June 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Officer Kimberly Korenek

III. Public Hearing

III.A. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District's 2025-2026 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate - Darrell Dodds, Elisa Cordova-Long

IV. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Harris Hill Administration Building prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting notice. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy.  For more information about public comment procedures, please review the Board Policy for Public Comment accessible at the following link: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/364?filter=BED.  

V. Information Item

V.A. Evidence of Excellence

V.A.1. Recognize TASBO Award of Excellence in Financial Management and ASBO Meritorious Budget Award Recipients - Jose Mata

V.A.2. Recognize GISD Finance Department for ASBO Certificate of Excellence & GFOA Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting - Jose Mata

V.B. Introduction of District Administrators - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss Revisions to Policy CFB(LOCAL) First Read - Lisa Ray, Arturo Valenzuela

VI.B. Discuss Revisions to Policy CV(LOCAL) First Read - Lisa Ray, Mark Booker

VI.C. Discuss Revisions to Policy DEC(LOCAL) First Read- Lisa Ray, Dr. Gradyne Brown

VI.D. Discuss Revisions to Policy DH(LOCAL) First Read - Lisa Ray, Joseph Parks

VI.E. Discuss Revisions to Policy DHE(LOCAL) First Read - Lisa Ray, Joseph Parks

VI.F. Discuss Revisions to Policy FL(LOCAL) First Read - Lisa Ray, Joseph Parks

VI.G. Trustees' Report

VI.G.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VI.G.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VI.G.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VI.G.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VI.G.5. Message from Board President

VI.H. Superintendent's Report

VI.I. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Human Resources Report - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.B. Consider Ratification of the FY25 Tax Refund Resolution – Kristi Cooper

VII.C. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2024-2025 General Fund and Debt Service Fund – Elisa Cordova-Long

VII.D. Consider Approval of the Final Amended Budgets for 2024-2025 – Elisa Cordova-Long

VII.E. Consider Approval of Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers – Darrell Dodds and Rhonda Rountree

VII.F. Consider Approval of Qualified Investment Brokers – Darrell Dodds and Rhonda Rountree

VII.G. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies – Darrell Dodds and Rhonda Rountree

VII.H. Consider Approval of Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District – Rhonda Rountree

VII.I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Garland Economic Development Partnership – Mechelle Hogan

VII.J. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation – Mechelle Hogan

VII.K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Sachse Economic Development Corporation – Mechelle Hogan

VII.L. Attendance Waivers for Low Attendance and Missed School Days – Angela Daniels and Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VII.M. Consider Approval of MOU with Region 10 Education Service Center – Dr. Tanya Ramos

VII.N. Consider Approval of Resolution for Event at South Garland High School – Dr. Ramona Morin

VII.O. Waiver for Students Taking Dual Credit Courses at Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) with Calendars of Fewer than 75,600 Minutes – Jacob Nunez

VII.P. Public Input Concerning the Proposed Application to Operate an Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) – Dr. Babetta Hemphill and Angela Daniels

VII.Q. Dallas College 2025-2026 Dual Credit Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.R. Dallas College 2025-2026 EMT Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.S. Dallas College 2025-2026 GHS ECHS Inter Local – Kevin Massey

VII.T. Dallas College 2025-2026 LCHS P-TECH Inter Local Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.U. Dallas College 2025-2026 NFHS P-TECH Inter Local Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.V. Dallas College 2025-2026 NGHS ECHS Inter Local Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.W. Dallas College 2025-2026 NGHS P-TECH Inter Local Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.X. Dallas College 2025-2026 RHS ECHS Inter Local Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.Y. Dallas College 2025-2026 RHS P-TECH Inter Local Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.Z. Dallas College 2025-2026 SGHS ECHS Inter Local Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.AA. Dallas College 2025-2026 SGHS P-TECH Inter Local Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.AB. Dallas College 2025-2026 SHS ECHS Inter Local Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.AC. Dallas College 2025-2026 SHS P-TECH Interlocal Agreement – Kevin Massey

VII.AD. Firefighter 2025-26 Inter Local Agreement between Dallas College, City of Garland, and Garland ISD – Kevin Massey

VII.AE. Consider Approval of Remote Homebound Waiver for FSP Funding – Dr. Tanya Ramos

VII.AF. Consider Approval of Special Education Camera Resolution – Dr. Tanya Ramos

VII.AG. New Bids

VII.AG.1. Contract#108-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Security Supplies and Accessories – Mark Booker and Dr. Shelley Garrett

VII.AG.2. Contract#136-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Canine Detection Services – Mark Booker and Dr. Shelley Garrett

VII.AG.3. Contract#242-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Oracle Annual Maintenance and Support – Mark Booker and Matt Yeager

VII.AG.4. Contract#310-25-08 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development, Consultant Services, and Materials – Mark Booker and Coleman Bruman

VII.AG.5. Contract#311-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Pre-Advanced Placement Materials and Services – Mark Booker and Coleman Bruman

VII.AG.6. Contract#397-25-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Software, Licensing Subs, Hardware, and Services – Mark Booker, Coleman Bruman and Ashley Jackson

VII.AG.7. Contract#9-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Disposable Products for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) – Mark Booker and Jennifer Miller

VII.AH. Modification to Awarded Bids

VII.AH.1. Contract#141-26 - Consider Approval of Modification to Commodity Processing for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) – Mark Booker and Jennifer Miller

VII.AI. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.AI.1. Contract# 325-25-07 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Rescoring Assessments – Mark Booker and Veronica Joyner

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of the 2025 - 2026 Salary Schedule and Compensation Information Handbook – Gradyne Brown

VIII.B. Consider Approval of the Proposed Budgets for the General Fund, Debt Services Fund and Student Nutrition Services Fund for the 2025-2026 School Year – Elisa Cordova-Long

VIII.C. Consider Approval of Revised Resolution to Build a Coalition with City of Garland, City of Sachse and City of Rowlett - Dr. Ricardo Lopez, Johnny Beach

VIII.D. Consider Approval of Temporary Right of Entry and Driveway Improvement Agreement between Garland ISD and Dallas County - Javier Fernandez

VIII.E. New Bid

VIII.E.1. Contract#293-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Medical Professional Services – Mark Booker

IX. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

IX.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: 1) pending or contemplated litigation; 2) a settlement offer; or 3) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.

IX.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, deliberations about Real Property, a governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.

IX.B.1. Discussion and deliberation regarding updates on bond projects.

IX.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

X. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

XI. Adjournment