Lone Star Governance

Lone Star Governance (LSG) is a framework that helps school boards and superintendents focus their work on what matters most: improving student outcomes. Lone Star Governance clarifies roles, strengthens teamwork between the board and superintendent, and aligns decisions around a small number of measurable student goals. It provides a clear structure for setting priorities, monitoring progress, and holding the system accountable. This ensures leadership energy is spent on student success rather than operational distractions. Click here to learn more about Lone Star Governance from the Texas Education Agency.

The Del Valle ISD School Board is putting community values first. To stay on track, we’ve set Guardrails, clear boundaries and guiding principles for the Board and Superintendent.

Why it matters: Guardrails ensure decisions reflect what our community cares about—safety, literacy, life skills, job readiness, and more.

Watch our explainer videos below to see how guardrails work and learn about our goals.

English: Board & Superintendent Guardrails
English: District Goals
Spanish: Las directrices de la junta escolar y el superintendente
Spanish: Metas del Distrito

Board of Trustee Guardrails

1. The board shall not veer from a targeted focus on whole-child outcomes through equitable support for all students, families, and communities.
2. The board shall not allow lapses in two-way communication with the community or fail to plan for how input will be collected and integrated regarding the district vision (goals) and values (guardrails).
3. The board shall not come to meetings unprepared to engage in meaningful discussion by failing to review all agendas and materials in advance, formulate relevant questions, and contribute to a clear plan for effective dialogue.
4. The board shall not lose momentum toward more effective and healthy board operations through assumption of best intent, continuous improvement, and ongoing growth and development.

Superintendent Guardrails

1. The Superintendent shall not allow school cultures to persist which hold low expectations for any students (in academics, engagement, or behavior), cause students to feel unsafe or unvalued, or fail to provide for the social, emotional, and mental health of the children in their care.

2. The Superintendent shall not allow breakdowns in communication and support that leave families inadequately prepared to engage in and support their child’s education.

3. The Superintendent shall not allow practices that delay evaluations, deny services, or place the district at risk of non-compliance with regard to special education.

4. The Superintendent shall not allow negative district and campus cultures or counter productive district-campus relationships to impact teacher retention and staff morale.

Stay informed on our progress! District Administration shares monthly updates on Board Goals during Board of Trustees meetings. Explore the latest progress reports below.

October 21, 2025: Goal 4
November 18, 2025: Goal 1
December 16, 2025: Goals 2 & 3
January 20, 2026: Goal 4
February 10, 2026: Goal 1