Garrison ISD public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on December 14, 2023, and took several actions, including approving the purchase of smart panels, calling for general and special elections, and approving a food services purchase agreement. The board also discussed the district improvement plan, radio repeater issues, and went into closed session for personnel and real property matters.
- Approved bid from Trafera for $52,660.24 for smart panels, not to exceed $55,000
- Called general election for May 4, 2024, to fill expired terms for Matt Harris (3-year) and Kent Curbow (1-year)
- Called special election for May 4, 2024, to fill unexpired 2-year term for Dusty McFadden
- Approved purchase of goods/services from GISD Food Service Department, potentially $25,000-$50,000
- Approved superintendent evaluation tool
The School Board called for a general election and a special election to be held on May 4, 2024. The board also approved a bid for smart panels and authorized spending for employee food services. Additionally, a new superintendent evaluation tool was approved.
- Called for general election on May 4, 2024, to fill expired terms for Matt Harris and Kent Curbow (7-0)
- Called for special election on May 4, 2024, to fill unexpired 2-year term for Dusty McFadden (7-0)
- Approved purchase of smart panels from Trafera for $52,660.24, not to exceed $55,000 (7-0)
- Approved purchase of goods/services from GISD Food Service Department between $25,000 and $50,000 for employee food/refreshments (7-0)
- Approved superintendent evaluation tool (7-0)
- Approved minutes from November 27, 2023 (4-0-2)
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The school board reviewed the 2022-2023 financial audit and approved improvement plans for the elementary, middle, and high schools. The board also approved the district improvement plan and EC literacy goals.
- Approval of 2022-2023 annual financial audit
- Approval of elementary, middle, and high school campus improvement plans
- Approval of district improvement plan and EC literacy goals
- Approval of Policy Update 122 and DEC (Local) policy
- Approval of Lone Star Investment Pool resolution
The School Board approved the 2022-2023 annual financial audit and adopted improvement plans for the district, elementary, middle, and high schools. The board also voted on appraisal district ballots and approved several policy updates.
- Approved 2022-2023 annual financial audit (7-0)
- Approved minutes from 10/23 (5-0)
- Approved Lone Star Investment Pool resolution (5-0)
- Approved Bulldogs Athletics Boosters donations (5-0)
- Approved elementary, middle, and high school improvement plans (5-0)
- Approved district improvement plan (5-0)
- Accepted EC Literacy Goals (5-0)
- Approved Policy Update 122 and DEC (Local) policy (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on October 23, 2023, and took action on several routine items, including approving minutes, a booster club donation, the transportation/operations report, the ESL report, the dual credit policy for Spring 2024, SHAC committee members, and the purchase of additional band instruments. The board also discussed the budget, investment, and principal's reports, and considered items on advertising space and a resolution opposing vouchers. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and real property matters.
- Accepted $2,931 donation from Garrison Booster Club for Girls Athletics backpacks
- Approved Dual Credit Policy for Spring 2024 semester
- Approved purchase of additional band instruments
- Approved transportation/operations report and ESL report
- Discussed budget, investment, and principal's reports
The School Board approved the Dual Credit Policy for the Spring 2024 semester and authorized the purchase of additional band instruments. The board also accepted a donation for girls' athletics and approved the ESL and transportation reports.
- Approved Dual Credit Policy for Spring 2024 semester (7-0)
- Approved purchase of additional band instruments (7-0)
- Accepted $2,931 donation from Garrison Booster club for Girls Athletics backpacks (7-0)
- Approved transportation/operations report (7-0)
- Approved ESL report (7-0)
- Approved Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) members (7-0)
- Approved September 18, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The School Board approved additional fencing expenditures and a new MSB contract. The board also inducted two members into the Ring of Honor and approved a public school safety resolution. Kristopher Stanaland was sworn in as a new board member.
- Approved additional fencing expenditures not to exceed $40,000 (6-0-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 MSB contract (6-0-0)
- Approved resolution concerning Public School Safety & Security Requirements (6-0-0)
- Inducted Eric Thomas and Bozie Adams into the Ring of Honor (6-0-0)
- Approved investment policy as presented (6-0-0)
- Approved minutes from August 21, 2023 (5-0-1)
- Approved minutes from August 24, 2023 (6-0-0)
- Approved employment of Julie Cantrel on a non chapter 21 contract (6-0-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board approved the 2023-2024 budget and adopted a total tax rate of $1.0926 per $100 valuation. The board also appointed Kristopher Stanaland to fill a vacant trustee position by secret ballot. The meeting was brief, with no citizens present and no closed session held.
