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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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