Board

Annual greeting card contest crowns winners

Dec 18, 2017 | by Tiffany Veno

Every year, fifth graders throughout Garland ISD are invited to participate in a holiday card design contest. It begins at the campus level and ends with three districtwide winners.

Community invited to review superintendent search leadership profile

Jul 31, 2017 | by Caren Rodriguez

GISD staff and families, as well as business, clergy and community members, are invited to review the leadership profile created by public input at a special board meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7.

Public invited to participate in GISD superintendent search

Jun 22, 2017 | by Tiffany Veno

The search has started for a new Garland ISD superintendent, and the district’s Board of Trustees is working with Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates to conduct this process.

GISD shows gratitude during School Board Appreciation Month

Mar 2, 2017 | by Caren Rodriguez

GISD Trustees received artwork, edibles and gifts from students and staff during School Board Appreciation Month, which occurs every February.

Board President Linda Griffin honored by Dallas County

Feb 7, 2017 | by Caren Rodriguez

Recognized as an unsung hero whose actions positively impact the community, President Griffin was thanked by the Dallas County Commissioners Court Feb. 7.

GISD board, administration participate in Legislative Priorities Press Conference

Jan 13, 2017 | by Tiffany Veno

Standing with superintendents and board members from more than 60 North Texas districts, Garland ISD leaders participated in the Region X Area Legislative Priorities Press Conference.

Board of Trustees take preliminary steps to becoming a District of Innovation

Jan 8, 2017 | by TBD

On December 13, 2016, the Garland ISD Board of Trustees adopted a resolution to explore becoming a District of Innovation. Becoming a District of Innovation offers public school districts various opportunities for increased flexibility with state statutes in order to better serve students and the community.

Board of Trustees names interim superintendent

Dec 27, 2016 | by Tiffany Veno

It is with great pleasure that the Garland ISD Board of Trustees today unanimously selected Dr. Deborah Cron as Interim Superintendent of Schools.

Garland Independent School District joint statement of the Board of Trustees and Bob Morrison

Dec 20, 2016 | by Tiffany Veno

Bob Morrison has announced his retirement and resignation as Superintendent of Schools for the Garland Independent School District. The board extends its best wishes to Dr. Morrison in his future endeavors.

AP, IB exams free for GISD students

Apr 1, 2016 | by Tiffany Veno

Garland ISD offers several opportunities to start saving money during high school. In addition to dual credit classes, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate can also reduce the number of college courses needed--and the district now pays for all AP and IB exams.