Description:  Administration will present an update on performance of end-of-year MAP assessments impacting progress measures for Goals 1 and 2 and final TSIA2 numbers for Goal 3.

Description:  Administration is presenting a Memorandum of Understanding between Texas A&M International University and Gonzales ISD to establish a counseling internship/field placement partnership.  This agreement will allow graduate counseling students to complete required practicum/internship hours within the district under approved supervision.

The MOU outlines responsibilities for both parties, including supervision of interns, placement expectations, confidentiality requirements, and compliance with all applicable laws.  There is no cost to the district.

The agreement has been reviewed and recommended for approval.  Authorization is requested for the Superintendent to finalize and execute the agreement.

Description:  Administration will present information on the board requested 1 & 2% raises and the associated budgetary impact.

Approximate Costs:

• 1%: $250,000
• 2%: $500,000

Strategic Goal Area: 4—Strategic Resource Management 

Description:  The Truth-in-Taxation guidelines published by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts afford taxpayers an opportunity to express their opinions on proposed tax rates.  Per these guidelines, before the budget and tax rate can be adopted, a public hearing must be held.

School districts file one notice for budget and tax rate adoption.  Education Code Section 44.004(c) specifies the content requirements for this notice and the Comptroller's office provides the model form which includes the statutory requirements.

Strategic Goal Area: 4 — Strategic Resource Management

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.

Strategic Goal Area: 4—Strategic Resource Management
 

Description:  Staff has identified several interior doorways in need of safety and security upgrades at Gonzales High School, Gonzales Junior High, and North Avenue campuses.  This work is to improve the functionality and reliability of doorways.  The scope of work includes various items at numerous doorways, including door replacements, hardware replacements, hinges, thresholds, closers, seals, and trim.  Acme Architectural Hardware is the preferred ISD vendor with previous experience in District.

Budget Information
This work will be procured via the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative.  The total price is $115,398.88, which includes $10,000 in allowance for unforeseen items.  All unused Allowance will be returned to GISD.  This work will be funded with 2023 Bond funds.

Description:  The Board awarded GMP#3 to Weaver & Jacobs on 2/09/26 in the amount of $3,620,486 which included the replacement of 78 HVAC units as follows:

• 49 at GHS, 14 at GNA, 8 at GES, 6 at GJH, 1 at EAC

Change Order #1 is to consider replacing/repairing an additional 21 HVAC units as follows:

• GNA: replace 2 RTUs, 6 split units
• GJH: repairing and upgrading 3 large split units (26 tons ea)
• GES: replace 1 split unit
• GHS: replace 6 split units at Field House, 3 large split units at Band Hall

This proposed work is entirely optional and is not required to complete the scope of work already awarded for GMP#3. This work will expand the improvement of District-Wide HVAC systems by continuing to replace older, higher maintenance units. If approved, most units will be installed by August 2026. A few units have a long-lead delivery schedule of approximately 20 weeks, meaning installation should be planned during either late fall 2026 (if certain building shut downs are acceptable) or Summer 2027 to minimize disruption. The pricing already includes multiple mobilizations for installation. All units will be ordered after approval to lock in pricing; deliveries will be scheduled after reviewing installation options with ISD Administration.

BUDGET INFORMATION
These projects are to be funded from the 2023 Bond Funds. The total for this Change Order is $904,302.74 and includes $140,000 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:  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#4 and includes:

• GHS parking lot, shade canopies, sewer repairs, 1^st floor waterproofing, corridor flooring repairs, marquee sign
• GJH Demo of Tech Building & Portables
• GNA sewer repairs
• EAC interior storefront walls
• GES sidewalk repairs, marquee sign
• GHS and GJH HVAC replacements (6)

If awarded, the majority of this work can be completed in Summer 2026. Shade canopies completion due to delivery time is estimated to be October 2026.

BUDGET INFORMATION
These projects are to be funded from the 2023 Bond Funds. The GMP total for this scope is $1,874,534 and includes $480,000 in Owner and Contractor contingencies/phasing allowance for items listed above. All Contingency and Allowance funds will be tracked, and all unused funds will remain with GISD. Projected 2023 Bond Program Budget available funding after this award is approximately $50,000.
 

Description: 

This event gives the members of the High School Apache band an opportunity to experience a performance in an environment of the utmost significance. The travel experiences of attending Disney World and Universal Studios gives the students an experience of a lifetime that some may never be able to achieve. Participation in this performance provides our student-musicians with an invaluable opportunity for personal growth, school representation, and musical excellence.

The Apache Band has demonstrated exceptional commitment, discipline, and musicality throughout the year, earning the opportunity to perform at Disney World.

This experience promotes:

• Leadership and teamwork skills through collaboration in a performance environment with other musicians.

• School and community pride, as GHS will be represented marching at Disney World.

• Educational enrichment, as travel provides exposure to diverse teams, cultures, and experiences beyond our local region.

• Character development, as students learn resilience, time management, and perseverance through performing and travel.

All travel, lodging, and meal plans will be carefully organized under the supervision of GHS directors and chaperons, in accordance with district safety and travel policies. Fundraising through Booster Club efforts have helped offset costs, ensuring equitable participation for all team members.

Description:  Administration will present information on the revenue assumptions currently being utilized in the 2026-27 budget development.

Strategic Goal Area: 4—Strategic Resource Management