Garrison ISD public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met to approve the 2024-2025 updated financial audit review and call for a general election on May 2, 2026. The board also approved construction proposals for cafeteria restrooms and reviewed reports from the superintendent and campus principals.
- Called for a general election to be held on May 2, 2026
- Approved the 2024-2025 updated financial audit review
- Approved sealed proposals for the construction delivery method for cafeteria restrooms
- Decided against 3-point harness seat belt retrofits for school buses due to budget constraints
- Approved the Superintendent Evaluation Tool
The board approved the 2024-2025 updated financial audit review and called for an election on May 2, 2026. Members also approved construction proposals for cafeteria restrooms and a superintendent evaluation tool.
- Approved minutes from November 17, 2025 (7-0)
- Approved 2024-2025 updated financial audit review (7-0)
- Determined no budget exists for 3-point harness bus seat belts (7-0)
- Called for May 2, 2026 election (7-0)
- Approved sealed proposals for cafeteria restroom construction method (7-0)
- Approved superintendent evaluation tool recommendation (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The provided document is a meeting notice for the Garrison ISD School Board. It contains no specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics.
The board approved the District Improvement Plan for the 2025-2026 school year and established early childhood literacy goals. The board also cast votes for candidates in the Nacogdoches and Rusk County Appraisal District elections.
- Approved October 20, 2025 board meeting minutes (7-0)
- Approved Transportation Operations Report (6-0)
- Approved special education accountability report (6-0)
- Approved 2025-2026 District Improvement Plan (6-0)
- Approved EC Literacy Goals (6-0)
- Approved TASB Update 126 (6-0)
- Cast 21 votes for Johnathan Adams for Nacogdoches County Appraisal District (6-0)
- Cast 17 votes for Nesha Partin for Rusk County Appraisal District (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board held its October 20 meeting, approving the 2024-2025 audit, 2025-2026 goals, and six community donations. The board also received routine reports on finances, state funding, investments, and campus activities.
- Approved 2024-2025 financial audit with no findings
- Approved 2025-2026 district goals
- Approved six donations totaling $1,268 to FCA and MS Twirlers
- Tabled transportation operations report until next month
- Received principal and superintendent reports on campus events and district updates
The provided minutes for the October 20, 2025, Garrison ISD School Board meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of header information only.
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board approved improvement plans for the elementary, middle, and high schools. The board also reviewed budget reports and discussed updates on athletic facilities and student activities.
- Approved Elementary Improvement Plan
- Approved Middle School Improvement Plan
- Approved High School Improvement Plan
- Reported demolition of baseball fence and upcoming excavation for baseball/softball turf
- Approved minutes from August 26, 2025
The school board approved the campus improvement plans for the elementary, middle, and high schools. The board also approved the meeting minutes from August 26, 2025.
- Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Approved Elementary Improvement Plan (5-0)
- Approved Middle School Improvement Plan (5-0)
- Approved High School Improvement Plan (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on August 26, 2025, and approved the 2025-2026 budget, tax rate, and several contracts. The board also received reports on school operations, facilities, and student activities. No citizen comments were received during the meeting.
- Approved 2025-2026 GISD budget
- Approved M&O tax rate $0.7435 and I&S tax rate $0.3418 (total $1.0853)
- Approved $152,000 technology lease for 4 years
- Approved $34,235.96 Region 5 contract
- Approved induction of Jabarra Williams, Domingo Bryant & Jimmy Thompson into Bulldog Ring of Honor
The School Board approved the budget and a total tax rate of $1.0853 for the 2025-2026 school year. The board also authorized a technology lease and a Region 5 contract, and approved the district's Emergency Operations Plan.
- Approved 2025-2026 budget (5-0)
- Approved total tax rate of $1.0853 (5-0)
- Approved $152,000 technology lease for 4 years (5-0)
- Approved Region 5 contract for $34,235.96 (5-0)
- Approved Emergency Operations Plan (5-0)
- Approved good cause exception for HB3 armed security requirement (5-0)
- Approved Budget Amendment Request 3 (5-0)
- Approved induction of Jabarra Williams, Domingo Bryant and Jimmy Thompson into Bulldog Ring of Honor (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board conducted a budget workshop and reviewed a superintendent's report. The board voted on personnel contracts and an update to EIC local.
