Graduates' Enrollment and Academic Performance in Texas Public Higher Education in FY2013
Postsecondary Persistence and Performance
National Student Clearinghouse (in-and out-of-state)
HB 5 - Community and Student Engagement Ratings
In addition to the accountability results based on learner assessment data, every Texas school district under the requirements of House Bill 5 was required beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, to evaluate each campus and the district as a whole on nine factors and assign ratings of Exemplary, Recognized, Acceptable, or Unacceptable in each of those factors based on district developed rubrics. These factors and rating comprise the Community and Student Engagement Accountability System (CSEAS).
These ratings allow each district and campus the opportunity to showcase the broad spectrum of services, supports, and activities available to learners and the community as a whole and begin the process of widening the accountability measures beyond standardized assessments.
To view the district and campus' Community and Student Engagement accountability rating please click here.
Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS)
PBMAS reports are provided annually from the state (TEA) regarding their performance of school districts and charter schools in the areas of bilingual education/English as a second language, career and technical education, special education, and certain Title programs under the No Child Left Behind Act. The report is provided at the district, region and state levels.
School Report Cards
All District Schools Report Cards 2022
School Report Cards are produced annually for each Texas public school campus by the Texas Education Agency. Information included in the School Report Cards include:
Accountability Rating
Distinction Designations
Performance Index
Demographics
Class Size Averages
School Financial Information
STAAR Results
Graduation Rates
Texas Success Initiatives (TSI)-Higher Education Readiness Component
SAT/ACT Results
2021-22 Federal Report Cards
The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires each local education agency (LEA) that receives Title I Part A funding to disseminate specific LEA and Campus-level data to 1) all LEA campuses, 2) parents of all enrolled students, and 3) the general public via widely available public means such as posting on the Internet, distribution to the media, or distribution through public agencies. To meet this requirement the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides these statistics at the state level and for each district or campus that is required.
Federal Report Card Definitions for Texas Public Schools
State
District
Elementary Schools
- Charles Acton Leadership Academy
- Alexander Elementary
- Bilhartz Elementary
- Central Elementary
- Fairmeadows Elementary
- Hastings Elementary
- Hyman Elementary
- Merrifield Elementary
- Smith Elementary
Intermediate Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
What All Parents Should Know About Reporting Timelines for Spring 2023 STAAR
What Families Should Know About (STAAR )
Spring 2023 STAAR Reporting Timelines
Reporting Timelines GRADES 3-8
Special Education
Special Education Information Center
Click here to access Special Education Procedural Safeguards in your preferred language.
The Special Education Information Center (SPEDTex) provides resources and interactive features for increasing family awareness of disabilities and special education processes, with the goal of improving partnerships between schools and families. Click the image about for more information.
Contact information:
Phone: 1-855-773-3839
Email: inquire@spedtex.org
Texas Transition and Employment Guide
Transition services are a coordinated set of activities that focus on courses of study or activities available in high school that will facilitate the students' movement toward post high school goals. State law mandates that transition planning be in place at a student's 14th birthday. This requires planning to begin at age 13. Transition occurs throughout a student's school career. For our students with disabilities, the transition specialist provides information to the parents concerning the health and human services available once their student has graduated from high school. This service begins to take place when the student is as young as 3-5 years old, depending on the disability of the student. The Texas Transition and Employment Guide are available in English, Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese. This guide has been developed by the Texas Education Agency. Read more at texastransition.org.
Dyslexia
Student Handbook Statement
Click here to read the Student Handbook Statement for Special Education
SB 139 Notice to Families
In 2019, the 86th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 139 (SB 139), which requires Texas local education agencies (LEAs) to distribute a notice to parents containing the following information:
- Changes made from 2016 to 2017 in reporting requirements for LEAs regarding special education enrollment in the Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System.
- The rights of a child regarding the provision of special education services under both state and federal law.
- The process and procedures for initiating a referral for evaluation for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and TEC Sec. 29.004.
- Where to find local policies and procedures related to initiating a referral for evaluation under IDEA.
Guide to the ARD Process
Read Here for the Parent's Guide to the ARD Process- SPEDTex
Notice of Procedural Safeguards
Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), you and your child have legal protections during the evaluation and individualized education program (IEP) process. These protections are called Procedural Safeguards. Click here to read this resource.
