Meeting Agenda
1) Call to order Open Session in the Board Room of the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.
2) Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Texas flag.
3) Citizen's Request to Address the Board on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items.  Please complete sign-up sheets available in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting.
4) Declaration of Conflicts of Interest.
5) District Reports
5)A) Superintendent's Report
5)A)1) ESL/EB Report
5)A)2) Lasker Pool
5)B) Board Committee Reports
5)B)1) Curriculum Committee Chair- Ms. Ann Masel
5)B)2) Facilities/Finance Committee Chair- Mr. Johnny Smecca
6) Financial Reports and Budget Update
7) REGULAR AGENDA- Action Items
7)A) Discuss and Consider adoption of updated construction budget for Ball High South Renovation Project and related actions.
7)B) Discuss the possibility of retaining a property insurance consultant to assist GISD administration regarding its insurance portfolio. 
8) The Board may recess into Closed Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meeting Act Government Code Sections 551.071- 551.090 Subchapter D and E. 

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed meeting then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:
    A) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or
    B) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.
8)A) Consultation with Attorney (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.071)
8)A)1) Address legal questions or issues raised by Trustees.
8)B) Personnel Matters  (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.074) 
8)B)1) Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal or resignation of an employee or  employees, including the Superintendent.
8)C) Real Property (Tex. Govt Code Section 551.072)
8)C)1) Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate in which the discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the ability of the school district to negotiate with a third party.
8)D) Network Security, Security Devices and Security Audits (Tex. Govt Code Sections 551.076 and 551.089)
8)D)1) Discuss Network security information
8)D)2) Discuss security audit
8)D)3) Discuss the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices
8)D)4) Discuss  security assessment or deployments related to information resources technology
8)D)5) Discuss Texas School Safety Reports.
9) Reestablish the open meeting of the Galveston ISD Board of Trustees.
10) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items
10)A) Consider approval of the minutes from the September 23, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting and the October 12, 2026, Special Board Meeting.
10)B) Consider approval of personnel resignations and recommendations with contracts.
10)C) Discuss and consider approval of payment of attorney fees.
10)D) Consider approval of Budget Amendments
10)E) Discuss and consider accepting donations in accordance with Board Policy CDC Local.
10)F) Discuss and consider approval of the proposed library book purchase lists from Austin Elementary, Crenshaw Elementary and Middle, and the UTMB Name that Book Competition.
10)G) Discuss and Consider approval of the Administration’s MIS initiatives as presented to address the critical services during outages at Crenshaw Environmental Science Magnet Campus.
10)H) Discuss and consider approval to purchase Robotic Floor Cleaning Machine
10)I) Discuss and Consider Approval of Purchase of One Bus
10)J) Discuss and consider the renewal of the Shared Services Agreement for the Galveston-Brazoria Cooperative for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing,  GBCDHH Regional Day School Program for the Deaf and RDSPD – School Year 2026-2027.
10)K) Discuss and Consider Approval of ProTech for Bid Package #22 (Theatre Rigging, Curtains, and Lighting) for use on the Ball High School South Renovation Project.
10)L) Discuss and consider approval for the Local Improvement Plan for Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School.
10)M) Discuss and consider approval for the Local Improvement Plan for Central Middle School.
10)N) Discuss and consider approval for the Local Improvement Plan for Weis Middle School.
10)O) Discuss and Consider Approval of Broome Welding for Bid Package #22 (Interior Structural Steel and Hand Rails) for use on the Ball High School South Renovation Project.
10)P) Discuss and Consider Approval of Camarata for Bid Package 6R (partial) Architectural Precast for use on the Ball High School South Renovation Project.
10)Q) Discuss and Consider Approval of Camarata for Bid Package 6R (partial) Exterior Brick for use on the Ball High School South Renovation Project.
10)R) Discuss and consider the annual purchase of services via MOU with Teen Health Centers for Campus Health Clinics for School Year 2026-2027.
10)S) Discuss and consider request for a variance from Section 4-1(a) of the Galveston City Code in regard to the sale of alcoholic beverages within three hundred feet of any school in the city.
11) Suggested Future Agenda Items
12) COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, Trustees may report on any of the following items: 
1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 
2. Information regarding holiday schedules
3. Honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen
4. Reminders regarding GISD events
5. Reminders regarding community events
6. Health and safety announcements
13) Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1) Call to order Open Session in the Board Room of the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.
Subject:
2) Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Texas flag.
Subject:
3) Citizen's Request to Address the Board on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items.  Please complete sign-up sheets available in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting.
Subject:
4) Declaration of Conflicts of Interest.
Subject:
5) District Reports
Subject:
5)A) Superintendent's Report
Subject:
5)A)1) ESL/EB Report
Subject:
5)A)2) Lasker Pool
Subject:
5)B) Board Committee Reports
Subject:
5)B)1) Curriculum Committee Chair- Ms. Ann Masel
Subject:
5)B)2) Facilities/Finance Committee Chair- Mr. Johnny Smecca
Subject:
6) Financial Reports and Budget Update
Attachments:
Subject:
7) REGULAR AGENDA- Action Items
Subject:
7)A) Discuss and Consider adoption of updated construction budget for Ball High South Renovation Project and related actions.
Attachments:
Subject:
7)B) Discuss the possibility of retaining a property insurance consultant to assist GISD administration regarding its insurance portfolio. 
Attachments:
Subject:
8) The Board may recess into Closed Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meeting Act Government Code Sections 551.071- 551.090 Subchapter D and E. 

