Giddings ISD public meetings in 2024
22 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Giddings Independent School District board will hold its regular December meeting to approve routine items such as minutes, bills, and the quarterly financial report. They will also discuss nominating a candidate for the Lee Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, a donation to Giddings Elementary School, and review intruder detection audit findings. The meeting includes school reports from all campuses and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Approve minutes from 11/21/2024 Regular Meeting
- Payment of November bills
- Review of the 2024-2025 Budget
- Review Quarterly Financial Report
- Discuss/Approve Donation to Giddings Elementary School
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to consider approving the district's strategic long-range plan and an audit report. The board will also discuss a TEA vulnerability assessment and measures to improve school safety and notification protocols.
- Discuss/Approve GISD Strategic Long-Range District Plan
- Discuss/Approve Audit Report
- Discuss/Approve TEA District Vulnerability Assessment and safety measures
- Discuss/Approve donation to Giddings Elementary School
- Review of 2024 Tax Levy Report
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Special Meeting
The board will consider amending the pay rate for bus drivers to be retroactive from the start of the 2024-2025 school year. The meeting also includes discussions on the bidding process and budget for a new special education bus.
- Retroactive pay rate amendment for bus drivers for the 2024-2025 school year
- Budget amendment for bus drivers' retroactive pay
- Competitive bidding process and purchase agreement for a special education bus
- Budget amendment for the purchase of a special education (SPED) school bus
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Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and potentially approve bids and a budget amendment for asbestos abatement and demolition of the former Giddings Elementary School property. The meeting also includes reviews of the 2024-2025 budget and district and campus improvement plans.
- Bids for asbestos abatement and/or demolition of the former Giddings Elementary School property
- Budget amendment for the former Giddings Elementary School demolition/abatement
- MOU between GISD and Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area
- Review of the 2024-2025 Budget
- Approval of District and Campus Improvement Plans
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Regular Meeting
The Board will discuss and potentially approve several budget amendments for district improvements. Key items include cybersecurity updates, a new phone system, and fire alarm installations. The meeting also includes a review of the 2024-2025 budget and the district's Emergency Operations Plan.
- Quote and budget amendment for Farmer Environment Group
- Updated cybersecurity costs and corresponding budget amendment
- Proposal and budget amendment for a new district phone system
- New fire alarms at GHS and GMS and corresponding budget amendment
- Review of the 2024-2025 Budget and Quarterly Financial Report
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Public Hearing FIRST Rating
The board will conduct a public hearing regarding the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2023-2024 period.
- Public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) 2023-2024
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Public Hearing
The Giddings ISD board is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2024-2025 period. The meeting includes a session for community input.
- Public hearing on Proposed 2024-2025 Budget and Tax Rate
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Regular Meeting
The Giddings Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on August 29, 2024, to act on the 2024-2025 budget, tax rate, and related financial items. The board will also discuss personnel matters and potential property use in closed session.
- Adopt 2024-2025 proposed budget as presented
- Set 2024-2025 tax rate at $0.86039 per $100 valuation
- Approve $0.70980 Maintenance and Operations tax rate and $0.15059 Interest and Sinking tax rate
- Discuss and possibly act on Community Eligibility Provision Program for GISD
- Consider personnel matters and property at 1010 East Industry Street in closed session
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Special Meeting
The board will meet to discuss and potentially approve the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate. The meeting also includes reviews of student and employee handbooks and a dual credit agreement with Blinn College.
- Proposed 2024-2025 Tax Rate: Total rate of $0.86039 (I&S 0.15059; M&O $0.70980)
- Proposed 2024-2025 Budget
- 2024-2025 GISD Student Code of Conduct
- Blinn College Dual Credit MOU for Giddings High School for 2024-2027
- Review of 2024-2025 Employee and Campus Handbooks
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Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD board will hold its regular meeting on July 18, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items including a new iron fence for the elementary school playground, service contracts with ESC Region 13, and updates to TASB policies. The board will also review the 2023-2024 budget and consider resolutions for the Texas Smartbuy Membership Program and a 4-H adjunct faculty agreement.
- Installation of a new iron fence around the Elementary School Playground
- Discuss/Approve ESC Region 13 Service Contracts
- Second Reading of TASB Policy Update 123 (15 policies including board training, conflict of interest, security personnel, and grievances)
- Discuss/Approve Resolution to apply to become a member of the Texas Smartbuy Membership Program
- Discuss/Approve Resolution for Lee County 4-H request for Adjunct Faculty Agreement
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Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to consider action items including amending the real estate sales contract for the Old Giddings Elementary School property, approving school trips, and adopting policy updates. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel and real property matters.
- Amendment to Real Estate Sales Contract with Adnan Awad for 27.1 acres at 1010 East Industry Street (Old Giddings Elementary School Property)
- 2024 GHS Cross Country Trip to OSU Jamboree High School Race
- 2024 GHS Band Trip to Texoma Marching Arts and Leadership Academy in Ardmore, OK
- First Reading of TASB Policy Update 123 (multiple local policies)
- Consent agenda: minutes, May bills, budget review, service agreements
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Special Meeting
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on June 3, 2024. The agenda includes a superintendent's report on the Summer Leadership Institute, followed by a closed session to consider personnel matters such as new hires, resignations, reassignments, and discipline. The board will then take action on any closed-session items before adjourning.
