September 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
| Agenda |
|---|
|
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) Purple Star Campus Designation
|
|
5)A)2) Campus/ District Improvement Plans - Dr. Scott
|
|
5)A)3) Ball High Cafeteria
|
|
5)A)4) Hispanic Heritage Month
|
|
5)A)5) Support for Campuses
|
|
5)A)6) AIM Recognition
|
|
5)A)7) STAAR analysis and enrollment update
|
|
5)B) Board Committee Reports
|
|
5)B)1) Facilities/Finance Committee Chair- Mr. Johnny Smecca
|
|
6) Financial Reports and Budget Update
Attachments:
()
|
|
7) REGULAR AGENDA- Action Items
|
|
7)A) Discuss and consider action relating to Cause No. 25-CV-2117, State of Texas v. Galveston ISD, et al, In the 122nd District Court of Galveston County Texas, following remand of case from Federal Court.
Attachments:
()
|
|
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)
|
|
8)A)1) Address legal questions or issues raised by Trustees.
|
|
8)A)2) Cause No. 25-CV-2117, State of Texas v. Galveston Independent School District et al
|
|
8)B) Personnel Matters (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.074)
|
|
8)B)1) 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)
|
|
8)C)1) 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)
|
|
8)D)1) 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)
|
|
8)E)1) Discuss the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices
|
|
8)E)2) Discuss security assessment or deployments related to information resources technology
|
|
8)E)3) Discuss Texas School Safety Reports.
|
|
8)E)4) Review and discuss EOP and reunification plan
|
|
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 August 26, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)B) Consider approval of personnel resignations and recommendations with contracts.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)C) Discuss and consider approval of payment of attorney fees.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)D) Discuss and consider accepting donations in accordance with Board Policy CDC Local.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)E) Discuss and consider the approval to use Galveston Career-Connect grant funds for tuition and expenses for high school students attending Galveston College courses in the 2026-2027 school year, for an amount not to exceed $500,000.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)F) Consider approval for an out of state trip to New York City through Green Light Tours and Troen Music Festivals for Ball High Choir at Ball High School March 29-Apri 1, 2027
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)G) Discuss and consider cleaning supply and equipment purchases from Kleen Supplies Company for the GISD Facilities and Child Nutrition Departments in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)H) Discuss and consider plumbing, electrical, and hvac supply purchases from Coburn Supply for the GISD Facilities Department in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)I) Discuss and consider electrical purchases from Crescent Electrical for the GISD Facilities and Child Nutrition Departments in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)J) Discuss and consider custodial, hvac, and plumbing supply purchases from Ferguson Facilities for the GISD Facilities Department in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)K) Discuss and Consider Approval of Crenshaw Fencing Project
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)L) Discuss and consider approval for the District Goals and Performance Objectives for 2026-2027
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)M) Discuss and consider approval for the campus goals and performance objectives as presented in the campus plans.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)N) Discuss and consider approval of the Appointment of Legal Counsel for FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)O) Consider adding protective film to sky bridge across Ave O connecting Ball North to Ball South as a deterrent to birds flying into structure.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)P) Consider renaming classrooms at Ball High School to recognize and celebrate contributions toward the Allied Health Sciences.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)Q) Discuss and consider approval of the purchase of trash services from Republic Services for the GISD Facilities and Child Nutrition Departments in FY27.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)R) Discuss and consider food purchases from Gordon Food Company for the Child Nutrition Department in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)S) Discuss and consider the purchase of milk products from Hiland Dairy Company for the Child Nutrition Department in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)T) Discuss and consider fresh fruit and produce purchases from Dairyland Produce (Hardie’s) Company for the Child Nutrition Department in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)U) Discuss and consider fuel purchases from Mansfield Oil Company for the Transportation Department in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)V) Discuss and Consider Approval of RFP Multi-Function Copiers NO. 2023-24-01 Expense for 26-27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)W) Discuss and consider professional service expenditures for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology and Speech Pathology from National Recruiting Consultants in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)X) Discuss and consider professional service expenditures for Licensed Specialists in School Psychology from Tiffany Lyday in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)Y) Discuss and consider professional service expenditures for Speech Pathology from Milestones Matter in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)Z) Discuss and consider professional service expenditures for Speech Pathology from Seagull Services in FY27
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)AA) Discuss and consider adoption of a Board Resolution identifying Hazardous Traffic Routes
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)AB) Discuss and consider request for a variance from Section 4-1(a) of the Galveston City Code in regard to the sale of alcoholic beverages within three hundred feet of any school in the city.
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)AC) Discuss and Consider approval of Certification of Unopposed Candidates for the Regular School Trustee Election for District 5-E and 6-F
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)AD) Discuss and consider approval of Employee Travel Reimbursement Rates for fiscal year 2026-2027
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)AE) Discuss and consider FMG-R –Student Travel
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)AF) Discuss and Consider Approval of Summit Doors & Hardware for Bid Package #22 (Interior Doors & Hardware) for use on the Ball High School South Renovation Project
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)AG) Discuss and Consider Approval of Irwin Seating for Bid Package #22 (Fixed Auditorium Seating) for use on the Ball High School South Renovation Project
Attachments:
()
|
|
10)AH) Discuss and consider the approval of the GISD Regulation GKD-R – Use of School Facilities
Attachments:
()
|
|
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
|
