{
 "city": "Galveston Independent School District",
 "state": "TX",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bb-1941/",
 "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": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston ISD board to discuss employee grievance decision in closed session",
   "summary": "The Galveston Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider a level 3 grievance decision regarding an employee. The board may recess into closed executive session to consult with an attorney or discuss personnel matters before reconvening to take action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=758870",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston ISD to consider 2026 proposed tax rate",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2026 proposed tax rate and schedule a public meeting for the 2026-2027 proposed budget. The meeting also includes several contract approvals and updates to the student code of conduct.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=754599",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to consider 2026-2027 salary plan and stipend list",
   "summary": "The Galveston Independent School District Board of Trustees will discuss the upcoming year's salary plan and a VATRE efficiency audit. The board will also review several contracts for software, curriculum, and facility renovations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=750321",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston ISD board to vote on South Ball High School addition and superintendent’s leadership program",
   "summary": "The Galveston ISD Board of Trustees meets in a special session to discuss and possibly approve a $7D construction package for the new Ball High School South Building Addition and to consider allowing the superintendent to attend the Thompson Executive Leadership Institute. The board may also recess into closed session for personnel matters before reconvening in open session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=747587",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston ISD board to vote on Ball High School South expansion and $115k IXL math software purchase",
   "summary": "The Galveston ISD Board of Trustees meets to discuss and vote on several action items, including the approval of a new building addition at Ball High School South, personnel matters, and the purchase of educational software and equipment. The board will also consider budget amendments and accept donations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=743310",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston ISD board to vote on Austin Elementary auditorium upgrades and $80k martial arts program",
   "summary": "The Galveston ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on several action items, including renovations to Austin Elementary School’s auditorium flooring and seating, a $80,000 contract for martial arts instruction, and the termination of a probationary employee’s contract. The meeting will also include a closed executive session for legal and personnel matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=744805",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-22",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston ISD board to vote on $100K grant transfer, construction contracts, and tech renewals",
   "summary": "The Galveston ISD Board of Trustees will meet April 22 at 6 p.m. in the Lovenberg Administration Building to discuss and vote on several action items, including a $100,000 grant transfer for summer camp programming, approval of construction contracts for the Ball High School North and South renovation projects, and renewal of software and vehicle purchase authorities. The board will also consider approving minutes, personnel actions, budget amendments, and donations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=738476",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-25",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston ISD Board to review budget amendments and personnel contracts",
   "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial reports and consider several action items. These include budget amendments, personnel resignations, and the approval of an audit engagement letter for the 2026 fiscal year-end.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=737166",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=729790",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "body": "Special Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston ISD board to vote on weather pay and school renovations",
   "summary": "The Galveston Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to decide on employee compensation for days missed due to inclement weather and to approve contractors for the Ball High School South renovation project. The board will also discuss custodial and pool care supply purchases for district facilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=729439",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Galveston ISD board to vote on Ball High renovations and budget changes",
   "summary": "The Galveston Independent School District board will meet to approve routine items including minutes, resignations, legal fees, and budget amendments. The board will also consider bids for temporary labor and equipment for the Ball High School South renovation project and purchases for Oppe Elementary playground equipment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1941?meeting=725552",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1941"
  }
 ]
}