August 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Garland High School 

III. 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.  

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize UIL State Solo and Ensemble Gold - Joseph Figarelli

IV.A.2. Recognize UIL State Solo and Ensemble Outstanding Performers - Joseph Figarelli 

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipients Mary Garcia and Kenneth Pearce - Jason Wheeler

IV.C. Special Recognition 

IV.C.1. Recognize 2025 GISD Full Ride to ETAMU Scholarship Recipients - Jose Mata

IV.D. Introduction of District Administrators - Dr. Gradyne Brown

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Discuss and Review TASB Update 125 Legal Policies - Lisa Ray

V.B. Discuss TASB Update 125 Local Policies (First Read) - Lisa Ray

V.C. Trustees' Report

V.C.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

V.C.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

V.C.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

V.C.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

V.C.5. Message from Board President

V.D. Superintendent's Report

V.E. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Human Resources Report

VI.B. Consider Approval of Modification to SY25-26 Interlocal Agreement Region 10 for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) – Mark Booker, Jennifer Miller 

VI.C. Consider Approval to Re-Adopt Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement – Dr. Shelley Garrett 

VI.D. Consider Approval of the Proposed 2026-2027 Choice of School Calendar- Dr. Babetta Hemphill, Erica Carbajal

VI.E. Consider Approval of 2025-2026 Dallas County JJAEP MOU – Dr. Babetta Hemphill, Mary Garcia 

VI.F. Consider Approval of 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct - Dr. Babetta Hemphill, Mary Garcia

VI.G. New Bids

VI.G.1. Contract# 111-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Concessionaire for GISD Stadiums – Mark Booker, Ron Griffen 

VI.G.2. Contract#180-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Fine Arts Apparel, Merchandise, and Accessories – Mark Booker, Joseph Figarelli 

VI.G.3. Contract#290-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Digital Printing Equipment and Related Services – Mark Booker

VI.G.4. Contract#394-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Software, Supplies – Mark Booker, Dr. Tanya Ramos

VI.G.5. Contract#397-25-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Software, Licensing Subscription, Hardware, and Services – Mark Booker, Coleman Bruman, Ashley Jackson 

VI.H. Modification to Awarded Bids

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

VI.H.2. Increase to Awarded Bids

VI.H.2.a. Contract#55-22 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Liability (General, Professional, Employee Benefit) and Worker’s Compensation Third Party Administration Services – Mark Booker, John King

VI.H.2.b. Contract#206-26 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Tile Flooring – Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis

VI.H.2.c. Contract#345-20-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded  Amount for Musical Instruments, Supplies, and Repairs – Mark Booker, Joseph Figarelli

VI.H.2.d. Contract#397-23-10 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Learning Management System – Mark Booker, Coleman Bruman

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Contract# 68-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Alternative Transportation - Mark Booker, Tim Logan

VII.B. Consider Approval of the Joint Election Contract submitted by the Dallas County Elections Department - Mechelle Hogan

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

VIII.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.

VIII.B. 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.

VIII.B.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the resolution of the Construction dispute with Reeder General Contractors.

VIII.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.

VIII.C.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's 2025 Evaluation Instrument. 

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

IX.A. Consideration and possible action regarding the resolution of the Construction Dispute with Reeder General Contractors.

X. Adjournment