Garland Independent School District public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Board will receive a program summary update regarding Bond 2023. Members will also consider approvals for fiber optic cabling maintenance and a modification to a Chromebook services contract.
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Contract #288-25: Purchase of Fiber Optic Cabling Maintenance
- Contract #337-21: Increase and modification to award for Chromebooks and Services
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will meet December 17 to receive routine reports, recognize student and staff achievements, and vote on non-consent items including the 2025 Public Information Request Calendar and four new contracts totaling over $1.2 million for school equipment and services.
- Approve 2025 Public Information Request Calendar (Lisa Ray)
- Approve $1.2M+ in new bids: serving line replacements ($51-24-06), award jackets/patches ($280-25), special education services ($394-25-02), instructional software ($397-25-02)
- Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report (Mark Booker)
- Review October 2024 Monthly Financials and Tax Report (Arturo Valenzuela, Kristi Cooper)
- Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report (Mark Quinn) and discuss TEA audits in executive session
Regular Meeting
The Board will receive updates on Phase 2 Elementary #3 consolidation and an intruder detection audit report. Members will also consider several consent agenda items, including budget transfers and a waste collection agreement with the City of Garland.
- Consider approval of $18,500 donation from The Barrington Group Limited, Inc.
- Consider approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of Garland for solid waste and recycling collection
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
- Consider approval of multiple new bids for special education staffing, CTE materials, and translation services
- Receive Phase 2 Elementary #3 Consolidation Update
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review financial reports and discuss items for the November Board of Trustees meeting. The body is considering approvals for audited financial statements, budget amendments, and various service contracts.
- Approval of independently audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2024
- Approval of $18,500 donation from The Barrington Group Limited, Inc.
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Garland for solid waste and recycling collection
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
- New bids for special education staffing, CTE materials, and translation services
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 an increase to the awarded amount for a specific professional services contract.
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Consideration of increase in awarded amount for Contract#360-20-01 (Professional Peer Review and Related Services)
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee is meeting to consider several action items for the November 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. These items include academic improvement plans and future course offerings.
- 2024-2025 HB3 Improvement Plans for Early Childhood Literacy, Math Proficiency, and CCMR
- 2023-2024 District & Campus Improvement Plans
- Recommended 2025-2026 New Secondary Course Offerings
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the School FIRST Rating Report. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various contract approvals and budget amendments for the 2024-25 General Fund.
- Public hearing on School FIRST Rating Report
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
- Temporary Right of Entry Agreement with the City of Sachse
- Participation in the Texas Public Energy Alliance
- New bids for professional parking services, asset management systems, and CTE STEAM materials
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review and vote on several action items, including a salary schedule addendum for instructional coaches and participation in the Texas Public Energy Alliance. The meeting will also discuss public meetings, review financials, and hear updates on facilities projects and bids.
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 Salary Schedule Addendum for CAPE Instructional Coach Stipend
- Consider approval of the Resolution Authorizing Garland ISD to Participate in the Texas Public Energy Alliance
- Consider approval of the Texas Public Energy Alliance Interlocal Participation Agreement
- Consider approval of Temporary Right of Entry Agreement Between Garland ISD and the City of Sachse
- Consider approval of 2024-25 General Fund Budget Transfers and Amendments
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board will hold a special meeting to receive an update on the 2023 bond program and vote on several construction-related contracts. The board will consider approval of a resolution for project delivery methods, new bids for multi-program activity centers at seven high schools, and an increase in awarded funds for construction project management software.
- Consider approval of resolution for 2023 bond program construction procurement method
- Contract #510-01-1.2: Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price #3 for activity centers at all seven high schools with field house replacement
- Contract #221-23-01: Approve increase in awarded amount for construction project management software and related services
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The committee is meeting to discuss items for the October 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. This includes reviewing program evaluations and updates, as well as discussing board goals.
- MLP Annual Program Evaluation
- Early College Program Update
- Board Goals action item
Regular Meeting
The school board will meet to act on routine items including approval of the 2025-26 school calendar, setting the 2024-25 tax rate, and adopting the 2024 tax roll. Several contracts for services and security systems are also on the consent agenda for approval.
- Approve 2025-26 Choice of School Calendar
- Set 2024-25 school tax rate
- Adopt Garland ISD Tax Roll for Tax Year 2024
- Approve $14-24-02 Advertising Services contract
- Approve $196-25 Structured Cabling Services contract
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will hear updates and take action on two items for the September 2024 Board of Trustees meeting: the proposed 2025-26 school calendar and a resolution for an event at the Curtis Culwell Center. The meeting also includes public comment, committee chair and superintendent messages, and an executive session permitted under Texas law.
