May 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance 

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. Action Items (Non Consent)

IV.A. Sign Statements of Elected Officer - Mechelle Hogan

IV.B. Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Trustees - Mechelle Hogan

V. Information Items

V.A. Special Recognition — Jason Wheeler

V.B. Evidence of Excellence 

V.B.1. Recognize International Thespian Festival National Qualifiers — Dr. Michelle Cromer

V.B.2. Recognize TEAM, Junior VASE & VASE Art Awards Recipients — Dr. Michelle Cromer   

V.B.3. Recognize Magnet School of Merit Award Recipient — Jose Mata

V.B.4. Recognize Texas PTA Platinum Voice for Every Child Award Recipients — Jose Mata

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

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 Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes – Kristi Cooper

VII.D. Consider Approval of Aerial Easement and Right-of-Way at Homer B. Johnson Stadium Between Garland ISD and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC – Javier Fernandez

VII.E. 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.F. Consider Approval of Midwestern State University and Garland ISD MOU – Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.G. Consider Approval of University of Texas- Dallas Teacher Development Center & UTeach Dallas and Garland ISD MOU – Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.H. Consider Approval of Disposal of Buses – Timothy Logan

VII.I. Consider Ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Garland to Provide Summer Meals to Children at Garland Recreation Centers – Mark Booker

VII.J. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 New Secondary Course Requests – Coleman Bruman

VII.K. Consider Approval of MOU: A&M AgriLife Extension – Dr. Ramona Morin and Dr. Lakisha Culpepper

VII.L. New Bids

VII.L.1. Contract 9-27 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Disposable Products for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) – Mark Booker, Jennifer Miller

VII.L.2. Contract 102-26 — Consider Approval of Purchase of Office Supply Catalog – Mark Booker

VII.L.3. Contract 206-26-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Indoor and Outdoor Sport Surfaces, Repair, and Gym Floor Refinishing – Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis

VII.L.4. Contract 340-26-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Security Equipment Parts and Service – Mark Booker, Mark Quinn

VII.L.5. Contract 390-26-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of General Trades Transportation, Merchandise, Vehicles, and Services – Supplemental – Mark Booker, Timothy Logan

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of Region One Education Service Center Purchasing Interlocal Agreement — Dr. Ida Perales

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 the non-renewal of the Chapter 21 contracts of Whitney Egan and Elizabeth Harrington. 

IX.C.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the selection of officers for the Board of Trustees.

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

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

X.B. Consideration and possible action regarding the election of Board Officers.

XI. Adjournment