- Approved 2023-2024 GISD budget as presented
- Adopted tax rate of $1.0926 ($0.8126 maintenance + $0.28 debt service)
- Appointed Kristopher Stanaland as new trustee
- Superintendent reported on gym progress
- No closed session held
The School Board approved the 2023-2024 budget and established the tax rate for the upcoming school year. The board also appointed a new trustee to fill a vacant position.
- Approved 2023-2024 GISD Budget (7-0)
- Adopted total tax rate of $1.0926, consisting of .8126 Maintenance tax and .28 School Debt Services Tax (6-0, 1 absent)
- Appointed Kristopher Stanaland as new Trustee via secret ballot
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on August 21, 2023, and took action on several items, including approving a $33,466 Region 5 contract, a teacher incentive allotment plan, a crisis management plan, a remote homebound waiver, and a $60,000 video display board purchase. The board also discussed the appointment of a new trustee to replace Dusty McFadden and held a closed session regarding personnel and real property.
- Approved Region 5 contract for $33,466 for 2023-2024 school year
- Approved teacher incentive allotment plan for Garrison ISD
- Approved EOP/Crisis Management Plan
- Approved purchase of 15'x10' video board and 2 scorer tables from Sideline Interactive not to exceed $60,000
- Approved remote homebound instructional waiver for a student qualifying through 504
The board approved several operational contracts, including a Region 5 agreement and a new video display board. They also adopted the Teacher Incentive Allotment Plan and the EOP/Crisis Management Plan. Additionally, the board approved a remote homebound instructional waiver for a qualifying student.
- Approved Region 5 contract for 2023-2024 in the amount of $33,466
- Approved Teacher Incentive Allotment Plan as presented
- Approved EOP/Crisis Management Plan as presented
- Approved remote homebound instruction waiver for a student qualifying through 504
- Approved quote from Sideline Interactive not to exceed $60,000 for a video board and two scorer tables
- Approved placing an employee on Temporary Disability leave for up to 180 days
- Approved guardian team effective September 1, 2023
- Approved meeting minutes from July 24, July 31, and August 7, 2023
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board is meeting on August 7, 2023, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a budget workshop for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, followed by a closed session to discuss personnel and real property matters. The meeting will also include routine items like the call to order, invocation, and hearing of citizens.
- 2023-2024 Budget Workshop (Action Item)
- Closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act 551.074 (personnel) and 551.072 (real property)
- Superintendent recommendations regarding professional personnel
- Discussion, purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property
The minutes for the August 7, 2023 meeting are procedural and contain no recorded votes or finalized decisions. The agenda included a budget workshop and a closed session, but no outcomes were documented.
Garrison ISD School Board
The board met on July 31, 2023, and entered a closed session to discuss personnel matters and real property. No actions or decisions were recorded in the open session.
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on July 24, 2023, and took action on several financial and operational items. The board approved a budget amendment, a $500 donation from Berry & Clay construction, TASB Policy Update 121, and the purchase of 135 Chromebooks for $37,390. They also approved additional expenditures for artificial turf at Bulldog Stadium (up to $40,000), a cleaning services contract with DNC Facilities, and $8,900 in additional costs for an access road. The board also hired Alisha Murray on a one-year probationary contract.
- Approved purchase of 135 Chromebooks from STS for $37,390
- Approved additional expenditures for Hellas Construction not to exceed $40,000 for artificial turf at Bulldog Stadium
- Approved $8,900 in additional costs for access road
- Selected DNC Facilities for cleaning services beginning August 1, 2023
- Accepted $500 donation from Berry & Clay construction split evenly among ES, MS, HS campuses
The board approved several facility and technology expenditures, including a purchase of 135 Chromebooks and additional funding for stadium turf. Other actions included approving a budget amendment and selecting a professional cleaning services provider.
- Approved purchase of 135 Chromebooks from STS for $37,390 (5-0)
- Approved additional expenditures for Hellas Construction for artificial turf not to exceed $40,000 (5-0)
- Approved $8,900 in additional expenditures for the access road (5-0)
- Selected DNC Facilities for professional cleaning services starting August 1, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved budget amendment as presented (5-0)
- Accepted $500 donation from Berry & Clay construction for ES, MS, and HS campuses (5-0)
- Approved TASB Policy Update 121 (5-0)
- Hired Alisha Murray on a 1-year 187-day probationary contract for 2023-2024 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on June 19, 2023, and took action on several items, including approving a security fence bid, setting meal prices, and accepting resignations. The board also discussed the high school renovation and heard reports from the principal and superintendent.