- Consider Approval of Proposed 2025-26 Choice of School Calendar
- Consider Approval of Resolution for Event at the Curtis Culwell Center
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Board will receive a program summary update on Bond 2023. Members will also consider several contract approvals, including new security systems and modifications to existing bids for technology and maintenance.
- Contract#510-23-06: Purchase of Security Intrusion, Access Control, CCTV, and Public Address Systems
- Contract#240-33: Modification for Computer Workstations, Laptops and Related Items
- Contract#487-23: Modification for Emergency Response and Disaster Services
- Contract#11-21: Increase and modification for Hazardous Mtls Abatement, Removal, and Disposal
- Contract#361-16-21: Increase and modification for Hazardous Materials Consulting Services
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will discuss the 2024-2025 tax rate and the 2024 tax roll. The body will also review July 2024 financial reports and consider several new contracts and budget amendments.
- Setting the tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of the Garland ISD Tax Roll and changes to the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2024
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
- City of Rowlett School Resource Officers Interlocal Agreement
- $10,000 donation from Musical Theatre International and International Thespian Society
Working Meeting
The Board will hold a working meeting to undergo training on communication, leadership strategies, strategic planning, governance, and goal setting. The meeting also includes a public forum and a scheduled executive session.
- Board training on communication, leadership strategies, strategic planning, good board governance, and goal setting
- Executive session regarding pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers
- Executive session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
Working Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board will hold a working meeting to conduct training on communication, leadership strategies, strategic planning, board governance, and goal setting. The meeting also includes a public forum and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Board training on communication, leadership, strategic planning, governance, and goal setting
- Executive session regarding pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers
- Executive session regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, or discipline of public officers or employees
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will meet August 27 to recognize student and staff achievements, discuss policy updates, and vote on several consent items including a $50,260.49 donation from Kimberlin Academy PTA and contracts for multi-campus track replacements and scoreboard upgrades. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals.
- $50,260.49 donation from Kimberlin Academy PTA
- Multi-campus track replacements at Williams Stadium and scoreboard upgrades at Naaman Forest HS, Rowlett HS, and Sachse HS
- Approval of MOU with Dallas County JJAEP for juvenile justice education services
- Approval of interlocal agreement for sale of tax foreclosed properties for affordable housing
- Purchase of Student Information Management System for $37-25 bid
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will discuss reports on literacy and student health and review items for the August 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. The committee will consider approvals for a memorandum of understanding and a facility use resolution.
- Approval of MOU with Dallas County JJAEP
- Resolution for use of a District Facility for Noon Exchange Club of Garland
- Kinkeade Report discussion
- Sheltered Approach for Improved Literacy (SAIL) update
- Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) 2023-24 Annual Report
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board will receive a program summary update on Bond 2023. The board is also deciding on demolition contracts and a bid increase for signage services.
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #1 for Bond 2023 demolition of Freeman Elementary School
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #1 for Bond 2023 demolition of Hillside Academy for Excellence
- Consider approval of an increase in awarded amount for Contract #226-24 (Signs Merchandise, Installation, and Services)
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review financial reports and consider various contract approvals. The body is discussing facility improvements, budget amendments for the 2024-25 General Fund, and several new and renewal bids.
- Track replacement at Williams Stadium and scoreboard replacements at Naaman Forest HS, Rowlett HS, and Sachse HS
- Approval of $50,260.49 donation from Kimberlin Academy PTA
- Interlocal Agreement for sale of tax foreclosed properties for affordable housing and urban redevelopment
- Purchase of Student Information Management System and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) services
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct training for the Team of 8. The session focuses on leadership, communication, and board governance.
- Team of 8 training on communication, leadership strategies, strategic planning, board governance, and goal setting
- Executive session for legal consultation regarding litigation or settlement offers
- Executive session for deliberation on public officer or employee appointment, employment, or discipline
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to receive information regarding Bond 2023. The session includes a program summary update and a presentation on the schematic design for Freeman Elementary School.
- Bond 2023 Program Summary Update presentation by Javier Fernandez
- Bond 2023 Freeman Elementary School Schematic Design presentation by Javier Fernandez
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees meets to receive routine reports, discuss upcoming agenda items, and vote on several action items including revisions to board operating procedures, the 2024–25 Student Code of Conduct, and a memorandum of understanding with Dallas County Health & Human Services. The board will also consider multiple contracts for purchases such as tennis court surfaces, absence-management software, and football equipment.
- Consider approval of revisions to Board Operating Procedures
- Consider approval of the 2024-25 Student Code of Conduct (SCOC)
- Consider approval of MOU with Dallas County Health & Human Services
- Consider approval of Contract #206-25 for tennis court surfaces and repairs
- Consider approval of Contract #343-24-01 for football equipment