Discounts for Employees
Several local businesses are offering special discounts to Garland ISD employees.
DISCLAIMER: The Garland Independent School District does not sponsor, endorse, or recommend any participant in this program. Discounts and participation may be discontinued at any time without notice.
- AAA Texas Membership
- For more information:
Solomon Simpson
214-599-7743
simpson.solomon@aaa-texas.com - DISCOUNT: Buy a new AAA Texas membership for $50 and save up to $45. We'll waive the $20 admission fee and you'll get a FREE membership for a family member for one year, a $25 value. Call 214-243-4909 and refer to Group# 45275 to receive discount. (Some restrictions apply, ask for details).
- Bally’s Total Fitness
- 1121 Northwest Highway
Garland , TX 75041
Phone #: 972-271-4614 - DISCOUNT: $100 off cost of membership with proof of employment.
- The Black-eyed Pea Restaurant
- 3435 Belt Line Road
Garland, TX 75044
Phone-972-495-5243 - DISCOUNT: 10% discount on purchase, excluding alcohol and gratuity.
- Bank of America
- 1400 Preston Road, Suite 200
Plano, TX 75093
Contact: Godwin F. Tsui
469-323-6875 - DISCOUNT: Closing Cost Discounts up to $500
- Brakes USA
- Rockwall Location:
802 S. Goliad
Rockwall, TX 75087
Contact: David Hanna
972-771-2282 - Rowlett Location:
3000 Lakeview Parkway
Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: Steve Pruitt
972-463-8433 - DISCOUNT: 10% discount off parts and labor up to $250 total savings per invoice. Includes but is not limited to services for AC, transmission, oil changes, tune ups, engine replacement. Free shuttle service within 5 miles with paid repairs. Must present GISD badge upon service request.
- Carnet Auto Sales
- 3218 Forest Lane
Garland, TX 75042 - DISCOUNT: $200 Off
- Chase Bank
- 6602 Dalrock
Rowlett, TX 75089
Contact: Jason Tanksley or Mary Baldwin
Contact Phone: 972-475-7137 - DISCOUNT: Free checking and savings account with direct deposit. Benefits include no monthly service fee, unlimited check writing, free online banking and bill pay.
- Compass Bank
- 8401 Lakeview Parkway
Rowlett, TX 75088
972-705-4720 - DISCOUNT: Free checking and savings accounts, free checks, free ATMs anywhere in the world, free safe deposit box.
- CTX Mortgage Co.
- 4975 Preston Park Blvd., 8th Floor
Plano, TX 75093
Contact: Julie Urias
972-985-5241 - DISCOUNT: $500 credit on closing costs on mortgage transaction.
- Dallas Dodge Chrysler Jeep
- 11550 LBJ Freeway, Exit 13
Dallas, TX 75238
Contact: Howard Carey
214-683-7079 - DISCOUNT - Dallas Dodge Chrysler Jeep will donate $100 to any of the Garland ISD PTAs and other functions as a result of the purchase from any Staff member, Teacher, Student, or their family and friends.
- Dallas Symphony Orchestra
- Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora St.
Dallas, TX 75201
Contact: Hillary Coyle
214-871-4092 - DISCOUNT:5-20% discount on merchandise or services.
- Dell Computer
- Dell Employee Purchase Program
www.dell.com/epp
Member ID: KS29305224 - DISCOUNT: Program offers 2-12% discount based on the amount spent in Dell's "Full Catalogue" including additional coupons during the holidays and various times of the year. Additionally, Dell's "Recommended Bundles" feature a fixed price at a greater discount and include a warranty and recommended configuration.
- The Dinner Station-Rowlett
- 8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 106
Rowlett, TX 75088
972-499-0234
rowlett@thedinnerstation.com - DISCOUNT: Free dish of choice with the purchase of a package or free carry out (meals assembled at no additional charge-a $15-$25 value)
- Ebby Halliday Realtors
- 4455 Sigma Road
Dallas, TX 75244
Contact: Doug Gallagher
972-980-660
douggallagher@ebby.com - DISCOUNT: Ebby Halliday will provide Garland ISD employees with the ability to receive a cash incentive when purchasing or selling real estate. This incentive will be for 20% of the commission earned in the transaction. On a $150,000 transaction, this typically results in the employee receiving a check for $900.
