Giddings ISD public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD board will meet to approve routine items like minutes, bills, and donations, and to discuss or vote on the 2025 tax levy report, audit report, and proposed library purchases. Policy updates will receive a second reading, and campus activity accounts and the annual budget will be reviewed.
- Second reading of TASB Policy Update 126 (19 local policies)
- Discuss/Approve 2025 Tax Levy Report
- Discuss/Approve Audit Report
- Discuss/Approve proposed library materials purchases
- Review of 2025-2026 Budget and Quarterly Financial Report
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD board will hold its regular November 20 meeting to act on routine items like approving minutes and bills, discuss facility repairs for the intermediate school, and review the gifted and talented education plan. No major policy changes or new spending are listed on this agenda.
- Approve payment of October 2025 bills
- Approve repair authorization for Giddings Intermediate School concrete slab
- Approve Giddings ISD Plan for Education of the Gifted and Talented Students
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 126 with 30+ local policy changes
- Accept donations to the district
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting - Level 3 Grievance
The board will meet for a special session to address a Level III parent complaint. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation and deliberation regarding the grievance process.
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding Level III hearing process
- Level III Parent Complaint hearing and deliberation
The provided minutes for the Special Meeting regarding a Level 3 Grievance contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of administrative headers and system maintenance notices.
Public Hearing-FIRST Rating
The board will conduct a public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for 2024-2025. This process allows the district to review its financial performance rating.
- Public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) 2024-2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The board will meet to review and potentially approve the District Improvement Plan and various Campus Improvement Plans. The session includes a review of the 2025-2026 budget and reports from all school levels.
- Approval of Campus Improvement Plans
- Approval of District Improvement Plan
- Review of the 2025-2026 Budget
- Approval of 2025-2026 SHAC Officers
- Approval of Homebound Waiver to TEA
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata only.
Special Meeting
The board will meet to conduct and approve nominees for the Lee County Board of Directors and the TASB Board of Directors. The meeting also includes a closed session under Texas Government Code.
- Nomination for the Lee County Board of Directors
- Discussion and approval of a nominee to the TASB Board of Directors
- Closed session per Texas Government Code §551.072 and §551.074
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD board will meet on September 18, 2025, to discuss and vote on several action items, including facility upgrades, budget amendments, and emergency preparedness plans. The meeting also includes routine approvals such as payment of bills and review of campus activity accounts.
- Approve bid to replace metal doors with new aluminum doors at GIS
- Approve purchase of two new washers for GISD Athletics
- Approve purchase and budget amendment for a used bus for GISD Bus Fleet
- Approve 2025-2026 Emergency Operations Plan for GISD
- Approve GISD Active Threat for Schools Annex
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Public Hearing
The board will conduct a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025-2026 period. The meeting also includes a period for community input.
- Public hearing on Proposed 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Giddings Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The board is scheduled to adopt the 2025-2026 proposed budget, set the tax rate at $0.80888 per $100 valuation, and approve routine items such as bills and campus activity accounts. The meeting also includes discussions on Senate Bill 12 compliance and updates on the sale of the Old Giddings Elementary School property.
- Adopt 2025-2026 proposed budget
- Set 2025-2026 tax rate at $0.80888 per $100 valuation
- Approve payment of July 2025 bills
- Approve Lee County Tax Office contract for GISD tax collection 2025-2026
- Discuss updates on sale of Old Giddings Elementary School property (1010 East Industry Street)
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Special Meeting
The Giddings ISD board will meet to discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2026 budget and tax rate. The board will also review student and employee handbooks and update local policies regarding library materials and electronic devices.
- Proposed 2025-2026 Tax Rate: Total $0.80888 (I&S 0.14708, M&O $0.66180)
- Proposed 2025-2026 Budget
- 2025-2026 GISD Student Code of Conduct
- Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement)
- Policy updates for library materials (EFB LOCAL) and electronic devices (FNCE LOCAL)
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially approve staff retention stipends for November 2025 and service contracts with ESC Region 13. The meeting includes a second reading of several TASB local policy updates and a review of the 2024-2025 budget.
- Approval of staff retention stipends for November 2025
- Approval of ESC Region 13 Service Contracts
- Resolution for Lee County 4-H Adjunct Faculty Agreement
- Second reading of TASB Policy Update 125 regarding board officers, committees, academic achievement, safety transfers, and attendance
- Review of the 2024-2025 Budget
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Regular Meeting
The board will consider updates to pay scales for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and support staff, including cost of living adjustments. Other agenda items include policy updates for grading and admissions, and a quote for tennis court lighting.