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed meeting then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:
    A) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or
    B) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.
Subject:
8)A) Consultation with Attorney (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.071)
Subject:
8)A)1) Address legal questions or issues raised by Trustees.
Subject:
8)B) Personnel Matters  (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.074) 
Subject:
8)B)1) Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal or resignation of an employee or  employees, including the Superintendent.
Subject:
8)C) Real Property (Tex. Govt Code Section 551.072)
Subject:
8)C)1) Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate in which the discussion in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the ability of the school district to negotiate with a third party.
Subject:
8)D) Network Security, Security Devices and Security Audits (Tex. Govt Code Sections 551.076 and 551.089)
Subject:
8)D)1) Discuss Network security information
Subject:
8)D)2) Discuss security audit
Subject:
8)D)3) Discuss the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices
Subject:
8)D)4) Discuss  security assessment or deployments related to information resources technology
Subject:
8)D)5) Discuss Texas School Safety Reports.
Subject:
9) Reestablish the open meeting of the Galveston ISD Board of Trustees.
Subject:
10) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items
Subject:
10)A) Consider approval of the minutes from the September 23, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting and the October 12, 2026, Special Board Meeting.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)B) Consider approval of personnel resignations and recommendations with contracts.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)C) Discuss and consider approval of payment of attorney fees.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)D) Consider approval of Budget Amendments
Attachments:
Subject:
10)E) Discuss and consider accepting donations in accordance with Board Policy CDC Local.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)F) Discuss and consider approval of the proposed library book purchase lists from Austin Elementary, Crenshaw Elementary and Middle, and the UTMB Name that Book Competition.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)G) Discuss and Consider approval of the Administration’s MIS initiatives as presented to address the critical services during outages at Crenshaw Environmental Science Magnet Campus.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)H) Discuss and consider approval to purchase Robotic Floor Cleaning Machine
Attachments:
Subject:
10)I) Discuss and Consider Approval of Purchase of One Bus
Attachments:
Subject:
10)J) Discuss and consider the renewal of the Shared Services Agreement for the Galveston-Brazoria Cooperative for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing,  GBCDHH Regional Day School Program for the Deaf and RDSPD – School Year 2026-2027.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)K) Discuss and Consider Approval of ProTech for Bid Package #22 (Theatre Rigging, Curtains, and Lighting) for use on the Ball High School South Renovation Project.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)L) Discuss and consider approval for the Local Improvement Plan for Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)M) Discuss and consider approval for the Local Improvement Plan for Central Middle School.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)N) Discuss and consider approval for the Local Improvement Plan for Weis Middle School.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)O) Discuss and Consider Approval of Broome Welding for Bid Package #22 (Interior Structural Steel and Hand Rails) for use on the Ball High School South Renovation Project.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)P) Discuss and Consider Approval of Camarata for Bid Package 6R (partial) Architectural Precast for use on the Ball High School South Renovation Project.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)Q) Discuss and Consider Approval of Camarata for Bid Package 6R (partial) Exterior Brick for use on the Ball High School South Renovation Project.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)R) Discuss and consider the annual purchase of services via MOU with Teen Health Centers for Campus Health Clinics for School Year 2026-2027.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)S) Discuss and consider request for a variance from Section 4-1(a) of the Galveston City Code in regard to the sale of alcoholic beverages within three hundred feet of any school in the city.
Attachments:
Subject:
11) Suggested Future Agenda Items
Subject:
12) COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, Trustees may report on any of the following items: 
1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 
2. Information regarding holiday schedules
3. Honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen
4. Reminders regarding GISD events
5. Reminders regarding community events
6. Health and safety announcements
Subject:
13) Adjournment

If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E.  Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on ____________, at ____________

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For the Board of Trustees

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