- Approved KK Fence bid of $111,755.10 (not to exceed $130,000) for security fencing
- Approved additional concrete sidewalk for cafeteria awning at $3,690
- Approved paid meal prices for 2023-2024 school year using PLE tool
- Approved Region 7 contract for 2023-2024
- Accepted resignations of Hannah Lumpkins and Kriston Niuman
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on May 18, 2023, and took action on several items, including approving bids for a new cafeteria cooler and a cafeteria pick-up/drop-off extension. The board also approved a two-year extension of the depository contract, accepted multiple staff resignations, and employed several new staff members for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Approved $55,115.92 bid from Hannah's Refrigeration for a new cafeteria cooler
- Approved $89,400 bid from Aaron Davis Construction for cafeteria pick-up/drop-off extension
- Approved two-year extension of existing depository contract ending 8/31/2023
- Accepted resignations of Cathy Walker, Colleen Hill, and Caleigh Baldridge
- Employed 9 new staff members on probationary contracts for 2023-2024
The board approved bids for a new cafeteria cooler and a pick-up/drop-off extension. They also extended the district's depository contract and approved several new probationary employment contracts for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Approved $55,115.92 bid from Hannah's Refrigeration for cafeteria cooler
- Approved $89,400 bid from Aaron Davis construction for cafeteria pick-up/drop-off extension
- Approved extension of existing depository contract
- Approved 2023-2024 TEKS certification form
- Approved probationary contracts for Allison Delafield, Summer Williams, Dane Stanage, Amy English, Delisa Berry, and Tammy Parinello
- Approved probationary administration contract for Scott Tyler
- Accepted resignations of Cathy Walker, Colleen Hill, and Caleigh Baldridge
- Voted to leave board officers as they are
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on April 20, 2023, and took action on several items. The board approved the 2023-2024 teacher pay scale and a budget amendment. In open session, the board approved multiple personnel actions, including hiring new staff, accepting resignations, and ruling "no good cause" for one employee's contract non-fulfillment. The board also discussed the superintendent's report on topics like the school calendar, gym floor design, and roofing needs.
- Approved 2023-2024 teacher pay scale
- Approved budget amendment as presented
- Hired 8 personnel for 2023-2024 school year, including Brandon Smith, Amanda Pinckard, Ritchie Pinckard, Donna Youngblood, Constance Massey, Cassandra Reese, Evan Delafield, Traci Stokes, and Donald Miller
- Accepted resignations from Alexia Rushin, Jason Hicks, and Brett Tucker
- Ruled "no good cause" for Meghan Craff to not fulfill 2022-2023 contract requirements
The board approved the teacher pay scale and a budget amendment. They also authorized the hiring of eight staff members and accepted three resignations.
- Approved teacher pay scale (6-0)
- Approved budget amendment (6-0)
- Approved hiring of Brandon Smith, Amanda Pinckard, Ritchie Pinckard, Donna Youngblood, Constance Massey, Cassandra Reese, Evan Delafield, and Traci Stokes (6-0)
- Approved hiring of Donald Miller (6-0)
- Accepted resignations of Alexia Rushin, Jason Hicks, and Brett Tucker (6-0)
- Ruled 'no good cause' for Meghan Craff to not fulfill 2022-2023 contract requirements (6-0)
- Approved March 20, 2023 and March 31, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on March 31, 2023, and took action on several items. The board approved a $1.5 million contract with Hellas Construction for turfing the football field, and approved personnel actions including a new middle school principal contract and two resignations. The meeting included a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approved $1,500,000 turf contract with Hellas Construction (other bids: $1,450,836 Field Turf, $1,398,230 Symmetry)
- Approved Michael Massey as Middle School Principal on 1-year, 226-day probationary contract for 2023-2024
- Approved James Boyle on 1-year, 197-day dual probationary contract for 2023-2024
- Accepted resignation of Emma Prince effective May 23, 2023
- Accepted resignation of Eugenia Uribe effective June 2, 2023
The Board of Trustees approved a contract with Hellas Construction for a football field turf project. The board also approved several personnel contracts and accepted two resignations.
