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Gary ISDTX averageUS Census ACS
Population
1,902
Per-capita income
$36,636
Median home value
$180,500
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School district

School district statistics (NCES Common Core of Data; proficiency = EDFacts state-assessment range midpoints)
Enrollment485 students (2023)
Per-pupil spending$11,566 (FY2020)
Schools1 · 43 teachers (FTE) (2023)
Total revenue$7.0M (FY2020)
Reading proficiency48% (est. 2018)
Math proficiency53% (est. 2018)
Free/reduced lunch50% (2018)

Recent meetings

Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 7:05PM

Special Meeting

Gary ISD board to set 2026-27 budget and tax rate

The Gary ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider budget amendments for the current year, adopt the 2026-2027 budget, and set the 2026 tax rate. The board will also discuss the teacher appraisal calendar, faculty appointments, and approval of extracurricular activities. Public comment and a superintendent's report on enrollment and activities are also on the agenda.

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August 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM - Special Meeting Agenda Agenda 1. Public Comment 2. Superintendent's Report 2.A. Enrollment 2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities 3. Consent Agenda 3.A. Minutes of the August 10, 2026 Regular Meeting 3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Report 3.C. Student Transfer(s) 4. Budget Amendments for the 2025-2026 budget year 5. 2026-2027 Budget 6. 2026 Tax Rate 7. 2026-2027 Teacher Appraisal Calendar and Certified Appraisers 8. Faculty Appointments to Student Attendance Review Committee 9. Lee Dudley & Clarissa Moon as Adjunct Faculty Members of Gary ISD 10. Panola County 4-H, Ultimate High School Fishing Club, and Texas High School Rodeo Association as Extracurricular Activities Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Gary ISD support@boardbook.org 888.587.26 …
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Tue Aug 25, 2026 · 7:00PM

Public Hearing

Gary ISD holds public hearing on 2026-2027 school year budget

The Gary ISD Board is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda includes only the call to order, the budget discussion, and adjournment, with no other items listed.

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August 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Public Hearing Agenda Agenda 1. Call to Order 2. Discussion of the proposed budget for the 2026-20207 school year 3. Adjourn Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Gary ISD support@boardbook.org 888.587.2665 Copyright © 2015-2026. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions of Use
Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 7:00PM

Regular Meeting

Gary ISD board to set dates for budget and tax rate hearings

The Gary ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report, and a consent agenda. Key items include setting dates for a public hearing and a special meeting to discuss the 2026-2027 budget and 2026 tax rate, as well as a proposed tax rate for 2026.

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August 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda 1. Public Comment 2. Superintendent's Report 2.A. Extra-Curricular Activities 3. Consent Agenda 3.A. Minutes of the July 28, 2026, Regular Meeting 3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Report 3.C. Student Transfer(s) 4. Date for public hearing to discuss 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate 5. Date for special meeting to discuss 2026-2027 Budget and 2026 Tax Rate 6. Proposed Tax Rate 2026 Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Gary ISD [email protected] 888.587.2665 Copyright © 2015-2026. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions of Use
Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 7:00PM

Regular Meeting

Gary ISD board to appoint tax-rate calculator and review shared services

The Gary Independent School District board will hold its regular July meeting, where members will appoint Jason Woodfin to calculate the effective rollback tax rate and review a shared-services agreement with Panola County. The board will also receive the superintendent’s report, act on routine consent items including June meeting minutes and the monthly financial report, and process transfer student requests for the 2026–27 school year.

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July 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda 1. Public Comment 2. Superintendent's Report 3. Consent Agenda 3.A. Minutes of the June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting 3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Report 4. Appointment of Jason Woodfin to calculate and publish the effective rollback tax rate 5. Transfer Students for 2026-2027 6. Panola County Shared Services Agreement and Interlocal Contract Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Gary ISD support@boardbook.org 888.587.2665 Copyright © 2015-2026. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions of Use
Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 7:00PM

Regular Meeting

Gary ISD board to review intruder detection audit and teacher pay scale

The Gary Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2026. The board will discuss an intruder detection audit as part of the superintendent’s report and vote on the 2026-2027 teacher pay scale. Routine items such as minutes approval, financial reports, and student transfers will also be addressed.

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June 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda 1. Public Comment 2. Superintendent's Report 2.A. Discussion: Intruder Detection Audit  3. Consent Agenda 3.A. Minutes of the May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting 3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Report 3.C. Student Transfer(s) 4. Update 127 5. 2026-2027 Teacher Pay Scale  6. Resolution To The Regional (7) Purchasing Cooperative Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Gary ISD support@boardbook.org 888.587.2665 Copyright © 2015-2026. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions of Use
Tue May 26, 2026 · 7:00PM

Regular Meeting

Gary ISD board to hold routine May meeting with no major decisions

The Gary Independent School District board will hold its regular May 26, 2026 meeting, featuring a public comment period, a superintendent’s report on enrollment and extracurricular activities, and a consent agenda that includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a monthly financial report, and student transfer decisions. No substantive policy changes or new contracts are listed on the agenda.

