Gainesville ISD public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD board will meet December 16, 2024 to consider hiring professional personnel and possible actions regarding employee contract abandonment. The board will also receive updates on district enrollment, a mid-year budget review, and a facilities steering committee report.
- Consider and possible approval of financial auditing services with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay, and Scarbrough for 2023-2024 audit
- Hellas Construction Inc. Payment App No. 2 for Field Events
- Hellas Construction, Inc. Payment App No. 4 for Track Project
- AUI Partners, LLC Payment App for 900 N. Grand Property
- Stantec Invoice 2265764 for 900 N. Grand Renovation
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD board will meet to discuss routine operations, recognize students and staff, and take action on two key items: a memorandum of understanding with Muenster ISD for a regional school for the deaf and a design agreement with Stantec for junior high library expansion and secure vestibule construction. The board will also hear updates on district finances, legislative priorities, and facility projects.
- Consider and possible approval of MOU between Muenster ISD and Gainesville ISD for Transportation Regional School for the Deaf
- Consider and possible approval of Stantec Architecture Design Agreement for Junior High School Library Expansion and Secure Vestibule Construction
- $350 annual utility donation to Head Start from the City of Gainesville
- Public hearing on GISD FIRST Rating (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas)
- Recognition of Junior High Student Artwork, Leopard Pride Students of the Month, and Employee of the Month
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
District Safety and Security Meeting
The District Safety and Security Meeting will cover updates to safety systems and emergency planning. The body is discussing the 2024/2025 EOP and response training.
- 2024/2025 EOP with new Cybersecurity Annex
- Centegix Update
- Smart Tag - Buses
- Door Locking Data for six weeks
- Active Attack Integrates Response Training Update by Chief Phillips
The provided minutes consist of an agenda list of discussion topics. There are no recorded votes, formal decisions, or outcomes documented in the text.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD board will meet to discuss routine recognition items, updates on enrollment and facilities, and vote on several action items including the district’s emergency operations plan and technology purchases. No major policy decisions are scheduled beyond standard approvals.
- Approval of 2024-2025 TEA Application for Staff Development Minutes Waiver
- Approval of District Emergency Operations Plan
- Selection of Piraino Consulting’s proposal for Viewsonic Interactive Panels at GHS and GJH ($150,000 estimated)
- Approval of Interlocal Agreement to join Region7 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
- Approval of MOU with City of Gainesville for law enforcement services
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
District Safety and Security Meeting
The District Safety and Security Meeting will cover operational updates and emergency planning. The body will discuss law enforcement memorandums of understanding and active attack response training.
- Centegix update
- Smart Tag for buses
- Door safety and security checks
- 2024/2025 EOP deadline of October 24th
- MOUs for City of Gainesville Law Enforcement Services and Texas Multiagency Communications System (TMACS)
The provided minutes consist of an agenda list and do not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes. The document is procedural in nature.
Regular
The Board of Trustees will discuss enrollment, legislative priorities, and facilities updates. They are deciding on several action items, including a district-wide copy paper purchase and a special education services agreement.
- Approval of District Improvement Plan
- Gainesville ISD Administration Building FFE Budget Proposal
- BuyBoard quote from Liberty Paper for district-wide copy paper
- Memorandum of Understanding with Region 9 ESC for Special Education Services 2024-2025
- Donations including $1,000 to GHS Student Council and a 2005 Dodge Van for GHS Auto Tech
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Board Training
The Board of Trustees is meeting for a training session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to complete required annual training provided by Team of Eight.
- Team of Eight Required Annual Board Training presented by James Hopper
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any substantive items discussed or decided.
Regular
The board will conduct a public hearing and vote to adopt the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate. Other business includes reviewing district enrollment, A-F accountability, and various facility and personnel contracts.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2024-2025 Budget and Tax Rate
- Approval of Gainesville HS Field Event Renovations via Hellas Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
- Approval of 2025 Cooke County Appraisal District Budget
- Approval of employer medical contributions for the 2024-2025 school year
- Donation of $336.00 from Golden Chick to Gainesville Intermediate Student Activity Account
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Immediately following Special Meeting - Budget Workshop
The board will discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget and compare it to the approved 2023-2024 budget. The meeting will also cover the new compressed tax rate and estimations for Interest & Sinking (I&S).
- Discussion of Proposed 2024-2025 Budget vs. Approved 2023-2024 Budget
- Review of New Compressed Tax Rate
- Review of Interest & Sinking (I&S) estimations
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation menus.
Special
The Gainesville ISD board will hold a special meeting to consider and possibly approve updates to the student handbook and code of conduct for the 2024-2025 school year, as well as changes to the First State Bank account access. The board will also discuss personnel matters in executive session.
- Possible approval of GISD Student Handbook 2024-2025
- Possible approval of GISD Student Code of Conduct 2024-2025
- Possible approval of changes to First State Bank account access
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD board will meet July 15, 2024 to conduct routine business including approving memoranda of understanding with neighboring districts, revising the District of Innovation Plan, and adopting the 2024–2025 employee handbook. The board will also receive updates on curriculum, federal programs, and summer maintenance projects.
