January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Sophia Olalde Taylor, Sachse High School

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. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report for January 2026 — 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

V.D. Discuss TASB Update 126 Legal Policies — Lisa Ray

V.E. Discuss TASB Update 126 Local Policies (First Read)  — Lisa Ray

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

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

VI.B. Consider Approval of Donations Report — Arturo Valenzuela

VI.C. Consider Approval of MOU with Region 10 Education Service Center — Stephanie Robertson 

VI.D. Consider Approval of Targeted Improvement Plan — Dr. Charmaine Curtis, Veronica Joyner

VI.E. Consider Approval of Garland ISD Federal Single Audit for Fiscal Year 2025 – Arturo Valenzuela

VI.F. Consider Approval of Board Resolution for a 4-Day Summer Work Schedule and Holiday Shutdown for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 – Dr. Gradyne Brown

VI.G. Consider Approval of Stephen F. Austin State University Teacher Preparation Program Agreement – Dr. Gradyne Brown

VI.H. 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

VI.I. Consider Approval of Disposal of Buses – Timothy Logan

VI.J. Consider Approval of Resolution for Scholarship Awards for Students – Carmen Blakey

VI.K. Consider Approval of Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Agreement – Mark Booker, Jennifer Miller

VI.L. New Bids

VI.L.1. Contract#390-26 — Consider Approval of Purchase of General Trades Transportation, Merchandise, Vehicles, and Services – Mark Booker, Timothy Logan

VI.M. Modification to Awarded Bids

VI.M.1. Contract#17-26 - Consider Approval of Modification to Refrigerated and Frozen Foods for Student Nutrition Services – Mark Booker, Jennifer Miller

VI.M.2. Contract# 141-26 - Consider Approval of Modification to Commodity Processing for Student Nutrition Services – Mark Booker, Jennifer Miller

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of May 2026 General Trustee Election Order — Mechelle Hogan

VII.B. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Public Information Calendar — Lisa Ray 

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. Discussion regarding legal issues related to pending case 3:70-cv-04100-K United States of America v. The Texas Education Agency et al, including the District’s Response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Declaration of Unitary Status and Dismissal. 

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 termination of Chapter 21 contract of Britney Clement for good cause.

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

IX.A. Consideration and action regarding the termination of the Chapter 21 contract of Brittany Clement for good cause.

IX.B. Discussion and vote to authorize the District’s counsel to present the District’s position (as either “Agreed”, “Opposed” or “Unopposed”) in Response to Plaintiff’s Motion for Declaration of Unitary Status and Request for Dismissal of pending case 3:70-cv-04100-K United States of America v. The Texas Education Agency et al.

IX.C. Consider and take action to delegate authority to Superintendent Dr. Lopez to make all necessary decisions regarding status, further actions and legal positions taken by the District in Case 3:70-cv-04100-K; United States of America v. The Texas Education Agency et al.”

X. Adjournment