Gainesville ISD public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD Board of Trustees will review the annual financial audit for the year ending August 31, 2025, and consider a contract for 2025-2026 auditing services. The board will also discuss a construction manager for Phase #2 of the 2025 Bond Projects and receive a mid-year budget update.
- Possible approval of RFP for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for Phase #2 of 2025 Bond Projects
- Possible acceptance of the Annual Financial Audit for the year ending August 31, 2025
- Possible approval of engagement letter for 2025-2026 financial auditing services with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay, and Scarbrough
- Possible approval of ParentSquare quote
- Donations to Chalmers Elementary: $100 from Carol B. Petrusek and $168 from American Income Life Insurance Company
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD board will meet on November 17, 2025, to discuss and vote on several action items, including replacing GHS student parking lot lights with LED fixtures, approving a transportation MOU with Muenster ISD, and updating local policies. The board will also receive updates on district enrollment, bond projects, and recognition awards for students and staff.
- Consider approval of C&G Electric quote to replace and convert GHS student parking lot lights to LED array heads
- Consider approval of MOU between Muenster ISD and Gainesville ISD for transportation serving the Regional School for the Deaf
- Consider approval of resilient quote for purchase of a Fortinet Firewall
- Consider approval of Policy Update 126 affecting 27 local policies
- Public hearing on GISD FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) rating
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
District Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions for the November 12, 2025, meeting.
The provided minutes for the District Safety and Security Committee meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Regular
The Board of Trustees will review several facility projects, including roof replacement and school additions. The meeting also includes discussions on safety audits, emergency operations, and academic goals.
- Possible approval of BTC Construction as CMAR for Phase 1 Additions and Renovations
- Possible approval of Priority Roofing for complete roof replacement of DAEP
- Possible approval of Lift-Aids quote to replace the "C" Hall wheelchair lift at the Junior High School
- Possible approval of a 3-year Safety Audit MOU between ESC Region11 and GISD
- Possible approval of the District Emergency Operations Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular
The Board of Trustees will discuss bond project updates and consider several approvals, including a district improvement plan and a new boiler for the high school athletics field house. The meeting also includes reports on student enrollment and Senate Bill 12.
- Possible approval of Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project delivery method for bond projects
- Possible approval of CBS Mechanical quote for high school athletics boiler replacement
- Possible approval of District Improvement Plan
- Possible approval of Special Education Services MOU 2025-2026 with Region 9 ESC
- $500 donation to Head Start from Hillcrest Church of Christ
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular
The Board will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. Other business includes discussing the Cooke County Appraisal District budget and Bond 2025 project funding.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 Budget for General Operating, Food Service, and Debt Service
- Adoption of 2025-2026 Tax Rate
- Approval of 2026 Cooke County Appraisal District Budget
- Opening of a construction bank account for Bond 2025 Projects
- Donations including $2,000 to Theatre Arts and $3,680 to 8th Grade Honors from Safran Seats
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special
The board will conduct a workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 budget, including tax rates and the budget calendar. The meeting includes a potential vote on the 2025-2026 District Compensation Plan.
- Discussion of Preliminary Proposed 2025-2026 Budget vs. Approved 2024-2025 Budget
- Discussion of new compressed tax rate and Interest & Sinking (I&S) estimations
- Possible approval of the 2025-2026 District Compensation Plan
- Executive session regarding personnel considerations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular
The Board will consider approving the teacher pay scale for the 2025-2026 school year and the issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025. Other discussions include cell phone policies, bond project updates, and preliminary spring STAAR results.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Teacher Pay Scale
- Issuance of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025
- Depository contract extension with First State Bank
- Adoption of the Cooke County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan
- Payment for library renovation (Weil Construction) and 900 N Grand Property (AUI Partners, LLC)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular
The Board will discuss bond program updates and consider several contracts, including a design agreement for the Early Childhood Learning Center. The meeting also includes a review of the district's student wellness plan and updates to local policies.
- Stantec Architects Early Childhood Learning Center Schematic Design Contract
- RFP#250616 - Child Nutrition Serving Lines Contractor Award
- Gainesville ISD Student Wellness Plan Revised March 2025
- Policy Update 125 affecting local policies on board officers, committees, and attendance
- $600 donation to the Robotics Team from TAKNEK LLC
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Budget Workshop
The Gainesville ISD board will hold a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget, compare it to the previous year’s approved budget, and review the new compressed tax rate and interest & sinking fund estimates. The meeting will also cover the tax and budget calendar before adjourning.
- Proposed 2025-2026 budget vs. 2024-2025 approved budget comparison
- New compressed tax rate and I&S fund estimations
- Tax and budget calendar review
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational elements.
