Garland Independent School District, TX

Regular Meeting

The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will meet to discuss legal policy updates and review May 2026 financial and tax reports. The body will also consider several inter-district agreements and the naming of a school facility.

• Naming of a facility at South Garland High School as Tyrese Kendrid Maxey Gymnasium
• Approval of 2026-2027 Dallas County JJAEP MOU
• Shared Service Agreement with Dallas Regional Day School for the Deaf
• Memorandum of Understanding with Plano ISD
• Affiliation Agreement with Texas Tech for 2026-27

Board Bond Special Meeting

The Garland Independent School District Board will receive a program summary update on Bond 2023. The Board will also consider approving the recommended Guaranteed Maximum Price for the new Memorial Pathway Academy/Student Services Center.

• Consider approval of Recommended Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for Bond 2023 New Memorial Pathway Academy/Student Services Center (Contract 510-04-4.6)
• Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the district's proposed tax rate and budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The meeting also includes a consent agenda for personnel reports and various educational agreements.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
• Resolution authorizing contribution to the Garland Economic Development Partnership
• Approval of multiple 2026-27 Dual Credit and Inter Local agreements with Dallas College
• Approval of June 2026 Human Resources Report including new hires and resignations
• Review and adoption of Investment Policy and Investment Strategy

Board Bond Special Meeting

The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special bond meeting to receive an update on the 2023 bond program and vote on modifications to existing contracts for custodial supplies and architectural services. The board will also consider a new bid for industrial equipment rent, lease, or purchase. No new bond issuance is on the agenda.

• Modification to Contract 176-26 for custodial supplies and equipment
• Modification to Contract 360-23 for architectural and related professional services
• New bid recommendation for Contract 510-26-02 for industrial equipment rent, lease, or purchase
• Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
• Public forum limited to agenda-related topics only

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting

The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee of Garland ISD meets to discuss and vote on the 2025-26 budget transfers, investment policy updates, and multiple new service contracts. The meeting also includes routine financial reports and public comments on agenda topics.

• Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Student Nutrition Services Fund for 25-26 school year
• Consider approval of resolution designating investment officers for the district
• Consider approval of purchase of dish room chemicals and sanitation services for Student Nutrition Services (Contract 48-27)
• Consider approval of purchase of laminating and office machines, supplies and services (Contract 269-27)
• Consider approval of purchase of special education services with Mesquite Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (Contract 394-26-05)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.

District Affairs Committee Meeting

The District Affairs Committee will hear updates on accountability ratings, early college programs, and special education before voting on 17 inter-local agreements with Dallas College for dual-credit and P-TECH programs in the 2026-27 school year. The board will also consider waivers for students at institutions with shorter calendars and approve a memorandum of understanding with Dallas County Health and Human Services.

• Consider approval of Dallas College 2026-27 Dual Credit Agreement
• Consider approval of Dallas College 2026-27 GHS ECHS Inter Local
• Consider approval of Dallas College 2026-27 GRCTC EMT Agreement
• Consider approval of Dallas College 2026-27 LCHS ECHS Inter Local
• Consider approval of Dallas College 2026-27 NFHS ECHS Inter Local

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular Meeting

The Garland ISD board will swear in two newly elected trustees and conduct routine approvals including an easement at Homer B. Johnson Stadium for Oncor Electric. No major policy decisions are listed; most items are procedural or ceremonial.

• Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Trustees D. Stanley and J. Miller
• Consider Approval of Aerial Easement and Right-of-Way at Homer B. Johnson Stadium between GISD and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
• Approve Human Resources Report including new hires, resignations, and retirements
• Approve budget transfers and amendments for General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund for 2025-26 school year
• Approve disposal of buses

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting

The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will discuss the 2026-2027 budget overview and review financial reports from March 2026. The body will also consider several contracts, budget amendments, and agreements with higher education institutions.

• Discussion of 2026-2027 Budget Overview
• Approval of aerial easement and right-of-way at Homer B. Johnson Stadium with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
• Approval of budget transfers for the General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund
• Approval of MOUs with Midwestern State University and University of Texas-Dallas
• Approval of bids for security equipment parts, office supplies, and sport surface repairs

The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Special Meeting

The Garland Independent School District Board will meet to officially canvass the returns and declare the results of the May 2, 2026, General Trustee Election. The Board will also issue certificates of election to the winning candidates.

• Canvass the election returns of the May 2, 2026, General Trustee Election
• Issue Certificates of Election for D. Stanley and J. Miller

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Board Bond Special Meeting

The Board will receive a program summary update on Bond 2023. They will also consider several agreements and easements with the City of Garland regarding wastewater, electrical, and pedestrian access.

• Bond 2023 Program Summary Update presentation
• Interlocal Agreement for wastewater line installation under Birchwood Drive
• Pedestrian access and utility easements of 697 sq ft and 942 sq ft
• Water and wastewater easements of 225 sq ft and 243 sq ft
• Electrical utility easement and public access, drainage, and traffic control easement

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

District Affairs Committee Meeting

The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee will meet to consider approval of new secondary course requests, a memorandum of understanding with A&M AgriLife Extension, and a memorandum of understanding with Dallas County Health and Human Services. The meeting also includes a public forum for resident comments and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Consider Approval of 2026-2027 New Secondary Course Requests – Coleman Bruman
• Consider Approval of MOU: A&M AgriLife Extension – Dr. Ramona Morin and Dr. Lakisha Culpepper
• Consider Approval of MOU with Dallas County Health and Human Services – Dr. Babetta Hemphill and Nurse Zela Daniel

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular Meeting

The Garland Independent School District Board will review the upcoming school year's salary schedule and compensation handbook. The body will also consider budget transfers for the 2025-2026 school year and various instructional and staffing contracts.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Salary Schedule and Compensation Information Handbook
• Budget transfers and amendments for General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund (2025-2026)
• Contract #302-25-04 for instructional materials, supplies, testing, and equipment
• Contract #345-25-01 for Fine Arts temporary staffing personnel services
• Agreement with University of North Texas - Dallas for a Mentor Program

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative page headers.

