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Oct 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Giddings Independent School District School Health Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
The council discussed implementing the Texas Opioid Prevention for Students (TOPS) program in high school classes, which was subsequently approved. Additional discussion covered school health and campus safety updates, including drug testing, drug-detection dog visits, and the expansion of security cameras and vape-detection devices. The council was also informed about upcoming student and parent surveys regarding child nutrition services.
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Giddings Independent School District District Improvement Plan 2026-2027
The Giddings Independent School District's Improvement Plan aims to prepare all students for success in college, the military, or a 21st-century career by focusing on academic, leadership, and interpersonal skills. The plan is structured around seven key goals: maximizing student achievement through high-quality instruction and targeted support; providing safe, modern, and well-maintained facilities; strengthening community relations and parental involvement; leveraging technology for enhanced instruction and efficiency; maintaining sound financial stewardship; ensuring a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment with a focus on discipline and attendance; and recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality personnel while offering comprehensive student programs.
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustees of Giddings ISD Regular Meeting
The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items, including a consent agenda involving financial reviews, the T-TESS appraisal process, and tax collection contracts. Key action items covered budget amendments to capitalize new equipment, property and casualty insurance proposals, cost of living adjustments for administrative staff, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 proposed budget and tax rate. Additional business included compliance with Texas Education Code Section 39.008, a good cause exception for armed security officer requirements, updates to the emergency operation plan, and discussion of the community eligibility provision program. Reports were provided covering curriculum, facilities, business operations, and various campus updates.
Aug 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board Of Trustees Of Giddings ISD Special Meeting
The board meeting agenda included several key items such as the discussion and approval of the proposed 2026-2027 budget and tax rate. Additional items included the resolution for a Bastrop County 4-H adjunct faculty agreement, the approval of the 2026-2027 student code of conduct, and reviews of the employee and campus handbooks for the 2026-2027 academic year. The board also addressed an agreement for the purchase of attendance credit and a tuition waiver request for a foreign exchange student.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
