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) Crisis Communications Plan Presentation
5)B) Board Committee Reports
5)B)1) Policy Committee Chair- Mr. David O'Neal
5)B)2) Facilities/Finance Committee Chair- Mr. Johnny Smecca
6) Financial Reports and Budget Update
7) 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.
7)A) Consultation with Attorney (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.071) - Consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or matters in which the duty of the attorney to the school district under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the state’s open meetings laws.
7)B) Personnel Matters  (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.074) – Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal or resignation of an employee or employees, including the Superintendent.
7)C) Real Property (Tex. Govt Code Section 551.072) – 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.
7)D) Prospective Gifts or Donations (Tex. Govt Code Section 551.073) – Discuss prospective gifts or donations to the Galveston Independent School District and/or individual campuses, programs or facilities.
7)E) Network Security, Security Devices and Security Audits (Tex. Govt Code Sections 551.076 and 551.089) – Discuss Network security information; a security audit; the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices; or security assessment or deployments related to information resources technology.
8) Reestablish the open meeting of the Galveston ISD Board of Trustees.
9) REGULAR AGENDA- Action Items
9)A) Consideration of Resolution Accepting an Offer and Approving the Sale of Surplus Property described as a parcel of land containing approximately 4.4529 acres part of Galveston Outlots and adjacent streets, together with improvements located thereon, located at 1421 37th Street Galveston, Galveston County, Texas
9)B) Consider renovation Construction Delivery Method for the Libby Shearn Moody Performing Arts Center, related fine arts areas, and the remaining refurbishing of existing portions of Ball High School related to the Bond 2022 Construction Project
9)C) Discuss and consider nominating a trustee for the Region 4, Position C seat on the TASB Board.
10) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items
10)A) Consider approval of the minutes from the March 26, 2025 Regular School 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 for year three of professional services from Kickstart Kids during the 2025-2026 school year in an amount not to exceed $80,000 to be funded with Title funds.
10)G) Discuss and consider applying for Low Attendance Days Waiver for Galveston ISD
10)H) Discuss and consider approval of  PK tuition for students who do not qualify for the PK program and provide GISD employees with a 25% discount for PK if their student does not qualify for the 2025-2026 school year.
10)I) Discuss and consider approval of  3 years of professional development services for the implementation of “The Leader in Me” -The FranklinCovey Education for an amount not to exceed $68,000.
10)J) Discuss and consider the adoption of Local District Update 124 affecting the policies listed below.
10)K) Discuss and Consider Approval of RFP 2024-25-001 Walk-in Cooler - Freezer systems
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: April 16, 2025 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) Crisis Communications Plan Presentation
Subject:
5)B) Board Committee Reports
Subject:
5)B)1) Policy Committee Chair- Mr. David O'Neal
Subject:
5)B)2) Facilities/Finance Committee Chair- Mr. Johnny Smecca
Subject:
6) Financial Reports and Budget Update
Attachments:
Subject:
7) 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:
7)A) Consultation with Attorney (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.071) - Consultation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, or matters in which the duty of the attorney to the school district under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the state’s open meetings laws.
Subject:
7)B) Personnel Matters  (Tex. Govt. Code Section 551.074) – Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, dismissal or resignation of an employee or employees, including the Superintendent.
Subject:
7)C) Real Property (Tex. Govt Code Section 551.072) – 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:
7)D) Prospective Gifts or Donations (Tex. Govt Code Section 551.073) – Discuss prospective gifts or donations to the Galveston Independent School District and/or individual campuses, programs or facilities.
Subject:
7)E) Network Security, Security Devices and Security Audits (Tex. Govt Code Sections 551.076 and 551.089) – Discuss Network security information; a security audit; the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel, critical infrastructure, or security devices; or security assessment or deployments related to information resources technology.
Subject:
8) Reestablish the open meeting of the Galveston ISD Board of Trustees.
Subject:
9) REGULAR AGENDA- Action Items
Subject:
9)A) Consideration of Resolution Accepting an Offer and Approving the Sale of Surplus Property described as a parcel of land containing approximately 4.4529 acres part of Galveston Outlots and adjacent streets, together with improvements located thereon, located at 1421 37th Street Galveston, Galveston County, Texas
Attachments:
Subject:
9)B) Consider renovation Construction Delivery Method for the Libby Shearn Moody Performing Arts Center, related fine arts areas, and the remaining refurbishing of existing portions of Ball High School related to the Bond 2022 Construction Project
Attachments:
Subject:
9)C) Discuss and consider nominating a trustee for the Region 4, Position C seat on the TASB Board.
Attachments:
Subject:
10) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items
Subject:
10)A) Consider approval of the minutes from the March 26, 2025 Regular School 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 for year three of professional services from Kickstart Kids during the 2025-2026 school year in an amount not to exceed $80,000 to be funded with Title funds.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)G) Discuss and consider applying for Low Attendance Days Waiver for Galveston ISD
Attachments:
Subject:
10)H) Discuss and consider approval of  PK tuition for students who do not qualify for the PK program and provide GISD employees with a 25% discount for PK if their student does not qualify for the 2025-2026 school year.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)I) Discuss and consider approval of  3 years of professional development services for the implementation of “The Leader in Me” -The FranklinCovey Education for an amount not to exceed $68,000.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)J) Discuss and consider the adoption of Local District Update 124 affecting the policies listed below.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)K) Discuss and Consider Approval of RFP 2024-25-001 Walk-in Cooler - Freezer systems
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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