February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  In accordance with Board Policy CH (Local), the Board of Trustees retains authority to approve purchases in excess of $75,000.

Administration, along with representatives from Highland Electric, will present an opportunity the district has to lease electric buses.  The proposal included is to replace the district's four (4) in-town buses with an electric fleet for a ten (10) year period of time.  Included with the lease is the charging infrastructure and reimbursement rates for any maintenance costs the district incurs in-house (maintenance will be outsourced when possible).  At the end of the ten-year term, the district will have the option to purchase the leased equipment at fair market value, if desired.  A specification sheet for the buses has been included; they were designed to include the same accessories as our district-owned fleet (seat belts, window tint, cameras, etc.).  The proposal utilized a Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative contract.

This is a cost-and energy-effective way to manage a portion of our fleet and is recommended by administration for approval.

Description:  Gonzales ISD administration is seeking approval to apply for 2,100 TEA staff development waiver minutes for the 2025-2026 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.

Description:  Gonzales ISD administration is seeking approval to apply for a Low Attendance Day Waiver.  On January 16, 2026, our district ADA was 78.85% because of safety concerns.  The attendance rate was at least 10 percentage points below the overall average attendance rate for 2024-25. Our 2024-25 ADA, as reported in the Summer PEIMS Collection (PDM-130-001), was 92.535%.

If TEA grants the waiver, the day will not be counted as a day of membership or instruction.  The day will be a non-school day and not be reported in TSDS PEIMS reporting.

Description:  Administration will present an amendment to the District's previously approved HB 2 Certification Compliance Plan (January 12, 2026) to include Grow Your Own program participants teaching Foundation Curriculum courses.  The amended plan addresses a total of nineteen (19) uncertified instructional staff currently transitioning to full certification under the District's approved phased timeline.  Board approval authorizes the District to submit the amended certification plan to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for review and approval and supports continued compliance with House Bill 2 (HB 2).  The original approved plan is attached, with proposed amendments shown in red for reference.

Description:  SB 11 clarifies that school districts may adopt policies that ensure that prayer and other religious expression are permitted when such activities are student-initiated, voluntary, and non-disruptive, and do not infringe on the rights of others.  The legislation emphasizes that participation in prayer or religious activity may not be required, encouraged, or discouraged by the District or its employees acting in their official capacities.

Adoption of a policy aligned with SB 11 provides clear expectations for campuses, supports consistent implementation across the District, and helps ensure compliance with constitutional requirement related to religious expression in public schools.

Description:  The Lone Star Governance (LSG) Board Monitoring Calendar outlines the schedule for reviewing progress toward district goals and constraints, ensuring regular and systematic monitoring of student outcomes and governance priorities.  Approval of the calendar establishes a consistent framework for board oversight, aligns monitoring activities with the district's strategic goals, and supports transparency and accountability in governance practices throughout year. 

Description:  Administration will present an update on Board Goal 2, Goal Progress Measures 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 (Math performance grades K-2)

Description:  In February 2024 the Board selected Weaver & Jacobs as the Construction Manager at Risk for the 2023 Bond Program. This scope of work is referenced in the Bond Program as Maintenance GMP#3 and includes:

• Replacement of 78 HVAC Units
  • 49 at GHS, 14 at GNA, 8 at GES, 6 at GJH, 1 at EAC
• Associated electrical improvements to support new units
• Efficiency improvements at GNA Cafeteria
• Contingency Funds for:
  • Testing & Balancing units not being replaced to optimize building air balance
  • Roof curbing connections
  • Electrical system unknowns such as breaker replacements
  • Possible adds for air quality improvements such as:
    • Improvements to units not being replaced
    • Adding components to improve air flow and balance such as exhaust and circulation

Once awarded, Weaver & Jacobs will order materials and schedule work with campus administrators. Due to lead time of HVAC units and preferences for crane work when students are not on site, Weaver & Jacobs may need to extend the completion to Fall 2026.

Budget Information:
These projects are to be funded from the 2023 Bond Funds.  The GMP total for this scope is $3,620,486 and includes $650,000 in Owner and Contractor contingencies for items listed above.  All Contingency and Allowance funds will be tracked, and all unused funds will remain with GISD.
 

Description:  Texas law now requires that any purchase of books for school libraries (titles that are not already in the library's collection) be brought to the Board for approval.  The list must remain public for 30 days before approval for purchase can be made.

Description:  Administration will present the annual public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report as required by state law.