Galveston ISD Considers MOU with Groundswell for Outdoor Education Program

Galveston ISD is considering approval of an MOU with Groundswell for provision of a full-time Outdoor Learning Educator to support experiential outdoor education for its students, valued at up to $70,000 over two years. The partnership aims to enhance curriculum and professional development for teachers through school garden programming from August 2026 to July 2028.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Not to exceed $70,000 for FY27 and FY28 ($30,000 for SY2026–2027, $40,000 for SY2027–2028)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

August 1, 2026 – July 1, 2028

Renewal date

2028-07-01

Renewal

First approval for two-year MOU; renewal or extension beyond July 1, 2028 would require additional Board action.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Galveston Independent School District Agenda Action Sheet 2026-05-20

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Galveston Independent School District?

GROUNDSWELL was awarded this professional services contract by Galveston Independent School District, as recorded on May 20, 2026. The contract value is Not to exceed $70,000 for FY27 and FY28 ($30,000 for SY2026–2027, $40,000 for SY2027–2028).

How much is the GROUNDSWELL contract with Galveston Independent School District worth?

The GROUNDSWELL contract with Galveston Independent School District is valued at Not to exceed $70,000 for FY27 and FY28 ($30,000 for SY2026–2027, $40,000 for SY2027–2028), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record, structured as a not-to-exceed (ceiling) agreement.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Galveston Independent School District Agenda Action Sheet 2026-05-20 (Agenda), dated May 20, 2026 from Galveston Independent School District. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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