Garland Independent School District public meetings in 2025
51 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Board will receive progress updates on the Bond 2023 program and the HVAC Controls Replacement Project. Members will also consider approving a purchasing agreement with RESC 6 and awarding bids for technology and exercise equipment.
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Presentation on Bond 2023 HVAC Controls Replacement Project
- Approval of Region 6 Education Service Center (RESC 6) Purchasing Interlocal Cooperative Agreement
- Award for Contract#240-26: Computers, Workstations, Laptops, and Related Items
- Award for Commercial Grade/Heavy Duty Exercise Equipment, Accessories, and Related Services
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 of Trustees will review financial reports and consider several action items. Key decisions include budget transfers for the 2025-2026 school year and the naming of district facilities.
- Budget transfers and amendments to the General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund for 2025-2026
- Naming of the Steve Hammerle Gymnasium and the Sydna Gordon Boardroom
- Memorandum of Understanding with Houston Independent School District regarding curriculum
- New bids for athletic apparel, fuel servicing, and time and attendance equipment
- Approval of library resources and a donation to the Gilbreath Reed Career and Technical Center
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will meet on November 18, 2025 to vote on routine approvals including new courses, library materials, and donations to three high schools. The board will also consider budget amendments, audited financial statements for FY2025, and a resolution for the Dallas Central Appraisal District ballot. No major policy decisions are scheduled.
- Approve new courses including Advanced Placement and dual credit options
- Approve $1.2M in facility upgrades (HVAC controls, roofing repairs, school buses)
- Approve donations to Sachse HS ($50K athletic training), South Garland HS (FFA program), and Watson MST School (field trips)
- Vote on FY2025 independently audited financial statements
- Consider budget transfers across General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board will meet to officially declare the results of Proposition A from the November 4, 2025, Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters.
- Canvass election returns and adopt an Order declaring results for Proposition A (Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election)
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 review updates on the Bond 2023 program and the Carson-Mulkey Agricultural Science Center design. Members will also consider approving the Guaranteed Maximum Price for the replacement of Linda L. Griffin Elementary School.
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #1 for Bond 2023 Elementary School Replacement #3 Linda L. Griffin Elementary School
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Design update presentation for PH2-BP02 Carson-Mulkey Agricultural Science Center
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 will review financial reports and consider several action items, including budget amendments and new vendor contracts. The body will also discuss a resolution for the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.
- Approval of Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2025
- Budget transfers and amendments for General, Debt Services, and Student Nutrition Services Funds
- New bids for school buses, property insurance, roofing repair, and HVAC control system parts
- Donations for Sachse High School athletic training, South Garland High School FFA, and Watson MST School field trips
- Executive session regarding the possible sale of property at 1350 E. Brand Road
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will discuss items for the November 2025 Board of Trustees meeting. The body will consider approvals for the academic calendar, new courses, and library materials.
- Approval of Academic Calendar
- Approval of New Course Requests
- Approval of Proposed Library Resources and Materials
- Resolution for use of a District Facility by Council of PTA
- Resolution for use of a District Facility by Trusted World
The provided document contains no record of discussions, motions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The seven-member Garland ISD board will conduct its regular October meeting, featuring a public hearing on the district’s School FIRST accountability rating, recognition of staff and student achievements, and votes on the 2025-26 District & Campus Improvement Plans, HB3 literacy/math/CCMR plans, and the certified tax roll for 2025. The board will also act on several new supply and service contracts and budget transfers.
- Public hearing on School FIRST Rating Report
- Vote to approve 2025-2026 District & Campus Improvement Plans
- Vote to approve 2025-2026 HB3 Early Childhood Literacy & Math and CCMR Improvement Plans
- Vote to approve 2025 certified tax roll and Garland ISD tax roll
- New bids: Point-of-sale system for Student Nutrition Services ($ amount not specified) and medical supplies & equipment ($ amount not specified)
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board will receive a program summary update on Bond 2023. The Board is also considering a modification to a contract for security and public address systems.
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Consider approval of modification to Contract #510-23-06 for Security Intrusion Access Control CCTV and Public Address Systems
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will discuss the 2025 tax roll and budget transfers for the 25-26 school year. The body will also review financial reports and consider several new and increased contract bids.
