August 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance — Will Unterbrunner, Armstrong Elementary School

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 Texas Choral Directors Association Honor Choir — Toni Stevens 

IV.A.2. Recognize UIL State Solo and Ensemble Gold Medalists — Joseph Figarelli

IV.A.3. Recognize UIL State Solo and Ensemble Outstanding Performers — Joseph Figarelli

IV.B. Introduction of New District Principals — Dr. Gradyne Brown, Atticus Wisener, Dr. Kishawna Wiggins

IV.C. Receive Safety and Security Audit Report — Mark Quinn

IV.D. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report for August 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, Atticus Wisener, Dr. Kishawna Wiggins, Rod McHenry

VI.B. Board Meeting Minutes — Mechelle Hogan 

VI.C. Consider Approval of Donations Report for June 2026–July 2026 — Arturo Valenzuela

VI.D. Consider Approval of 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct – Mary Garcia, Cindy Rodriguez 

VI.E. Consider Approval of Dallas College Enhanced Residency Agreement – Dr. Gradyne Brown 

VI.F. Consider Approval of Dallas College Grow Your Own Program Agreement – Dr. Gradyne Brown 

VI.G. Consider Approval of the 2026–2027 T-TESS Calendar – Dr. Gradyne Brown

VI.H. New Bids

VI.H.1. Contract 106-27 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Ink and Toner Cartridges – Dianna Casper

VI.H.2. Contract 214-27 – Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Equipment and Parts – Dianna Casper, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis

VI.H.3. Contract 214-27-01 – Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Equipment and Services – Dianna Casper, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis

VI.H.4. Contract 302-26-03 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material, Supplies, Testing, and Equipment – Dianna Casper, Coleman Bruman

VI.H.5. Contract 345-25-01 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Fine Arts Temporary Staffing Personnel Services – Dianna Casper, Joseph Figarelli      

VI.I. Increase to Awarded Bids

VI.I.1. Contract 7-26 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Fuel Quoting – Dianna Casper, Tim Logan

VI.I.2. Contract 363-26 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Property Insurance – Dianna Casper, John King

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Contract 345-27-02 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Musical Instruments, Parts, and Repair Services – Dianna Casper, Joseph Figarelli

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.A.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding Safety and Security Audit.

VIII.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.

VIII.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.

VIII.C.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's 2026 Evaluation Instrument. 

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

X. Adjournment