Grand Prairie Independent School District public meetings in 2025
37 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will meet December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM to act on routine approvals, hear updates, and discuss a long-range facility plan during closed session. Open-session items include the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school calendars, a $16 million donation report, and the certified 2025 tax levy.
- Approve 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school calendars
- $16 million donation revenue and expense report for October 2025
- Certified 2025 tax levy presentation and approval
- Fall assessment data overview presentation
- Comprehensive consolidation plan discussion
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are empty of substantive content.
School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
The School Health Advisory Committee will meet to elect a Committee Co-Chair and review health and wellness updates. Discussions include district guidelines for managing head lice and procedures for ill students returning to school.
- Vote to elect Committee Co-Chair
- Review of District Guidelines for Managing Head Lice
- Procedures for sending students home when ill and criteria for return to school
- Updates on Social Work HUB and food assistance student support
- Food Service updates
The provided document is an agenda for the School Health Advisory Committee meeting. It does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board will conduct a special meeting featuring framework training. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal consultations.
- Framework training
- Closed session for personnel matters (appointments, contracts, and evaluations)
- Closed session for consultation with attorney regarding litigation and contract negotiations
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board will hold a public hearing regarding School FIRST and consider several action items, including student travel and improvement plans. The board will also review financial reports involving a $16 million donation and budget amendments.
- Public hearing: School FIRST
- Review of $16 million donation revenue and expenditure
- Approval of 2025–2026 Targeted Improvement Plans and Turnaround Plan
- Out-of-state student travel for Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy to New Orleans 2026
- Budget transfers and amendments for General Fund #3 and MacKenzie Scott Donation #3
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to decide on school meal prices and House Bill 3 goals for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also review several out-of-state student travel requests and an interlocal agreement with The University of Texas at Austin.
- Approval of 2025-2026 School Year Meal Prices
- 2025-2026 House Bill 3 (HB 3) Goals, District Improvement (DIP), and Campus Improvement Plans (CIP)
- Interlocal Agreement with The University of Texas at Austin for the 2025-2026 OnRamps Program
- Out-of-state travel for DECA (Arlington, VA), South Grand Prairie Orchestra (New Orleans, LA), and Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Orchestra (Los Angeles, CA)
- Budget transfers and amendments for the General Fund #2 and MacKenzie Scott Donation #2
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
The School Health Advisory Committee will receive updates on health services, counseling, and nutrition. The committee will also consider nominations for a Co-Chair.
- Senate Bill 12 updates regarding Health and Counseling Services
- Red Ribbon Week and Fentanyl Awareness
- Bullying Prevention updates
- Mental Health and Athlete Wellness
- Call for nominations for Co-Chair
The provided document is an agenda for the School Health Advisory Committee meeting. It records no substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will hold a special meeting that begins with a call to order, recesses to a closed session for personnel and legal discussions, then reconvenes in open session for public comments and adjournment. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board will discuss the adoption of the 2024-2025 Basic Emergency Operations Plan and security personnel provisions. The board will also review budget transfers, personnel actions, and a resolution regarding parent rights.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 Basic Emergency Operations Plan
- Security personnel provisions for armed officers on district properties
- Resolution regarding Senate Bill 12 and Parent Rights
- Budget transfers for General Fund, Debt Services Fund, Child Nutrition Fund, and MacKenzie Scott Donation
- Out-of-state travel request for Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
GPISD Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The committee will discuss school safety updates, including a TEA Intruder Detection Audit and a draft of the Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting includes a closed session to deliberate on security devices, audits, and legal matters.
- TEA Intruder Detection Audit
- Centegix silent alert panic button update
- Review of draft Emergency Operations Plan and Active Threat Annex
- Closed session regarding security personnel, devices, or security audits
- Closed session for consultation with attorney on pending or contemplated litigation
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the September 10, 2025, meeting, but do not record any votes, approvals, or specific outcomes. The meeting included a call to order, a closed session, and presentations on safety updates.
Special Meeting - Adopt Budget/Set Tax Rate
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will hold a special meeting to adopt the 2025-2026 General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Food Services Fund budgets, finalize the 2024-2025 MacKenzie Scott Budget, and set the tax rate for 2025-2026. A public hearing will discuss the proposed budget and tax rate before action items are considered.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Food Services Fund budgets
- Adoption of 2024-2025 MacKenzie Scott Budget
- Resolution to set the 2025-2026 tax rate
- Public hearing on proposed budget and tax rate for 2025-2026
- Final budget amendments for 2024-2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting - Budget Workshop
The Board will conduct a budget workshop to review planning updates for the 2025-2026 school year. The session includes a discussion on changes and impacts regarding local, state, and federal funding.
- 2025-2026 Budget Planning Update
- Discussion on local, state, and federal funding impacts
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review the student code of conduct and policy updates from the 89th Legislative Session. The meeting includes discussions on district finances, including a $16 million donation, and a construction update for Grand Prairie High School.
- Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
- Revenue and Expenditure Report including a $16 million donation
- Policy updates resulting from the 89th Legislative Session
- Cooperative Agreement with Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.
- Shared Services Arrangement with Dallas Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will convene a special meeting to recess into closed session for personnel discussions and attorney consultation under Texas Open Meetings Act exemptions. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda; the open session only includes an adjournment.
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 hold a special meeting to discuss and vote on the 2025-2026 compensation plan and hiring schedules. They will also review updates to local policies from the 89th Legislative Session. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters, real property deliberations, and security audits.
- 2025-2026 Compensation Plan and Hiring Schedules (action item)
- Policy Updates from 89th Legislative Session (discussion item)
- Chapter 21 Contract Recommendations for 2025-2026 (closed session)
- Intruder Detection Audit (closed session)
- Local Policy Updates (FD(L)-B to X, FM(L)-X, FNCE(L)-A to S, EFB(L)-ALT) (discussion item)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Budget Workshop
The Board of Trustees will discuss the 2025-2026 budget planning update. The session includes a discussion on changes and impacts to local, state, and federal funding.
- 2025-2026 Budget Planning Update
- Discussion on local, state, and federal funding impacts
- Chapter 21 Contract Recommendations for 2025-2026 (Closed Session)
- Intruder Detection Audit (Closed Session)
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss expanding academic offerings to include Esports and Artificial Intelligence. The meeting includes reviews of 2025 STAAR performance and updates on summer projects. The board will also consider approvals for investment policies and security systems.
- Proposed expansion of Choice Portfolio to include Esports and Artificial Intelligence programming
- Approval of wearable panic devices and visitor management system
- Review of a $16 million donation in the Revenue and Expenditure Report
- Annual approval of Investment Policy and Broker-Dealer Listing
- Discussion of 2025 STAAR Performance Update
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 discuss personnel matters, budget amendments, and the adoption of math textbooks. The board will also consider several interlocal agreements with the City of Grand Prairie and the City of Dallas.
- Math Textbook Adoption
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with GPPD for School Resource Unit
- Interlocal Agreements with the City of Grand Prairie and City of Dallas
- Revenue and Expenditure Report including a $16 Million Donation
- Employee Vision Benefits for 2025-2026
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Called Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board will meet to discuss personnel and legal matters in a closed session. The board will then reconvene in open session to take action regarding a specific employee contract.
- Consideration of the nonrenewal of the 2024-2025 Chapter 21 term contract of Sherronda Jacobs
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
GPISD Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The committee will meet to discuss safety and security matters. The agenda includes a closed session to deliberate on security devices, security audits, and legal consultations.
- Closed session regarding security personnel, devices, or security audits
- Closed session for consultation with attorney regarding litigation and contract negotiations
- Discussion of Non-Disclosure Agreement
The meeting minutes record the call to order and the agenda items, including a recess to closed session. No votes, approvals, or substantive decisions were documented in the provided record.
Special Meeting
The Board is holding a special meeting to review and officially declare the results of the school board election held on May 3, 2025.
- Canvassing of the May 3, 2025 School Board Election results
- Order Declaring Results of the May 3, 2025 Election
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will meet to approve routine minutes, personnel actions, and a $16 million donation included in the revenue report. They will also vote on adopting new secondary math instructional materials and waivers for state assessment testing schedules. The board will hear updates on enrollment initiatives and pre-K enrollment.
- $16 million donation in revenue report
- Secondary Math Instructional Adoption
- LOTE Instructional Material Adoption
- Waiver for Modified Schedule of State Assessment Testing Days
- 2025-2026 Enrollment Initiatives
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD board will reconvene from closed session to vote on the superintendent’s recommendations for nonrenewing or terminating certain Chapter 21 term contracts. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comment on non-personnel items and routine procedural items.
- Consider nonrenewal of Chapter 21 term contracts
- Consider termination of Chapter 21 term contracts
- Open forum for agenda items (non-personnel)
- Closed session for personnel matters and legal consultation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
GPISD School Safety and Security Committee
The May 5, 2025 meeting of the GPISD School Safety and Security Committee contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive agenda items, decisions, or discussions listed.
The provided minutes record the agenda and meeting structure but do not list any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes. The meeting included a call to order, a closed session, and presentations on safety updates.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD board will meet April 15 to act on a $16 million donation, adopt new secondary math instructional materials, and approve out-of-state student travel for multiple conferences. The board will also discuss quarterly academic results and summer maintenance projects.
- Adoption of new secondary math instructional materials
- $16 million donation reported in revenue and expenditure
- Approval of out-of-state travel for BPA, DECA, TAFE, SkillsUSA, and archery competitions
- Consideration of hazardous areas resolution for 2025-2026 school year
- Quarter 3 data results and intervention strategies
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
School Health and Advisory Committee (SHAC)
The Grand Prairie ISD School Health and Advisory Committee (SHAC) meets to receive wellness updates and vote on opt-in permission slips required by Senate Bill 9. The committee will also hear summer safety tips and district wellness initiatives.