Core Subjects
The State Board of Education (SBOE) uses a proclamation to call for new instructional materials. The proclamation lists the subject areas
scheduled for review. It contains a schedule of adoption procedures, requirements, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), and
instructions for providing electronic files for braille and large-type materials. Proclamations are named for the year the materials go into
the classroom.
Proclamation 2024 calls for instructional materials for all courses in Science, English & Spanish in grades K-12, Technology Applications,
Personal Financial Literacy, and select CTE courses.
Click on the link to read Duncanville ISD's SBEC and Proclamation 2024
Early Childhood
Family Engagement Plan
The Duncanville Independent School District program embraces the individuality and uniqueness of families, and promotes a culture of learning that is child centered and age appropriate. Building partnerships between educators and families, by way of the Family Engagement Plan, ensures that every learner is encouraged, supported, and challenged to achieve the highest levels of knowledge, skills, and character.
Read More Here
Targeted Improvement Plan
Maintenance
Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management Parent Letters English & Spanish are on the Maintenance page.
Nutrition Services
Non-Discrimination Notice
The non-discrimination notice is posted on the Nutrition page.
Vending Machines and Food Service Guidelines
Vending Machines (All Grade Levels) The district has adopted and implemented the state and federal policies for food service, including guidelines to restrict student access to vending machines. For more information about these policies and guidelines, see the Director of Child Nutrition. [See policy FFA for more information.
Safety and Security
House Bill 3, Armed Security Officers Requirement
During the 88th Texas Legislative Session, House Bill 3 (TEC §37.0814) was adopted requiring armed security officers to be present at each school district campus during regular school hours. A good cause exception may be adopted by a Board of Trustees if the district is unable to comply with state law. Lack of available funding and/or qualified personnel are allowable good cause exceptions. It is anticipated that a recommendation for a good cause exception will be taken to the Board of Trustees annually for the next 4 years until the district can create efficiencies and train personnel to meet the legal requirements of House Bill 3 (TEC §37.0814).
The district's recommendations, here.
Student Services
- School Health Advisory Committee
- Meningitis Information for Student and Parents
- Human Sexuality Curriculum Recommended by SHAC and approved by the Board of Trustees
- Summary of the Allergies and Anaphylaxis | Texas DSHS with Instructions for Obtaining Access to the Complete Guidelines Document
- Local Programs and Services Available to Assist Students Who Are Homeless
- Reporting Bullying
- Statement Regarding the Policies and Procedures Adopted to Promote Students’ Physical and Mental Health
School Health Advisory Committee
The School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is established in accordance with Board Policy BDF (LEGAL) to assist the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in the district’s health education instruction.
The Duncanville Independent School District School Health Advisory Council is a community-based council whose purpose is to:
- Promote health and wellness for school staff.
See the 2023-2024 SHAC Meeting Dates and Videos Meeting Here.
Meningitis Information for Student and Parents
Click here for information about meningitis for students and parents.
Human Sexuality Curriculum Recommended by SHAC and approved by the Board of Trustees
Summary of the Allergies and Anaphylaxis | Texas DSHS with Instructions for Obtaining Access to the Complete Guidelines Document
Allergies and Anaphylaxis
Background and Statutes
In response to the increasing rate of students with diagnosed food allergies at risk for anaphylaxis, laws were passed. This occurred during the 2011, 82nd Legislative Session, and the 2015, 84th Legislative Session. The bills were codified in the Texas Education Code, Chapters 25 and 38.
Texas Education Code, Chapter 25, Section 25.0022, requires a parent or legal guardian disclose, at the request of the school district, whether the child has a food allergy.
Texas Education Code, Chapter 38, Section 38.0151, requires the board of trustees of each school district and the governing body or appropriate officer of each open-enrollment charter school adopt and administer a policy for the care of students with diagnosed food allergies at risk for anaphylaxis based on the guidelines developed by the legislated Ad-Hoc committee.
Texas Education Code, Subchapter E, states:
- "each school district, open-enrollment charter school, and private school may adopt and implement a policy regarding the maintenance, administration, and disposal of epinephrine auto-injectors at each campus in the district or school."
- “each school district, open-enrollment charter school, and private school may adopt and implement a policy authorizing a school nurse to maintain and administer asthma medicine at each campus in the district or school.”
