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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
Contact: Solomon Simpson
Phone #: 214-599-7743
Email: 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).
AM Boot Camp/Your Personal Trainer
525 E. Centerville Rd.
Garland, TX 75041
Contact: Tony Woods
Phone #: 972-864-1800
Discount: $20 off the regular boot camp registration fee.
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
Phone #: 469-323-6875
DISCOUNT: Closing Cost Discounts up to $500
Brakes USA
Rockwall Location:
802 S. Goliad
Rockwall, TX 75087
Contact: David Hanna
Phone #: 972-771-2282
Rowlett Location:
3000 Lakeview Parkway
Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: Steve Pruitt
Phone #: 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
Carter Eye Center
5315 N. Central Expressway
Dallas, TX 75205
Contact: Christy Davis
Phone #: 214-750-1962
DISCOUNT: 50% off LASIK (does not include IntraLASIK) through December 31, 2008. 35% off LASIK starting January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.
Chase Bank
6602 Dalrock
Rowlett, TX 75089
Contact: Jason Tanksley or Mary Baldwin
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.
Citibank, N.A.
3431 Broadway Blvd.
Garland, TX 75043
Contact: Darla McCauley
Phone #: 972-864-3549
DISCOUNT: Free checking and ATM offsite charges. First check order free.
Compass Bank
8401 Lakeview Parkway
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone #: 972-705-4720
DISCOUNT: Free checking and savings accounts, free checks, free ATMs anywhere in the world, free safe deposit box.
Coldwell Banker Apex
4016 Rowlett Road
Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: Chris Tumey
Phone#: 972-880-4003

DISCOUNT: Buy or sell a home with Chris Tumey and receive 1% of the sales price towards your closing costs. For example, with a $200,000 transaction you will receive $2,000 towards closing.
Cornerstone Chem-Dry
Contact: Rachel Wright
Phone #: 972-690-7272
DISCOUNT: 3 areas (up to 300 square feet) for $89.95, or protectant for $15 per room (up to 200 square feet) or $50 off any tile and grout cleaning.
Counseling and Health Innovations
Contact: Suzie Abercrombie
Phone #: 214-621-9857
OR
Contact: Susan Cizmas
Phone #: 214-853-1607
DISCOUNT: 25% off regular session fees for up to 7 sessions with Suzie Abercrombie or Susan Cizmas. Offer expires July 31, 2009
CTX Mortgage Co.
4975 Preston Park Blvd., 8th Floor
Plano, TX 75093
Contact: Julie Urias
Phone #: 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
Phone #: 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
Phone #: 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
Phone #: 972-499-0234
Email: 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
Phone #: 972-980-660
Email: 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.
Ewing Buick Pontiac GMC
11438 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, TX 75238
Contact: Tim Stolp
Phone #: 214-328-8411
DISCOUNT: 10% discount on parts or service(s).
Freeman Agency
1402 Corinth Street, Suite 130
Dallas, TX 45215
Phone #: 214-421-5657
Email: 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
Gexa Energy
Contact: Duone Byars
Phone #: 713-401-5614
DISCOUNT: Garland ISD employees can receive a 3% discount off Gexa Energy's advertised rates when you sign up for select electricity plans. Choose from several discounted plans to fit your lifestyle, including our 6, 12 and 24 month Gexa Guaranteed service plans and our Gexa Green renewable - 100% wind energy plans. Make the switch today and start saving! To take advantage of this discount, use Promo Code GARISD at www.GexaEnergy.com or by calling 1-866-441-4392.
The Gift of Touch Massage Therapy
1375 E. Campbell Road
(Located within 24 Hour Fitness)
Richardson, TX 75081
Contact: George Owen or Ellen Horn
Phone #: 972-841-7494 or 469-231-3112
DISCOUNT: 15% discount on services
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.
Home Beautiful Decor
2110 N. Galloway Ave. #135 (Next to Hobby Lobby)
Mesquite, TX 75150
Phone #: 972-288-0705

DISCOUNT: 10% discount on merchandise
Gable Realty Group
Contact: Nathan Malka
Phone #: 214-866-0166

