December 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular
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                                        1. Call to Order and Establish Quorum                 
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                                        2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance                 
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                                        3. Public Hearing 
                                            Citizens that wish to address the board will be allowed five minutes of discussion.  | 
    
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                                        3.A. GISD FIRST Rating (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Alyce Greer, Director of Finance     
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                                        4. Recognition                 
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                                        4.A. Christmas Card Contest Winners                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications     
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                                        4.B. Leopard Pride Students of the Month                 
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                                        4.C. Employee of the Month                 
                    
        Description: 
Rita Tenorio, Junior High     
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                                        4.D. Elementary Teacher of the Month                 
                    
        Description: 
Nancy Castorena, Chalmers Elementary     
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                                        4.E. Secondary Teacher of the Month                 
                    
        Description: 
Debra Cooney, High School     
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                                        5. Audience Items                 
                    
        Description: 
Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items     
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                                        6. Superintendent Report                 
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                                        6.A. COVID-19 Update                 
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                                        6.B. District Enrollment and Attendance                 
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                                        6.C. Staff, Student and Parent Campus Climate Surveys                 
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                                        6.D. Human Capital Update                 
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                                        6.D.1. Vacancies                 
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                                        6.D.2. Substitutes                 
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                                        6.D.3. Campus Absences Fill Rate                 
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                                        6.E. Board of Trustees Election, May 7, 2022                 
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                                        7. Information Items                 
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                                        7.A. Linebarger Attorneys at Law 2021 Property Value Study Appeals Services                  
                    
        Presenter: 
Bill Messick, Linebarger Attorneys at Law     
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                                        7.B. Communities in Schools Update                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Yoana Gonzalez, CIS Site Coordinator at Gainesville Intermediate     
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                                        7.C. Curriculum and Instruction Update                 
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                                        7.C.1. Strategic Support Plan                 
                    
        Presenter: 
LaCreasha Stille, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction     
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                                        7.D. GISD Mid-Year Budget Update                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Alyce Greer, Director of Finance     
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                                        7.E. Facilties Update                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations     
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                                        7.F. District of Innovation Renewal Process                 
                    
        Presenter: 
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent     
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                                        8. Action Items                 
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                                        8.A. Consider and Possible Approval of District Improvement Plan                 
                    
        Presenter: 
LaCreasha Stille, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction     
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                                        8.B. Consider and Possible Approval to Purchase 125 Apple iPads for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Classrooms                 
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                                        8.C. Consider and Possible Approval to Purchase 95 Touchscreen Chromebooks for Edison Elementary 1st Grade Classrooms                 
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                                        8.D. Consider and Possible Approval of Resolution Authorizing GISD Employee Retention Stipend Program for School Years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023.                  
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                                        8.E. Consider and Possible Approval of Request/Agreement for Staff to Substitute During Conference Period                 
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                                        8.F. Consider and Possible Approval of Policy Update 118, Affecting Local Policies                 
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                                        8.F.1. CFD(LOCAL): ACCOUNTING - ACTIVITY FUNDS MANAGEMENT                 
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                                        8.F.2. CQB(LOCAL): TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES - CYBERSECURITY                 
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                                        8.F.3. DFE(LOCAL): TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT - RESIGNATION                 
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                                        8.F.4. DP(LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSTITIONS                 
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                                        8.F.5. EHAA(LOCAL): BASIC INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM - REQUIRED INSTRUCTION (ALL LEVELS)                 
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                                        8.F.6. EHBS(LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - COMPENSATORY/ACCELERATED SERVICES                 
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                                        8.F.7. EIE(LOCAL): ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT - RETENTION AND PROMOTION                 
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                                        8.F.8. FDE(LOCAL): ADMISSIONS - SCHOOL SAFETY TRANSFERS                 
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                                        8.F.9. FEA(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE                 
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                                        8.F.10. FEC(LOCAL): ATTENDANCE - ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT                 
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                                        8.F.11. FFG(LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT                 
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                                        8.F.12. FL(LOCAL): STUDENT RECORDS                 
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                                        9. Consent Items                 
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                                        9.A. Minutes of Regular, November 15, 2021                 
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                                        9.B. Official Canvass of Bond Election, November 15, 2021                  
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                                        9.C. Monthly Bill List                 
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                                        9.D. Financial Statement                 
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                                        9.E. Investment Report                 
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                                        9.F. Eikon Invoice 15022.19-3 GISD Storage Facility                 
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                                        9.G. Eikon Invoice 150222.20.1 GISD Ag Facility Expansion                 
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                                        9.H. Donations                 
                    
        Description: 
City of Gainesville to Head Start - $425.00 
                            Hillcrest Church of Christ to Head Start - $300.00 Mr. & Mrs. Beck to Head Start - $100.00  | 
    
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                                        10. Executive Session                 
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                                        10.A. Personnel Considerations TGC 551.074                 
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                                        10.A.1. Hiring of Professional Personnel                 
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                                        10.B. Real Property TGC 551.072                 
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                                        11. Reconvene in Open Session for any Necessary Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session                 
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                                        12. Adjourn                 
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