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Garland Independent School District
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 23, 2016 6:00 PM
administrative offices of the School District located at 601 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, Texas
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
II. Pledges of Allegiance
III. Public Hearing
A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report for 2014-2015
Texas Academic Performance Report.docx
Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) Memo.pdf
IV. Information Items
A. Recognize Energy Star Campuses 
Energy Star Facility Recognition.doc
B. Receive Presentation on Discovery Days Title I Funded Summer Enrichment Camp 
Discovery Days.docx
Discovery Days Summer Enrichment Camp Presentation.pdf
C. Receive Bond Program Update
Bond Program Update.docx
Bond Program Update.pdf
V. 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. 
VI. Discussion Items
A. Trustees' Report
Trustees Report.doc
Board Calendar.pdf
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
B. Discuss future agenda items
Future Agenda Items.doc
VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of
A. Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes.doc
Minutes 1 12 16 Work Session.doc
Minutes 1 19 16 Regular Meeting.doc
Minutes 2 5 16 Board Retreat Meeting.doc
Minutes 2 6 16 Board Retreat Meeting.doc
Minutes 2 9 16 Work Session.doc
B. Human Resources Report
Human Resources Report.doc
New Hires.xlsx
Resign/Retire.xls
C. Tax Refunds
Tax Refunds.DOC
Tax Refunds.pdf
D. Budget Transfers and Amendments
Budget Transfers and Amendments.DOC
Budget Transfers and Amendments.pdf
E. New Bids
1. Consider Purchase of Software
Consider Purchase of Software.DOC
Contract #166-16 Software.pdf
2. Consider Purchase of MAN/WAN Network Equipment, Engineering and Installation Support 
MAN/WAN Network Equipment, Engineering and Installation Support.DOC
Contract #288-02-15  MAN/WAN Network Equipment, Engineering and Installation Support.pdf
F. Renewal Bids
1. Consider Purchase of General Maintenance Merchandise 
General Maintenance Merchandise.DOC
Contract #238-15 General Maintenance Merchandise.pdf
2. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog 
Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog.DOC
Contract #302-03-15 Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog.pdf
3. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog
Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog.DOC
Contract #302-14 Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog.pdf
G. Increase in Award
1. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Telephone Long Distance and Analog Centrex Line Services
Telephone Long Distance and Analog Centrex Line Services.DOC
Contract #31-10 Telephone Long Distance and Analog Centrex Line Services.pdf
VIII. Action Items (Non Consent)
A. New Bids
1. Consider Purchase of School Buses
School Bus Purchase.DOC
Contract #495-16 School Bus Purchase.pdf
B. Increase in Award
1. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Alternative Student Transportation 
Alternative Student Transportation.DOC
Contract #68-16 Alternative Student Transportation.pdf
C. Consider Approval of Offer from the Housing and Community Services for the City of Garland for Purchase of a Struck-Off Property
Offer for Purchase of Struck-Off Property.DOC
Offer for Purchase of Struck-Off Property.pdf
D. Consider Approval of Amending the Awarded Offer for LAN/WiFi Network Equipment, Engineering and Installation Support
Amended Offer for LAN WiFi Network Equipment, Engineering and Installation Support.DOC
Contact #288-01-15-Amended Offer for LAN WiFi Network Equipment, Engineering and Installation Support.pdf
IX. Superintendent's Report
A. Tax Report
Review January 2016 Tax Report.DOC
January 2016 Tax Report.pdf
B. Financial Report
Review September, October, November and December 2015 Financial Statements.DOC
September, October, November and December 2015 Financial Statements.pdf
X. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
A. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)
B. Consider administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees and administrative contracts (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)
C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, and to consult with the District's attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, specifically regarding a recommendation to send notice of proposed termination of a term contract employee, Corrie Myers, for good cause.
D. Private consultation with the Board's attorney on all subjects or matters authorized by law including, Consultation with Attorney to discuss Civil Action No. Ca3-4100-R; The United States v. Garland ISD (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)
XI. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
XII. Adjournment