- Freeman Agency
- 1402 Corinth Street, Suite 130
Dallas , TX 45215
Phone #: 214-421-5657
Freemaninsurance2001@yahoo.com - DISCOUNT: 5-15% discount on services. Discounts available on Auto/Home Insurance, Defensive Dr iving and Ticket Dismissal Classes, and Tax Service/Same Day Refund Service
- The Gift of Touch Massage Therapy
- 1375 E. Campbell Road
(Located within 24 Hour Fitness)
Richardson, TX 75081
Contact: George Owen or Ellen Horn
972-841-7494 or
469-231-3112 - DISCOUNT: 15% discount on services
- GlobalFit
- www.globalfit.com
GlobalFit help line at 1-800-294-1500
(various local participating fitness facilities) - DISCOUNT: Receive up to a 60% discount on gym memberships upon enrolling in a participating GlobalFit network fitness club. In order to receive the discount, employees must enroll through the GlobalFit website at www.globalfit.com or call the GlobalFit help line at 1-800-294-1500. The GlobalFit program is not available to employees that enroll directly with participating health clubs. This promotion can not be combined with any other offer. Discounted prices offered to employees shall be as contained on the GlobalFit website.
- Helma’s Porcelain Doll Collectibles
- Contact: Helma Vaughan
Phone #: 972-495-3387 - DISCOUNT: 20% off all dolls. 30% off with the purchase of 3 or more. Each doll is individually handcrafted with beautiful custom designed clothing and coordinating accessories.
- Herb’s Paint and Body Shops
- #1 Dallas (LBJ @ Garland Road )
12101 Self Plaza Drive
Phone #: 214-238-4381 - DISCOUNT: 10% off of the total repair, up to $250 total discount. Must show your GISD Employee Badge.
- LA Fitness
- 4401 Lakeview Parkway
Rowlett, TX 75089
Phone #: Jason Wicks at 972-463-3301 - DISCOUNT: $99.00 Initiation fee and $29.99 monthly membership fee. Proof of employment with GISD must be provided to receive the discount.
- Life Time Fitness
- 5602 Naaman Forest Blvd
Garland , TX 75044
Phone #: 972-496-5000 - DISCOUNT: 30% discount on single enrollment fee.
- North Central Ford
- 1819 North Central Expressway
Richardson, TX 75080
Contact: Doug Linebaugh, Director of Vehicle Programs for Educators
Phone: 972-231-3491, Extension 229 - DISCOUNT: Vehicle Discounting to X-Plan + $100, excluding specialty vehicles.
- Oakridge Country Club
- 2800 Diamond Oaks Drive
Garland , TX 75044
Contact: Trecia Hamilton, Membership Director
Phone #: 972-530-8008 ext. 239 - DISCOUNT: Special Employee Offer-Annual Golf Membership-$99.95 monthly. Initiation Fee $500 (Waived with promotion). 3 Area Clubs included, Unlimited Green Fees, No Restriction Golf Play, Swimming, Tennis, Fitness, Social Events and Dining at all 3 Clubs.
*Ask how to receive a Free Trip To Vegas for Two! 3 Days and 2 Nights with airfare and hotel included.
Book your next Special Event, Banquet, Awards Dinner or Party and receive a 20% Discount. Book your next upcoming Special Tournament Fundraiser that Benefits any Garland ISD Program and receive a 20% Discount. - Oculens of Garland
- 1626 Forest Lane
Garland , TX 75042
Phone #: 972-494-2830 - DISCOUNT: 20% discount on merchandise or services, including RX Eyeglasses, RX Sunglasses, Plano Sunglasses, Plano Sportsglasses, and RX Sportsglasses. Complete Optical services with an in-house optical lab.
- Oxford Learning
- 5435 N. Garland Ave. #130
Garland, TX 75040
Contact: Jenny Grant
972-675-9505 - DISCOUNT: 50% discount on Dynamic Diagnostic Assessment and a 5% discount on tuition.
- Payless Shoe Source
- 3102 Broadway Blvd.
Garland, TX 75043 - DISCOUNT: 10% on their 'safeTshoe' brand. A 10% discount will be offered on any other shoe purchases at the same time as the 'safeTshoe'.
- PC Housecall
- 1002 N. Central Expressway
Richardson, TX 75080
Phone-972-234-0655
http://www.pc-housecall.com - Discount: 10% discount on PC support for Home or Office Computer. 5% will be given to the Best Education Foundation.
- Planet Beach-Rowlett
- 3526 Lakeview Parkway
Rowlett, TX
Contact-Ken Jordan
Phone#-972-463-6861 - DISCOUNT: 20% discount on merchandise. Buy 2 months VIP Tanning for $55.