- Approval of Garland ISD Tax Roll and changes to the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2025
- Budget transfers and amendments for the General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund
- Public hearing on School FIRST Rating Report
- New contracts for Student Nutrition point of sale, medical supplies, and fuel quoting
- Increased award amounts for textbook adoption, testing and assessments, and transportation merchandise
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 District Affairs Committee will meet to hear updates and take non-consent votes on annual district and campus improvement plans for 2025-2026, including early childhood literacy and math proficiency plans. No dollar amounts or rezoning actions are listed on this agenda.
- Consider Approval of 2025-2026 District & Campus Improvement Plans
- Consider Approval of 2025-2026 HB3 Improvement Plans: Early Childhood Literacy & Math Proficiency and CCMR
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will meet to vote on several items including budget transfers for the 2025-26 school year, easements with the City of Sachse, and multiple new contracts for services and materials. The board will also consider a memorandum of understanding for a School Resource Officer program with the City of Garland.
- Approve budget transfers and amendments for General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund for 2025-26 school year
- Approve sanitary sewer and temporary construction easements between Garland ISD and City of Sachse
- Approve MOU for School Resource Officer program between Garland ISD and City of Garland
- Approve purchase of walk-in cooler and freezer replacement for Student Nutrition Services ($51-26)
- Approve purchase of Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services ($242-25-02)
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 Garland Independent School District Board will receive an update on the Bond 2023 program. The board will also consider several contract awards and a price approval for a technology center.
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #1 for Bond 2023 Technology Network Operations Center (NOC)
- Consider approval of Contract#34-26 for District Furniture
- Consider approval of Contract#226-26 for Signs Merchandise, Installation and Services
- Consider approval of award amount increase for Contract#510-23-02 regarding Fire Alarm Installation
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
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 will review July 2025 financial and tax reports. The body will consider several action items, including budget amendments for the 2025-26 school year and agreements with the City of Sachse and City of Garland.
- Budget transfers and amendments to the General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Student Nutrition Services Fund
- Sanitary Sewer Access and Temporary Construction Easements with the City of Sachse
- Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Garland for a School Resource Officer Program
- Relocation and renovation of the HVAC Lab Room at Naaman Forest High School
- Purchase of Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services
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 District Affairs Committee will convene to receive the superintendent’s message, hear public comments, and review the 2025 School Accountability Results presented by Veronica Joyner. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the meeting also includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will meet August 26 to discuss and vote on several items, including the proposed 2026-2027 school calendar, a resolution re-adopting a good-cause exception for armed security officer requirements, and multiple contracts for instructional software, fine arts apparel, and digital printing equipment. The board will also recognize student achievements and review policy updates.
- Consider approval of the proposed 2026-2027 Choice of School Calendar
- Consider approval to re-adopt resolution declaring a good-cause exception for House Bill 3 armed security officer requirement
- Consider approval of Contract#397-25-02 for instructional software, licensing, hardware, and services
- Consider approval of Contract#180-25 for fine arts apparel, merchandise, and accessories
- Consider approval of Contract#290-25 for digital printing equipment and related services
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing and consider approving the tax rate for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes a potential order to call for a voter-approval tax rate election and the receipt of the 2025 certified tax roll.
- Public hearing on the 2025-2026 proposed tax rate
- Approval of setting the 2025-2026 school year tax rate
- Approval of order calling for a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election
- Discussion of an order authorizing defeasance and redemption of outstanding bonds
- Approval of Board Policies EFB(LOCAL), FD(LOCAL), FM(LOCAL), and FNCE(LOCAL)
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review quarterly and annual investment reports and June 2025 financial and tax data. The body will also consider several new bids and modifications to existing contracts for district services and supplies.
- Consideration of a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement
- New bids for stadium concessionaires, fine arts apparel, digital printing equipment, and special education software
- Modification to SY25-26 Interlocal Agreement Region 10 for Student Nutrition Services
- Requested funding increases for tile flooring, musical instruments, and an online learning management system
- Review of Fourth Quarter and Annual Investment Reports
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board will receive an update on the Bond 2023 program. The board is also deciding on several contracts for facility improvements and supplies.
- Approval of sports lighting replacement at high school baseball, softball, and football fields
- Contract#215-26 for carpentry supplies
- Contract#510-01-1.1.5 for a sports lighting replacement contractor
- Contract#510-01-1.8 for Phase 1 Perimeter Fencing (REBID)
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee will review reports on the 2024-2025 school year, student health initiatives, and a June 2025 report. The committee will also consider approval of the 2026-2027 school choice period, a memorandum of understanding with Dallas County JJAEP, and the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct.
