Galveston Independent School District public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss a contract with Studio Red Architects for the Performing Arts Center and Ball High School. The board will also review financial reports and various campus improvement projects.
- Contract with Studio Red Architects for Performing Arts Center renovation and Ball High School remodeling
- Fencing installation for Burnet, Oppe, and Parker Elementary Schools
- Contingent fee legal services contract with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC and Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC
- Approval of the August 31, 2024, Annual Financial and Compliance Report
- Resolution requesting transparency regarding recapture payments to the State of Texas
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for discussion and consideration, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Galveston Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss campus leadership incentive options and the reorganization of board officers. The meeting includes several action items regarding school construction and professional service contracts.
- Campus leadership incentive options for campus improvement and performance
- Amended contract with PBK Architects for Ball High School construction
- Performance contract with Trinity Upbring for Pre-K partnership (Jan 2025 - July 2028)
- Materials testing for New Ball High School, Natatorium, Middle Schools, and Courville Stadium
- Fire alarm and suppression proposal from Summit Fire and Security for Courville Stadium
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for discussion and consideration, but does not record any final votes, decisions, or outcomes.
Special Meeting
The Galveston Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and consider the canvass of election results for single-member District 3C from the November 5, 2024 election.
- Canvass of November 5, 2024 School Trustee Election results for single-member District 3C
Regular Meeting
The Galveston Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss the potential sale of the L.A. Morgan Elementary property. The board will also consider architectural services for Ball High School and various financial and personnel approvals.
- Declaration of 4.4529 acres at 1421 37th Street (L.A. Morgan Elementary) as surplus property
- Approval of Studio Red Architects for the Libby Shearn Moody Performing Arts Center and Ball High School refurbishing
- Purchase of printing equipment and supplies from Lab Resources for $85,898 using Tor Store Project Moody Grant funds
- Approval of monthly Budget Amendment
- Approval of personnel resignations and contract recommendations
Regular Meeting
The Galveston Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss purchasing land adjacent to district property and amending the superintendent's employment contract. The board will also review campus and district performance goals for 2024-2025.
- Proposals for purchase of land adjacent to district property
- First Amendment to the Superintendent Employment Contract
- Contract for professional development from Region 4 Education Service Center not to exceed $100,000
- Cancellation of Regular School Trustee Elections for District 1-A and 4-D due to unopposed candidates
- Application for Optional Flexible School Day for AIM College and Career Preparatory Academy
Regular Meeting
The Galveston ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024–2025 budget and tax rate, followed by a regular meeting where they may vote on adopting the budgets, setting the 2024 tax rate, and approving a construction services proposal for the Weis Middle School parking lot (Phase 4). The board will also consider bond defeasance, surplus property actions, and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on 2024–2025 Proposed Budget and 2024 Proposed Tax Rate at 6:00 pm in Board Room, Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T
- Vote on approval of 2024–2025 General Operating, Debt Service, and School Nutrition budgets
- Vote on resolution to adopt the 2024 tax rate
- Consider approval of construction services proposal (CSP) for Weis Middle School Parking Lot (Phase 4)
- Declare Rosenberg Elementary property as surplus and solicit offers
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider approving the 2024 proposed tax rate and scheduling a public meeting to discuss the tax rate and 2024-2025 proposed budget. The meeting also includes various personnel actions, policy updates, and contract approvals.
- Approval of 2024 Proposed Tax Rate for public hearing notice
- Use of Galveston Career-Connect grant funds for college tuition up to $550,000
- Memorandum of Understanding with Artist Boat, Inc. for real property acquisition
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Order calling for School Board Trustee Elections for Districts 1A, 3C, and 4D on November 5, 2024
Special Meeting
The Galveston ISD board will meet to decide on a contract with Educentric for campus improvement services and discuss authorization to solicit proposals for architectural services for the new Ball High South Building. The board will also consider supporting a nonprofit’s proposal to add 204 acres to the Coastal Heritage Preserve. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss legal issues related to the Ball High construction project and an IRS claim.
- Consider entering contract with Educentric for campus improvement services for 2024-2025 school year
- Discussion and consider authorization to solicit proposals for architectural services for new Ball High South Building
- Consider support of Artist Boat’s proposal to add 204 acres to Coastal Heritage Preserve