Work Session

The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss and vote on several financial and operational items for the 2025-2026 school year. Key topics include preliminary budget planning for 2026-2027, salary schedules, and approval of contracts for instructional materials, fine arts staffing, and a mentor program with UNT Dallas.

• Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund for 2025-2026
• Consider approval of a mentor program agreement with University of North Texas - Dallas
• Consider approval of new contracts for instructional materials and fine arts temporary staffing services
• Consider approval to dispose of surplus iPads
• Consider approval of annual certification of instructional materials and library resources

The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.

Team of Eight Training

The board will meet to conduct its annual Team of Eight training. The meeting also includes a public forum and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Annual Team of 8 Training
• Executive session regarding pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers
• Executive session regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee

The provided minutes for the April 7, 2026, Team of Eight Training meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.

Special Meeting

The Garland ISD board will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution nominating Dr. Ricardo López as Superintendent of the Year through the Texas Association of School Boards. The board will also hold an executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters before reconvening for any resulting actions.

• Consideration and approval of resolution nominating Dr. Ricardo López as TASB Superintendent of the Year

The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Garland Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on March 31, 2026. The agenda includes routine procedural items, recognition of student achievements, and several consent items requiring board approval, such as an easement for Hillside Academy for Excellence, budget transfers, and policy updates based on District of Innovation adoption.

• Approve aerial easement and right-of-way at Hillside Academy for Excellence with Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
• Approve budget transfers and amendments for General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund for the 2025-26 school year
• Approve modification to Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Agreement
• Approve local policy changes for policies DBA Local, DGBA Local, DK Local, DNA Local, DNB Local, EB Local, FDA Local, FNG Local, and GF Local based on District of Innovation adoption
• Approve purchase of technology ticket system (Contract#113-26) and maintenance general trades merchandise and services (Contract#215-26-01) via new bids

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

District Affairs Committee Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting

The provided document contains only administrative headers and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, discussions, or actions taken during the meeting.

Board Bond Special Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting

The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review financial reports and consider several action items. These include budget amendments for the 2025-26 school year and agreements for teacher residency programs.

• Budget transfers and amendments for the General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund
• Teacher Residency Program Agreements with East Texas A&M University and University of North Texas
• Mutual Aid Agreement for Complex Emergency Response and Investigation Planning with DPS and Dallas County
• Naming of the Rowlett High School Baseball Concession Stand to Archer’s Snack Shack
• New bids for charter transportation, commodity processing for student nutrition, and library materials

The provided minutes for the Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee meeting contain no record of decisions, discussions, or actions taken. The document consists of procedural system information and meeting headers.

District Affairs Committee Meeting

The District Affairs Committee will preview the Annual Performance Report and consider approvals for library resources and an amendment to the District of Innovation Plan. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss a resolution under SB11.

• Preview of Annual Performance Report/TAPR
• Consideration of District of Innovation Plan Amendment
• Consideration of Library Resources
• Executive session regarding a resolution under SB11

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.

Board Bond Special Meeting

The provided minutes for the Board Bond Special Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Garland ISD board will hold its regular January meeting to receive reports, discuss policy updates, and vote on several consent items including a 4-day summer work schedule, scholarship awards, and budget transfers. No major decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals.

• Consider approval of 4-day summer work schedule and holiday shutdown for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years
• Consider approval of $25-26 school year budget transfers and amendments for General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund
• Consider approval of Stephen F. Austin State University Teacher Preparation Program Agreement
• Consider approval of May 2026 General Trustee Election Order
• Consider approval of 2026-2027 Public Information Calendar

The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Board Bond Special Meeting

The Garland Independent School District Board will review updates on the Bond 2023 program and technology refreshes. The board will also consider approving several contracts for athletic facility improvements, school replacements, and network equipment.

• Contract #510-01-1.1.3: Softball/Baseball facility improvements at Garland High School (Williams Stadium)
• Contract #510-02-2.1: Guaranteed Maximum Price for Linda L. Griffin Elementary School replacement
• Contract #510-03-3.2: Athletic Package for South Garland, North Garland, and Lakeview Centennial High Schools
• Contract #510-25-07: Local Area Network (LAN) equipment and services
• Contract #510-25-08: Wide Area Network (WAN) equipment and services

The provided minutes for the January 13, 2026, Board Bond Special Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

District Affairs Committee Meeting

The District Affairs Committee will discuss the December 2025 Kinkeade Report and review first semester TSI data. The committee is also considering the approval of a Targeted Improvement Plan and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Region 10 Education Service Center.

• Consider approval of MOU with Region 10 Education Service Center
• Consider approval of Targeted Improvement Plan
• Discussion of December 2025 Kinkeade Report
• Receipt of TSI - 1st Semester Data Report

The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting

The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review and vote on several financial and operational items for Garland ISD, including the 2025 federal single audit, a 4-day summer work schedule, bus disposal, and budget transfers. The meeting also includes information items on contract renewals, tax reports, and a teacher preparation program agreement.

• Consider approval of Garland ISD Federal Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2025
• Consider approval of Board Resolution for a 4-Day Summer Work Schedule and Holiday Shutdown for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028
• Consider approval of Disposal of Buses
• Consider approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund, Debt Services Fund and Student Nutrition Services Fund for the 25-26 School Year
• Consider approval of Stephen F. Austin State University Teacher Preparation Program Agreement

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.