September 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
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2. Invocation and Pledge to the Flag
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3. Audience Items
Description:
Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items.
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4. Recognitions
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
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4.A. Community Partner Donations
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4.B. Leopard Pride Students of the Month
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4.C. Employee of the Month
Description:
April Scott, GJHS
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4.D. Elementary Teacher of the Month
Description:
Amy Williams, Chalmers
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4.E. Secondary Teacher of the Month
Description:
Brooke Jamieson, GJHS
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5. Superintendent Report
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5.A. GISD Enrollment and Attendance
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5.B. Red River Collaborative School Board Training – October 16, 2026
Description:
Hosted by Saint Jo ISD. Training presented by ESC Region 11.
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5.C. Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) Meetings
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6. Informational Items
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6.A. Bond Projects Update
Presenter:
Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
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6.B. Preliminary Accountability A-F Results
Presenter:
Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
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7. Public Testimony Regarding Texas Education Code § 39.008 Annual Certification
Description:
Opportunity for members of the public to provide testimony regarding the District's annual certification of compliance with Texas Education Code § 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Legislature). Each speaker will be allowed five (5) minutes for discussion.
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8. Action Items
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8.A. Consider and Possible Approval of the Annual Certification of Compliance with Texas Education Code § 39.008, as Enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Legislature)
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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8.B. Consider and Possible Approval of the Removal and Addition of an Authorized Representative for First State Bank
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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8.C. Consider and Possible Approval of GISD 2026-2027 Contracted Services with ESC Region 11 Addendum
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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8.D. Consider and Possible Approval to Accept the Resolution Recognizing October 14, 2026, as Texas Education Human Resources Day Throughout the District
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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8.E. Consider and Possible Approval of Region 9 ESC and GISD Special Education Services Memorandum of Understanding 2026–2027
Presenter:
Mary Flanagan, Director of Special Services
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8.F. Consider and Possible Approval of the Texas Incentive Allotment (TIA) Handbook and Spending Plan
Presenter:
Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
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8.G. Consider and Possible Approval of the 2026–2027 GISD District Improvement Plan
Presenter:
Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
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8.H. Consider and Possible Approval of GISD Student Code of Conduct 2026–2027
Presenter:
Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
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8.I. Consider and Possible Approval of GISD Student Handbook 2026–2027
Presenter:
Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
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8.J. Consider and Possible Approval of Phase 2–2025 Bond Guaranteed Maximum Pricing (GMP) for BTC Construction
Presenter:
Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
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8.K. Consider and Possible Approval of the McDaniel HVAC TIPS Quote for the Replacement of the Junior High P.E. Gym 30-Ton HVAC RTU
Presenter:
Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
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8.L. Consider and Possible Approval of the Apex Flooring Services TIPS Quote for the Replacement of the Classroom Flooring at Edison Elementary
Presenter:
Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
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8.M. Consider and Possible Approval of the Terrell Painting and Wallcovering TIPS Quote for the Classroom Mold Remediation Build-back/Paint in 39 Classrooms at Edison Elementary
Presenter:
Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
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8.N. Consider and Possible Approval of the Farmer Environmental Group Invoice for the Indoor Air Quality (Mold) and Asbestos Consulting Services in Conjunction with the Mold Remediation and asbestos Abatement at Edison Elementary
Presenter:
Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
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9. Consent Items
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9.A. Minutes of Regular, August 17, 2026
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9.B. Minutes of Special, August 3, 2026 Budget Workshop
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9.C. Monthly Bill List
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9.D. Financial Statement
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9.E. Budget Amendments
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9.F. BTC Construction Payment Application No.4 — Edison Additions & Renovations, Chalmers Additions & Renovations, & Intermediate Addition
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9.G. Weil Construction, Payment Application No. 14 - Library Renovation
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10. Executive Session
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10.A. Personnel Considerations – Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate 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, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of the deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing |
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10.A.1. Hiring of Professional Personnel
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11. Reconvene in Open Session for any Necessary Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session
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11.A. Consider and Take Action on Hiring of Professional Personnel
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12. Adjourn
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