I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Public Hearing A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the District’s Proposed 2016-2017 Budget and Tax Rate Public Hearing on the District's Proposed 2016-2017 Budget and Tax Rate.DOC
Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Texas PTA Teachers of the Year 2. Recognize Student Nutrition Services Department
Receive 2015-16 Compensatory Education Home Instruction (CEHI) Waiver Report
Receive Technology Community Wi-Fi Initiatives Presentation
Receive 2016 STAAR Assessment Results Presentation
Receive AP and PreAp Updates Presentation
Receive Bond Project Update
Receive Presentation on the Facilities and Maintenance 2016 Summer Projects
Receive Certified Tax Roll
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.
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
Discuss future agenda items
Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Board Meeting Minutes B. Human Resources Report C. Tax Refunds D. New Bids 1. Consider Purchase of TI Graphing Calculators 2. Consider Purchase of Football Uniforms and Equipment 3. Consider Purchase of Catering Services 4. Consider Purchase of Classroom Walkthrough and Professional Development Management Software E. Renewal Bids 1. Consider Purchase of Student Information Management System 2. Consider Purchase of Commercial Auto Fleet, General Liability and School Leaders Liability 3. Consider Purchase of Reference Online Database Subscriptions 4. Consider Purchase of Worker’s Compensation Insurance/Third Party Administrator Services and/or Excess Worker’s Compensation Stop Loss F. Consider Approval of Request to the Texas Education Agency to Adjust the Compressed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 G. Review a List of Qualified Investment Brokers H. Review a Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District I. Review the Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers J. Review Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances K. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies
Action Items (Non Consent) Consider Approval of the Budget for the 2016-2017 School Year
Consider Approval of the Tax Rates for the 2016-2017 School Year
Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of “Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2016”, including the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of such bonds, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to authorized officials of the District
Consider the Final Amended Budget for 2015-2016
Consider Purchase of Theater Upgrades at Garland HS, North Garland HS, Lakeview Centennial HS and Naaman Forest HS
Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
Consider Approval of Update 104 Local Policies
Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy To Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption
Consider Approval of Update 106 Local Policies
Consider Approval of Board Operating Procedures
Superintendent's Report Tax Report
Financial Report
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. 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 (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee) C. Finalize Superintendent's Annual Formative Goals and Objectives (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee) XI. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session XII. Adjournment
Aug 23, 2016 Board Meetings
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Public Hearing A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the District’s Proposed 2016-2017 Budget and Tax Rate Public Hearing on the District's Proposed 2016-2017 Budget and Tax Rate.DOC
Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Texas PTA Teachers of the Year 2. Recognize Student Nutrition Services Department
Receive 2015-16 Compensatory Education Home Instruction (CEHI) Waiver Report
Receive Technology Community Wi-Fi Initiatives Presentation
Receive 2016 STAAR Assessment Results Presentation
Receive AP and PreAp Updates Presentation
Receive Bond Project Update
Receive Presentation on the Facilities and Maintenance 2016 Summer Projects
Receive Certified Tax Roll
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.
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
Discuss future agenda items
Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Board Meeting Minutes B. Human Resources Report C. Tax Refunds D. New Bids 1. Consider Purchase of TI Graphing Calculators 2. Consider Purchase of Football Uniforms and Equipment 3. Consider Purchase of Catering Services 4. Consider Purchase of Classroom Walkthrough and Professional Development Management Software E. Renewal Bids 1. Consider Purchase of Student Information Management System 2. Consider Purchase of Commercial Auto Fleet, General Liability and School Leaders Liability 3. Consider Purchase of Reference Online Database Subscriptions 4. Consider Purchase of Worker’s Compensation Insurance/Third Party Administrator Services and/or Excess Worker’s Compensation Stop Loss F. Consider Approval of Request to the Texas Education Agency to Adjust the Compressed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 G. Review a List of Qualified Investment Brokers H. Review a Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District I. Review the Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers J. Review Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances K. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies
Action Items (Non Consent) Consider Approval of the Budget for the 2016-2017 School Year
Consider Approval of the Tax Rates for the 2016-2017 School Year
Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of “Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2016”, including the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of such bonds, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to authorized officials of the District
Consider the Final Amended Budget for 2015-2016
Consider Purchase of Theater Upgrades at Garland HS, North Garland HS, Lakeview Centennial HS and Naaman Forest HS
Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program
Consider Approval of Update 104 Local Policies
Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy To Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption
Consider Approval of Update 106 Local Policies
Consider Approval of Board Operating Procedures
Superintendent's Report Tax Report
Financial Report
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. 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 (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee) C. Finalize Superintendent's Annual Formative Goals and Objectives (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee) XI. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session XII. Adjournment