- 2025-2026 Teacher, Administrative, Paraprofessional, and Support Staff pay scales
- Proposed $25 district contribution toward employee health insurance
- Quote and budget amendment from Musco Lighting for tennis court poles and lights
- Service agreements with Jones and Cowen Physical Therapy, Kimberly Harden, Translate Solutions, and Specialized Assessment & Consulting, LLC
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 125 and updates to grading and UIL SB 401 policies
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Public Hearing-ESSA Application
The board will conduct a public hearing to receive community comment regarding the district's application for the 2025-2026 ESSA federal grant.
- Public hearing for the 2025-2026 ESSA Federal Grant Application
The provided document contains no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting- Budget Workshop
The board will conduct a budget workshop and consider the sale of district-owned surplus real property. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and the value of the property at 1010 East Industry Street.
- Discussion and possible approval of bids for the sale of 27.1 acres at 1010 East Industry Street (Old Giddings Elementary School Property)
- Budget Workshop
- Closed session regarding personnel matters, including new hires, resignations, reassignments, and discipline
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will install newly elected members and reorganize board officer positions. The body will also consider several contract renewals and textbook adoption plans.
- Installation of duly-elected Board Members and reorganization of President, Vice-President, and Secretary
- Intent to renew food service contract with Chartwells
- One-year contract renewal for IQS Custodial Services (June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026)
- Discussion and approval of Proclamation 2025 Text Book Adoption
- Discussion and approval of GISD Depository Contract for 2025-2027
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting-Superintendent Evaluation
The Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and contract. These items are scheduled for a closed session.
- Evaluation and contract of the Superintendent
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding the Superintendent's contract
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting-Superintendent Evaluation Cancelled
The board will meet for a special session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract. These items are scheduled for a closed session under Texas Government Code.
- Evaluation and contract of the Superintendent
- Consultation with legal counsel regarding the Superintendent's contract
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to decide on the 2025-2026 school calendar and review a teacher salary study. The board will also consider approvals for student insurance, summer school for emergent bilingual students, and tennis court repairs.
- Discussion and approval of the 2025-2026 GISD Calendar
- Review of Teacher Salary Study
- Approval of tennis court repairs by Dobbs Tennis Courts Inc
- Budget amendment for the IQS Incident
- Approval of professional staff contracts
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD board will hold its regular meeting on March 20, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve several items. Key decisions include certifying unopposed candidates, canceling the May 3, 2025 general election, and adopting policy updates. The board will also consider selling the surplus Old Giddings Elementary School property at 1010 East Industry Street.
- Certify unopposed candidates and declare them elected
- Cancel the May 3, 2025 general election due to lack of opposition
- Adopt TASB Policy Update 124 covering fiscal management, investments, and student welfare
- Vote on selling 27.1 acres of surplus property at 1010 East Industry Street, Giddings
- Review quarterly financial report and February bills
The provided document contains only system maintenance notifications and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Special Meeting-Team of 8 Training
The board is holding a special meeting to conduct Team of 8 Training. The session will be led by Senior Consultant Orin Moore.
- Team of 8 Training conducted by Senior Consultant Orin Moore
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Public Hearing-Texas Academic Performance Report
The Giddings ISD board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The meeting includes a period for community input.
- Public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD board will hold its regular February meeting, including votes on consent items like January bills and policy updates, and a first reading of TASB policy changes. Key discussions include a proposed resolution to declare 27.1 acres at 1010 East Industry Street as surplus and authorize its sale.
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 124 affecting fiscal management, investments, and employee conduct
- Possible resolution to declare 27.1 acres at 1010 East Industry Street (Old Giddings Elementary) as surplus and authorize sale
- Inter-local agreement with Lee County Elections Administrator for discussion
- Review of mid-year assessment results
- Payment of January bills and review of campus activity accounts
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The board will hold a special meeting to interview and discuss applicants for the Athletic Director position in a closed session. The board will then move to a public session to take action on an offer of employment.
- Interview and discussion of Athletic Director applicants
- Approval of offer to employ new Athletic Director
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The board will consider the order to call a general election for trustees and review election agreements with the City of Giddings and Lee, Fayette, and Washington counties. Other business includes reviewing the 2024-2025 budget and discussing asbestos abatement services.
- Order to call a General Election of School Board Trustees on May 3, 2025
- Joint election agreements with City of Giddings, Lee County, Fayette County, and Washington County
- Proposal from Sitek Omni for additional asbestos abatement services
- Review of the 2024-2025 Budget
- Payment of December bills
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.