October 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Board President
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1.A. Roll Call
Presenter:
Board President
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1.B. Invocation:
Presenter:
Martin Torres, 8th grader
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1.C. Pledge:
Presenter:
Jayciana Bailey, 6th grader
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1.D. Mission Statement:
Presenter:
Nathan Lawrence, 7th grader
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2. Public Comments
Presenter:
Board President
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3. Recognitions
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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4. New Business/Action Items
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4.A. Consent Agenda
Discuss and Consider Action to approve the Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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4.A.1. Minutes of Meetings:
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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4.A.2. Budget Amendments:
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4.A.3. Grand Canyon Field Placement Affiliation Agreement—Student Teaching
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4.A.4. Addition to T-Tess Appraiser List: Erma Freeman, GNA Principal
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4.B. Discuss and Consider Action on Resolution Nominating Candidate for the Caldwell County Appraisal District Board of Directors
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Caldwell County Appraisal District has requested a nomination for the 2026-27 term on its board of directors. The GISD Board may nominate up to five (5) candidates.
A director must reside in the appraisal district for at least two years immediately preceding the date s/he takes office and must not have delinquent property taxes. Employees of a taxing unit are not eligible to serve unless they’re also an elected official. |
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4.C. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve GISD's District and Campus Performance Goals 2025-26
Presenter:
Joy Philpott, Chief Academic Officer; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Texas Education Code §11.251 describes the planning and decision-making process for districts and campuses. Specifically, "The Board of Trustees . . . shall ensure that a district improvement plan and improvement plans for each campus are developed, reviewed, and revised annually . . . The board shall annually approve district and campus performance objectives.
Attached are the performance objectives for the district and each campus where applicable. Strategies to support these objectives have been developed by the district and each campus and have been reviewed by site-based decision-making teams in each location. |
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4.D. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve Easement to Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC) at new CTE & Ag Barn Project
Presenter:
Casey Sledge, Sledge Engineering/ESC Region 13
Description:
GVEC will provide electric power to the new CTE & Ag Barn facilities. GVEC requires an Easement on ISD property to install the power lines to the new facilities. GVEC will maintain their facilities in this easement.
The proposed easement exhibit is attached, along with easement language provided by GVEC. Note this easement is exclusively provided to GVEC and not to other entities or utility providers. There is no cost to GISD for this easement. |
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4.E. Discuss and Consider Action on the 2025 Tax Roll Per Section 26.09 Texas Property Tax Code
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
The Gonzales County Tax Assessor-Collector, has submitted the 2025 final roll report for review and approval. The 2025 final roll report (which includes the levy totals) has been included on the next page.
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4.F. Discuss and Consider Action to proceed with the Lone Star Governance Contract
Presenter:
Justin Schwausch, Board President
Description:
The Lone Star Governance (LSG) framework provides a research-based approach to strengthen school board governance and improve student outcomes. By entering into the LSG contract, Gonzales ISD affirms its commitment to aligning board actions with the district’s vision, mission, and student performance goals.
This contract establishes clear expectations, accountability measures, and continuous progress monitoring, ensuring that the board remains focused on student achievement. Through the LSG process, trustees and district leadership will receive targeted support, coaching, and training designed to enhance governance practices, improve decision-making, and build a culture of collaboration and transparency. Proceeding with the contract will allow GISD to access structured tools and resources that prioritize student outcomes, support effective governance, and foster long-term academic success. By adopting the Lone Star Governance model, the district demonstrates its dedication to providing high-quality education for all students and maintaining a governance system that is student-centered, data-driven, and results-oriented. |
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5. Reports
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5.A. Academic Report
Presenter:
Joy Philpott, Chief Academic Officer; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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5.B. Operations Report
Presenter:
Dr. Valerie Ibeji, Deputy Superintendent of Schools; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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5.C. Financial Report
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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5.D. School First (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) Overview & Gonzales ISD's 2024-25 Rating
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer
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5.E. 2023 Bond Program Update
Presenter:
Casey Sledge, Sledge Engineering/ESC Region 13; Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schoools
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5.F. Superintendent Reports
Presenter:
Dr. Dana Arreola, Superintendent of Schools
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6. Board Business
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6.A. Board Correspondence
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6.B. Dates of Interest
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7. Adjourn to Closed session: Under Texas Government Code Chapter 551, The board will recess this open session and convene in a closed meeting to discuss items on the agenda. The board may conveniently meet in such a closed or executive session or meeting, concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by Texas government code chapter 551:
Presenter:
Board President
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7.A. Personnel
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7.B. Board Goals
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7.C. Superintendent Constraints
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7.D. Student Legal Matter
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8. Reconvene to Open Meeting: The Board will take appropriate action on items, if necessary, as discussed in Closed Session
Presenter:
Board President
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9. Adjourn
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