November 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance — Herfurth Elementary Student 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. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize UIL State Marching Bands and Directors — Joseph Figarelli

IV.B. Introduction of District Administrators — Dr. Gradyne Brown, Atticus Wisener, Dr. Kishawna Wiggins

IV.C. 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, Atticus Wisener, Dr. Kishawna Wiggins, Rod McHenry

VI.B. Board Meeting Minutes — Mechelle Hogan 

VI.C. Consider approval of 2027-2028 New Course Offerings – Dr. Tiffany Gilmore, Coleman Bruman

VI.D. Consider approval of Resolution for Garland ISD Council of PTAs event at the Curtis Culwell Center – Dr. Ramona Morin

VI.E. Consider approval of Library Resources – Michael Ruiz, Jeanine Boyett

VI.F. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund, Debt Service Fund and the Student Nutrition Services Fund for the 2026-2027 School Year – Elisa Cordova-Long

VI.G. Consider Approval of Disposal of Vertical Machining Center – Dianna Casper, Carmen Blakey 

VI.H. Consider Approval of Goodbuy Purchasing Cooperative Board Resolution & Interlocal Participation Agreement – Dianna Casper

VI.I. New Bids

VI.I.1. Contract 35-27 — Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Staffing Services – Dianna Casper, Dr. Melissa Ramirez

VI.I.2. Contract 310-27 — Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development Consultant Services Materials and Software – Dianna Casper, Coleman Bruman

VI.J. Increase to Awarded Bids

VI.J.1. Contract 215-27 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Supplies – Dianna Casper, Javier Fernandez

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of the Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2026 – Arturo Valenzuela

VII.B. Consider Approval of Commit Partnership Grant Agreement — Dr. Gradyne Brown, Dr. Kishawna Wiggins

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 551.072. Deliberations about Real Property A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person.

VIII.B.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding delegating authority to the Superintendent to negotiate purchase and/or swap of real property related to bond transportation projects.

VIII.C. 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.C.1. Consultation with District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the proposed termination of the Chapter 21 probationary contract of Portia Johnson for good cause.

VIII.D. 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 action regarding the proposed termination of the Chapter 21 probationary contract of Portia Johnson for good cause.

IX.B. Consideration and possible action regarding authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate purchase and/or swap of real property related to bond transportation projects.

X. Adjournment