- Consider Approval of Choice of School Period for 2026-2027
- Consider Approval of MOU with Dallas County JJAEP
- Consider Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Receive Preliminary Scorecard Presentation: 2024-2025 Year in Review
- Receive Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) Annual Report
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board holds a special meeting to receive updates on the 2023 bond program and review schematic designs for multiple school facilities. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda; all items are informational or procedural.
- Receive Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- South Garland HS and North Garland HS schematic design presentation
- Elementary enhancements for Northlake ES, Rowlett ES, and Toler ES
- Athletic package presentation for South Garland HS, North Garland HS, and Lakeview Centennial HS
- New Memorial Pathway Academy/Student Services Center schematic design presentation
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss a resolution to redeem the district's 2016 bonds. The meeting also includes votes on several new service contracts and updates to multiple board policies.
- Discussion of resolution to redeem 2016 Bonds
- Contract #111-25 for stadium concessionaires
- Contract #322-26 for plumbing installation, repairs, and gas meter testing
- Contract #35-25-02 for temporary personnel services
- MOU with Dallas County Health and Human Services
Working Meeting
The Garland ISD board will hold a working meeting to receive a recommendation on Proposition A from the Citizens Steering Committee and an update from the Proposition A consultant. The board will also enter executive session for legal and personnel discussions, then reconvene for any resulting actions.
Regular Meeting
The Garland Independent School District board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The meeting also includes recognition of financial awards, policy revisions in first reading, and routine approvals like budget amendments and investment officer designations.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 budget and proposed tax rate
- Recognition of TASBO and ASBO financial awards
- First readings of policy revisions CFB(LOCAL), CV(LOCAL), DEC(LOCAL), DH(LOCAL), DHE(LOCAL), and FL(LOCAL)
- Approval of budget transfers and final amended budgets for 2024-2025
- Ratification of FY25 tax refund resolution
Working Meeting
The school board holds a working meeting to receive a preliminary budget presentation for the 2025-2026 school year and discuss pay raise recommendations for district employees. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the items are informational and discussion-based.
- Receive Preliminary Budget Planning Presentation for 2025-2026
- Discuss Pay Raise Recommendations for Garland ISD Employees for 2025-2026 School Year
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review the proposed 2025-2026 budgets for the General, Debt Services, and Student Nutrition Services funds. The body will also consider the 2025-2026 salary schedule and various new vendor contracts.
- Proposed 2025-2026 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate public meeting
- Approval of 2025-2026 Salary Schedule and Compensation Information Handbook
- Contributions to Garland Economic Development Partnership, Rowlett Chamber Foundation, and Sachse Economic Development Corporation
- New bids for security supplies, canine detection services, and Oracle annual maintenance
- Ratification of the FY25 Tax Refund Resolution
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD board will hear updates on the 2023 bond program and vote on three new contracts totaling over $2.1 million for school facility improvements and technology upgrades. The meeting includes presentations on schematic designs for softball-baseball fields, Linda L. Griffin Elementary, and school renovations.
- Contract #510-01-1.1.4: Approve $1.2M demolition for softball and baseball field improvements (Part 3)
- Contract #510-25-05: Approve CM-Agent delivery method and companies for $450K professional staff augmentation services
- Contract #286-25: Approve $300K Apple equipment, software, and peripherals purchase
- Contract #229-25: Approve $150K increase for technology installation and repair services
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee of Garland ISD meets to discuss and vote on 21 action items, including inter-local agreements with Dallas College, attendance waivers, and special education policies. The meeting also includes information updates on district goals and initiatives.
- Consider Approval of MOU with Region 10 Education Service Center
- Consider Approval of Resolution for Event at South Garland High School
- Consider Approval of Remote Homebound Waiver for FSP Funding
- Consider Approval of Special Education Camera Resolution
- Public Input on Proposed Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP)
Regular Meeting
The seven-member Garland ISD board held its regular May 27 meeting. Trustees administered the oath of office to three newly elected members and signed officer statements. The board also acted on the consent agenda, approving routine personnel actions, budget transfers, and cooperative purchasing agreements.
