I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Items A. Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize GISD's Council of PTAs 60th Anniversary 2. Recognize VEX Robotics National and World Championship Robotics Qualifying Teams 3. Recognize the 100th Anniversary of Sims Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Receive Information about College Board's Redesign of the PSAT and SAT
Jacobs Presentation on Program Update and Master Schedule for the 2014 Bond Program
Public Forum: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels.
Discussion Items A. Discuss future agenda items B. Trustees' Report 1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events 2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events 3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students 4. Recognition of new programs and special activities
A. Board Meeting Minutes C. Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2014-2015 Adopted Budget D. Tax Refunds E. New Bids 1. Purchase of Point of Sale Computerized System and Accessories 2. Purchase of Instructional Materials Inventory/Ordering System 3. Purchase of Fine Arts Apparel, Merchandise and Accessories 4. Purchase of Instructional Materials and Equipment 5. Authors and Presenters 6. Purchase of General Trades, Career and Technology Education Merchandise and Related Services F. Renewal Bids 2. Purchase of Dish Machine and Lime Removal Chemicals and Service 3. Purchase of Laptop Computers 4. Purchase of Technology Structured Cabling Services 5. Purchase of Audit Services 6. Purchase of Job Ordering Contracting
Purchase of Student Information Management System
Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System Waiver
Waiver for Low Attendance February 25, 2015
Waiver for Missed Instructional Day
Consider all matters incident and related to an order amending and restating the order authorizing the issuance and sale of the Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building and Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to an authorized official of the District.
Career and Technology Center Site
Natatorium Site
IX. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. A. Private consultation with the Board's attorney on all subjects or matters authorized by law (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters, concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct) B. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration including, Principals for Southgate Elementary School, Stephens Elementary School, Sewell Elementary School, Bullock Elementary School, Keeley Elementary School, and Armstrong Elementary School and Director of Family and Community Engagement (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee) X. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session XI. Adjournment
Apr 28, 2015 Board Meetings
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Items A. Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize GISD's Council of PTAs 60th Anniversary 2. Recognize VEX Robotics National and World Championship Robotics Qualifying Teams 3. Recognize the 100th Anniversary of Sims Chapel Missionary Baptist Church
Receive Information about College Board's Redesign of the PSAT and SAT
Jacobs Presentation on Program Update and Master Schedule for the 2014 Bond Program
Public Forum: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels.
Discussion Items A. Discuss future agenda items B. Trustees' Report 1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events 2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events 3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students 4. Recognition of new programs and special activities
A. Board Meeting Minutes C. Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2014-2015 Adopted Budget D. Tax Refunds E. New Bids 1. Purchase of Point of Sale Computerized System and Accessories 2. Purchase of Instructional Materials Inventory/Ordering System 3. Purchase of Fine Arts Apparel, Merchandise and Accessories 4. Purchase of Instructional Materials and Equipment 5. Authors and Presenters 6. Purchase of General Trades, Career and Technology Education Merchandise and Related Services F. Renewal Bids 2. Purchase of Dish Machine and Lime Removal Chemicals and Service 3. Purchase of Laptop Computers 4. Purchase of Technology Structured Cabling Services 5. Purchase of Audit Services 6. Purchase of Job Ordering Contracting
Purchase of Student Information Management System
Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System Waiver
Waiver for Low Attendance February 25, 2015
Waiver for Missed Instructional Day
Consider all matters incident and related to an order amending and restating the order authorizing the issuance and sale of the Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building and Refunding Bonds, Series 2015, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to an authorized official of the District.
Career and Technology Center Site
Natatorium Site
IX. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. A. Private consultation with the Board's attorney on all subjects or matters authorized by law (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters, concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct) B. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration including, Principals for Southgate Elementary School, Stephens Elementary School, Sewell Elementary School, Bullock Elementary School, Keeley Elementary School, and Armstrong Elementary School and Director of Family and Community Engagement (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee) X. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session XI. Adjournment