GISD Board calls for Nov. Prop A election
Board Meetings
View upcoming and past Board of Trustee meeting dates, times and details.
On this page
The GISD Board of Trustees meets twice each month according to the following schedule:
- Committee meetings: second Tuesday of the month.
- Regular meetings: fourth Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Meetings will occasionally be canceled or rescheduled. Special meetings, workshops, and public hearings are scheduled as needed. GISD Security conducts safety checks at all Board of Trustee regular and committee meetings. These checks include searches with metal detection and bag checks.
Patrons are encouraged to attend meetings or watch the meeting videos to become more informed on issues affecting the schools or to share their concerns about various issues.
Agendas and calendar
Boardbook Agendas
Agendas and minutes for regular and committee meetings.
Board meetings calendar
Upcoming meeting dates.
Meeting videos
All scheduled board meetings are streamed live. These meetings and committee meetings are also recorded for on-demand viewing after the meeting. Use the index below to access both the live and archived videos.
Regular meetings
Regular meetings are held at 5:00 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. A meeting includes:
- Call to Order and Determination of Quorum
- Pledges of Allegiance
- Public Forum
- Recognition, if any, of students, staff, and community members
- Information Items
- Discussion Items
- Consent Agenda
- Action Items
- Executive Session
Committee meetings
Committee meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.
Members of these standing committees are appointed by the board president. For current member appointments, visit the Board committee and organization appointments page.
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee
Members of the Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee collaborate with the Superintendent and staff to provide recommendations to the board related to new and existing buildings, bond programs, security, maintenance, district funds and budgeting, financial reporting and management.
Academic and District Affairs Committee
The Academic and District Affairs Committee counsels and works with the Superintendent and staff to develop recommendations to the board about policy-related instructional and personnel matters, extracurricular activities and desegregation plans.
See Board Policy BDB(LOCAL) for more information about board committees.
Addressing the board
Patrons are provided the opportunity to address the board during the Public Forum segment of regular meetings, committee meetings and special called meetings.
Individuals who wish to participate in Public Forum must register online. The registration window opens once the agenda for the meeting is posted in BoardBook, which is typically 3 business days prior to the start time of the meeting. Registration closes at 4 p.m. the day before the meeting.
Find detailed information and register to participate on the Public Forum Procedures page.
Contact us
For question about board meeting procedures, contact: