Garland Independent School District public meetings in 2023
38 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will meet to receive information on October 2023 financials, tax reports, a bond 2023 program update, baseball/softball turf installation, and an intruder detection audit. They will also discuss policy updates and consider several action items, including budget transfers, property resales, and new contracts. The meeting includes an executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Review October 2023 monthly financials and tax report
- Receive Bond 2023 program summary update
- Receive presentation on baseball/softball turf installation and field improvements
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund
- Consider approval of new contracts: HVAC equipment, band uniforms, audio visual equipment, staff development services
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the School FIRST financial rating report, then consider a consent agenda covering personnel, academic calendars, course requests, easements, budget transfers, and several contracts. Non-consent action items include a chaplain resolution for SB 763, approval of a Construction Manager at Risk for Bond 2023 activity centers at all 7 high schools, and authorization to issue unlimited tax school building bonds. The board will also enter executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Public hearing on School FIRST Rating Report 2022-2023
- Approval of recommended academic calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
- Approval of easement dedication deeds with City of Rowlett for outdoor warning sirens at Herfurth and Liberty Grove elementary schools
- Approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- Approval of Construction Manager at Risk for Bond 2023 Multi-Program Activity Centers at all 7 high schools with fieldhouse replacement
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board is holding a special bond meeting to receive an update on the Bond 2023 program and consider approving a resolution for project delivery and contract award methods for construction. The board will also consider adopting the Garland ISD Consolidation Plan, subject to court approval, after an executive session. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Receive presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Consider approval of resolution for project delivery/contract award methods for 2023 Bond Program construction
- Executive session for attorney consultation on court approval of Consolidation Plan (Case 3:70-cv-04100-K)
- Consider and adopt Garland ISD Consolidation Plan, subject to court approval
Academic and District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD Academic and District Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss and consider action items for the November 2023 Board of Trustees meeting. These include a resolution related to SB 763 (chaplains), recommended academic calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, and new secondary course requests. The meeting also includes a public forum and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of Chaplain Resolution for SB 763
- Consider approval of recommended academic calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 new secondary course requests
- Public forum for comments on agenda items
- Executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend action on items for the November Board of Trustees meeting. They will review the independently audited FY2023 financial statements, September 2023 monthly financials, and the first quarter investment report. The committee will also consider approving budget transfers, new contracts, and increases to existing contracts, among other items.
- Public hearing on School FIRST Rating Report
- Receive independently audited financial statements for FY2023
- Consider approval of easement deeds for outdoor warning sirens at Herfurth and Liberty Grove elementary schools
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- Consider approval of new contracts: textbooks/digital materials (#321-24), language acquisition software (#397-24-07), and property insurance renewal (#363-21)
Special Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to consider the approval of independently audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2023. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding legal advice and personnel matters.
- Approval of the Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2023
Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board is holding a special meeting that begins with a tour of two elementary schools outside the district as part of Bond 2023 planning, followed by an executive session for legal and personnel matters. No votes are scheduled on the agenda.
- Tour John S. Bradfield Elementary School (Highland Park ISD, 4300 Southern Avenue, Dallas)
- Tour Buddy and Joni Minett Elementary School (Frisco ISD, 16000 Peyton Abby Road, Frisco)
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation) and 551.074 (personnel)
- Possible action after executive session
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public forum, recognitions, and reports. Key items include discussing a cost savings audit report, approving district and campus improvement plans, and considering multiple contracts and budget amendments.
- Discuss Cost Savings Audit Report by Gibson Consulting
- Consider Approval of 2023-2024 District and Campus Improvement Plans
- Consider Approval of 2023-2024 HB3 Improvement Plans (Early Childhood Literacy, Math, CCMR)
- Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- Consider Approval of New Bids including Contract#51-23-01 (Student Nutrition Services equipment) and Contract#252-24 (Cellular Data Services)
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board will hold a special meeting to receive updates on entry-resistant window film installation and the Bond 2023 program, and to consider approving resolutions for project delivery and contract award methods for the 2023 bond program's construction procurement. The board will also consider an increase to an awarded bid for portable building moving spaces. An executive session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Receive update on entry-resistant window film installation
- Receive presentation on Bond 2023 program summary update
- Consider approval of resolutions for project delivery/contract award methods for 2023 bond program construction
- Consider approval of increase in awarded amount for Contract #368-20 (portable building moving spaces)
- Executive session for legal, personnel, and security deliberations
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss and consider several action items, including approval of the 2023-2024 District and Campus Improvement Plans, HB3 improvement plans, an enrollment update and school calendar choice, a memorandum of understanding with the Garland Health Department, and a revised shared service agreement with Mesquite Regional Day School for the Deaf. The committee will also hear an annual progress report on the BE/ESL program evaluation and may enter executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 District and Campus Improvement Plans
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 HB3 Improvement Plans (Early Childhood Literacy, Math Proficiency, CCMR)
- Consider approval of enrollment update and choice of school calendar
- Consider approval of Student Services Clinic and Garland Health Department MOU
- Consider approval of revised Shared Service Agreement with Mesquite Regional Day School for the Deaf
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review financial reports and consider several action items. These include budget transfers for the General Fund and Debt Service Fund, as well as multiple new, renewal, and increased contract bids.
