Grand Prairie Independent School District, TX

Budget Workshop

The Grand Prairie Independent School District board holds a budget workshop to discuss and review the 2026-2027 annual budget, led by Chief Financial Officer Kristin Byrd. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters and legal consultation, followed by an open forum for public comments on non-personnel agenda items.

Special Meeting

The Grand Prairie ISD board will meet in a special session to vote on the 2026-2027 compensation plan and hiring schedules presented by the CFO and Chief of Human Capital. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comments on non-personnel agenda items, followed by a closed session for personnel matters and legal consultation.

• Vote on 2026-2027 Compensation Plan and Hiring Schedules
• Open forum for public comments on non-personnel agenda items
• Closed session for personnel matters and legal consultation

Regular Meeting

The Board will review a 1,615-foot utility easement request from the City of Grand Prairie. Other business includes approving the 2026-2027 Public Information Act schedule and an agreement with UT Austin for the OnRamp program.

• 1,615-foot utility easement at Grand Prairie High School for a city water main
• Interlocal Agreement with The University of Texas at Austin for the OnRamp Program
• Memorandum of Understanding for Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
• Annual approval of Investment Policy and Broker/Dealer List
• Revenue and Expenditure report including a $16 million donation

Safety and Security Committee Meeting

The Safety and Security Committee will discuss district security measures and planning. The meeting includes a closed session for legal consultation and a review of safety audits and operational plans.

• Intruder Detection Audits for 2025-2026
• District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report
• Emergency Operations Plan and Annex
• Centegix Safety Blueprint
• Preparations for 2026-2027

The provided minutes record the agenda items for the meeting, including discussions on intruder detection audits and vulnerability assessments. However, the document does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel matters, facility planning, and security audits in closed session. In open session, the board will consider the renewal of the District of Innovation Plan and authorization for the Superintendent to hire contractual personnel.

• Renewal of District of Innovation Plan
• Authorization for Superintendent to hire contractual personnel until September 1, 2026
• Review of April 2026 Revenue & Expense Report including a $16 million donation
• Out-of-state travel for GPHS Mariachi Azul to Albuquerque and SGPHS Chey-annes to Disney
• Intruder Detection Audit discussion

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of website navigation and system maintenance notices.

Special Meeting

The Grand Prairie ISD board holds a special meeting to vote on an early resignation incentive pay program for employees at the Education Center and the Grand Family Service Center. The board will also recess to closed session for personnel and legal consultation before reconvening for public comment and the action item.

• Early Resignation Incentive Pay for Employees at the Education Center and the Grand Family Service Center (action item)
• Closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Revised Special Meeting

The Grand Prairie ISD board will reconvene from closed session to act on personnel-related items, including early resignation incentives for Education Center and Grand Family Service Center employees and authorization for the superintendent to hire contractual staff until September 1, 2026. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comments on non-personnel agenda items.

• Authorization for Superintendent to hire contractual personnel until September 1, 2026
• Early Resignation Incentive Pay for Education Center and Grand Family Service Center employees
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters under §551.074
• Open forum for public comments on non-personnel agenda items
• Action items resulting from closed session

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Board will decide on the adoption of K-8 math instructional materials and the implementation of 3-point seat belts for all buses per Senate Bill 546. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss security audits and personnel matters, as well as a review of a $16 million donation.

• Approval of 3-point seat belts for all buses (Senate Bill 546)
• Instructional material adoption for Math Grades K-8
• Review of $16 million donation in Revenue and Expenditure report
• Physical Security Audit and VOLT AI Safety Monitoring System proof of concept
• Resolution on Hazardous Areas for 2026-2027 school year bus routes

The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Special Meeting

The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to officially review and declare the results of the school board election held on May 2, 2026.

• Canvassing of the May 2, 2026, School Board Election results
• Order declaring the results of the May 2, 2026, election

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board will conduct framework training. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal consultations.

• Framework training
• Closed session: Personnel matters (appointments, discipline, contracts, and retirements)
• Closed session: Consultation with attorney regarding litigation and settlement offers

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to decide on a parameter bond order for 2026 unlimited tax refunding bonds and a student device refresh. The board will also discuss a partnership with East Texas A&M University and the adoption of K-8 math instructional materials.

• Parameter Bond Order for the 2026 Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds
• Student Device Refresh
• Instructional Material Adoption for Math Grades K-8
• Partnership Opportunity with East Texas A&M University
• Discussion of Senate Bill 546 regarding 3-point seat belts for all buses

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including a student device refresh and math textbook adoption, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.

School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

The Grand Prairie ISD School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) meets to receive updates on health services, digital wellness, and child nutrition, and to approve action items. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Year-end Health Services Department update and data presentation
• Discussion on managing tech overuse and digital addiction
• Social media impact on student mental health presentation
• Summer Meal Program update

The minutes record the agenda for the meeting, which included updates on health services, digital wellness, and child nutrition. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes were recorded in the provided text.

Regular Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Regular Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

GPISD Safety & Security Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss various safety measures, including visitor management and weapons detection systems. The meeting includes reviews of TEA audits and the finalization of the Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat Annex.

• OpenGate Weapons Detection Systems update
• TEA Intruder Detection Audit and District Vulnerability Assessment
• Emergency Operations Plan Review and Active Threat Annex finalization
• Physical Security Audit
• Updates on Centegix, Access Control, and classroom phones

The meeting consisted of a call to order, a closed session for legal consultation, and several presentations regarding district security updates. No substantive decisions or vote outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)

The School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is scheduled to meet on February 4, 2026. The agenda lists a Safety & Security Meeting.

• Safety & Security Meeting

The meeting consisted of departmental updates and procedural items. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review the Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, and a Comprehensive Consolidation Plan. The body will also consider the order of election for May 2026 and an application to delay teacher certification requirements under HB2.

• Comprehensive Consolidation Plan
• Adoption of Order of Election for May 2026
• Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2025
• Application to Delay HB2 Required Teacher Certification Requirements
• Revenue and Expenditure report including a $16 Million Donation

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting featuring a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and legal matters. The board may take action in open session following these discussions.

• Superintendent's evaluation and contract
• Deliberation regarding real property
• Personnel matters including appointments, contracts, and terminations
• Consultation with attorney regarding litigation and settlement offers
• Disciplinary matters or complaints regarding school children and employees

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.