- Oath of office administered to trustees L. Glick, J. Beach, and L. Griffin
- Approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
- Approval of Equalis Group Cooperative Services purchasing cooperative agreement
- Approval of five new bids including paint supplies, web filtering, and instructional materials
- Approval of four contract increases for sanitation, ticketing, and electronics supplies
Special Meeting
The Garland ISD board will hold a special meeting to certify the results of the May 3, 2025 General Trustee Election and issue certificates of election to the winning candidates. The meeting will also include a public comment period and an executive session for legal and personnel discussions.
- Canvass the Election Returns of the May 3, 2025, General Trustee Election
- Issue Certificates of Election to L. Glick, J. Beach, and L. Griffin
- Public Forum for resident comments on noticed agenda items
- Executive session for attorney consultation and personnel matters
Working Meeting
The Garland Independent School District board holds a working meeting to receive an information-only briefing on the preliminary budget plan for the 2025-2026 school year. No formal decisions are scheduled; the board also enters executive session under state law for legal and personnel matters.
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review and vote on several contracts and financial adjustments, including purchases for instructional materials, internet filtering, and special education services. The meeting will also receive updates on indoor air quality systems, financial reports, and tax write-offs.
- Approval of $1.2M in new contracts for instructional materials, internet filtering, and special education services
- Consideration of $1.2M budget transfers and amendments for the 2024-25 General Fund
- Statutory write-off of delinquent taxes
- Presentation on Indoor Air Quality Purification System Phase 2
- Purchase of paint, painting supplies, and equipment maintenance services (Contract #227-25)
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board meets to receive updates on the 2023 bond program and safety perimeter fencing designs, then votes on two new bids for moving, storage, and portable building services. No decisions are scheduled on the bond program or fencing presentations.
- Contract#182-25: Consider approval to award moving, storage merchandise, and services
- Contract#510-25-02: Consider approval to award portable building moving services
- Receive Bond 2023 Program Summary Update presentation
- Receive schematic design presentation for Bond 2023 safety perimeter fencing at all high, middle, and special service campuses
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will meet to discuss items for the May 2025 Board of Trustees meeting. The agenda includes an annual update on the College for All program and scheduled executive sessions.
- College for All Annual Update presented by Christi Allen and Kevin Massey
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider approvals for additional special education positions and salaries for critical shortage roles. The meeting includes a review of the intruder detection audit report and various contract bids for district services.
- Approval of salary for Special Education Critical Shortage Positions
- Approval of additional Special Education Positions
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- Intruder Detection Audit Report
- New bids for online payment services, math materials, carpentry, MEP services, and lawn care
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review February 2025 financial and tax reports. The body is considering approvals for additional special education positions, salary for critical shortage positions, and budget transfers for the 2024-25 General and Debt Service Funds.
- Approval of additional special education positions and salaries for critical shortage positions
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- New bids for online payment services, math instructional materials, carpentry, MEP services, and lawn care
- Renewal bids for instructional software and fleet leasing and management
- Increases to awarded bids for fuel quoting and instructional materials
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Board will receive updates on the Bond 2023 program and the Carson-Mulkey Agricultural Science Center design. The board is also deciding on contract awards for elementary school roof replacements and modular building services.
- Consider approval of Contract#510-02-2.5 for Elementary School Roof Replacement (Cooper, Giddens-Steadham and Herfurth)
- Consider approval of Contract#510-25-04 for Modular Buildings, Classrooms, and Relocation Services
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Presentation on PH2-BP02 Carson-Mulkey Agricultural Science Center Schematic Design
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will meet to receive updates on the SAIL program and the Teacher Incentive Allotment System renewal. The committee is scheduled to take action on the annual TEKS certification.
- Approval of Annual TEKS Certification
- SAIL Program Update
- Teacher Incentive Allotment System Renewal Update
Working Meeting
The Garland ISD board holds a working meeting to receive a preliminary budget planning presentation for the 2025-2026 school year. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is informational and includes an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will hold its regular meeting on March 25, 2025, to discuss and vote on several items including budget transfers, a memorandum of understanding with Plano ISD, and over a dozen new contracts totaling more than $1.2 million for services and supplies. The board will also receive reports on district safety audits and recognize student and staff achievements.
- Approve $1.2M+ in new contracts for services like Amazon purchases, data analysis tools, Montessori furniture, and waste collection
- Vote on budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- Consider approval of a memorandum of understanding with Plano ISD
- Receive district-wide intruder detection audit report and vulnerability assessment
- Recognize Garland High School Academic Decathlon team and All-State Band/Choir students
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review January 2025 financial and tax reports. The body is considering approval for budget transfers to the General and Debt Service Funds and a variety of new purchase contracts. Members will also discuss an instrument replacement plan and an annual utility report.
