April 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Garrison ISD School Board
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Call to Order and Establish Quorum
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The board president called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM. A quorum was present and due notice had been posted and published. Justin Shull was absent.
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Student Recognition
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The board recognized students who were part of the state champion powerlifting team.
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Hearing of Citizens
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There were no citizens that signed up to speak.
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Receive and Approve Minutes
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Bills and Accounts
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Mr. Spivey & Dr. Hill were available to answer any questions regarding bills from the previous month.
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State Funding Report
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Dr. Hill presented the state funding report.
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Investment Report
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Dr. Hill presented the investment report.
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Principal's Report
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Mr. Spivey gave the principal board reports. Elementary enrollment is 338 students with a 96% attendance rate. Elementary held Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Round-up with over 40 participants. End of year testing is underway. May 4th will be elementary field day. On May 8th Robotics students are going to Region 7 for competition. May 19th is senior walk and G-Awards and on May 21st is Kindergarten graduation. Middle School currently has an enrollment of 178 and an attendance rate of 96%. GMS track season closed out on a positive note. Both the 7th and 8th grade girl are district champions. The boys had a great season the 7th grade boys finished 3rd in district and the 8th grade boys finished 2nd. 13 8th grade band students will be performing at the UIL Concert & Sight reading contest on April 16, 2026. GT Students have busy preparing for their upcoming robotics competition. Students have been learning to design and create items ont their new 3D printer. High School currently has an enrollment of 220 students. Suhanti Kumar has qualified for the National FCCLA Competition in Washington DC. Varsity baseball is currently sitting second in district. Megan Curbow advanced to the Regional Tennis Tournament. Garrison Bulldog band earned a 1 in site reading and 1-2-2 in concert. FFA has several students participation in the Pineywoods District Speaking Contest. FFA is also getting ready for their banquet.
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Superintendent's Report
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Mr. Spivey reported on the following:
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Consider 2026-2027 Stipend Schedule
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Consider Substitute/Extra Duty Pay Schedule
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Consider Teacher Pay Scale
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Consider Exempt/Non-Exempt Salary Schedule
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Board Training Hours
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Mrs. Lawrence reported the following board training hours. Blake Phillips - 3 hours deficient, Head Brewer - 2 Hours deficient, Chase Rambin, Heidi Lawrence, Justin Shull & Kent Curbow were 0 hours deficient.
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Closed Session
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The board president adjourned the board meeting into a closed session at 6:10 pm pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Open Meetings Acts 551.072 and 551.074.
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Superintendent Recommendations Regarding Professional Personnel (§551.074) |
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Discussion, Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property (§551.072)
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Open Session
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The board returned to open session at 7:12 PM.
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