Grand Saline Independent School District

The meeting included reports from Finance, Technology, Maintenance/Facilities, Athletics, Principals, and the Superintendent, along with a Board Report. Key actions included the approval of the Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ending August 31, 2025. The consent agenda, which covered items like the previous month's minutes and the 2026 Board Calendar, was approved. The Board authorized the Superintendent and Director of Finance as authorized signers for First United CD's. Furthermore, the Board held the second reading and approved TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 126, which included updates across numerous policy areas such as Board Meetings, Contracted Services, Technology Resources, and Student Discipline. The Board also approved one new hire and accepted resignations during the open session following executive session.

The meeting convened as a Team of Eight Training session. Dennis Glenn of Region 7 conducted a team building session for the Board of Trustees and Superintendent, focusing specifically on the 2025 Legislative Updates. No official business related to the Grand Saline ISD was conducted during this meeting.

The Grand Saline ISD Board of Trustees convened for a regular meeting, during which they recognized recipients of the Indian Award for October 2025. The Public Hearing on the FIRST report was tabled and moved to the November board meeting. Reports were presented on various topics including the Superintendent's Report, Finance, Technology, Maintenance/Facilities, Athletics, and Principal Reports from the Middle School and High School. The board approved the purchase of Intermediate and Elementary School library books, the 2025-2026 School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC), and the District and Campus Plans, Goals, and Performance Objectives. The board also discussed resurfacing the track but took no action. An executive session was held, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.

The Grand Saline ISD Board of Trustees convened for a special called meeting to discuss and approve several key financial and infrastructural decisions. The board approved funding for resurfacing the track and tennis court, authorized the superintendent to proceed with bond proceeds investing, and approved the purchase of new band instruments.

The Grand Saline ISD Board of Trustees convened for a regular meeting, during which they recognized recipients of the Indian Award for November 2025. A public hearing was held for discussion on the FIRST Report (Financial Rating System of Texas). The board discussed and approved the purchase of Middle School library books. They also approved giving all votes to Kyle Thompson for the Van Zandt County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Additionally, the board approved closing a CD account with BroadStreet Bank and opening a new one with a higher interest rate, along with approving a Labatt Purchase for MS/IS Cafeteria food and non-food items and a new district firewall purchase. The Education Foundation was discussed and approved to move forward. The board also discussed the LASO Grant. The board approved the retention/recruitment incentive as presented by the Superintendent.