- Approved recommendation to update EIC local
- Approved recommendation to retract the Chapter 21 contract of Payton Bickham due to non-certification
- Approved recommendation to employ Jack Alvarez on a 202-day probationary dual chapter 21 contract for 2025-2026
- Surplus auction scheduled for August 23, 2025 at Barrett Auction House
- Superintendent reported on Sprint Turf Contract and a new weight room rack in Boys Field House
The board approved the employment of one teacher and the retraction of another's contract. Members also voted to update the EIC local policy. A budget workshop and superintendent's report were presented.
- Approved recommendation to update EIC local (6-0)
- Approved retraction of Payton Bickham's Chapter 21 contract due to non-certification (6-0)
- Approved employment of Jack Alvarez on a 202-day probationary dual chapter 21 contract for 2025-2026 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met to approve operational updates for the 2025-2026 school year. The board decided on student and adult meal pricing and approved a budget amendment request. Other actions included updating employee and substitute handbooks and accepting a donation of 10 commandments posters.
- Paid meal prices: Student breakfast $1.75, Lunch PK-8 $3.00, Lunch 9-12 $3.25, Adult breakfast $3.00, Adult lunch $5.00
- Approval of budget amendment request 2
- Acceptance of 75 copies of the 10 commandments from Arlam Baptist Church for classrooms
- Extension of the depository contract for funds under Texas Education Code
- Approval of 2025-2026 substitute and employee handbooks
The board established paid meal prices for the upcoming school year and approved several employee and substitute handbooks. They also authorized a budget amendment and extended a depository contract for funds.
- Approved 2025-26 paid meal prices: Student Breakfast $1.75, PK-8 Lunch $3.00, 9-12 Lunch $3.25, Adult Breakfast $3.00, Adult Lunch $5.00
- Approved budget amendment request 2
- Approved substitute and employee handbooks for 2025-2026
- Approved TIA guidebook with TTESS appraisers for 2025-2026
- Approved resolution extending depository contract for funds
- Approved resolution for disbursement of public fund certificate 2500233414
- Approved donation of 75 copies of the 10 commandments from Arlam Baptist Church
- Approved amendment to HB2 compensation plan to include the superintendent
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on July 7, 2025, for a routine session that included procedural items such as establishing a quorum, an invocation, and public hearing. No substantive decisions or discussions on specific policies, contracts, or ordinances were recorded in the agenda.
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board approved the 2025-2026 teacher salary schedule and several staff contracts. The board also reviewed RFP presentations for baseball and softball field improvements, with a final decision scheduled for July 7, 2025.
- Approved 2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule
- Approved DNC and Region 7 contracts
- Approved TASB Update 125
- Approved 180 student transfers for 2025-2026
- Reviewed field improvement presentations from Symmetry Sports Construction, Hellas Construction, and Turf Meister
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board held a regular meeting on June 5, 2025. The board voted to hire two new employees: Erin Sheppard and Stephen Autrey. No other substantive decisions or discussions were recorded in the agenda.
- Motion carried to hire Erin Sheppard
- Motion carried to hire Stephen Autrey
The School Board met on June 5, 2025, and approved the hiring of Erin Sheppard and Stephen Autrey. The Superintendent provided reports on STAAR scores, active shooter training, and other district updates.
- Approved recommendation to hire Erin Sheppard (5-0)
- Approved recommendation to hire Stephen Autrey (5-0)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board swore in new member Justin Shull and approved a contract for security camera upgrades. The board also accepted four staff resignations and approved several new employment contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Approved $133,365 bid from VTI for camera system upgrades
- Swore in elected board member Justin Shull
- Accepted resignations of Cassandra Reese, Evan Delafield, BreAnn Clinton, and Michael Compton
- Approved 187-day probationary contracts for Jeri Williamnson and John Sallee
- Discussed RFP bids for the softball field
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on May 9, 2025, to certify election results, swear in a new board member, and approve personnel actions. No public comments were received during the meeting.
