October 19, 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
Description:
Public Comments on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
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4. Superintendent Report
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4.A. Enrollment and Attendance
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4.B. National Principals Month
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4.C. National Custodian Day
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4.D. Plaque Presentations
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5. Recognitions
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5.A. Community Recognitions
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
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5.B. Leopard Pride Students of the Month
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
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5.C. Employee of the Month
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
Description:
Angela Sloop, GHS
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5.D. Elementary Teacher of the Month
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
Description:
Julie Woods, Edison
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5.E. Secondary Teacher of the Month
Presenter:
Leslie Crutsinger, Director of Communications
Description:
David Harris, GIS
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5.F. GHS Student Artwork
Presenter:
Robin Perkins, Art Teacher at GHS
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6. Information Items
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6.A. GISD Delinquent Tax Collection Report & 2026 Turnover Analysis - Reporting Period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
Presenter:
Jake Battenfield, Linebarger Attorneys at Law
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6.B. Bond Projects Update
Presenter:
Leslie Jimenez, BTC Project Manager
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6.C. Curriculum and Instruction Update
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6.C.1. Campus Improvement Plans
Presenter:
Dana Dudenhoeffer, Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
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6.C.2. GHS Campus Data Presentation
Presenter:
Megan Gabriel, Gainesville High School Principal
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6.C.3. GIS Campus Data Presentation
Presenter:
Claudia Brito, Gainesville lntermediate School Principal
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6.D. English Learner Program Evaluation
Presenter:
Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
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7. Action items
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7.A. Consider and Possible Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding between ESC Region11 and Gainesville ISD for a 3-year Safety Audit
Presenter:
Jason Peacock, GISD Police Chief
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7.B. Consider and Possible Approval of District Emergency Operations Plan
Presenter:
Jason Peacock, GISD Police Chief
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7.C. Consider and Possible Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with North Central Texas College - Gainesville for the Use of Designated Facilities as on Off-Site Student Reunification Location
Presenter:
Jason Peacock, GISD Police Chief
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7.D. Consider and Possible Approval of AED123 Agreement for Additional Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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7.E. Consider and Possible Approval of the Designation of Ten Nonbusiness Days for Purposes of the Texas Public Information Act, Pursuant to Texas Government Code §552.0031(f), for Calendar Year 2026
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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7.F. Consider and Possible Approval of the Abigail's Arms Cooke County Crisis Center Victim Outreach & Community Education (VOCE) 2026-2027 Curriculum for use within Gainesville ISD
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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7.G. Consider and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Members
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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7.H. Consider and Possible Approval of Resolution Authorizing Initiation of the Sale of District-Owned Real Property Consisting of 0.97 Acres, J. Worley Sur., AB 1137, Located on FM 2071, Gainesville, TX
Presenter:
Dr. Des Stewart, Superintendent
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7.I. Consider and Possible Approval to Upgrade and Replace the Gainesville High School Bell/Intercom System
Presenter:
Jordan Howard, Director of Technology
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7.J. Consider and Possible Approval of the 2026-2027 Application for Missed School Days Waiver for Edison Elementary School
Presenter:
Amber Rains, Director of HR, Federal Programs, Bilingual/ESL
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7.K. Consider and Possible Approval of the Team Enterprise Invoice for the Mold Remediation and Asbestos Abatement of Edison Elementary
Presenter:
Joe Warren, Director of Maintenance and Operations
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7.L. Consider and Possible Approval of Change to June 30 Fiscal Year
Presenter:
Melody Parr, Director of Finance
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8. Consent Items
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8.A. Minutes of Regular, September 21, 2026
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8.B. Monthly Bill List
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8.C. Financial Statement
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8.D. Budget Amendments
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8.E. 2026-2027 Campus Improvement Plans
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8.F. BTC Construction Payment Application No. 5 - Edison Additions & Renovations, Chalmers Additions & Renovations, & Intermediate Addition
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8.G. WRA Architects Payment Application 2542-13 - Edison Elementary Additions and Renovations
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8.H. WRA Architects Payment Application 2543-10 - Chalmers Elementary Additions and Renovations
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8.I. WRA Architects Payment Application 2544-11 - Gainesville Intermediate Additions and Renovations
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8.J. Annual Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Gainesville and Gainesville Independent School District for Law Enforcement Services
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8.K. GISD 2026-2027 September Book List
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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 the 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. Superintendent Evaluation Instrument and Timeline
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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 on Superintendent Evaluation and Timeline
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11. Adjourn
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