March 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance — Matthew Folds, Austin Academy 

III. 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 and directly related to the posted agenda topics. 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.

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize Girls Powerlifting Four-Time State Champion A'Ja Bostic — Jose Mata

IV.A.2. Recognize 2026 National Merit Finalist — Jose Mata

IV.A.3. Recognize TMEA All-State Band and Choir Students — Joseph Figarelli 

IV.B. Introduction of District Administrators — Dr. Gradyne Brown

IV.C. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report for March 2026 — Mark Quinn 

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.A.5. Message from Board President

V.B. Superintendent's Report

V.C. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

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

VI.B. Board Meeting Minutes — Mechelle Hogan 

VI.C. Consider Approval of Aerial Easement and Right-of-Way at Hillside Academy for Excellence Between Garland ISD and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC – Javier Fernandez 

VI.D. 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

VI.E. Consider Approval of Modification to Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Agreement – Mark Booker, Jennifer Miller

VI.F. Consider approval of NAACP Resolution for Use of a District Facility – Dr. Ramona Morin & Dr. Lakisha Culpepper

VI.G. Consider Approval of Noon Exchange Club Resolution for Use of a District Facility – Dr. Ramona Morin & Dr. Lakisha Culpepper

VI.H. Consider Approval of Low Attendance Day Waiver – Angela Daniels & Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VI.I. Consider Approval of Missed School Days Waiver — Angela Daniels & Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VI.J. New Bids

VI.J.1. Contract#113-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Technology Ticket System - Mark Booker, Tim Fears

VI.J.2. Contract#215-26-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance General Trades Merchandise and Services – Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis 

VI.J.3. Contract#310-25-08 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development, Consultant Services, and Materials – Mark Booker, Coleman Bruman

VI.K. Modification to Awarded Bids

VI.K.1. Contract#7-26 — Consider Approval of Modification to Fuel Quoting – Mark Booker, Tim Logan

VI.K.2. Contract#23-26 — Consider Approval of Modification to Fuel Servicing — Mark Booker, Tim Logan

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Board Resolution for One Reading for policies DBA Local, DGBA Local, DK Local, DNA Local, DNB Local, EB Local, FDA Local, FNG Local and GF Local — Lisa Ray 

VII.B. Consider Approval of Local Policy Changes Based on District of Innovation Adoption: DBA Local, DGBA Local, DK Local, DNA Local, DNB Local, EB Local, FDA Local, FNG Local and GF Local — Lisa Ray 

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

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

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

VIII.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section Section 551.072, deliberations about Real Property: A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. 

VIII.B.1. Discussion regarding the sale of the following property: 1350 E. Brand Road, Garland, Texas 75044.

VIII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations: A governmental body to conduct an open meeting: (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by Subdivision (1).

VIII.D. 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.

VIII.D.1. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts. 

VIII.D.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts. 

VIII.D.3. Hear, Consider and Deliberate on Level III Employee Grievance Appeal of Dr. Michael White. 

VIII.E. 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.

VIII.E.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the procedures for conducting a Level III hearing pursuant to Board Policy DGBA(LOCAL).

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

IX.A. Consideration and possible action regarding Delegation of authority to the Superintendent to negotiate the sale and final terms of the sale agreement of 1350 E. Brand Road, Garland, Texas 75044. 

IX.B. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.

IX.C. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts.

IX.D. Consider, Discuss and Take Action on Level III Employee Grievance Appeal of Dr. Michael White.

X. Adjournment