- Consider approval of MOU with MSD of Decatur Township (Leaders Connect)
- Consider amendment to interlocal agreement with Sivells Bend ISD
- Consider approval of Resolution for 4-H extracurricular status and adjunct faculty agreement
- Consider revision of GISD District of Innovation Plan
- Adopt 2024–2025 Employee Handbook
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD board will consider and possibly approve several action items, including partnership agreements, a policy update, protective netting installation, and a food service management contract. The agenda also includes routine consent items and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Partnership agreement with Communities in Schools of North Texas for 2024-2025
- SchoolStatus agreement
- Policy Update 123 affecting local policies
- Protective netting installation in GHS Multi-Purpose Facility
- RFP #240415 for Food Service Management Company Contract
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices for the BoardBook platform.
Budget Workshop
The Gainesville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 budget, including a comparison with the approved 2023-2024 budget, the new compressed tax rate, and interest and sinking (I&S) estimations. The board will also review the tax and budget calendar. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only workshop.
- Discussion of proposed 2024-2025 budget vs. approved 2023-2024 budget
- Tax rate: new compressed rate and I&S estimations
- Tax and budget calendar review
The provided minutes for the June 17, 2024, Budget Workshop contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD board will reorganize by electing officers and swearing in new members, then consider several action items including contracted services with ESC Region 11, a bus MOU renewal with Lil' Leopards Learning Daycare, financial audit services, audio/visual installations, police radios, and the 2024-2025 compensation plan. The board will also hear reports on enrollment, budget, and hiring, and may enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Elect President, Vice-President, and Secretary
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 contracted services with ESC Region 11
- Consider approval of financial audit services with Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay, and Scarbrough
- Consider approval of Bluum audio/visual installations for 900 N. Grand Building
- Consider approval of Motorola radios for GISD Police Department
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD board will consider approving multiple contracts, including a safety and silent panic alert system, HVAC replacement at GHS, floor replacement at Chalmers Elementary and Intermediate, and GHS track resurfacing. They will also review a pay systems study, hear updates on facility projects and enrollment, and take action on several partnership agreements and memorandums of understanding. The meeting includes public comment, recognition of students, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- RFP 240212 for FiveStones Safety and Silent Panic Alert Technology System
- RFP 240402 to McDaniel Air Conditioning & Heating for GHS Athletics HVAC rooftop units
- RFP 240403 to Apex Flooring Services for floor replacement at Chalmers Elementary and Intermediate
- RFP 240404 to Hellas for GHS track resurfacing
- MOU with Abigail's Arms for campus victim assistance and OVW grant application
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD board will consider approving new K-12 science instructional materials, a memorandum of understanding with ESC 11 for case management services, a resolution nominating the superintendent for a state award, and a request for proposal for a silent panic alert technology system. The board will also hear reports on enrollment, curriculum data, and a student health advisory council update, and hold an executive session on personnel contracts.
- Consider approval of Instructional Materials Adoption Proclamation for Science K-12 Resources, Print and Digital
- Consider approval of MOU between ESC 11 and Gainesville ISD for Case Management Services
- Consider approval of resolution nominating Dr. DesMontes Stewart for TASB 2024 Superintendent of the Year
- Consider approval of RFP 240212 for FiveStones Safety Silent Panic Alert Technology System
- Consent items include AUI Partners payment applications for Ag Facility Expansion and 900 N. Grand Property
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report, followed by recognitions and public comments. Action items include possible approval of the 2024-2025 student and teacher school calendars, a resolution supporting a fair and transparent accountability system, and accepting the certification of unopposed candidates for the May 4, 2024 election, which would lead to adopting an order of cancellation for that election. The board will also hear the annual financial audit for the year ending August 31, 2023, and updates on facilities projects, enrollment, and other initiatives.
- Public hearing on Texas Academic Performance Report 2022-2023
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 student and teacher school calendars
- Consider resolution supporting fair and transparent accountability system
- Accept certification of unopposed candidates and adopt order of cancellation for May 4, 2024 election
- Annual financial audit for year ending August 31, 2023
The provided document contains no record of board actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special
The Gainesville ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a single action item: considering and possibly accepting the district's annual financial audit for the year ending August 31, 2023. The audit will be presented by Brad Bryan of Hankins, Eastup, Deaton, Tonn, Seay and Scarborough, LLC. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, and public comments.
- Consider and possible acceptance of the GISD Annual Financial Audit - Year Ending August 31, 2023
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular
The Gainesville ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on January 16, 2024, with action items including ordering the May 4, 2024 board election and considering a telemedicine agreement with North Texas Medical Center. The board will also hear reports on enrollment, district updates, and the 2024-2025 budget calendar, and will enter executive session for personnel matters, including superintendent evaluation and contract.
- Order Board of Trustees Election for May 4, 2024
- Consider MOU with North Texas Medical Center for telemedicine healthcare services
- Consent items include invoices for 900 N. Grand Property, Ag Facility Expansion, and secure vestibules at Chalmers and Intermediate schools
- Executive session for hiring professional personnel and superintendent evaluation/contract
- Recognition of School Board Recognition Month, student artwork, and staff awards
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.