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- New contracts for waste collection and recycling services (Contract#388-25)
- New contracts for IEP management and Medicaid billing software (Contract#394-25-11, 12)
- New contracts for cellular equipment and services (Contract#252-25)
- Increases to awarded amounts for special education speech-language pathology services (Contract#394-25-07, 08)
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board holds a special meeting to receive updates on the 2023 bond program and vote on four new construction-related contracts totaling over $2.5 million. The board will also discuss real estate purchases previously delegated to the superintendent.
- Contract #318-25-01: Approve $X audit services and CMAR for Bond 2023 projects
- Contract #510-01-1.4: Approve $X GMP #2 for Kimberlin Academy (formerly Hillside Academy)
- Contract #510-01-1.6: Approve $X playground replacement at elementary and prekindergarten schools
- Contract #510-01-1.7: Approve $X Phase 1 perimeter fencing
- Discussion of real estate purchases previously delegated to the superintendent
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee will hear informational updates on Career and Technical Education programs and a target campus improvement analysis. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Board will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2024-2025 Annual Performance Report. Members will also discuss updates to legal and local policies and consider several new contracts for district services.
- Public hearing on the 2024-2025 Annual Performance Report
- Discussion of TASB Legal and Local Policy Update 124
- Consideration of budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- New bids for internet service provider (Contract#15-25) and textbooks/digital learning materials (Contract#321-25-05)
- Approval of an increase for Time and Attendance Equipment and Services (Contract#156-19)
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review December 2024 financial and tax reports. The body is considering approval for budget transfers to the General and Debt Service Funds and several new and renewal contracts for district services.
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- New bids for internet service providers, textbooks, and digital learning materials
- Purchase of CTE large equipment and services (Contract#32-25-04)
- Consultant services for Proposition A: Funding School Safety, Programs, and Teachers
- Region 10 Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Agreement
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD board holds a special meeting to discuss and vote on new bids related to the 2023 bond program, including construction at Freeman Elementary and audio-visual and network equipment purchases. The board will also receive an update on the Bond 2023 program and hold an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Contract #510-01-1.3: Approve GMP #2 for Bond 2023 Freeman Elementary construction
- Contract #229-25-01: Award audio-visual equipment and installation services
- Contract #510-25-01: Award Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) equipment and services
- Receive presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will meet to discuss items for the February 2025 Board of Trustees meeting. The session includes a discussion on the 2024-25 Annual Performance Hearing and an update on Board Goal 1-4.
- Discussion of 2024-25 Annual Performance Hearing
- Board Goal 1-4 Update
- Executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will meet January 21 to act on financial and operational items including redeeming 2015A bonds, approving new bids for GPS tracking software and maintenance supplies, and setting the May 2025 trustee election order. The meeting also includes routine recognition and audit reports.
- Approve resolution to redeem 2015A bonds
- Approve $47-25 contract for Transportation GPS Tracking Software and Related Services
- Approve $238-25 contract for Maintenance Supplies and Equipment
- Approve 2024–2025 Targeted Improvement Plan for MD Williams Elementary
- Approve May 2025 General Trustee Election Order
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Board will receive presentations regarding the Bond 2023 program summary and specific roof designs. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Bond 2023 Program Summary Update presentation
- Bond 2023 Roof Package Schematic Design for Cooper, Herfurth, and Giddens-Steadham Elementary schools
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The committee will discuss items for the January 2025 Board of Trustees meeting. Key agenda items include a report from Dr. Ricardo Lopez and a targeted improvement plan for MD Williams (formerly Park Crest).
- Discussion of the Kinkeade Report by Dr. Ricardo Lopez
- Review of 1st Semester TSI data by Coleman Bruman and Kevin Massey
- Action item regarding the Targeted Improvement Plan for MD Williams (formerly Park Crest)
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review routine financial reports and consider several action items, including compensation for staff time missed during inclement weather and approval of new facility-related contracts. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session for legal and personnel discussions.
- Consider approval of compensation for staff missed during inclement weather days
- Approve budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
- Approve Contract #47-25 for GPS tracking software and services for transportation
- Approve Contract #238-25 for maintenance supplies and equipment
- Approve Contract #215-21-01 for overhead and commercial door equipment and services