Grand Prairie Independent School District public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to approve the 2025-2026 school calendar and TRS Active Care for the same period. The board will also review financial reports, including a $16 million donation and the 2024 tax levy.
- Approval of 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Approval of TRS Active Care for 2025-2026
- Review of $16 million donation in revenue and expenditure reports
- Certified 2024 Tax Levy
- Discussion of HVAC at Grand Prairie High School Tower, campus kitchen equipment, and elementary shade structures
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and contains no specific discussion items, proposals, or decisions for the School Health Advisory Committee meeting.
The meeting was procedural and did not record any substantive decisions, approvals, or vote outcomes. The agenda included updates on child nutrition and children's health, as well as a scheduled vote for committee positions.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District will hold a special meeting to discuss the Superintendent's employment. The board will meet in closed session for personnel and legal consultations before returning to open session for possible action.
- Possible action regarding employment and proposed termination of Superintendent
- Closed session discussion on Superintendent employment (Tex. Govt. Code 551.074)
- Legal consultation regarding Superintendent employment (Tex. Govt. Code 551.071)
- Legal consultation regarding Cause No. DC 24-18108: Arredondo v. Grand Prairie ISD, et.al.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
GPISD School Safety and Security Committee
The Grand Prairie Independent School District’s School Safety and Security Committee is scheduled to meet on November 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM. The posted agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or action.
The committee met to discuss safety updates, including radio upgrades and location testing. The record contains an agenda of topics discussed but does not list any formal votes or decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding School FIRST and review the 2023-2024 District Status Detail. The body will also consider approvals for fleet vehicles and facility improvements at Grand Prairie High School and the Fine Arts Academy.
- Public hearing on School FIRST and 2023-2024 District Status Detail
- Purchase of White Fleet Vehicles
- Engineering/Design services for Grand Prairie High School Tower and Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy
- HVAC installation at Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy Gyms
- Interlocal Agreement with Education Service Center Region 18 for EIR Grant
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on October 29, 2024 at 5:30 PM. The agenda text provided is only procedural boilerplate and contains no substantive items.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the employment status of the Superintendent, including a proposed termination. The meeting also includes approvals for bus purchases and board goals related to House Bill 3.
- Possible action regarding the employment and proposed termination of the Superintendent
- Approval of bus purchases
- Proposed House Bill 3 Board Goals
- Revenue and expenditure report regarding a $16 million donation
- Intruder Detection Audit discussion
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
The provided document is a meeting notice for the School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC). It contains no specific agenda items, proposals, or discussion topics.
The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Meeting
The board will meet for a special session primarily to conduct business in closed session. The agenda includes potential action based on the results of these private discussions.
- Closed session on personnel matters including appointments, contracts, and terminations
- Closed session regarding student or employee disciplinary matters or complaints
- Closed session for consultation with attorney on litigation and settlement offers
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 Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss emergency pay due to water supply contamination and options for 2025 graduation ceremonies. The board will also review financial reports, including a $16 million donation, and discuss bus purchases.
- Resolution for pay during emergency closure due to water supply contamination
- Discussion of 2025 graduation ceremony options
- Revenue and Expenditure report regarding a $16 million donation
- Proposed HB 3 Board Goals
- Discussion of bus purchases
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board will hold a special meeting on September 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel matters, legal consultation, and potential action items resulting from the closed session. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed in the open session.
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed tax rate and budget for 2024-2025. The board is expected to vote on the adoption of several fund budgets and the final tax rate.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate
- Resolution to set the tax rate for 2024-2025
- Adoption of 2024-2025 General Fund, Debt Services Fund, and Food Services Fund budgets
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 MacKenzie Scott Budget
- Final budget amendments for 2023-2024
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting Budget Workshop
The Grand Prairie Independent School District board holds a special budget workshop to discuss and review the 2024-2025 budget, including funding changes and planning updates. The meeting also includes closed-session discussions on personnel matters, security audits, and legal consultations.
- 2024-2025 Budget Planning Update presented by Tracy Ray, Deputy Superintendent of Business Operations
- Discussion of changes and impact to local, state, and federal funding
- Closed-session items: Chapter 21 contract recommendations for 2024-2025, intruder detection audit, and personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Regular Meeting
The Board will review the 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct, district improvement plans, and a revised school calendar. The meeting also includes discussions on budget planning and the impact of local, state, and federal funding.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Student Code of Conduct
- Revision to the 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Revenue and Expenditure report including a $16 million donation
- Approval of 2024-2025 Basic Emergency Operations Plan and Annexes O, P, and Q
- Out-of-state travel requests for SkillsUSA, Teaching Entrepreneurship, and dance/percussion teams
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 provided document is a meeting notice for the GPISD School Safety and Security Committee. It contains no specific agenda items, discussion topics, or decisions.
The committee met to receive safety updates and conduct a closed session. The provided minutes record the agenda items and presenters but do not list any formal decisions, votes, or approved actions.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to consider the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate. The board will also review personnel actions, investment policies, and district improvement plans.
