October 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance — Jessica Teddy, Naaman Forest High School

III. Public Hearing

III.A. Conduct a Public Hearing on School FIRST Rating Report - Arturo Valenzuela

IV. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments must complete the Public Comment Participation Request Form online no later than 4:00PM the day before the meeting date indicated in the posting notice. Comments may be read aloud at the meeting by a designated speaker; or the requestor may come in person to the meeting and deliver comments themselves. In addition, comments must be limited to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy.  For more information about public forum procedures, please review the Public Forum Procedures at the following link: https://garlandisd.net/about/board-trustees/public-forum-procedures. 

V. Information Items

V.A. Evidence of Excellence 

V.A.1. Recognize Keeley ES National PTA School of Excellence — Jose Mata 

V.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

V.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipients Meeting and Catering Services (MACS) Program — Jason Wheeler 

V.C. Special Recognition 

V.C.1. Recognize Leadership Rowlett Class 34 — Jose Mata

V.D. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report - Mark Quinn 

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' Report

VI.A.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VI.A.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VI.A.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VI.A.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VI.A.5. Message from Board President

VI.B. Superintendent's Report

VI.C. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Human Resources Report — Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.B. Consider Approval of 2025-2026 District & Campus Improvement Plans – Coleman Bruman, Michael Ruiz

VII.C. Consider Approval of 2025-2026 HB3 Improvement Plans: Early Childhood Literacy & Math Proficiency and CCMR – Michael Ruiz, Carmen Blakey, Jacob Nunez

VII.D. Consider Approval of Changes to the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2025 – Kristi Cooper

VII.E. Consider Approval of Garland ISD Tax Roll for Tax Year 2025 – Kristi Cooper

VII.F. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Designation of Auditor for the Purpose of Excessive or Erroneous Property Tax Refunds – Kristi Cooper

VII.G. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck-Off Properties to the City of Garland – Kristi Cooper

VII.H. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund, Debt Services Fund and Student Nutrition Services Fund for the 25-26 School Year – Elisa Cordova-Long

VII.I. New Bids

VII.I.1. Contract#25-26-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Point of Sale for Student Nutrition Services – Mark Booker, Jennifer Miller

VII.I.2. Contract#220-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Medical Supplies and Equipment – Mark Booker, Renee Kotsopoulos

VII.I.3. Contract#7-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Fuel Quoting – Mark Booker, Tim Logan

VII.J. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.J.1. Contract#390-21 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for General Trades Transportation Merchandise, Vehicles and Services – Mark Booker, Tim Logan

VII.J.2. Contract# 321-25 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Textbook Adoption – Mark Booker, Carmen Blakey

VII.J.3. Contract#325-22-02 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Testing and Assessments – Mark Booker, Carmen Blakey

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Increase in Award

VIII.A.1. Contract#47-25 Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Transportation GPS Tracking Software and Related Services — Mark Booker, Shelley Garrett 

IX. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

IX.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.

IX.A.1. Discussion and deliberation regarding TEA's Intruder Detection Audits.

IX.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: 1) pending or contemplated litigation; 2) a settlement offer; or 3) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.

IX.B.1. Consultation with District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the proposed terminations of the Chapter 21 term contract of LaNola Riles and the probationary Chapter 21 dual contract of Shamond Hamilton.

IX.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee.

X. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed terminations of the Chapter 21 term contract of LaNola Riles and the probationary Chapter 21 dual contract of Shamond Hamilton.

XI. Adjournment