District Safety and Security Meeting
The Gainesville ISD board holds a District Safety and Security Meeting to review emergency-operation plans for the coming school year. Items include multi-hazard operations, basic and active-threat annex plans, and continued collaboration with city fire and police departments.
- 2025–2026 Multi-Hazard Operations Plan review
- Emergency Operations Plan – Basic and Active Threat Annex
- Safety and Security Plans for 2025–2026 presented by Dr. Stewart
- Glow and Grows safety initiative presented by Dr. Stewart
- Continued support for Gainesville Fire Department and Gainesville Police Department
The provided minutes consist of an agenda list and do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Regular
The Gainesville Independent School District board will hold its regular May 20 meeting, where members will consider and possibly approve several contracts and memoranda of understanding. The board will also swear in newly elected members, reorganize leadership roles, and recognize staff and students. No major policy decisions are scheduled.
- Consider and possible approval of GISD 2025-2026 Contracted Services with ESC Region 11
- Consider and possible approval to renew MOU with Lil' Leopards Learning Daycare to use GISD buses
- Consider and possible approval of financial auditing services with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay, and Scarbrough
- Consider and possible approval of Texas Educational Employers Benefit Cooperative Interlocal Agreement Resolution
- Consider and possible approval of MOUs for Reading Academies Local Implementation and Bilingual Pathway
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Official Canvass of the May 3, 2025 Election
The Gainesville ISD board will meet to certify the official vote totals from the May 3, 2025 election. No quorum is required; only two board members need to be present. This is a procedural canvass and no new decisions are scheduled.
The provided minutes for the Official Canvass of the May 3, 2025 Election contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and boilerplate text.
Regular
The Board of Trustees will discuss facility projects, enrollment, and the 2025-2026 instructional calendar. The body will vote on several partnership agreements, equipment purchases, and a contractor award for the GJHS library renovation and expansion.
- Contractor award for GJHS Library Renovation and Expansion (RFP 250421)
- Partnership agreement with Communities in Schools of North Texas for 2025-2026
- MOU with Abigail's Arms Cooke County Family Crisis Center for victim assistance programs
- Purchase of a new laser projector for the GISD Auditorium
- Purchase of take-home books from Scholastic Education Solutions for summer reading
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative page headers.
District Safety and Security Meeting
The Gainesville Independent School District Board holds a District Safety and Security Meeting to review emergency procedures, security technology, and staff training. The board will discuss updates to the Emergency Operating Procedure (EOP), Smart Tags for students, and the Centegix safety system. Chief Phillips will present on ALERTT training, and agency communication protocols will be reviewed.
- Review of Emergency Operating Procedure (EOP)
- Discussion of Smart Tags for student safety
- Presentation on Centegix safety system
- ALERTT Training led by Chief Phillips
- Review of agency communication protocols
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting but do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD board will meet on March 10, 2025, to discuss and vote on several action items, including shared polling locations for the May 2025 election, a memorandum of understanding with North Central Texas College for the Red River Promise program, and a resolution for freeport tax exemptions. The board will also recognize employees and students, hear updates from the superintendent and curriculum director, and conduct personnel discussions in executive session.
- Approval of shared polling locations and related expenses for May 2025 election (City, NCTC, GISD)
- Consideration of Red River Promise Memorandum of Understanding with North Central Texas College
- Possible approval of freeport tax exemption resolution
- Recognition of Employee of the Month (Miranda Zimmerer, GHS) and teachers of the month
- Approval of contract recommendations for assistant principals, teachers, counselors, nurses, and librarians
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report for 2023-2024. The board will also consider approvals for technology purchases, voting machine rentals, and a dual credit academy agreement.
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report 2023-2024
- Possible approval to purchase 200 HP 11 G9 Chromebooks, cases, and licenses from Trafera
- Possible approval of Voting Machine Rental Service Agreement with Cooke County
- Possible approval of MOU between McMurry University Dual Credit Academy and Gainesville ISD
- Possible approval of Policy Update 124 affecting local policies
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special
The Gainesville ISD board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on an order to call a school building bond election scheduled for May 3, 2025. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Possible action on an order to call a school bond election on May 3, 2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular
The Board of Trustees will decide on ordering the May 3, 2025 election and the 2025-2026 district calendar. The board will also consider the annual financial audit for the year ending August 31, 2024, and a purchase of two 77-passenger buses.
- Order Board of Trustees Election for May 3, 2025
- Approval of Longhorn Bus Sales, LLC quote for two 77-passenger buses
- Acceptance of the annual financial audit for the year ending August 31, 2024
- Approval of the 2025-2026 District Calendar
- Interlocal Agreement and Board Resolution with Region 19 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.