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- Resolution designating Investment Officers for the District
- New bids for student nutrition equipment, cellular data, and instructional software
- Renewal bids for custodial supplies and musical instrument repairs
- Increases to awarded amounts for firewall equipment, computer workstations, and Google license products
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on September 26, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes public comment, recognitions, reports from trustees and the superintendent, and a consent agenda with numerous contract approvals and budget items. Non-consent action items include resolutions on funding and a lawsuit, a band instrument replacement proposal, and approval of the tax roll for 2023.
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund
- Consider approval of salary schedule addendum to 2023-2024 salary schedules
- Consider approval of purchase of metal detectors (Contract#13-24)
- Consider approval of resolution on funding and resolution ratifying joinder of accountability system lawsuit
- Consider approval of Garland ISD Tax Roll for Tax Year 2023
Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that includes a district tour of Bond 2023 project sites (Williams Stadium and several high schools) and an executive session for legal and personnel matters. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.
- Tour of Bond 2023 sites: Williams Stadium, North Garland, South Garland, Lakeview Centennial, Rowlett, and Sachse high schools
- Executive session for legal consultation (pending litigation, settlement offers)
- Executive session for personnel matters (appointment, employment, evaluation, discipline)
- Public forum for comments limited to posted agenda items
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board will hold a special meeting to receive an update on the Bond 2023 program and consider approving recommended architects for Phase 1 projects. They will also consider awarding a contract for multi-campus softball/baseball facility improvements. The board will then enter executive session for legal, personnel, and security discussions.
- Receive presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Consider approval of recommended architects for Bond 2023 Phase 1 projects
- Consider approval of contractor for Contract #510-01.1.1 (Multi-Campus Softball/Baseball Facilities Improvements)
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will receive informational reports on the Kinkeade Report, a learning loss audit update, STAAR accountability analysis, BizTown, and the annual SHAC report. The committee will also hold an executive session for legal and personnel matters. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Receive Kinkeade Report
- Learning Loss Audit Update
- STAAR Accountability Analysis
- BizTown Report
- Annual SHAC report
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review financial reports and consider approving multiple contracts, including metal detectors, food supplies, HVAC services, and technology equipment. The committee will also consider budget transfers, a salary schedule addendum, and several bid increases. An executive session is scheduled for legal consultation regarding TEA's A-F accountability rating litigation and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of metal detectors purchase (Contract #13-24)
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund
- Consider approval of salary schedule addendum to 2023-2024 salary schedules
- Review July 2023 monthly financials and tax report
- Consider approval of HVAC control maintenance, services, repairs and replacement (Contract #214-23-09)
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hear a learning recovery audit interim report from Gibson Consulting, receive a safety and security audit report, and discuss board priorities for the 2023-24 school year. The board will also consider approving the 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct, several consent agenda items including budget transfers and new/renewal contracts, and a resolution for a good cause exception to the House Bill 3 armed security officer requirement. Executive session items include security deployment, real property purchase authority, and a Level III employee grievance appeal.
- Receive Safety and Security Audit Report
- Learning Recovery Audit interim results from Gibson Consulting
- Consider approval of 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund
- Consider approval of resolution for procurement delivery method for Bond 2023
Board Bond Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD Board Bond Committee is meeting to review Bond 2023 program updates, including baseball/softball turf installation and field improvements, and to consider approving a construction management software contract and the procurement delivery method for Bond 2023. The agenda includes public comment, a superintendent's message, and an executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Receive presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Receive presentation on Baseball/Softball Turf Installation and Field Improvements
- Consider approval of Resolution of the Procurement Delivery Method for Bond 2023
- Contract #221-23-01: Consider approval to award Construction Management Software and Related Services
- Executive session for legal, personnel, and security deliberations
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review information items including the certified tax roll, June tax report, and updates on fine arts acoustical improvements and custodial services. Action items include approving budget transfers and amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund, plus several contract renewals for services like liability insurance, PSAT/SAT materials, hazardous materials consulting, and educational software. The committee will also hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund
- Contract #55-22: purchase of liability and workers compensation third-party administration services
- Contract #325-19-13: purchase of PSAT-SAT materials and services
- Contract #361-16-21: purchase of hazardous materials consulting services
- Contract #397-21-04: purchase of educational software, licenses, subscriptions, hardware and services
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve items for the August 2023 Board of Trustees meeting. The agenda includes information updates on the Family & Community Engagement audit, a home instruction waiver, and a mental health platform, plus action items on the 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct and a public information request calendar. An executive session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of updated 2023-24 Student Code of Conduct
- Consider approval of Public Information Request Calendar
- Update: Family & Community Engagement Department Audit
- Compensatory Education Home Instruction Waiver
- Mental Health Platform & Care Coordination Update
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public forum, information items, discussion items, and a consent agenda. The board will consider multiple action items including memorandums of understanding with other districts, contract modifications, new bids, and a donation. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real estate, personnel, and economic development matters.