- Superintendent report with update on Summer Leadership Institute
- Closed session under Texas Government Code §551.074 for personnel matters
- Possible action on new hires, resignations, reassignments, and discipline
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Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on May 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including the possible sale of the old elementary school property (27.1 acres at 1010 East Industry Street), adoption of new textbooks, a donation from Little Dribblers, and a low attendance waiver for the April 8 eclipse. They will also discuss the high school drug testing policy and set district goals for 2024-2025.
- Possible sale of 27.1 acres (old elementary school property) at 1010 East Industry Street
- Discuss/approve Proclamation 2024 textbook adoption
- Discuss/approve donation from Little Dribblers
- Discuss high school drug testing policy and data for 2023-2024
- Discuss/approve low attendance waiver for April 8, 2024 (eclipse)
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Special Meeting - Budget and Finance Workshop
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special budget and finance workshop to discuss and potentially approve multiple pay scale adjustments, retention stipends, and a cost of living adjustment for various employee groups for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also consider installing air conditioning in the Buffalo Stadium locker rooms and will enter closed session for personnel matters.
- Discuss/Approve 2024-2025 Teacher Pay Scale
- Discuss/Approve Teacher Retention Stipends to be paid in September 2024
- Discuss/Approve Cost of Living Adjustment for Administrative, Paraprofessional, and Support Staff Pay Scales
- Discuss/Approve Staff Retention Stipends to be paid in December 2024
- Discuss/Approve Installation of Air Conditioning in Home and Visitor locker rooms in Buffalo Stadium
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Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including accepting bids for the sale of elementary school land, approving summer school for emergent bilingual students, and renewing the food service contract with Chartwells. The board will also discuss graduation pathways and hear reports on facilities, business, and campus activities. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters, professional contracts, and the superintendent's evaluation.
- Discuss/Approve Acceptance of Elementary Land Sale Bids
- Discuss/Approve Summer School for Emergent Bilingual Students
- Intent to Renew Food Service Contract with Chartwells
- Discuss Graduation Pathways
- Consider Personnel Matters, Professional Contracts, and Superintendent Evaluation (Closed Session)
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Special Meeting - Budget Workshop
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a special budget workshop. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, establishing a quorum, invocation, and community input, followed by the main item of conducting the budget workshop before adjournment. No specific budget figures or proposals are listed in the agenda.
- Conduct Budget Workshop
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Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including purchasing a new marquee sign on Hwy 77 and a new roof for Giddings Intermediate School, along with related budget amendments. The board will also certify unopposed candidates and potentially cancel the May 4, 2024 general election. Consent agenda items include board minutes, February 2024 bills, and financial reports.
- Purchase of new marquee sign on Hwy 77
- Budget amendment for new marquee sign on Hwy 77
- Proposal for new roof at Giddings Intermediate School
- Budget amendment for new roof at Giddings Intermediate School
- Certification of unopposed candidates and possible election cancellation
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Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 15, 2024, with action items including approving an election services contract with Washington County, the 2024-2025 school calendar, and a resolution to declare the old Giddings Elementary School property (27.1 acres at 1010 East Industry Street) as surplus and authorize its sale. The board will also review mid-year assessment results, consider adding an investment officer, and discuss a second reading of TASB Policy Update 122. Several reports from campus administrators and a closed session for personnel and legal matters are also scheduled.
- Resolution to declare 27.1 acres (Old Giddings Elementary, 1010 East Industry St.) as surplus and authorize sale
- Discuss/approve election services contract between GISD and Washington County
- Discuss/approve 2024-2025 GISD calendar
- Second reading of TASB Policy Update 122 (cybersecurity, safety, curriculum, student welfare policies)
- Review mid-year assessment results
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Public Hearing - Texas Academic Performance Report
The Giddings ISD Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR). The agenda includes call to order, establishing a quorum, community input, and the hearing itself. No other business items are listed.
- Public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Community input period
- Call to order and quorum establishment
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Special Meeting - Mid Year Superintendent Evaluation
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct the mid-year evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Ray DeSpain. The board will meet in closed session to discuss the evaluation and extended-year contract employees, then reconvene to take any action on the evaluation.
- Mid-year evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Ray DeSpain
- Discussion regarding extended-year contract employees
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 and 551.071
- Possible action on superintendent evaluation
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Regular Meeting
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on January 18, 2024, to consider several action items, including a possible resolution to declare the old Giddings Elementary School property (1010 East Industry Street) as surplus and authorize its sale. The board will also discuss and potentially approve election-related agreements, a contract for the Elementary Queuing Lane Project, and a first reading of TASB Policy Update 122. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss personnel matters and the potential property sale.
- Resolution to declare 1010 East Industry Street (27.1 acres, Old Giddings Elementary) as surplus and authorize sale
- Award of contract for Elementary Queuing Lane Project
- Order to call a general election for school board trustees on May 4, 2024
- Joint election agreements with Lee, Fayette, and Washington Counties
- First reading of TASB Policy Update 122 affecting multiple policies
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Public Hearing FIRST Rating
The Giddings ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a public hearing on the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2022-2023 school year. The agenda includes call to order, establishing a quorum, and community input. No other substantive items are listed.
- Public hearing on FIRST 2022-2023 rating
- Community input period
- Call to order and quorum establishment
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