What is new about the DAC?
The District Advisory Council voted to change the membership structure of the DAC in May 2026. This updated membership structure guarantees each vertical team 2 parent and 2 teacher seats. Rather than assigning those seats to one specific school, access stays open to any campus within the vertical team. Members may also serve a second term, supporting continuity and sustained advocacy within DAC.
What is the District Advisory Council (DAC)?
The District Advisory Council is a committee of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other district staff. The formation of the DAC is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251). Specific functions of the DAC include providing review and comment on:
- District Educational Program
- District Performance
- District Improvement Plan
- Student Code of Conduct
- District Staff Development Plan
- Waiver Requests to the State
- District Budget
What is the mission of the DAC?
The mission of the DAC is to promote excellence in education for all AISD students through broad-based community representation. The DAC provides valuable input to the Superintendent and Board of Trustees, who ultimately have decision-making responsibility for the district.
Where can I learn more?
A standard membership application is provided in the District Advisory Bodies section. More detailed information about the DAC is contained in the DAC Bylaws. To apply for membership, please complete and submit the standard application form: English / Spanish
What are AISD Advisory Bodies?
Resources
Operations
DAC Bylaws
Citizens Communications and Visitor Guidelines
Effective Leadership and Parliamentary Procedure
Annual Report: 2021 - 2022
General Information
State Laws Pertaining to District and Campus Advisory Councils
District Policies Pertaining to the DAC
DAC Budget Priorities for 2021-2022