December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  The proposed revisions to Board Policy 126 are intended to ensure that the policy remains aligned with current Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) model policies, reflects recent legal and regulatory updates, and supports the district’s ongoing commitment to effective governance and operational transparency. TASB periodically updates its model policies to incorporate changes in state and federal law, best practices, and recommendations that support school board effectiveness. Updating Policy 126 ensures that our district remains compliant and consistent with these standards.
Policy Update 126

• (Legal) Policies (not adopted by the board)
• (Local) Policies (see attached list of codes)

 

Description:  May 2, 2026, is election day. The district will have three seats that will have expiring terms during this year’s election: districts 3,5 and 6. Some of the advantages of contracting with the county would be elimination of staffing shortages & potential nepotism to candidates, finding and maintaining workers, back-up clerks, training and most of all the integrity of the elections. The county has up-to-date equipment and statewide reporting procedures and training.
(The Gonzales County commissioner’s court established and appointed a County Election Administrator in November 2021.)
 

Description:  This prestigious event, recognized by the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA), is considered the most competitive and respected cheerleading competition for school cheerleading teams across the nation.

Participation in this championship provides our student-athletes with an invaluable opportunity for personal growth, school representation, and athletic excellence.

The GJHS Cheerleading Team has demonstrated exceptional commitment, discipline, and sportsmanship throughout the season, earning the qualifications necessary to compete on a national stage. Attending this event not only recognizes their hard work and dedication but also allows them to showcase GJHS pride among top-performing teams from across the country.

This experience promotes:

• Leadership and teamwork skills through collaboration in a high-pressure, goal-oriented environment.
• School and community pride, as GJHS will be represented on a national platform.
• Educational enrichment, as travel provides exposure to diverse teams, cultures, and experiences beyond our local region.
• Character development, as students learn resilience, time management, and perseverance through competition and travel.

All travel, lodging, and meal plans will be carefully organized under the supervision of GJHS coaches and chaperones, in accordance with district safety and travel policies.

 Fundraising efforts will help offset costs, ensuring equitable participation for all team members.
The GJHS Cheerleading Team’s participation at this competition will be a milestone achievement, enhancing not only the athletic program but also the reputation of Gonzales ISD as a school committed to excellence, teamwork, and student success.
 

Description:  Administration recommends purchasing two regular yellow school buses. The purchase was planned and allocated for in the original 25-26 budget. 

Description:  Energy Code requires 3rd-party Building Commissioning services to verify proper operations and efficiencies of installed HVAC, electrical, and other systems. Commissioning not only allows GISD to comply with Energy Codes but also provides assurance that the building systems as designed and constructed are operable, maintainable, and functioning according to design. The Commissioning service ensures the new building systems are operating at prime efficiencies to save operational costs and ensure optimal life of equipment. This particular scope of services also includes Testing and Balancing of existing HVAC systems prior to unit replacements in order to verify we are ordering the optimal unit sizes and types. This service is referenced as ‘Pre-TAB’ and is crucial for proper unit sizing.

Commissioning Services are professional engineering services; therefore, firm selection is based on qualifications without price or fee consideration.  EMA Engineering & Consulting is a current vendor in the 2023 Bond Program. EMA was formed in 1974 and has over 250 employees. They are a Texas-based firm with an office in San Antonio.


 

Description:  In accordance with Board Policy CFC (Legal), the District has concluded the annual audit of its fiscal accounts by a certified public accounting firm, Singleton, Clark & Co. Preston Singleton, a certified public accountant with the firm, will present the report. The Annual Financial Audit Report must be submitted to the Texas Education Agency no later than 150 days after the end of the fiscal year.

The administration recommends the Board approve the engagement letter from Singleton, Clark & Company, PC for the audit of the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026.

Singleton, Clark & Company, PC is the firm the district has worked with for the most recent 8 years. Requests for proposals (RFP) are issued on a 5-year cycle. The next RFP is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2027.
 

Description:  Participation in the Caldwell County Board of Directors election is an important responsibility of the taxing entities within Gonzales County. The Board of Directors oversees the appraisal district’s policies, budget, and overall governance, ensuring fair and equitable property appraisals that form the basis for local taxation.
Casting a vote through written resolution allows this governing body to formally express its support for a qualified nominee who will represent the interests of the district and its taxpayers. This action ensures that the entity fulfills its statutory role in the appraisal district election process as outlined in the Texas Property Tax Code.
 

Description:  Board Policy CDA (Local) requires that an annual comprehensive report on the investment program and activity be prepared and presented to the Board. Administration will share a report covering the 2024-25fiscal year.

It also requires that the Board adopt a written instrument stating that it has reviewed the investment policy and investment strategies and that said instrument record any changes made to either policy or strategy. The resolution is found on the last page of the Annual Investment Report.

Description:   In accordance with policy code DEA, the 2025-2026 Compensation Plan is being presented with revisions shown in red. The only proposed modification is the mid-year adjustment of the Bus Monitor position from pay grade 1 to pay grade 3 to address ongoing staffing shortages. If approved, this change will take effect on December 11, 2025.