{ "city": "Garland Independent School District", "state": "TX", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-1084/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board considers naming South Garland High School gym after Tyrese Kendrid Maxey", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=756855", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Board Bond Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider price for new Memorial Pathway Academy/Student Services Center", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=756840", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Garland ISD to hold public hearing on 2026-2027 budget and tax rate", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=751342", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Board Bond Special Meeting", "headline": "Garland ISD board to vote on custodial and architectural contract changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=749008", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=749008", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting", "headline": "Finance committee to vote on budget transfers and new contracts June 9", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=749030", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=749030", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "District Affairs Committee Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on 17 dual-credit agreements with Dallas College", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=748727", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=748727", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board swears in two new trustees and approves easement for stadium power lines", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=747062", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=747062", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting", "headline": "Garland ISD committee to discuss 2026-2027 budget overview", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=744860", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=744860", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to certify results of May 2 General Trustee Election", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=744866", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=744866", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Board Bond Special Meeting", "headline": "Garland ISD to consider multiple utility and access easements with City of Garland", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=744841", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=744841", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "District Affairs Committee Meeting", "headline": "District Affairs Committee to vote on new courses and partnerships May 12", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=744767", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=744767", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider 2026-2027 salary schedule and compensation handbook", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=742203", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=742203", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Work Session", "headline": "Garland ISD board to vote on 2025-26 budget transfers and new contracts", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=739955", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=739955", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Team of Eight Training", "headline": "Garland ISD to conduct annual Team of Eight training", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=739137", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=739137", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on nominating superintendent for state award", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=739116", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=739116", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Garland ISD board to vote on easement, budget transfers, and policy changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=737733", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=737733", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "District Affairs Committee Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=734864", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=734864", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=734792", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=734792", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "Board Bond Special Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=734784", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=734784", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=730644", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=730644", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee considers budget transfers and teacher residency agreements", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=730613", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=730613", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "District Affairs Committee Meeting", "headline": "District Affairs Committee to review innovation plan and library resources", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=730591", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=730591", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "Board Bond Special Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=730413", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=730413", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to vote on 2026-2027 school calendar and summer schedule", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=726833", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=726833", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "Board Bond Special Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider contracts for school facility and technology upgrades", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1084?meeting=725866", "minutes_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Minutes/1084?meeting=725866", "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1084" } ] }