The Garland ISD Citizen Bond Steering Committee co-chairs presented the committee recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

Committee members voted on which projects to include in the proposed bond package. Their recommendations were submitted to the Board of Trustees.

• Agenda: Meeting #6
• Presentation: Meeting #6

This session had members explore how finances within Garland ISD operate as well as the process of budgeting within our district. Work on prioritizing bond projects continued as members begin to finalize the package they will present to our Board of Trustees.

• Agenda: Meeting #5
• Presentation: Meeting #5
• Presentation: Bond Election
• Bond Committee Project Worksheet

During this meeting committee members were provided with details, including potential costs, of possible projects. They were also tasked with viewing video highlights regarding the projects. Their next step is to narrow down the desired projects using the project checklist.

• Agenda: Meeting #4
• Presentation: Meeting 4
• Long-range Master Facilities Plan
• Bond Committee Project Checklist

Watch Facilities Assessment Videos

The committee members toured buildings from the Long-range Facilities Master Plan. This tour was essential for the members as they saw the needs of our students and staff and got a better understanding of where the district stands as they began forming a bond package.

Handout: Facilities Tour

Members learned about the successful completion of the 2014 Bond and reviewed the long-range master facilities plan.

• Agenda: Meeting #2
• Presentation: Bond Program History
• Presentation: Long-Range Facilities Plan

Selected members from the tri-cities attended the steering committee kick-off session.

• Agenda: Meeting #1
• Presentation: School Finance 101
• Presentation: Demographics Update Fall 2022