May 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Board President
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1.A. Roll Call
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Board President
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1.B. Invocation:
Presenter:
Josie Smith-Wright
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1.C. Pledge:
Presenter:
Naomi Brown
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1.D. Mission Statement:
Presenter:
Gloria Torres
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2. Public Comments
Presenter:
Board President
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3. Recognitions
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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4. New Business/Action Items
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4.A. Discuss and Consider Action to Canvass and Certify the Results of the General Election for Trustees in Single Member District 1 and District 2
Presenter:
Maggie Holub
Description:
On January 13, 2025, the Board of Trustees ordered an election to be held on May 3, 2025, for the purpose of electing Trustees in Single Member Districts 1, and District 2. The purpose of this action is to canvass the returns and make appropriate determinations as required by law. Under Texas election Code, Section 67.003, the Board shall canvass and certify the official election results of the General Election no later than the eleventh day after the May 3, 2025, General Election. The Gonzales Elections Administrator Gwen Schafer has submitted the election results along with her certification.
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4.B. Discuss and Consider Action to Administer the Certificate of Election and Statement of Elected Officer
Presenter:
Maggie Holub
Description:
GISD School Board Policy BBB (Legal) states:
"A certificate of election shall be issued to each elected candidate". "Newly elected and appointed Board members, before taking the oath or affirmation of office and entering upon the duties of office, shall sign the required officer’s statement. The statement shall be retained with the official records of the office." Based on this requirement, the Superintendent will present Gloria Torres, (District 1) and Justin Schwausch, (District 2) elected officers with a Certificate of Election, and each shall sign the Statement of Officer form provided by the Secretary of State’s office. |
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4.C. Discuss and Consider Action to Administer the Oath of Office
Presenter:
Maggie Holub
Description:
GISD School Board Policy BBB (Legal) states:
"After the officer’s statement has been signed and certificates of the election have been issued, but before entering upon the duties of the office, the Board member shall take the oath or affirmation of office and shall file it with the President of the Board." Based on this requirement, Gloria Torres and Justin Schwausch will take the Oath of Office to serve as Gonzales ISD School Board Trustees. SUPERINTENDENT’S RECOMMENDATION: The Superintendent recommends that the Oath of Office be administered to elected officers Gloria Torres, (District 1) and Justin Schwausch, (District 2) by a Notary Public. |
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4.D. Discuss and Consider Action on the Reorganization of Elected Officers
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
GISD School Board Policy BDAA (Legal) states:
"At the first meeting after each election and qualification of Board members, the members of the Board shall organize by selecting: 1. A president, who shall be a member of the Board. 2. A secretary, who may or may not be a member of the Board. 3. Such other officers and committees as the Board may deem necessary." Based on this policy, the Board may choose to elect officers. |
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4.E. Consent Agenda
Discuss and Consider Action to approve the Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr.Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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4.E.1. Minutes of Meetings:
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4.E.2. Budget Amendments:
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4.F. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the TEA Staff Development Waiver Minutes Application
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools; Jennifer Molnoskey, Director of PEIMS
Description:
Gonzales ISD administration is seeking approval to apply for 2,100 TEA staff development waiver minutes for the 2024-25 school year. With the approval of 2,100 waiver minutes for staff development by TEA, brings the operational minutes to more than 75,600 for each campus and puts the district in compliance with TEA.
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4.G. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the Grounds Services Contract
Presenter:
Gene Kridler, Executive Director of Operations
Description:
Board policy CH(Local) requires Board approval on any single budgeted purchase of goods or services that cost $75,000 or more.
The District solicited and received proposals for grounds service. Each of the two proposals received are summarized in the chart below. The initial term of contract will be September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 with 2 optional 1 year renewals at the district and Vendor's agreement.
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4.H. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the Delegate/Delegate Alternate to the TASB Delegate Assembly
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
The annual Texas Association of School Boards’ Delegate Assembly, held in conjunction with the TASB/TASA Convention to be held in
San Antonio Texas. The foundation of the Association’s governance structure provides critical direction as the Association represents members’ interests before state and national policymakers. Each member school district is asked to name a delegate and delegate alternate through school board action. The delegate(s) will represent the views of the school board at the delegate assembly. |
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4.I. Discuss and Consider Action to Appoint Crystal Cedillo, Gonzales County Tax Assessor-Collector, as the individual to Calculate and Prepare the 2025 No-New Revenue (Rate to Maintain) and Voter-Approval Tax Rates for the Gonzales ISD
Presenter:
Presleigh Zella, Financial Operations Specialist
Description:
The law requires all taxing entities to specify the person
responsible for calculating the no-new-revenue & voter-approval tax rates. The administration recommends appointing Crystal Cedillo, Gonzales County Tax Assessor-Collector, as the individual to calculate and prepare the rates for Gonzales ISD. |
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5. Reports
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5.A. Curriculum Update
Presenter:
Dr. Rachelle Ysquierdo, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Description:
The Curriculum and Instruction Department will provide an update on current initiatives, ongoing projects, and future plans.
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5.B. 2023 Bond Program Monthly Update
Presenter:
Casey Sledge, Sledge Engineering/ESC Region 13
Description:
Education Service Center Region 13/ Sledge Engineering will provide the Board a monthly update for the 2023 approved Bond Program.
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5.C. Financial Report
Presenter:
Presleigh Zella, Financial Operations Specialist
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5.D. Superintendent Reports
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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6. Board Business
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6.A. Board Correspondence
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6.B. Dates of Interest
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7. Adjourn to Closed session: Under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, The board will recess this open session and covene in a closed meeting to discuss items on the agenda. The board may conveniently meet in such a closed or executive session or meeting, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Texas government code chapter 551:
Presenter:
Board President
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7.A. Personnel
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7.B. Naming of CTE Building
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8. Reconvene to Open Meeting: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Presenter:
Board President
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9. Discuss and Consider Action to Name the CTE Center
Presenter:
Gene Kridler, Executive Director of Operations; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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10. Adjourn
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