Grand Prairie Independent School District public meetings in 2023
20 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 14, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider approval of consent agenda items, including routine personnel actions, contracts, tax reports, and donations, and will take action on the 2024-2025 school calendar. The agenda also includes information/discussion items on food service equipment upgrades, a TEA intruder detection audit, and local policy updates.
- Proposed termination of an employee's term contract (closed session)
- Approval of 2024-2025 school calendar
- Revenue & expenditure report including $16 million donation
- Certified 2023 tax levy
- Donations from National Gypsum-ProForm Finishing Products and The Children's Place
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook software.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD board will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters, then reconvene to consider consent agenda items, a public hearing on the School FIRST rating, and action items including a probationary contract termination and a resolution for pay during a district closure. The agenda also includes reports on a $16 million donation and budget transfers.
- Resolution for pay for district closure
- Termination of probationary contract (Brunson)
- Revenue & Expenditure report - $16 million donation
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 School FIRST rating
- 2024-2025 school calendar information
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on October 12, 2023, starting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider consent agenda items including minutes, routine personnel actions, a contract listing, property tax report, revenue and expenditure report (including a $16 million donation), budget transfers, and the quarterly investment report. Action items include approval of an out-of-state trip for Dubiski students to the National FFA event in Indianapolis. The meeting also includes recognitions, open forums, and a superintendent update.
- Revenue & Expenditure - $16 Million Donation
- Dubiski - Out-of-State Travel (National FFA, Indianapolis)
- Property Tax Collection Report
- Budget Transfers and Amendments (General Fund, Food Service)
- Quarterly Investment Report (Q4 2023)
The provided document contains no record of board actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
GPISD School Safety and Security Committee
The Grand Prairie ISD School Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss school safety topics, including response training, updates on school safety officers, and Texas Education Agency audits. The agenda also includes a closed session for legal consultation and deliberation on security devices or audits. Public comment is limited to non-personnel agenda items with a three-minute speaking limit.
- Open forum for agenda items (3-minute speaker limit)
- Closed session: consultation with attorney (Texas Gov't Code §551.071)
- Closed session: deliberation on security devices or audits (§551.076)
- Discussion: Staying Safe school safety response training
- Discussion: TEA audits
The provided minutes record the agenda for the meeting, including a closed session and presentations on safety training, officer updates, and TEA audits. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes are recorded in the document.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider consent agenda items including a $16 million donation, approve action items for out-of-state student travel, and review the District Improvement Plan and District of Innovation Plan. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Revenue & Expenditure - $16 Million Donation
- Out-of-State Travel for School for the Highly Gifted, Grand Prairie High School, South Grand Prairie High School, and Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Theatre and Choir
- District Improvement Plan
- District of Innovation Plan
- Contract with O'Hanlon, Demearath & Castillo regarding A-F Accountability
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Local Innovation Plan
The Grand Prairie Independent School District is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to its Local Innovation Plan. The agenda contains only this single item, with no details on the specific amendments provided in the text.
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to the Local Innovation Plan
The provided minutes for the September 12, 2023, meeting record a public hearing on proposed amendments, but contain no details on decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that will recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, real property, and legal consultation. The board will reconvene in open session for public comment and a training session before adjourning.
- Closed session for personnel matters including appointments, terminations, and contracts
- Closed session deliberation regarding real property
- Closed session consultation with attorney on litigation and contract negotiations
- Open forum for agenda items
- Team of 8 training session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to adopt the 2023-2024 budgets and set the tax rate. The agenda includes a public hearing on the budget and proposed tax rate, followed by action items to approve final budget amendments for 2022-2023, adopt the new budgets, and pass a resolution setting the tax rate.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
- Final budget amendments for 2022-2023
- Adoption of 2023-2024 General Fund, Debt Service Fund, and Food Service Fund budgets
- Resolution to set the tax rate for 2023-2024
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of website navigation elements and system maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including an interlocal agreement with the City of Grand Prairie to place armed security officers on campuses in compliance with House Bill 3. The board will also vote on the 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct, approve out-of-state travel for multiple schools, and receive updates on the budget and emergency operations. The meeting begins with a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters.
- Interlocal agreement with City of Grand Prairie for armed security officers (HB 3)
- 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct approval
- Out-of-state travel for Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy, South Grand Prairie High School, and others
- Policy Update 120 and 121
- Revenue & Expenditure report including $16 million donation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
GPISD School Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The GPISD School Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss and review school safety measures, including weapon detection screening procedures, a bag policy for varsity games, school safety officers, and the emergency operations plan. The committee will also hold a closed session to consult with the attorney and deliberate on security devices or audits.