- Proposed 2024-2025 lunch prices
- Public meeting to discuss 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate
- Revenue and expenditure report including a $16 million donation
- Approval of annual investment policy and broker-dealer listing
- Out-of-state travel for 2024 SkillsUSA National Officer Training
The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD school board is holding a special meeting to consider and likely approve an employment contract for Dr. Jorge L. Arredondo as Superintendent of Schools. The board will first recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters and legal consultation, then reconvene to take action on the contract.
- Approval of employment contract for Dr. Jorge L. Arredondo as Superintendent of Schools
- Closed session for personnel matters and attorney consultation
- Open forum for public comments on agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 13, 2024, starting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider approving the 2024-2025 compensation plan, a phone-free policy for the two high schools, District of Innovation plan amendments, and property insurance, along with routine consent agenda items.
- 2024-2025 Compensation Plan and Hiring Schedules
- Phone-Free Policies and Procedures for Grand Prairie High School and South Grand Prairie High
- District of Innovation Plan Amendments
- Property Insurance for 2024-2025
- Resolution to Name South Grand Prairie Softball Field
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The text consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie Independent School District Board will meet in closed session to discuss the superintendent search. The board intends to discuss naming a lone finalist and matters regarding that finalist's relocation and consultant agreement.
- Naming a Lone Finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools
- Discussion of Lone Finalist's relocation and consultant agreement
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a public forum, followed by a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent search, and to consult with the attorney. The board will reconvene in open session to take any action resulting from the closed session, then adjourn.
- Open forum for agenda items (3-minute speaker limit)
- Closed session: personnel matters including superintendent search
- Closed session: attorney consultation on litigation and contracts
- Possible action after closed session
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees. The board will hold a public forum for agenda items, then recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent search, and consult with the attorney. After closed session, the board may take action on those items before adjourning.
- Open forum for public comment on agenda items (3-minute limit per speaker)
- Closed session discussion of personnel matters including superintendent search
- Closed session consultation with attorney regarding litigation and contract negotiations
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 meet to consider routine consent items, including personnel contracts, budget reports, and instructional materials, as well as action items such as construction projects and a student device refresh. The board will also discuss proposed cell phone policies for the 2024-2025 school year and receive a budget planning update. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, real property, and security matters.
- Chapter 21 contract recommendations for 2024-2025
- Nonrenewal of a term contract
- Adams ADA exterior parking lot and sidewalk project
- South Grand Prairie High School theatre stucco walls project
- Sam Rayburn Elementary STEAM Academy playground installation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links for the BoardBook platform.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural. The board will call the meeting to order, allow public comment on agenda items, then recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent search, and consult with the attorney. After reconvening, the board may take action resulting from the closed session before adjourning.
- Closed session discussion of superintendent search
- Closed session on personnel matters (appointments, contracts, terminations, etc.)
- Closed session consultation with attorney on litigation and contract negotiations
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker on non-personnel agenda items
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 school board. The board will hold a public forum for agenda items, then recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent search, and consult with the attorney. After reconvening, the board may take action resulting from the closed session.
- Open forum for agenda items with 3-minute speaker limit
- Closed session for personnel matters including superintendent search
- Closed session for attorney consultation on litigation and contracts
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a limited agenda. The board will hear public comments on agenda items, then recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent search, and consult with the attorney. After reconvening, the board may take action resulting from the closed session.
- Open forum for agenda items with 3-minute speaker limit
- Closed session on personnel matters including superintendent search
- Closed session consultation with attorney on litigation and contracts
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
GPISD School Safety and Security Committee
The GPISD School Safety and Security Committee is meeting on April 29, 2024, but the agenda contains only boilerplate system notices and no listed agenda items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are specified in the provided text.
The committee met to discuss school safety updates, including metal detector usage, radio upgrades, and grant funding. The minutes record the agenda items and a recess to closed session, but do not list any substantive decisions or votes.
School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)
This agenda is for the Grand Prairie ISD School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) meeting on April 24, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The provided text contains only system notices and navigation boilerplate, with no actual agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no specific topics, decisions, or discussions are documented in the available text.
The committee met to receive updates on child nutrition, playground safety, and health and wellness services. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in closed session, including contracts, terminations, and nonrenewals, as well as a superintendent search. In open session, the board will consider approving out-of-state travel for Reagan Middle School and South Grand Prairie High School, and weight-room equipment upgrades at two high schools. The meeting also includes an open forum for public comment on agenda items.
- Proposed termination of probationary contract(s)
- Proposed nonrenewal of term contract(s)
- Out-of-state travel - Reagan Middle School
- Out-of-state travel - South Grand Prairie High School
- Weight-room equipment upgrades at Grand Prairie HS and South Grand Prairie HS
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to recess into closed session for personnel matters, including the superintendent search, real property deliberation, and attorney consultation. The board will reconvene in open session for public comment and any action resulting from the closed session, then adjourn.
