November 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

1) Call to order Open Session in the Board Room of the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.

2) Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Texas flag.

3) Administer Oath of Office to Single-Member Districts 1A, 3C and 4D.

4) Citizen's Request to Address the Board on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items.  Please complete sign-up sheets available in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting.

5) Declaration of Conflicts of Interest.

6) District Reports

6)A) Superintendent's Report - Math, Robin Sanders

6)B) Board Committee Reports

6)B)1) Facilities/Finance Committee Chair- Mr. Johnny Smecca

7) Financial Reports and Budget Update

7)A) Discuss and consider reorganization of Officers of the GISD Board of Trustees

7)A)1) Board Hours

8) REGULAR AGENDA- Action Items

8)A) Discuss and consider casting votes for the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors.

8)B) Discuss and Consider campus leadership incentive options for campus improvement and performance.

9) The Board may recess into Closed Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meeting Act Government Code Sections 551.071- 551.090 Subchapter D and E. 

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed meeting then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:
    A) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or
    B) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.

9)A) Consultation with Attorney (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.071) - Consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or matters in which the duty of the attorney to the school district under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the state’s open meetings laws.

9)B) Personnel Matters  (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.074) – Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal or resignation of an employee or employees, including the Superintendent.

9)C) Real Property (Tex. Govt Code Section 551.072) – Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate in which the discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the ability of the school district to negotiate with a third party.

9)D) Prospective Gifts or Donations (Tex. Govt Code Section 551.073) – Discuss prospective gifts or donations to the Galveston Independent School District and/or individual campuses, programs or facilities.

9)E) Network Security, Security Devices and Security Audits (Tex. Govt Code Sections 551.076 and 551.089) – Discuss Network security information; a security audit; the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices; or security assessment or deployments related to information resources technology.

10) Reestablish the open meeting of the Galveston ISD Board of Trustees.

11) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items

11)A) Consider approval of the minutes from the October 16, 2024, Regular School Board Meeting.

11)B) Consider approval of personnel resignations and recommendations with contracts.

11)C) Discuss and consider approval of payment of attorney fees.

11)D) Consider approval of Budget Amendments

11)E) Discuss and consider accepting donations in accordance with Board Policy CDC Local.

11)F) Discuss and consider Resolution to join the Equalis Purchasing Cooperative.
 

11)G) Approve performance contract with Trinity Upbring for Pre-K partnership effective January 2025 through July 2028.

11)H) Discuss and consider approval of the SSA agreement for Visually Impaired Students and for Orientation and Mobility (“O&M”) Services

11)I) Discuss and consider amended contract with PBK Architects for professional services related to construction of Ball High School

11)J) Discuss and Consider Approval of School Revenue Partners Agreement Contract and Area Addendums for Advertising Opportunities

11)K) Discuss and Consider Approval Materials Testing for New Ball High School/Natatorium, Middle Schools and Courville Stadium

11)L) Discuss and Consider Approval of Summit Fire and Security Proposal for Fire Alarm & Suppression Construction Work for Courville Stadium

12) Suggested Future Agenda Items

13) COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, Trustees may report on any of the following items: 
1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 
2. Information regarding holiday schedules
3. Honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen
4. Reminders regarding GISD events
5. Reminders regarding community events
6. Health and safety announcements

14) Adjournment