Gary ISD, TX
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Gary ISDTX averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$180,500 School district
Enrollment485 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$11,566 (FY2020)
Schools1 · 43 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$7.0M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency48% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency53% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch50% (2018)
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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Gary ISD board to set dates for budget and tax rate hearings
The Gary ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report, and a consent agenda. Key items include setting dates for a public hearing and a special meeting to discuss the 2026-2027 budget and 2026 tax rate, as well as a proposed tax rate for 2026.
- Public hearing date to discuss 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate
- Special meeting date to discuss 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate
- Proposed Tax Rate 2026
- Monthly Financial Budget Report
- Student Transfer(s)
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August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Public Comment
2. Superintendent's Report
2.A. Extra-Curricular Activities
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Minutes of the July 28, 2026, Regular Meeting
3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Re …
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Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Gary ISD board to appoint tax-rate calculator and review shared services
The Gary Independent School District board will hold its regular July meeting, where members will appoint Jason Woodfin to calculate the effective rollback tax rate and review a shared-services agreement with Panola County. The board will also receive the superintendent’s report, act on routine consent items including June meeting minutes and the monthly financial report, and process transfer student requests for the 2026–27 school year.
- Appointment of Jason Woodfin to calculate and publish the effective rollback tax rate
- Review of Panola County Shared Services Agreement and Interlocal Contract
- Approval of June 23, 2026 regular meeting minutes
- Adoption of Monthly Financial Budget Report
- Processing of transfer student requests for 2026–27 school year
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July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Public Comment
2. Superintendent's Report
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting
3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Report
4. Appointment of Jason Woodfin …
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Gary ISD board to review intruder detection audit and teacher pay scale
The Gary Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2026. The board will discuss an intruder detection audit as part of the superintendent’s report and vote on the 2026-2027 teacher pay scale. Routine items such as minutes approval, financial reports, and student transfers will also be addressed.
- Discussion: Intruder Detection Audit
- 2026-2027 Teacher Pay Scale
- Monthly Financial Budget Report
- Student Transfer(s)
- Resolution to the Regional (7) Purchasing Cooperative
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June 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Public Comment
2. Superintendent's Report
2.A. Discussion: Intruder Detection Audit
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Minutes of the May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting
3.B. Monthly Financia …
Tue May 26, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Gary ISD board to hold routine May meeting with no major decisions
The Gary Independent School District board will hold its regular May 26, 2026 meeting, featuring a public comment period, a superintendent’s report on enrollment and extracurricular activities, and a consent agenda that includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a monthly financial report, and student transfer decisions. No substantive policy changes or new contracts are listed on the agenda.
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May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Public Comment
2. Superintendent's Report
2.A. Enrollment
2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Minutes of the April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting …
Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Gary ISD board to vote on 2026-2027 school calendar and teacher contracts
The Gary Independent School District board will meet April 20, 2026 to discuss and vote on the 2026-2027 school calendar, teacher contracts, and compliance revisions required by state laws SB 13, HB 1481, and SB 401. The board will also receive a report on Senate Bill 546 regarding three-point seat belts on school buses and consider a memorandum of understanding with Daniel Springs Baptist Camp for emergency evacuation.
- 2026-2027 School Calendar vote
- 2026-2027 Teacher Contracts vote
- Revisions to EFB(L) and FNCE(L) for SB 13 and HB 1481 compliance
- Revisions to FD(L) and FM(L) for SB 401 compliance
- MOU with Daniel Springs Baptist Camp for emergency evacuation
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April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Public Comment
2. Superintendent's Report
2.A. Enrollment
2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Minutes of the March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting …
Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
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March 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Public Comment
2. Superintendent's Report
2.A. Enrollment
2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Minutes of the February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting & February 1 …
Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
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February 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Public Comment
2. Approval of Purchase of New School Bus Authorizing Jason Woodfin to Secure Financing
3. Consider Resolution Relating to Payment to All School Employees During Inclement Weather
4. Resolution regarding Senate Bill 11: Perio …
Mon Feb 9, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Gary ISD to consider principal contract extensions and school day waivers
The Gary ISD board will discuss student enrollment and extra-curricular activities. The meeting includes votes on staff development and missed school day waivers, as well as contract extensions for two principals.
- Contract extension of Elementary Principal, Brittney Davis
- Contract extension of Secondary Principal, Samantha Kennedy
- 2025-2026 Application for Missed School Day Waiver
- 2025-2026 Application for Staff Development Minute Waiver
- Monthly Financial Budget Report
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February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Public Comment
2. Superintendent's Report
2.A. Enrollment
2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Minutes of the January 12, 2026 Regula Meeting …
Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 7:00PM
Regular Meeting
Gary ISD board schedules trustee election for May 2, 2026
The Gary Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2026. The board will receive the superintendent’s report, approve routine items on the consent agenda, and schedule a trustee election for May 2, 2026. No substantive policy decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Calling Trustee Election for May 2, 2026 for places 1, 2 & 3
- Joint Election Agreement with City of Gary
- Contract extension of Assistant Superintendent of Business and Plant Management Jason Woodfin
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January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Public Comment
2. Superintendent's Report
2.A. Enrollment
2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Minutes of the December 8, 2025 Regular Meeting …
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