- Superintendent search discussion
- Personnel matters under Texas law §551.074
- Real property deliberation under §551.072
- Attorney consultation under §551.071
- Open forum for public comment (3-minute limit)
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on April 11, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes a closed session for personnel matters, a superintendent search, and real property deliberation, followed by open session action items. The board will consider approving consent agenda items, out-of-state travel for student conferences, and construction projects, along with several information/discussion items.
- Closed session: personnel contracts, superintendent search, real property, security audit
- Consent agenda: minutes, personnel actions, contract listing, tax report, $16M donation report
- Action: out-of-state travel for BPA, DECA, and TAFE national conferences
- Action: food-service equipment installation and Hector P. Garcia HVAC replacement
- Discussion: weight-room upgrades, shade structures, ADA parking, student device refresh
The provided document contains no record of meeting discussions, motions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD board is holding a special meeting that will recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent search, real property, and legal consultation. The board will reconvene in open session for public comment and any action resulting from the closed session.
- Superintendent search discussion under personnel matters
- Closed session for real property deliberation
- Closed session for attorney consultation on litigation and contracts
- Open forum for public comment on agenda items
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 meet to consider several action items, including the purchase of additional Opengate weapon detection systems and food-service equipment upgrades. The board will also hold a public hearing on the 2022-2023 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) and discuss items such as replacing underground fuel tanks and installing a playground at Rayburn. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including a superintendent search, and a Level III grievance.
- Purchase of additional Opengate weapon detection systems
- Food-service equipment upgrades
- Public hearing on 2022-2023 TAPR report
- Replacement of underground fuel system tanks at Gentry Long Service Center
- Out-of-state travel for South Grand Prairie Early College High School Beta Club
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: approving athletic field upgrades at Grand Prairie High and South Grand Prairie High, and adopting an order to cancel the May 4, 2024 board election due to unopposed candidates. The board will also recess into closed session to discuss personnel matters, including a superintendent search and contract recommendations, as well as real property, legal, and security matters.
- Athletic field upgrades at Grand Prairie HS and South Grand Prairie HS
- Adoption of order to cancel May 4, 2024 Board of Trustees election
- Superintendent job posting and search discussion
- Chapter 21 contract recommendations for 2023-2024
- Intruder detection audit discussion
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Grand Prairie ISD, scheduled for February 28, 2024, at 12:00 PM. The agenda is titled 'Agenda for SHAC meeting 2.28.24' and appears to be for the School Health Advisory Council. The provided text contains only boilerplate system information and no substantive agenda items.
- Meeting titled 'Agenda for SHAC meeting 2.28.24'
- Special meeting at 12:00 PM on February 28, 2024
The meeting consisted of presentations regarding family engagement, student wellness, and violence prevention curriculum. The provided record contains no substantive decisions, votes, or approved actions.
Regular Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board of Trustees will meet to consider several action items, including a school consolidation plan for 2024-2025 and a resolution for pay during emergency weather closures. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as contracts, budget transfers, and an audit engagement. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters, a superintendent search, and real property deliberation.
- School Consolidation for 2024-2025: Choice/Programs Update and Facility Planning
- Resolution for Pay during Emergency Weather Closure
- Contract with O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo law firm for Superintendent Search
- Revenue and Expenditure - $16 Million Donation
- Audit Engagement
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent search, real property, and legal consultation. The board will reconvene in open session for public comment and any action resulting from the closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural.
- Closed session on superintendent search
- Closed session on real property deliberation
- Closed session with attorney on litigation and contracts
- Open forum for public comment on agenda items
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Special Meeting
The Grand Prairie ISD Board is holding a special meeting to consider accepting the superintendent's retirement effective June 30, 2024, and to discuss the superintendent search. The agenda includes closed sessions for personnel, real property, and legal consultation, followed by possible action. Public comment is limited to non-personnel agenda items.
- Accept Superintendent Retirement Effective June 30, 2024
- Superintendent Search
- Closed session on personnel matters
- Closed session on real property deliberation
- Closed session with attorney on litigation/contracts
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 on January 11, 2024, starting with a closed session for personnel, real property, legal, and security matters. In open session, the board will consider approving the consent agenda, an order of election for May 2024, the annual financial report for fiscal year ended August 31, 2023, and local policy updates. The agenda also includes information/discussion items on School of Choice/Programs of Choice and facility planning.
- Order of Election for May 2024 (trilingual version attached)
- Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ended August 31, 2023
- Local policy updates (multiple policies, including CKC(L)-X, CKE(L)-SROE, CKEC(L)-SRO, DH(L)-A1, GKA(L)-A, GKG(L)-X)
- Consent agenda includes minutes, personnel actions, contract listing, tax report, revenue/expenditure report (including $16 million donation), budget transfers, and Q1 investment report
- Information/discussion: School of Choice/Programs of Choice update and facility planning
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Grand Prairie Independent School District board, but the agenda contains only boilerplate text from the BoardBook system, with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. The document appears to be a placeholder or system-generated page.
The minutes record the agenda for a special meeting of the School Health Advisory Council. No substantive decisions, vote tallies, or approvals are documented in the provided text.