Garrison ISD public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on December 16, 2024, and approved the 2025–2026 dual credit policy, the 2024–2025 stipend schedule, and a May 3, 2025 general election to fill two trustee seats. The board also received routine reports on budgets, bills, and campus updates, but took no action on those items.
- Approved dual credit policy for 2025–2026 school year
- Approved 2024–2025 revision 3 stipend schedule
- Called May 3, 2025 general election for trustee seats held by Matt Barrett and Justin Shull
- Approved November 16, 2024 board meeting minutes
- Approved superintendent evaluation tool as presented
Garrison ISD School Board
The School Board approved improvement plans for the district, high school, middle school, and elementary levels for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also voted on personnel contracts and accepted a donation for art supplies.
- Approved $500 donation from Gypsy MC for Garrison Art Supplies
- Approved 2024-2025 Elementary, Middle School, High School, and District Improvement Plans
- Approved EC Literacy and CCMR goals for 2024-2025
- Approved employment of Lauren Beasley on a non chapter 21 contract starting January 6, 2025
- Ruled no good cause for Micheala Robles to fulfill her 2024-2025 contract requirement
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on October 14, 2024, to review and approve routine financial and operational reports. Members discussed the 2023-2024 financial audit, transportation operations, ESL program evaluation, and state funding reports. No citizens spoke during the public hearing.
- Approved 2023-2024 financial audit as presented
- Approved transportation operations report as presented
- Approved ESL program evaluation report as presented
- No budget amendment or donations reported
- No citizens signed up to speak during public hearing
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met to approve academic, safety, facility, and extracurricular goals for the 2024-2025 school year. The board also approved updates to the district police manual and a contract renewal for MSB.
- Approved 2024-2025 Academic, Safety, Facility, and Extra Curricular goals
- Approved changes to the Garrison ISD police manual
- Approved MSB Contract Renewal
- Tabled the GLS Architect Contract
- Approved induction of names into the Ring of Honor
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board held its August 26, 2024 meeting and voted to approve the 2024-2025 district budget and set the tax rate at $1.0435 per $100 valuation. The board also approved minutes from prior meetings, a budget amendment, an emergency operations plan, and several routine items including insurance agreements and instructional waivers.
- Approved 2024-2025 budget as presented
- Set tax rate at $1.0435 ($0.7435 Maintenance Tax + $0.30 School Debt Services Tax)
- Approved budget amendment request 4
- Approved Emergency Operations Plan
- Approved inter-local agreement for property/casualty and workers compensation coverage for 2024-2025
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met to approve a budget amendment and various local policy updates. The board also reviewed updates to campus, employee, and athletic handbooks for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approved a budget amendment
- Approved TASB Local Update 123 and local policy GKA
- Approved a pre-approved minister/chaplain volunteer list
- Approved the 2024-2025 professional development plan
- Reviewed construction updates for baseball field, covered walkways, and secure vestibule
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on June 17, 2024, and approved several action items, including a $96,000 bid from Darren Cook for covered walkways, a $25,700 bid from American Glass for a secure vestibule, and the Region 7 contract. The board also approved the minutes from May 20, 2024, Local Policy GKG, meal prices for the 2024-2025 school year, and accepted the resignation of Candace Johnson. Reports were given on summer school, STAAR scores, and facility updates.
- Approved $96,000 bid from Darren Cook for covered walkways
- Approved $25,700 bid from American Glass for secure vestibule
- Approved Region 7 contract
- Approved meal prices for 2024-2025 school year
- Accepted resignation of Candace Johnson
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on May 20, 2024, and took several actions, including approving a budget amendment, accepting a $200 donation from Cadence Bank for eclipse glasses, and approving a resolution for the Nacogdoches Central Appraisal District to renovate property at 216 W Hospital Street. The board also approved personnel actions, including accepting a resignation and hiring new staff for the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and real property discussions.