- Portrait Homes
- 301 Basil Drive
Garland, TX 75040
Contact: Damon Williamson or James McKay
Phone: 214-325-9827 - DISCOUNT: $0 Move in Program and free Washer/Dryer/Refrigerator Promotion
- Prime Lending
- 5220 Spring Valley, Suite 625
Dallas, TX 75254
Contact: Lida Thomas
Phone: 469-569-5432 - DISCOUNT: $350 towards appraisal fee.
- Professional Bank-Garland
- 622 Clara Barton
Garland, TX 75042
Contact-Shelly Reed
972-220-0600
sreed@professionalbankna.com - DISCOUNT: Free personal checking accounts at all locations. Other office locations are Lakewood, 2101 Abrams Road, Dallas TX 75214 and Park Cities, 7001 Preston Road, Suite 210, Dallas TX 75205.
- Service First Mortgage
- 3200 Broadway Blvd. #120
Garland, TX 75043
Contact: Jenay Bowen
Contact Phone: 972-864-4973 - DISCOUNT: 6.125 Fixed Rate, 30 years. Pay 5% (i.e $5,000 for a $100,000 home) towards Closing Costs and Prepaids. Can be used with FHA, VA or Freddie/Fannie Conventional (can not be used on Niche Products). Bond monies do not need to be repaid. Must be First Time Homebuyer (has not owned property in 3 years), unless if purchasing within specific Targeted Areas. Contact Jenay Bowen for details.
- Sparkle Carwash and Lube
- 12251 Plano Road
Dallas, TX 75243
Contact: Gavin Singh
972-231-3267 - DISCOUNT: $3 off any Wash Package. $5 off on Ultimate Wash. $19.99 + tax Oil change-up to 5 quarts of Pennzoil, with free exterior wash. Free Full Service Wash with State Inspection.
- Sport City Toyota
- 12650 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, TX 75228
Contact: Ken Crum
214-535-3305
ken.crum@sbcglobal.net - DISCOUNT: 10% discount on services. No hassle/no haggle fleet pricing on all new and pre-owned vehicles.
- Sprint PCS-Employee Programs
- 3245 Main St.- Suite 235-212
Frisco, TX 75034
Contact: Cheryl Crow
Phone #214-364-9998 - DISCOUNT: 15% discount on merchandise or services. Special Offer: 15% off Sprint Rate Plans, Free Cell Phone (Value $150), Free Activation (Value $36), Free Car Charger (Value $19.99), Free Leather Case (Value $9.99), Free Handsfree Earpiece (Value $14.99), Free 2-day shipping. Call 214-364-9998 to take advantage of this Special Offer.
- OFFER NOT AVAILABLE IN RETAIL STORES
Note: This offer is for new activations only, however, current Sprint Customers are entitled to the 15% discount. Call 1-877-812-1223 and say you are a State of Texas Employee and provide them NOD#0042560097. - Super Suppers-Rowlett
- 5000 Rowlett Road
Suite 102
Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: Sharon Rhodes
972-463-9500 - DISCOUNT:$10 off the purchase of 6 entrees, $15 off the purchase of 12 entrees.
- Verizon Wireless
- 5255 George Bush Turnpike
Garland TX 75040
Phone #: 972-414-3094 - DISCOUNT: 20% discount on wireless phone service*. 25% discount on all accessories. Instant $50 rebate given with any new line of service-please visit store for complete details.
- *Note: The discount on service applies to existing Verizon wireless customers, not just new ones. If you are not already receiving this discount, go to www.verizonwireless.com, click on the "Business" link, choose "Employee Discounts" from the selections shown, then follow the instructions.
- The Vision Source – Garland
- 1138 Beltline Road, Suite 230
Garland , TX 75040
Contact: Dr. Reyna Hernandez
Phone #: 972-495-3997 - DISCOUNT: 25% off on all services and materials except disposable contact lenses. 10% off on all disposable contact lenses.
- The Vision Source – Wylie
- 303 South Highway 78, Suite 203
Wylie , TX 75098
Contact: Dr. Craig Schacherer
Phone #: 972-442-2020 - DISCOUNT: 25% off on all services and materials except disposable contact lenses. 10% off on all disposable contact lenses.
- Wachovia Bank
- 5080 Beltline Road
Suite 400 E
Addison, TX 75001
Contact: Sian Vrana
Phone #:972-419-3211 - DISCOUNT: 100% discount on merchandise or services. GISD Employees will receive free products and services not issued/provided to regular customers.
- WR Starkey Mortgage
- 5055 W. Park Blvd. #300 Plano, TX 75093 Contact: Michelle Hancock email: mhancock@wrstarkey.com Phone: 972-599-5285
- DISCOUNT: 50% off Lender Fees. Free Pre-approvals.