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May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda 1. Public Comment 2. Superintendent's Report 2.A. Enrollment 2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities 3. Consent Agenda 3.A. Minutes of the April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting 3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Report 3.C. Student Transfer(s) Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Gary ISD support@boardbook.org 888.587.2665 Copyright © 2015-2026. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions of Use
Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 7:00PM

Regular Meeting

Gary ISD board to vote on 2026-2027 school calendar and teacher contracts

The Gary Independent School District board will meet April 20, 2026 to discuss and vote on the 2026-2027 school calendar, teacher contracts, and compliance revisions required by state laws SB 13, HB 1481, and SB 401. The board will also receive a report on Senate Bill 546 regarding three-point seat belts on school buses and consider a memorandum of understanding with Daniel Springs Baptist Camp for emergency evacuation.

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April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda 1. Public Comment 2. Superintendent's Report 2.A. Enrollment 2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities 3. Consent Agenda 3.A. Minutes of the March 9, 2026 Regular Meeting 3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Report 3.C. Student Transfer(s) 4. 2026-2027 School Calendar 5. 2026-2027 Teacher Contracts 6. 2026-2027 Allotment and TEKS Certification 7. Consider Revisions To EFB(L) and FNCE(L) For Approval In Order To Be In Compliance With SB 13 and HB 1481.     8. Consider revisions to FD(L) and FM(L) for approval in order to be in compliance with SB 401 for 2026-2027. 9. Report on Senate Bill 546 Related to Three-Point Seat Belt Requirements on School Buses 10. Discussion and possible action to determine the financial feasibility of compliance with Senate Bill 546 regarding three-point seat belts on school buses.  …
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Mon Mar 9, 2026 · 7:00PM

Regular Meeting

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March 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda 1. Public Comment 2. Superintendent's Report 2.A. Enrollment 2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities 3. Consent Agenda 3.A. Minutes of the February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting & February 19, 2026 Special Meeting 3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Report 3.C. Student Transfer(s) 4. Cancellation of Election 5. 12 Month Contract Extensions Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Gary ISD support@boardbook.org 888.587.2665 Copyright © 2015-2026. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions of Use
Thu Feb 19, 2026 · 7:00PM

Regular Meeting

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February 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda 1. Public Comment 2. Approval of Purchase of New School Bus Authorizing Jason Woodfin to Secure Financing  3. Consider Resolution Relating to Payment to All School Employees During Inclement Weather 4. Resolution regarding Senate Bill 11: Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or Other Religious Text 5. Personnel  Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Gary ISD support@boardbook.org 888.587.2665 Copyright © 2015-2026. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions of Use
Mon Feb 9, 2026 · 7:00PM

Regular Meeting

Gary ISD to consider principal contract extensions and school day waivers

The Gary ISD board will discuss student enrollment and extra-curricular activities. The meeting includes votes on staff development and missed school day waivers, as well as contract extensions for two principals.

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February 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda 1. Public Comment 2. Superintendent's Report 2.A. Enrollment 2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities 3. Consent Agenda 3.A. Minutes of the January 12, 2026 Regula Meeting 3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Report 3.C. Student Transfer(s) 4. 2025-2026 Application for Staff Development Minute Waiver 5. 2025-2026 Application for Missed School Day Waiver 6. Contract extension of Elementary Principal, Brittney Davis 7. Contract extension of Secondary Principal, Samantha Kennedy Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Gary ISD support@boardbook.org 888.587.2665 Copyright © 2015-2026. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions of Use
Mon Jan 12, 2026 · 7:00PM

Regular Meeting

Gary ISD board schedules trustee election for May 2, 2026

The Gary Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on January 12, 2026. The board will receive the superintendent’s report, approve routine items on the consent agenda, and schedule a trustee election for May 2, 2026. No substantive policy decisions are listed on this agenda.

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January 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM - Regular Meeting Agenda Agenda 1. Public Comment 2. Superintendent's Report 2.A. Enrollment 2.B. Extra-Curricular Activities 3. Consent Agenda 3.A. Minutes of the December 8, 2025 Regular Meeting 3.B. Monthly Financial Budget Report 3.C. Student Transfer(s) 4. Calling Trustee Election for May 2, 2026 for places 1,2 & 3 5. Joint Election Agreement with City of Gary 6. Contract extension of Assistant Superintendent of Business and Plant Management Jason Woodfin Web Viewer << Back to the Public Page for Gary ISD support@boardbook.org 888.587.2665 Copyright © 2015-2026. Sparq Data Solutions Inc. - All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions of Use

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