- Weapon Detection Screening Procedures and Expectations
- Bag Policy for Varsity Games
- School Safety Officers
- Emergency Operations Plan Review
- Closed session for attorney consultation and security device/audit deliberation
The provided minutes list the agenda items for the meeting, including discussions on weapon detection, bag policies, and emergency operations. However, the document does not record any substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, real property, student/employee complaints, attorney consultation, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider approving consent agenda items including contracts, financial reports, and investment policies, and will take action on calling a public meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate, as well as setting meal prices for the upcoming school year.
- Call required public meeting to discuss 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate
- Approve 2023-2024 meal prices
- Consent agenda includes contract listing, property tax collection report, revenue & expenditure report, and $16 million donation
- Annual approval of investment policy and broker/dealer listing
- Closed session for personnel contracts, real property, and security audits
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 15, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The board will consider approval of consent agenda items, including routine personnel actions, contracts, and reports, as well as action items such as adopting AP social studies materials, district property insurance coverage, and the 2023-2024 compensation plan. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel and real property matters, followed by public forums.
- Consider approval of 2023-2024 compensation plan and hiring schedules
- Adoption of Advanced Placement Social Studies instructional materials
- District property insurance coverage
- Memorandum of Understanding for Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP)
- Aboveground facilities easement with Atmos Energy Corporation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD board will consider personnel contracts, medical benefits for 2023-2024, out-of-state student trips, a critical shortage stipend for special education teachers, and several financial items including a depository contract and capital projects fund transfers. The board will also hear updates on TEA audit findings, physical security, and demographics.
- Chapter 21 contract recommendations for 2023-2024
- Medical benefits for 2023-2024
- Critical shortage stipend for eligible special education classroom teachers
- Out-of-state travel to SkillsUSA, Beta Club, and Mariachi Spectacular
- Depository contract (bank bid)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
GPISD Safety and Security Committee Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Safety and Security Committee is meeting to discuss district security matters. The agenda includes a district security audit, an update on a Texas Education Agency (TEA) audit, the Safe and Sound Students program, and threat assessment updates. The committee will also recess into closed session to consult with attorneys and deliberate on security devices or audits.
- District Security Audit / CRUX presentation by Ashleigh Green
- TEA Audit update by Ashleigh Green
- Safe and Sound Students Program by Neal Sandlin
- Threat Assessment Updates by Dr. Blanca McGee and Jasmine Gaines
- Closed session for attorney consultation and security deliberations
The committee met to receive updates on security audits, the Safe and Sound Students Program, and threat assessments. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions.
Regular Meeting
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters. In open session, the board will consider approving consent agenda items including contracts, tax reports, and a $16 million donation, plus action items for track renovations and a safety film project. They will also discuss employee health benefits and school start time survey results.
- High School and Middle School Track Renovations
- Safety Film Project
- Interlocal Agreement with Region 4 ESC
- Revenue & Expenditure Report - $16 Million Donation
- Budget Transfers/Amendments - General Fund #7
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters. In open session, the board will consider consent agenda items, a public hearing on the 2021-2022 TAPR report, and action items including HVAC replacement contracts, a resolution for pay during emergency weather closures, and authorization for the superintendent to hire contractual personnel. Information items include technology and safety updates.
- HVAC Replacement Contract Phase IV and Phase V
- Resolution for Pay During Emergency Weather Closure
- Authorization for Superintendent to hire contractual personnel
- Public Hearing: 2021-2022 TAPR Report
- Out-of-State Student Travel - SGPHS Warrior Band
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook portal.
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees. The board will recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent's evaluation and contract, real property, student/employee complaints, and legal consultation. After reconvening, they will hold an open forum and consider the annual financial report.
- Closed session discussion of superintendent's evaluation and contract
- Closed session deliberation on real property
- Closed session consultation with attorney on litigation and contracts
- Open forum for public comment on agenda items (3-minute limit)
- Action item: Annual Financial Report presented by Tracy Ray, Interim Deputy Superintendent of Business
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, real property, and legal matters, followed by open session action items. The board will consider approving the consent agenda, an order of election for May 2023, and a bus inventory. Information/discussion items include the new STAAR assessment redesign, track renovations, HVAC replacements, and dropout recovery.
- Order of Election for May 2023
- Bus Inventory
- Track Renovations at high school and middle school
- HVAC Replacement Phases IV and V at various campuses
- Budget Transfer and Amendment #5
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.