- Approved budget amendment as presented
- Accepted $200 donation from Cadence Bank for eclipse glasses
- Approved resolution for Nacogdoches Central Appraisal District to renovate property at 216 W Hospital Street
- Accepted resignation of Tammy Parrinello effective end of 2024-2025
- Employed Debra Cramm on 187-day probationary contract and Rachel Taylor on 202-day dual probationary contract for 2024-2025
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on May 3, 2024, and took action on several items. The board approved a guaranteed maximum price of $1,925,000 for the old high school renovation, approved four probationary teacher contracts, and accepted a resignation. The board also entered closed session to discuss personnel and real property matters.
- Approved guaranteed maximum price of $1,925,000 for old high school renovation
- Approved 187-day probationary teacher contracts for Jennifer Smith, Lisa Zorn, Lydia Worthen, and Sydney West
- Accepted resignation of Linda Lunsford effective end of 2023-2024 school year
- Held closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act sections 551.074 and 551.072
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on April 15, 2024, and approved several purchases and personnel actions. The board approved a new bus, Chromebooks for teachers, a new roof for the early childhood building, and baseball field drainage improvements. They also accepted resignations, employed new staff, and increased the athletic director's salary.
- Approved $133,052 bid from Rush Bus Center for a 2024 Blue Bird Vision bus
- Approved $31,954.30 bid from Trafera for 70 HP Chromebooks for teachers
- Approved $116,500 bid from Reneau Roofing for a new roof on the early childhood building
- Approved $66,460 bid from Aaron Davis Construction for baseball field drainage improvements
- Increased Athletic Director Brandon Alvarez's salary from $85,000 to $91,000
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on March 21, 2024, and took action on several items, including approving minutes, accepting a donation, and certifying the superintendent to a regional committee. The board also considered bids for baseball and softball field improvements and approved multiple personnel contracts and resignations for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Accepted $500 donation from Nacogdoches Gastroenterology for High School One Act Play
- Certified Superintendent Reid Spivey to serve on Regional Advisory Committee (ESC 7)
- Considered bids from Field in Grass and Aaron Davis Construction for baseball/softball field improvements
- Approved 2024-2025 elementary, middle school, and high school contract lists
- Approved 2024-2025 non-exempt employee worksheet and hired Julie Cantrell on 1-year probationary contract
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met and approved the renovation drawings for the old high school, a lease for 400 Chromebooks, and the 2024-2025 school calendar. The board also entered closed session to discuss personnel and real property matters before adjourning.
- Approved renovation drawings for the old high school, presented by Billy Ballow of GLS and Steven Berry of Barry & Clay construction
- Approved lease of 400 Chromebooks from Trafera for $168,996 total, or $44,924/year over 4 years
- Approved 'Calendar A' for the 2024-2025 school year (vote: 5 yea, 2 nay)
- Held closed session under Texas Open Meetings Act sections 551.074 (personnel) and 551.072 (real property)
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met on February 22, 2024, and took action on several items, including approving a budget amendment, accepting a $300 donation, renewing the District of Innovation with amendments, and approving local policies. The board also approved 2024-25 pay structures for auxiliary staff and exempt employees, and changed Dr. Hill's title from Director of Finance - CFO to CFO. The meeting included a closed session for personnel and real property discussions.
- Approved budget amendment as presented
- Accepted $300 donation from Sombod Investments to Garrison Beta Club
- Approved District of Innovation renewal with amendments
- Approved CW local policy and considered EFB (LOCAL) policy
- Approved 2024-25 Auxiliary Exempt and Non-Exempt pay structures, and exempt employee raise worksheet
Garrison ISD School Board
The Garrison ISD School Board met to review financial reports and approve several donations. The board also voted to extend the superintendent's contract and delegate emergency repair authority to the superintendent.
- Accepted donations from Elliot Electrtrict, anne shirley, and nac dental
- Approved extension of Reid's contract
- Delegated authority to the superintendent for emergency school equipment or facility repairs
- Reviewed budget, investment, and state funding reports
- Approved December 14, 2023 meeting minutes