April 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Coyle Middle School Leader

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 and directly related to the posted agenda topics. 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. Special Recognition

IV.A. Sydna Gordon Board Room Renaming Ceremony — Jason Wheeler

V. Information Items

V.A. Evidence of Excellence 

V.A.1. Recognize TMEA CCC Honor Band State Semi-Finalist — Joseph Figarelli

V.A.2. Recognize Rowlett HS Cheer Team — Toni Stevens 

V.A.3. Recognize Garland HS Academic Decathlon Team — Jose Mata

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

V.C. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report for April 2026 — Mark Quinn 

V.D. Receive Presentation on Bond 2023 New Memorial Pathway Academy/Manuel & Maria Valle Student Services Center Program Update — Javier Fernandez (BOND)

V.E. Announce Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours — Johnny Beach, Mechelle Hogan

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.A.5. Message from Board President

VI.B. Superintendent's Report

VI.C. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

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

VII.B. Board Meeting Minutes — Mechelle Hogan 

VII.C. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund, Debt Services Fund and Student Nutrition Services Fund for the 2025-2026 School Year - Elisa Cordova-Long

VII.D. Consider Approval of University of North Texas - Dallas and Garland ISD Mentor Program Agreement — Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.E. Consider Approval to Dispose of Surplus iPads — Mark Booker

VII.F. Consider Approval of Annual Certification of Instructional Materials — Coleman Bruman, Michael Ruiz, Christi Allen 

VII.G. Consider Approval of Library Materials — Michael Ruiz, Jeanine Boyett

VII.H. New Bids

VII.H.1. Contract #302-25-04 - Consider Approval Purchase of Instructional Materials, Supplies, Testing, and Equipment — Mark Booker, Jill Harvard

VII.H.2. Contract #345-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Fine Arts Temporary Staffing Personnel Services — Mark Booker, Joseph Figarelli

VII.I. Increase in Award

VII.I.1. Contract #344-26 — Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Library Books and Materials Catalog — Mark Booker, Jeanine Boyett 

VII.J. Modification in Award

VII.J.1. Contract #310-25-08 — Consider Approval of Modification to Professional Staff Development, Consultant Services, and Materials — Mark Booker, Coleman Bruman 

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule and Compensation Information Handbook — Dr. Gradyne Brown

VIII.B. New Bid

VIII.B.1. Contract #176-26 — Consider Approval of Recommendation to Award Custodial Supplies and Equipment — Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis (BOND)

VIII.B.2. Contract #362-26-01 - Consider Approval of Recommendation to Award Hazardous Materials Abatement, Removal, Disposal and Related Services — Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis (BOND)

VIII.B.3. Contract #510-02-2.2 - Consider Approval of Recommended Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Carson-Mulkey Agricultural Science Center — Javier Fernandez (BOND)

VIII.B.4. Contract #510-02-2.3 — Consider Approval of Recommended Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #2 for Bond 2023 South Garland High School and North Garland High School Renovations — Javier Fernandez (BOND)

VIII.C. Increase In Award

VIII.C.1. Contract #182-25 — Consider Approval of Recommendation to Increase Moving, Storage Merchandise, and Services — Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis (BOND)

VIII.C.2. Contract #320-22 — Consider Approval of Recommendation for Increase and Modification to Athletic Training Supplies — Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis (BOND)

VIII.D. Modification in Award

VIII.D.1. Contract #220-26 — Consider Approval of Recommendation for Modification to Medical Supplies, Equipment, and Services — Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis (BOND)

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 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.

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

IX.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.

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.

IX.C.1. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts. 

IX.C.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts.

IX.C.3. Consideration and deliberation regarding the termination of the probationary contract of Melina Garcia-Lopez in the best interest of the district. 

IX.C.4. Consideration and deliberation regarding the proposed non-renewal of the Chapter 21 contracts of Whitney Egan and Elizabeth Harrington.

IX.C.5. Consultation and deliberation regarding Superintendent's Formative Evaluation. 

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

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.

X.B. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts.

X.C. Consideration and possible action regarding the termination of the probationary contract Melina Garcia-Lopez at the end of the year/contract term in the best interest of the district. 

X.D. Consideration and possible action regarding the proposed non-renewal of the Chapter 21 contracts of Whitney Egan and Elizabeth Harrington.

XI. Adjournment