Garland ISD trustees moved through a full agenda Tuesday, March 31, approving policy revisions, advancing district business and recognizing student achievements.

Proceedings began with recognitions for multiple student accomplishments in state and national competitions, including Girls Powerlifting four-time state champion A’Ja Bostic, nine district seniors named 2026 National Merit finalists and 21 students who qualified for the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band and Choir.

The board also introduced new district administrators, including Kishawna Wiggins as director of human resources for elementary campuses and Ray Winkler as executive director of special education and related services.

Trustees later received a briefing on the March 2026 Intruder Detection Audit Report. Mark Quin, director of security for Garland ISD, said specific details would not be publicly disclosed to avoid compromising campus safety.

Following the briefing, trustees moved to the trustees’ and superintendent’s reports, which highlighted attendance at community events, new programs and participation in events across the district and beyond, including a TASB governance camp in Galveston, the Music for All Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Middle School Cheer Classic competition in Rowlett.

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By Andrew Norsworthy | [email protected]