DISCOUNT: A cash incentive of 20% of the commission earned in the transaction. For example, with a $200,000 transaction you will receive a check in the amount of $1,200 to use as you wish.
LA Fitness
4401 Lakeview Parkway
Rowlett, TX 75089
Phone #: 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.
Massage Envy-Rowlett
4301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 600
Rowlett, TX 75088
Contact: Morgan Tucker
Phone: 972-463-0101
DISCOUNT: 10% Discount on merchandise or service(s). Membership discounted rate $44 month. Referral Program rewards members with free sessions. First session only $39 for a 60 minute session.
North Central Ford
1819 North Central Expressway
Richardson, TX 75080
Contact: Doug Linebaugh, Director of Vehicle Programs for Educators
Phone #: 972-231-3491, Ext. 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
Phone #: 972-675-9505
DISCOUNT: 50% discount on Dynamic Diagnostic Assessment and a 5% discount on tuition.
Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney
3350 South Central Expressway
McKinney, TX 75070
Contact: Randy Ciskowski
Phone #: 972-742-4580
DISCOUNT: 10% discount on parts and services. Fixed percentage over dealer cost on all new and pre-owned vehicles. Discounts are applicable to all Garland ISD employees and their immediate family members. Interested participants must contact Randy Ciskowski to receive the discounts.
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
Website: 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: 1) Free Photolight Facial OR Teeth Whitening with purchase of $50 or more (can not be combined with other offers). 2) Buy One, Get One Free (applies to any service). 3) 20% off all Lotions & Skincare Products.
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
Phone #: 972-220-0600
Email: 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.
Rapid Response Roadside Assistance
Contact Marlena Callahan
Phone #: 972-835-7981
DISCOUNT:40% discount on merchandise or service. Lockouts-$30, Jump Starts-$30, Tire Change $30, Fuel Delivery-$30 plus cost of fuel.
Rusty Wallis Honda/VW Motors
12635 LBJ Freeway
Garland, TX 75041
Contact Scott Moore, Jeffrey Torres or Anthony Reyna
Phone #: 214-349-5559
DISCOUNT: Fleet and internet pricing on all Rusty Wallis products. 10% discount on merchandise or service(s).
Service First Mortgage
3200 Broadway Blvd. #120
Garland, TX 75043
Contact: Jenay Bowen
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.
ShutterSpire Photography
Contact: Christina Truelove
Phone #: 214-516-5088

DISCOUNT: 20% discount on merchandise or service.
Sparkle Carwash and Lube
12251 Plano Road
Dallas, TX 75243
Contact: Gavin Singh
Phone #: 972-231-3267
DISCOUNT: $3 off any Wash Package. $5 off on Ultimate Wash. $24.99 + 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: Ty Lopez
Phone #: 972-681-3000
Email: toyota.invoicedeals@gmail.com
DISCOUNT: 20% off new or used car purchase only with appointment set with Fleet Dept.
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
Phone #: 972-463-9500
DISCOUNT:$10 off the purchase of 6 entrees, $15 off the purchase of 12 entrees.
T-Mobile, USA
7668 Warren Parkway
Frisco, TX 75034
Contact: Joshua Chun
Phone #: 469-360-1078
Email: joshua.chun@t-mobile.com
DISCOUNT: T-Mobile offers a 15% discount on monthly service (does not apply to PrePay and FlexPay Accounts), waiver of activation fee ($35 per line) and promotional handset discounts. For new or existing customers who want to start new service or add additional lines to a current T-Mobile account, please call Premier Discount Program at 1-866-464-8662 and give promotional code 12804 TMOFAV. For existing customers who want to receive a 15% discount on current monthly service (does not apply to PrePay and FlexPay accounts) please call Discount Migration at 1-877-453-8824 and provide Corporate ID 5030993. Any questions or issues, contact Joshua Chun at joshua.chun@t-mobile.com
Verizon Wireless
5255 George Bush Turnpike
Garland TX 75040
Phone #: 972-414-3094
DISCOUNT: 25% discount on wireless phone service*. 25% discount on all accessories. Take advantage of Buy One, Get One Free discounts. See store for 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
Phone #: 972-599-5285
Email: mhancock@wrstarkey.com
DISCOUNT: 50% off Lender Fees. Free Pre-approvals.