- Consider approval of Senate Bill 9 Parent Permission Slip Opt-In
- Summer wellness tips presented by Umeka Wright, Director of Student & Employee Wellness
- Staying Safe This Summer - Hydration, Heat Safety, & Water Safety presentation by Amanda Rachal, BSN, RN
- Child Nutrition and Food Service update by Dustin Seymour, Director of Food Services
- Family and Community Engagement update by Maria Herrera, LCSW
The provided document is an agenda for the School Health and Advisory Committee meeting. It does not record any substantive decisions, vote tallies, or outcomes.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD board will reconvene after closed session to vote on approving the employment contract and moving expenses for incoming Superintendent Dr. Gabriel A. Trujillo. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comments on non-personnel topics.
- Approval of employment contract for Dr. Gabriel A. Trujillo as Superintendent of Schools
- Approval of moving and relocation expenses agreement for Dr. Gabriel A. Trujillo
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on the 2023-2024 TAPR Report. The board will also consider approvals for campus facility replacements and student travel. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, including a superintendent search.
- Public hearing: 2023-2024 TAPR Report
- Replacement of fire alarm panels at Arnold MS, Daniels ES, and Jackson MS
- Replacement of underground fuel system tanks at Gentry Long Service Center
- Campus kitchen equipment replacement construction
- Out-of-state student travel for Reagan MS and South Grand Prairie High School to archery competition in Sandy, Utah
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 meet in closed session to discuss the Superintendent search and youth social media litigation. The Board will then reconvene in open session to take action on these items.
- Action on naming a Lone Finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools
- Consideration and adoption of a contingent fee legal services agreement with Eiland & Bonnin PC and Thompson & Horton, LLP
- Adoption of a resolution approving contingent fee legal services for multi-district litigation involving youth social media usage
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive decisions.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will hold a special meeting that recesses into closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent search, and to consult with the district attorney on pending litigation and contract negotiations.
- Closed session for superintendent search under personnel matters
- Closed session for consultation with attorney on pending litigation and contract negotiations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on February 26, 2025, with most of the session closed to the public. The board plans to recess into a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the ongoing superintendent search, and consult with legal counsel about pending litigation or contract negotiations.
- Closed session for superintendent search under personnel matters
- Legal consultation on pending litigation or contract negotiations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on February 25, 2025, to recess into a closed session for personnel matters, including the ongoing superintendent search. The board will also consult with its attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation and contract negotiations.
- Closed session for superintendent search under personnel matters
- Consultation with attorney on pending litigation and contract negotiations
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will meet on February 13, 2025, to consider routine approvals including a $16 million donation, capital projects, and policy updates. The closed session will address personnel matters, security audits, and legal consultations. Public recognition includes Black History Month essay winners and CTE program awards.
- $16 million donation reported in revenue and expenditure
- Replacement of fire alarm panels at Arnold MS, Daniels ES, and Jackson MS
- Campus kitchen equipment replacement construction
- Student device refresh program
- Targeted improvement plans for academic performance
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
School Health and Advisory Committee (SHAC)
The committee will receive updates on health and wellness services, counseling data, and food services. The meeting also includes discussions on teen dating violence awareness and a playground initiative.
- Mid-Year Health and Wellness Services Department Data
- Mid-Year Counseling Services Data
- Call 4 Care update
- Child Nutrition and Food Service update
- Teen Dating Violence Senate Bill 9
The meeting consisted of departmental updates and presentations. No substantive decisions, votes, or policy changes were recorded in the minutes.
Special Meeting
The Board will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal issues regarding the Superintendent of Schools. In open session, the Board will consider action on a voluntary separation agreement and the posting of the Superintendent position.
- Voluntary Separation Agreement and Release of the Superintendent of Schools
- Posting the position for the Superintendent of Schools
- Legal issues related to the separation of employment of the Superintendent (Cause No. DC 24-18108 and Dkt. 067-LH-12-2024)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Facility Workshop
The Grand Prairie Independent School District will conduct a Facility Workshop presented by Chief of Operations Joel Falcon. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Facility Workshop presented by Joel Falcon
- Closed session regarding District Facilities and Properties
- Closed session regarding Intruder Detection Audit
- Closed session regarding legal issues related to Superintendent employment (Cause No. DC 24-18108 and Dkt. 067-LH-12-2024)
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any actions taken by the board.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the May 2025 order of election and various campus maintenance projects. The board will also review financial reports, including a $16 million donation, and a resolution regarding pay during emergency weather closures.
- Order of Election for May 2025
- HVAC work at Grand Prairie High School Tower
- Campus kitchen equipment replacement
- Elementary shade structures
- 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 navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session primarily to conduct business in closed session. The agenda consists of procedural items and private deliberations; no public votes or decisions are listed for the open session.
- Closed session on personnel matters
- Closed session regarding district facilities and properties
- Closed session for consultation with attorney on litigation and contracts
- Closed session regarding an intruder detection audit
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.