January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular
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1. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
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2. Invocation and Pledge to the Flag
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3. Audience Items
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3.A. Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
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4. Recognition
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4.A. Gainesville Intermediate Student Artwork
Presenter:
Kelly Stogner, Intermediate Art Teacher
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4.B. School Board Recognition Month
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
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4.C. Leopard Pride Students of the Month
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
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4.D. Employee of the Month
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
Description:
Kendall Wolf, GHS
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4.E. Elementary Teacher of the Month
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
Description:
Lindsey Davis, Edison
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4.F. Secondary Teacher of the Month
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
Description:
Antonio Luna, GJH
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5. Superintendent Report
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5.A. Enrollment and Attendance
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5.B. May 2, 2026 Board of Trustees Election
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5.C. 2026-2027 School Calendar Update
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6. Information Items
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6.A. Discussion on Senate Bill 11 - Daily Prayer Time in Schools
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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6.B. Discussion on Senate Bill 546 - Seat Belts on School Buses
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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6.C. Bond Projects Update
Presenter:
Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
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6.D. Budget Calendar for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year (September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027)
Presenter:
Dr. Jon Hill, Director of Finance
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7. Action items
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7.A. Order Board of Trustees Election for May 2, 2026
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7.B. Consider and Possible Approval of Targeted Improvement Plans for Edison Elementary, W.E. Chalmers Elementary, & Gainesville Junior High School and Local Improvement Plan for Gainesville Intermediate
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7.C. Consider and Possible Approval of GISD Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Handbook and GISD TIA Spending Plan
Presenter:
Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
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7.D. Consider and Possible Approval to Upgrade and Replace District Servers proposed by Resilient
Presenter:
Jordan Howard, Director of Technology
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8. Consent Items
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8.A. Minutes of Regular, December 15, 2025
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8.B. Monthly Bill List
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8.C. Financial Statement
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8.D. Budget Amendment
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8.E. WRA Architects Payment Application 2542-05 - Edison Additions and Renovations
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8.F. WRA Architects Payment Application 2544-05 - Intermediate Additions and Renovations
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8.G. WRA Architects Payment Application 2545-01 - Junior High Renovations
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8.H. WRA Architects Payment Application - 2546-01 - High School Additions and Renovations
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8.I. Weil Construction, Payment Application No. 7 - Library Renovation
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8.J. Donations
Description:
Brass Bunny Unique Boutiques Donation of Ties, Shirts, and Slacks to GHS
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9. Executive Session
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9.A. Personnel Considerations - Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, to deliberate 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, unless the officer or employee who is the subject of deliberation or hearing requests an open hearing
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9.A.1. Hiring of Professional Personnel
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9.A.2. Discuss and Consider Possible Actions Taken Against Employee Contract Abandonment
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9.A.3. Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
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10. Reconvene in Open Session for any necessary action on items discussed in Executive Session
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10.A. Consider and Take Action on Hiring of Professional Personnel
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10.B. Consider and Take Action Regarding Employee Contract Abandonment
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10.C. Consider and Possible Action Pertaining to the Superintendent's Contract Renewal/Extension and Compensation
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11. Adjourn
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