November 9, 2026 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
Presenter:
Board President
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1.B. Invocation:
Presenter:
D'Laine Acevedo
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1.C. Pledge:
Presenter:
Caleb Thiele/Zeppelin Ontiveros
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1.D. Mission Statement:
Presenter:
Jadus Sepulveda
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2. Public Comments
Presenter:
Board President
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3. Recognitions
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4. New Business/Action Items
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4.A. Consent Agenda
Discuss and Consider Action to approve the Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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4.A.1. Minutes of Meetings:
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4.A.2. Budget Amendments:
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4.B. Discuss and Consider Action on the Report of Goal 2, Progress measures 2.1, 2.2, 2.3
Presenter:
Brandi Bell, Executive Director of School Leadership; Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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4.C. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the 2026-2027 Board Implementation Timeline for Lone Star Governance
Presenter:
Justin Schwausch, Board President
Description:
The approval of the 2026-2027 Board Implementation Timeline for Lone Star Governance will establish a structured plan to support the Board of Trustees in implementing and monitoring the Lone Star Governance practices throughout the school year. This timeline will help ensure continued focus on student outcomes, board priorities, accountability, and continuous improvement in alignment with the district's goals.
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4.D. Discuss and Consider Action for the GJHS Cheerleading Team to travel out of state to compete at the National Middle School Cheerleading Championship (NHSCC) in Orlando, Florida, contingent on receiving a qualifying bid.
Presenter:
Leigh Coke, GJHS Cheer Sponsor; Victoria Ortiz, GJHS Principal
Description:
This prestigious event, recognized by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), is considered the most competitive and respected cheerleading competition for school cheer teams across the nation. Participation in this championship provides our student-athletes with an invaluable opportunity for personal growth, school representation, and athletic excellence. Attending the NHSCC not only recognizes their hard work and dedication but also allows them to showcase GJHS pride among top-performing teams from across the country.
This experience promotes:
All travel, lodging, and meal plans will be carefully organized under the supervision of the GJHS cheer coach and chaperones, in accordance with district safety and travel policies. Fundraising efforts will help offset costs, ensuring equitable participation for all team members. Travel dates: January 28, 2027 - February 1, 2027 Students will be allowed to gather school work that will be missed ahead of time and work on it during flex time prior to leaving. Teachers will work with students on missing work and ensure that students are given the opportunity to learn content missed on these days. |
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4.E. Discuss and Consider Action on the Resolution Authorizing Expenditures for Newly Hired Police Officers
Presenter:
Kelsey Sanchez, GISD Chief of Police; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
This is a follow-up to the item tabled at the October 12th meeting. Administration is seeking approval on a resolution authorizing expenditures associated with newly hired police officers.
Changes made to the resolution since the October Meeting have been noted in red/blue. |
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4.F. Discuss and Consider Action on the 2026 Tax Roll Per Section 26.09 Texas Property Tax Code and Associated Budget Amendment
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
The Gonzales County Tax Assessor-Collector, has submitted the 2026 final roll report for review and approval. The 2026 final roll report (which includes the levy totals) has been included on the next page. Please note that other entities information is also included on the report. Gonzales ISD has been highlighted for quick reference.
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4.G. Discuss and Consider Action on a Resolution Regarding Employee Pay During the October 15, 2026, Gonzales Primary Academy Emergency Closure
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Board Policy DEA (Local) authorizes he continuation of wage payments to employees instructed not to report to work during an emergency closure and requires that a resolution be adopted by the board following such an occasion. The attached resolution is presented accordingly following the emergency closure of Gonzales Primary Academy campus on October 15, 2026.
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4.H. Discuss and Consider action regarding resolution confirming and/or correcting a prior conveyance of District-owned real property to the City of Gonzales, or alternatively, declaring approximately 0.539 of District-owned real property located in Gonzales County, Texas being portions of Lots 11 and 12 of the Re-subdivision of the Peck and Fly Addition, and addition to the Town of Gonzales, recorded in Volume 231, page 235, Gonzales County Deed Records, including the remainder of a tract conveyed to Gonzales Independent School District by instrument dated October 15, 1919, recorded in Volume 111, page 359, Gonzales County Deed Records together with a portion of Fly Street closed for the benefit of the District by instrument dated June 24, 1922, and more particularly described in Gonzales First Shot Surveying Plat No. S26-142, dated August 12, 2026, as surplus property no longer necessary for District purposes and authorizing the conveyance of the property to the City of Gonzales, including possible delegation of authority to the Superintendent or designee to finalize negotiations subject to applicable law, and for Board President to execute a corrective deed, special warranty deed, and/or any other documents necessary to confirm, correct, or effectuate the conveyance, subject to compliance with applicable law.
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
While working to donate the historic Edwards High School Vocational Building to the Edwards Association for grant-funded restoration, the City of Gonzales discovered that property still legally belongs to Gonzales ISD. It was the City’s request and GISD administration’s recommendation, that the property be sold to the City of Gonzales.
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4.I. Take action regarding Level III Grievance
Presenter:
Justin Schwausch, Board President
Description:
Take action regarding Level III Grievance.
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5. Reports
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5.A. 2023 Bond Program Monthly Update
Presenter:
Casey Sledge, Region XIII/Sledge Engineering; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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5.B. Gonzales Central Appraisal District Presentation of Potential Sale of 5 Acre Tract
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer
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5.C. 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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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. Adjourn
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