November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Garrison ISD School Board

Discussion:  The board president called the meeting to order at 5:31 PM. A quorum was present and due notice had been posted and published. Kent Curbow was absent.

Discussion:  Matt Barrettt led in prayer.

Discussion:  Members of Garrison ISD FFA and Junior FFA were recognized for their participation in the Piney Woods Fair. 

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 was no budget amendment this month.

Discussion:  There were no donations.

Discussion:  Mrs. White gave the Elementary Board report. 3rd grade is holding on to their 98% attendance rate, maintaining the highest attendance for the elementary school. Veterans Day Program rehearsal has been going well; 3rd and 4th grade will perform 11/11 at 9am. Elementary UIL groups are practicing for our event in January. We are working on truancy and 90/10 attendance letters and student make-ups with detentions and Saturday school.

Mr. Autrey gave the Middle School Board Report while Mr. Massey was at the JH Basketball game.  Teachers and students are working hard in preparation for UIL. GMS football closed out a successful season with a victory over Joaquin last week. Both the 7th and 8th volleyball teams ended their season as district champions. Basketball season has started. GMS girls play Beckville on Monday, Nov 10, while the boys will have their first game next week. GMS is proud to say that we had 13 8th grade students participate in the marching band that placed 5th in the state. GT students are finalizing their Region 7 Robotics Design project.  FCA turnout on Friday mornings has been great.

Mr. Autrey has the high school board report. Last month our students took the school day SAT. We had several students earn qualifying college scores. TAMU paid a visit to our students during Champion Time to discuss with them everything TAMU has to offer. ASVAB testing for the military & TSIA testing has been taking place. Around 30 juniors went to the College Fair in Nacogdoches. Varsity Football is in the playoffs. VB girls ended their playoff run in the third round. Basketball is getting ready to get started, practices have begun. The band is still flying high from their 5th place finish in the state. They are now getting ready for the concert season. FFA just concluded their fruit sales. State officers were on campus speaking about goals. FFA just finished competing in the Piney Woods District LDE contest.

Discussion:  Mr. Spivey gave the superintendent's report.  He gave an update of costs to add seat belts to buses. There was additional dirt left over from the softball/baseball project that was added to the hole beside the football field. There have been issues with the MAC Building plumbing. Updates to the softball/baseball complex include: 1000 yards of soil failed the roll test. Fence has been completed on the outfield of the softball field. Light poles are being delayed until January. 
 

Discussion:  The board president adjourned the board meeting into a closed session at 6:33 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 7:21 PM 

Discussion:  The board president adjourned the meeting at 7:22 PM.