November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Riya Abraham, North Garland HS 

III. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments must complete the Public Comment Participation Request Form online no later than 4:00PM the day before the meeting date indicated in the posting notice. Comments may be read aloud at the meeting by a designated speaker; or the requestor may come in person to the meeting and deliver comments themselves. In addition, comments must be limited to issues that can be presented in a public forum. 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 forum procedures, please review the Public Forum Procedures at the following link: https://garlandisd.net/about/board-trustees/public-forum-procedures. 

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize the iWrite Publishing Contest Students - Jose Mata

IV.A.2. Recognize Bussey Middle School Counselors for Receiving The Rising Star Award - Jose Mata

IV.B. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report — Mark Quinn 

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.A.5. Message from Board President

V.B. Superintendent's Report

V.C. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Human Resources Report — Dr. Gradyne Brown 

VI.B. Consider Approval of New Course Requests – Coleman Bruman, Dr. Tiffany Gilmore

VI.C. Consider Approval of Academic Calendar – Coleman Bruman, Michael Ruiz, Dr. Ramona Morin

VI.D. Consider Approval of Proposed Library Resources and Materials — Michael Ruiz, Jeanine Boyett

VI.E. Consider Approval of Resolution for Use of a District Facility (Council of PTA) – Dr. Ramona Morin, Jonathan Armstrong

VI.F. Consider Approval of Resolution for Use of a District Facility (Trusted World) – Dr. Tiffany Gilmore

VI.G. Consider Approval of Donation to Sachse High School for Athletic Training Program – Shae Creel, Susan Smiley

VI.H. Consider Approval of Donation to South Garland High School Donation for FFA – Dr. Adrian Leday, Alisha Jobe

VI.I. Consider Approval of Donation to Watson MST School for Field Trips – Gina Makidon

VI.J. New Bids

VI.J.1. Contract#169-26 — Consider Approval of Purchase of Fundraisers (Catalog) – Mark Booker

VI.J.2. Contract#181-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Apparel (Shirts, T-shirts, Work Uniforms and Accessories) – Mark Booker

VI.J.3. Contract#173-26-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Roofing Repair Services – Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis

VI.J.4. Contract#214-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Control System Parts and Services – Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis

VI.J.5. Contract#390-26-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of School Buses – Mark Booker, Timothy Logan

VI.J.6. Contract#397-25-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Software, Licensing Subscription, Hardware and Services – Mark Booker, Coleman Bruman

VI.K. Increase to Awarded Bids

VI.K.1. Contract#340-21 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Security Equipment Parts and Service – Mark Booker, Mark Quinn

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of the Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2025 – Arturo Valenzuela

VII.B. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund, Debt Services Fund and Student Nutrition Services Fund for the 25-26 School Year – Elisa Cordova-Long

VII.C. Consider Approval of 2025 Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Resolution and Ballot — Kristi Cooper

VII.D. New Bid

VII.D.1. Contract#363-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Property Insurance – Mark Booker, John King

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.A.1. Discussion and deliberation regarding TEA's Intruder Detection Audits.

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 Resolution Agreement with Alto Vista Roofing, Inc.

VIII.B.2. Consultation with District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the terminations of the Chapter 21 term contract of LaNola Riles and the probationary Chapter 21 dual contract of Shamond Hamilton for good cause.

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.

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

IX.A. Consideration and possible action regarding Resolution Agreement with Alto Vista Roofing, Inc.

IX.B. Consideration and action regarding the terminations of the Chapter 21 term contract of LaNola Riles and the probationary Chapter 21 dual contract of Shamond Hamilton for good cause.

X. Adjournment