- Approved contract with Hellas Construction for football field turf project (7-0)
- Approved Michael Massey for 1-year 226 day probationary administrator contract for 2023-2024 (7-0)
- Approved James Boyle for 1-year 197 day dual probationary contract for 2023-2024 (7-0)
- Accepted resignation of Emma Prince effective May 23, 2023 (7-0)
- Accepted resignation of Eugenia Uribe effective June 2, 2023 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on March 20, 2023, and took action on several items, including approving three construction bids totaling $94,300 for parking and road improvements, accepting teacher resignations, approving contracts for the 2023-2024 school year, and certifying the superintendent to the regional advisory committee. The board also heard presentations from three companies about artificial turf for the football field and received reports from the principals and superintendent.
- Approved $23,200 bid from John Sparks for additional parking behind visitor football stands and 2nd/3rd Grade Building
- Approved $42,200 bid from John Sparks for new road east of practice field
- Approved $28,900 bid from John Sparks for additional annex parking
- Accepted resignations from Stephanie Weatherford and Meghan Crabb effective May 23, 2023
- Approved 2023-2024 teacher contracts and non-exempt employee list
The board accepted three bids from John Sparks for parking and road construction. They also approved teacher contracts for the 2023-2024 school year and accepted two staff resignations.
- Approved $23,200 bid by John Sparks for parking behind visitor football stands and 2nd/3rd Grade Building (6-0)
- Approved $42,200 bid by John Sparks for new road east of the practice field (6-0)
- Approved $28,900 bid by John Sparks for additional annex parking (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 elementary, middle, and high school teacher contracts (6-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 non-exempt employee list (6-0)
- Accepted resignations of Stephanie Weatherford and Meghan Crabb effective May 23, 2023 (6-0)
- Approved TASB update 120 (6-0)
- Certified the superintendent to the regional advisory committee (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on February 16, 2023, and took action on several items, including approving a bid from Virco for up to $140,000 for new high school furniture and adopting Calendar B for the 2023-2024 school year. The board also accepted donations, approved minutes, and handled personnel matters in closed session, including accepting resignations and extending contracts.
- Approved Virco furniture bid not to exceed $140,000 for new high school
- Approved Calendar B for 2023-2024 school year
- Accepted $500 donation to HS Theatre Program and $100 to seniors 2024 from Nacogdoches Gastroenterology
- Accepted resignations from Larry Prince, David Aguilar, John White, and Matt Garvin
- Extended contracts for Colleen Hill, Brandon Alvarez, Michael Compton, Jana White, Patterson Hill, and employed Oscar Denis
The board approved a furniture purchase for the new high school and adopted the 2023-2024 school calendar. Several personnel contracts were extended or created, and four resignations were accepted. The board also accepted two donations from Nacogdoches Gastroenterology.
- Approved furniture bid from Virco not to exceed $140,000
- Approved Calendar B for the 2023-2024 school year (6-1)
- Approved minutes from January 23, 2023
- Accepted $500 donation from Nacogdoches Gastroenterology for HS Theatre Program
- Accepted $100 donation from Nacogdoches Gastroenterology for seniors 2024
- Accepted resignations of Larry Prince, David Aguilar, John White, and Matt Garvin
- Approved 2023-2024 exempt employee raise worksheet
- Extended contracts for Colleen Hill, Brandon Alvarez, Michael Compton, Jana White, and Patterson Hill; employed Oscar Denis
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on January 23, 2023, to approve the competitive sealed proposal as the construction delivery method for repurposing the high school and gym. The board also extended Superintendent Mr. Spivey's contract by one year with a 5% raise, setting his 2023-2024 salary at $118,498.80. Additionally, the board accepted donations and began the process of creating a policy for naming district facilities.
- Adopted competitive sealed proposal for high school and gym repurposing
- Extended Superintendent Mr. Spivey's contract with a 5% raise to $118,498.80
- Accepted $750 donation from Garrison Booster Club for Boys Basketball
- Accepted cargo trailer and training supplies donation from Eric Thomas Family
- Initiated policy creation for naming district facilities
The School Board approved a one-year contract extension for Superintendent Spivey and adopted a competitive sealed proposal method for high school and gym repurposing. The board also upheld a level 2 grievance decision and accepted two donations.
- Extended Superintendent Spivey's contract by 1 year with a 5% raise to $118,498.80 (7-0)
- Adopted competitive sealed proposal for repurposing high school and gym (7-0)
- Upheld decision of the level 2 grievance (7-0)
- Accepted $750 donation from Garrison Booster Club to Boys Basketball (7-0)
- Accepted cargo trailer and training supplies donation from Eric Thomas Family (7-0)
- Approved minutes from December 19, 2023 (6-0, 1 abstain)