- Consider approval of MOU with Plano ISD and Wylie ISD for Sierra Schools seats
- Consider approval of MOU with Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
- Consider approval of modification to Contract #141-24 for commodity processing
- Consider approval of donation of $7,658 from Luna Elementary School PTA
- Consider approval of increase for staff parking expansion at Sam Houston Middle School
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on ESSER grant updates, the 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate, and the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction plan. The board will also vote on the 2023-2024 budget, salary schedule, and an order authorizing the issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023. Consent agenda items include contract renewals, waivers, and investment-related resolutions.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
- Approval of 2023-2024 budget and salary schedule
- Issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023
- Contract renewal with Mesquite Regional Day School for the Deaf
- Resolution authorizing contribution to Sachse Economic Development Corporation
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss information items and consider approval of several action items for the June 2023 Board of Trustees meeting. Action items include contract renewals, special education resolutions, waivers, and new course requests. The committee will also hold an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Contract renewal with Mesquite Regional Day School for the Deaf
- Annual Special Education Camera Resolution
- Remote Homebound Waivers for FSP Funding
- DOI Amendments
- Waiver for Missed School Days & Low Attendance
Board Bond Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD Board Bond Committee is meeting to receive presentations on the Bond 2023 Plan of Finance and program summary, and to consider approving the issuance of Series 2023 bonds and a Job Order Contract. The meeting includes a public forum and an executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Receive presentation on Bond 2023 Plan of Finance
- Receive presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Consider approval of order authorizing issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023
- Consider approval of recommended contractors for Job Order Contract #399-23
- Executive session for legal, personnel, and security deliberations
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review March 2023 financials and tax reports, discuss 2023-2024 compensation and the district's 2023 property values, and consider approving budget transfers and amendments. The committee will also review several new bids, including contracts for firefighting equipment, warehouse material handling equipment, carpentry materials, instructional materials, software, and a sanitary sewer line replacement at Hudson MS. Additionally, it will consider increases to awarded bids for classroom furniture, consulting services, digital sports software, and broadcasting supplies.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 compensation
- Discussion of district's 2023 property values
- Approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2022-2023 General Fund
- Contract #499-23-03: Recommended contractor for Hudson MS Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement – Phase 2
- Contract #160-21: Renewal of Single Sign-On (SSO) and Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) solution
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss information items on the Holdsworth Leadership program and SAT performance outcomes, and to consider action items including a resolution for the NAACP Back-to-School event at HBJ Stadium and the annual TEKS certification. The agenda also includes a public forum, messages from the committee chair and superintendent, and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Resolution for NAACP Back-to-School Event at HBJ Stadium
- Annual TEKS Certification approval
- Holdsworth Leadership Update
- College Readiness: SAT Performance Outcomes
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will consider approving 2023-2024 pay raises, sign-on incentive stipends for new employees, and a retention stipend. The board will also vote on several contracts, including a high school baseball and softball fields project, firewall equipment, and serving line replacement for student nutrition services. Additionally, the board will consider resolutions authorizing contributions to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation and the Garland Economic Development Partnership, as well as budget transfers and a statutory write-off of delinquent taxes. The meeting includes an executive session for deliberations on security audits, legal matters, and personnel contracts, including the possible termination of a probationary contract.
- 2023-2024 pay raise recommendations for GISD employees
- 2023-2024 sign-on incentive stipend recommendations for new employees
- Retention stipend recommendation
- High school baseball and softball fields project and architectural design firm
- Interlocal agreement between GISD and UT Austin
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review February 2023 financials, tax reports, and a delinquent tax collection update, plus receive a transportation quarterly update and budget planning for 2023-2024. Action items include approving statutory write-offs of delinquent taxes, budget transfers, contributions to economic development groups, and several new contracts and bid increases. The committee will also hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Statutory write-off of delinquent taxes
- Budget transfers and amendments to 2022-2023 General Fund
- Resolution authorizing contribution to Garland Economic Development Partnership
- Resolution authorizing contribution to Rowlett Chamber Foundation
- Contract #41-23: Firewall equipment and services
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public forum, recognitions, and information items including an intruder detection audit report and summer reading program. Action items include a resolution against school vouchers, budget transfers, salary schedule addendums, and several contract approvals and increases.
