October 22, 2025 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) 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.

4) Declaration of Conflicts of Interest.

5) District Reports

5)A) Superintendent's Report

5)A)1) ESL/EB presentation by Jeff Paysse

5)B) Board Committee Reports

5)B)1) Curriculum Committee Chair- Ms. Ann Masel

5)B)2) Facilities/Finance Committee Chair- Mr. Johnny Smecca

6) Financial Reports and Budget Update

7) REGULAR AGENDA- Action Items

7)A) Discuss and Consider Approval of GMP #7C for the completion Natatorium Foundation & Site Work for the Ball High School – South Building

7)B) Discuss and Consider Approval of Construction Delivery Methods for renovation of Libbie Shearn Moody Performing Arts Center, related fine arts areas, and remaining refurbishing of existing portions of Ball High School related to the Bond 2022 Construction Project; Delegation of Procurement and Contracting Authority for CMA and Construction Trade contractors, and Related Actions.

7)C) Discuss and consider approval and extension of the Superintendent’s Contract.

7)D) Discuss and consider delaying posting of Ten Commandments donated posters until Nathan v. Alamo Heights Independent School District appeal has been heard and decided upon.

8) 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.

8)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.

8)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.

8)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.

8)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.

8)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.

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

10) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items

10)A) Consider approval of the minutes from the September 24, 2025 Regular Board meeting and the October 1, 2025 Special School Board Meeting.

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

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

10)D) Consider approval of Budget Amendments

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

10)F) Discuss and Consider Nominations for Persons to Serve on the Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors

10)G) Discuss and consider Resolution to join the 791 Purchasing Cooperative.

10)H) Discuss and consider custodial, hvac, and plumbing supply purchases from Ferguson Facilities for the GISD Facilities Department in FY26

10)I) Discuss and consider approval of the purchase of trash services from Republic Services for the GISD Facilities Department in FY26.

10)J) Discuss and consider approval for the District Goals and Performance Objectives for 2025-2026

10)K) Discuss and consider approval for the campus goals and performance objectives as presented in the campus plans.

10)L) Consider approval of Ball High Tornettes taking trip to Orlando, FL to watch UDA collegiate dance championship.

11) Suggested Future Agenda Items

12) 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

13) Adjournment