During the 85th Legislative Session, private schools were included in the law.
Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies
The Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) in consultation with the legislated SB-52 Ad-Hoc Committee developed the Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies. It is for local boards of trustees of school districts and governing bodies of open-enrollment charter schools to use.
Read the Guidelines for the Care of Students with Food Allergies at Risk for Anaphylaxis. [pdf]
School Reports: Epinephrine Auto-Injectors and Asthma Medication
Texas schools must report to DSHS the administration of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors and unassigned asthma medication. School staff use the web-based Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Reporting Form and Asthma Medication Reporting Form to meet this requirement.
The School Health Program and the DSHS Chronic Disease Epidemiology Branch developed reports that include data submitted via the reporting forms.
- Read the 2021-2022 Administered Epinephrine Auto-Injectors in Schools Report. [pdf]
- Read the 2021-2022 Administered Unassigned Asthma Medication in Schools Report. [pdf]
Unassigned Youth facilities and certain entities also must report administration of unassigned administered epinephrine auto-injectors. Youth facilities use the Youth Facilities Reporting Form. Entities or venues use the Certain Entities Reporting Form.
Emergency Care Plan for Students with Food Allergies
- Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) – Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan [pdf]
Epinephrine Auto-Injector Resources
- Epinephrine Auto-Injector Resources for Schools
- Epinephrine Auto-Injector Policy Repository Procedures
Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee
The Stock Epinephrine Advisory Committee (SEAC) examines and reviews the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors to a person experiencing an anaphylactic reaction on a school campus.
Local Programs and Services Available to Assist Students Who Are Homeless
McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act
The McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act provides assistance to states to help them ensure educational rights and protections for children and youth experiencing homelessness. Consistent with the McKinney Vento Act, children experiencing homelessness will be provided services comparable to those received by other students in their school, including transportation services and education programs for which such students are otherwise eligible.
Read Full Statement and About Services Here.
Reporting Bullying
Bullying, Harassment, and Threats
Duncanville ISD is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all individuals by educating parents, students, and community members on bullying, harassment and school threats. To report any concerns regarding bullying, harassment or school threats, please click on the link below. You may choose to report anonymously.
Statement Regarding the Policies and Procedures Adopted to Promote Students’ Physical and Mental Health
Each campus in the Duncanville ISD employs a full-time counselor. See here. Tex. Educ. Code § 28.004(k)(1): The physical and mental health resources available at each campus include access to a certified school counselor, weekty access to a student support counselor specifically available for our students' social emotional needs. Our K-8 campuses have access to a social-emotional learning curriculum entitled, "Second Step". The contact information for the nearest providers of essential public health services under Texas Health and Safety Code chapter 121 is the Human Services Department located at 1467 Acton Ave, Duncanville, TX 75137. Ph: (972) 709-8075, The contact information for the nearest local mental health authority is Hamilotn Counseling and Consulting, located at 777 E Wheatland Rd #101, Duncanville, TX 75116. Ph: (972) 283-6799.
Tex. Educ. Code § 28.004(j)(1)(B): Linked here are the curriculum materials for the Duncanville ISD's Human Sexualtiy curriculum.
There are several local programs and services available to assist students who are homeless. The Duncanville ISD employs school social workers who work closely with our students who are experiencing homelessness under the state's McKinney-Vento Act. Social workers provide food, clothing, and school supplies to all students in need through our Panther Pantry and Clothing Closet. We also partner with several community organizations such as the North Texas Food Bank and Trusted World to provide necessary food, clothing, and housing resources. See here.
Technology
DMCA copyright infringement
It is the policy of Duncanville ISD not to infringe upon copyrights. Any incidental infringement is without the knowledge of Duncanville ISD, and given proper notice of any infringement, Duncanville ISD will act expeditiously to remove or disable access to the material.
Pursuant to 17 U.S. Code § 512, describing limitations on liability relating to material online, Duncanville ISD's designated agent for notice of any alleged copyright infringement is:
Duncanville ISD Communications Department
710 S. Cedar Ridge Drive
Duncanville, TX 75137
Email: news@duncanvilleisd.org
Transportation
Operating A School Transportation System Outside of the District
Under Transfer Guidelines, it states “No district transportation will be provided for transfer students.”. This is documented in the Transfer Request page.