May 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Garrison ISD School Board

Discussion:  The board president called the meeting to order at 5:39 PM. A quorum was present and due notice had been posted and published. 

Discussion:  Justin Shull led in prayer. 

Discussion:  Mrs. JoAnne Horton spoke ot the board regarding the girls' athletic program.  She expressed there was a need for a separate athletic director for the girls' program to retain coaches.  

Discussion:  Mrs. Linebarger, Notary Public, swore in elected board member Justin Shull. 

Discussion:  Dr. Hill & Mr. Spivey were available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month. 

Discussion:  Dr. Hill presented the budget report.

Discussion:  There were no budget amendments.

Discussion:  There were no donations.

Discussion:  Mrs. White gave the Elementary board report.  Summer school will start June 2nd. We have about 30 students that will be coming. Our EOY MAPS data showed growth in all content areas. We are excited about the progress our students have made. Elementary hosted a retirement party for Mrs.Prince, Ms. Carla, Mrs. Hutto and Mrs. Barton, with a combined total of 95 years of experience, their departure will be felt heavily on our campus. Field Day was well-received with lots of positive feedback from attendees. The students stated it was the best day ever. She thanked the board members for their participation in Kindergarten graduation. Mr. Massey gave the Middle School Board Report. We had a nice 8th grade graduation ceremony as 54 students will be transitioning to GHS. Afterward, students attended the 8th grade dance. The 8th grade parents did a fantastic job of putting together a very nice event. We had a great end to the year. Both 6th and 8th grade visited the Grand Slam Event Center in Tyler for their field trips. The 7th grade visited Skate-o-Rama and Pecan Park. GMS students performed well on their end-of-year MAPS testing with solid growth across the
campus.GT had 3 middle school teams compete in the Region 7 Robotics competition on May 15 in Kilgore. Our 8th grade team consists of Emma Whitehead, Gavin Lindsay, Dallas Caldwell and Michael Massey placed 2nd overall. On May 20, GMS Student Council held a May Madness Volleyball Tournament fundraiser to give the 6th 7th & 8th grade a chance to socialize and have some fun competitions. Over 55 students participated either as players or coaches. The money raised will allow Student Council members to participate in leadership events this fall and host school-wide spirit & team building activities. No summer school / failing students at GMS. Mr. Compton gave the High School Report. The Senior Scholarship Banquet was a success and well attended. Senior Trip - all had a great time at the "Celebration Station" in Mesquite. Baccalaureate Service was May 18th at FBC 6PM
Academic Awards, Senior walk and graduation were all a big success. Summer STAAR Tutorials are June 16th to 19th. BETA National Convention in Orlando, Florida June 21-26. Summer STAAR Retest is June 23rd-26th. Summer School is from June 2nd to June 26th.

Discussion:  Mr. Spivey gave the superintendent's report. 

• Summer Hours
• District Closed June 30-July 4
• Legislative Update
• Summer Maintenance
• Back to School Schedule

Discussion:  Mr. Spivey discussed the RFP and those that submitted bids for the softball field. 

Discussion:  The board president adjourned the board meeting into a closed session at 6:29 pm pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Acts 551.072 and 551.074.

Discussion:  The Board returned to open session at 8:30 PM. 

Discussion:  The board adjourned at 8:30 PM.