- Resolution against vouchers and/or education savings accounts
- Budget transfers and amendments to 2022-2023 General Fund
- Salary schedule addendum for summer school staff pay and residency coach stipend
- Region 10 Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Agreement
- New bids: custodial equipment/supplies (Contract #175-23-01) and on-site counseling services (Contract #310-23-08)
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will hear information items on Texas Public Schools Week, dual credit pathways, the mCLASS reading screener, and PreK data, then enter executive session for legal and personnel matters. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.
- Texas Public Schools Week presentation by Sherese Nix
- Pathways to Success Through Dual Credit by Kevin Massey
- K-5 Diagnostic Reading Screener (mCLASS) presentation
- PreK Circle Data Review presentation
- Executive session for legal advice and personnel deliberations
Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a public forum, an executive session, and possible action on the Internal Audit Scope of Work. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being consideration of the internal audit scope.
- Public forum for comments on posted agenda items
- Executive session for attorney consultation and personnel matters
- Consideration and possible action regarding Internal Audit Scope of Work
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review December 2022 financials, tax reports, and investment reports, and consider several action items including budget transfers, compensation for staff during inclement weather, and multiple contracts for HVAC, technology, and other services. The committee will also hold an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2022-2023 General Fund
- Resolution allowing compensation for staff for time missed during inclement weather days
- Approval of $70,500 from American Diabetes Association for Project Power
- Approval of Lysol wipes donation valued at $134,100 from Frontline Impact
- Approval of HVAC renovation contracts for Rowlett, Naaman Forest, and Lakeview Centennial High Schools
Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider all matters related to calling a bond election, including adopting an order. The board will also hold an executive session for legal advice and personnel matters, then reconvene for possible action.
- Consider calling a bond election and adopting an order (presented by Dr. Brent Ringo)
- Executive session for legal consultation on litigation or settlement (Texas Gov't Code 551.071)
- Executive session for personnel matters (Texas Gov't Code 551.074)
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss items for the February 2023 Board of Trustees meeting, including a public hearing on the 2021-2022 annual performance report, several information items on student engagement, attendance, discipline, and test results, and two action items: a shared service agreement with Mesquite ISD for the STAR Grant and a waiver for missed school days. The committee will also hold an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of Shared Service Agreement with Mesquite ISD – STAR Grant
- Waiver for missed school days
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 Annual Performance Report
- Semester 1 attendance report and discipline update
- December 2022 STAAR-EOC results and 2022-2023 PSAT outcomes
Regular Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving the May 2023 trustee election order, budget transfers and amendments to the 2022-2023 General Fund, and accepting donations. They will also discuss first readings of local and legal policy updates from TASB Update 120 and revisions to Board Policies BE(LOCAL) and CFC(LOCAL). The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and contract.
- Consider approval of General Trustee Election Order for May 2023
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2022-2023 General Fund
- Consider approval of $36,000 donation from New York Life Foundation's Grief Sensitive School Initiative Grant
- Consider approval of $13,040 donation from Luna Elementary School PTA
- Discuss first reading of TASB Update 120 local and legal policies
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review November 2022 financials and tax reports, consider budget transfers, and vote on several action items including donations, a chiller replacement, and contract awards. The committee also holds an executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Review November 2022 monthly financials and tax report
- Consider approval of $36,000 donation from New York Life Foundation
- Consider approval of $13,040 donation from Luna Elementary School PTA
- Consider approval to replace chillers
- Consider approval of contract #68-22-01 for charter transportation services
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss and consider several action items for the January 2023 Board of Trustees meeting, including an Optional Flexible School Day application, a District of Innovation amendment, and new course requirements for 2023-2024. The agenda also includes information items on the Kinkeade report, athletics and fine arts celebrations, special education, board goals, and STAAR redesign data. An executive session is scheduled for legal and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of Optional Flexible School Day application
- Consider approval of District of Innovation amendment
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 new course requirements
- Information items: Kinkeade report, athletics/fine arts, special education update, board goal 2022 update, STAAR redesign data
- Executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters
Working Meeting
The Garland ISD Board is holding a working meeting to discuss the Citizen Bond Steering Committee's recommendation, a bond election summary, and bond program administration. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Discussion of Garland ISD Citizen Bond Steering Committee Recommendation
- Discussion of Garland ISD Bond Election Summary, including tax rate impact schedules
- Discussion of Bond Program Administration
- Public comment period for agenda-related items
- Executive session for legal advice and personnel matters