- Certified May 3, 2025 election results
- Swearing-in of elected board member Matt Barrett
- Approved one-year dual probationary contract for Christopher Davis for 2025-2026 school year
The board officially accepted the results of the May 3, 2025 election and swore in board member Matt Barrett. The board also approved a one-year dual probationary contract for Christopher Davis for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Accepted May 3, 2025 election results (4-0)
- Approved one-year dual probationary contract for Christopher Davis for 2025-2026 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on April 21, 2025, and approved several items including a $151,000 bid for baseball field drainage improvements, a $50,000 truck purchase, and donations totaling $1,260. The board also recognized student achievements and received reports on budgets, state funding, and investments.
- Approved $151,000 bid from Turfmaster for baseball field outfield drainage improvements
- Approved purchase of 2025 F350 Ford truck not to exceed $50,000 from Tipton Ford in Nacogdoches
- Approved $200 donation from Food Junction to FCCLA and $1,060 donation from JR Sparks Farms to Senior Class of 2026
- Recognized six students for state powerlifting achievements
- Approved certification of instructional materials for 2025-2026 school year
The board approved several facility and equipment purchases, including a $151,000 drainage project for the baseball field and a new Ford F350. Personnel actions included one new hire and the acceptance of three resignations. The board also approved two community donations totaling $1,260.
- Approved $151,000 bid from Turfmaster for baseball field outfield drainage (7-0)
- Approved purchase of 2025 F350 Ford truck not to exceed $50,000 including trade-in (7-0)
- Approved design build construction method for softball field (7-0)
- Approved $200 donation from Food Junction to FCCLA (7-0)
- Approved $1,060 donation from JR Sparks Farms to Senior Class of 2026 (7-0)
- Approved certification of instructional materials for 2025-2026 school year (7-0)
- Approved hiring Meagan Hendrix on a 1-year probationary contract (7-0)
- Accepted resignations of Allyson Delafield, Ritchie Pinckard, and Jackie Prince (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board held a regular meeting on April 10, 2025. Four new teaching contracts were approved for the 2025-2026 school year. No citizen comments were received during the public hearing.
- Motion to employ Tracy Rucker on a 187-day probationary contract
- Motion to employ Peyton Bickham on a 202-day dual probationary contract
- Motion to employ Sabre Allison on a 187-day probationary contract
- Motion to employ Laci Clinard on a 207-day probationary contract
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board held its regular meeting on March 20, 2025. Members approved the minutes from the February 20 meeting and received routine reports on bills, budget, principal updates, and superintendent activities. No budget amendments or donations were presented.
- Approved February 20, 2025 board meeting minutes
- Updated TASB policy 124 as presented
- Received budget report for March 2025
- No budget amendments or donations reported
The Garrison ISD School Board met on March 20, 2025. The board approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025, meeting and authorized TASB Update 124. Several other items, including budget reports and personnel matters, were discussed or presented without formal board action.
- Approved February 20, 2025, meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved TASB Update 124 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board approved the 2025-2026 school calendar (Calendar B), a STAAR testing policy, and both professional and auxiliary pay schedules. The board also approved budget amendment #1 and nominated Superintendent Reid Spivey for TASB Superintendent of the Year.
- Approval of 2025-2026 school calendar (Calendar B)
- Approval of professional/exempt and auxiliary/non-exempt pay schedules
- Approval of budget amendment #1
- Approval of the STAAR testing policy
- Facilities update on Old High School Renovation and indoor batting cages
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met to review financial reports and personnel matters. The board approved a contract extension and salary increase for the superintendent and accepted two retirements.
- Extended Superintendent Mr. Spivey's contract by 1 year with a salary of $134,759.46 for 2025-2026
- Accepted retirement/resignation of Carla Hutto effective end of 2024-2025 school year
- Accepted retirement/resignation of Colette Hutto effective end of 2024-2025 school year
- Ruled no good cause for James Boyle to not fulfill his 2024-2025 contract
- Board election applications accepted until February 14, 2025