I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Items Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize 2017 Celebrate Texas Public Schools (CTPS) Video Contest Winners 2. Recognize Garland ISD Communications and Public Relations Department
Recognize Leadership Garland Class 36
Presentation of Jack and Jill Foundation Donation
Introduce New District Administrators
Receive Secondary School Choice Report
Receive Bond Project Update
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. Cancellation of Contract D. New Bids 1. Purchase of Energy Management and Controls System 2. Purchase of Laminating Machines and Services E. Renewal Bids 1. Purchase of Alternative Student Transportation 2. Purchase of Cheerleading, Drill Team Supplies and Equipment 3. Purchase of General Trades Maintenance Merchandise and Services 4. Purchase of Maintenance Parts and Supplies 5. Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services 6. Purchase of Office Supplies Catalog
Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments
Consider Approval for Energy Rebate Program
Consider Approval of the Bond’s Security Delivery Method Recommendation
Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Renovations-Beaver ES and Davis ES
VIII. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: 1) pending or contemplated litigation; 2) a settlement offer; or 3) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter; and Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee: 1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent search process; 2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools; 3. Consultation and deliberation regarding payments under Dr. Morrison’s retirement agreement; 4. Administrative recommendations including Interim Chief Financial Officer; 5. Administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual positions as to the renewal or non-renewal of contracts; 6. Consultation regarding legal issues related to investigation of concerns, including concerns raised pursuant to board policies DIA; and 7. Consultation and deliberation regarding concerns involving District officials and Administration. IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Action Items (Non Consent) 1. Consideration and possible action regarding the selection of an executive search consulting firm; 2. Consideration and possible action regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools; 3. Consideration and possible action regarding payments under Dr. Morrison’s retirement agreement; 4. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations including Interim Chief Financial Officer; 5. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual positions as to the renewal or non-renewal of contracts; and 6. Consider and take possible action regarding selection and appointment of special investigator/attorney for District investigation. X. Adjournment
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Items Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize 2017 Celebrate Texas Public Schools (CTPS) Video Contest Winners 2. Recognize Garland ISD Communications and Public Relations Department
Recognize Leadership Garland Class 36
Presentation of Jack and Jill Foundation Donation
Introduce New District Administrators
Receive Secondary School Choice Report
Receive Bond Project Update
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. Cancellation of Contract D. New Bids 1. Purchase of Energy Management and Controls System 2. Purchase of Laminating Machines and Services E. Renewal Bids 1. Purchase of Alternative Student Transportation 2. Purchase of Cheerleading, Drill Team Supplies and Equipment 3. Purchase of General Trades Maintenance Merchandise and Services 4. Purchase of Maintenance Parts and Supplies 5. Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services 6. Purchase of Office Supplies Catalog
Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments
Consider Approval for Energy Rebate Program
Consider Approval of the Bond’s Security Delivery Method Recommendation
Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Renovations-Beaver ES and Davis ES
VIII. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: 1) pending or contemplated litigation; 2) a settlement offer; or 3) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter; and Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee: 1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent search process; 2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools; 3. Consultation and deliberation regarding payments under Dr. Morrison’s retirement agreement; 4. Administrative recommendations including Interim Chief Financial Officer; 5. Administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual positions as to the renewal or non-renewal of contracts; 6. Consultation regarding legal issues related to investigation of concerns, including concerns raised pursuant to board policies DIA; and 7. Consultation and deliberation regarding concerns involving District officials and Administration. IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Action Items (Non Consent) 1. Consideration and possible action regarding the selection of an executive search consulting firm; 2. Consideration and possible action regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools; 3. Consideration and possible action regarding payments under Dr. Morrison’s retirement agreement; 4. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations including Interim Chief Financial Officer; 5. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual positions as to the renewal or non-renewal of contracts; and 6. Consider and take possible action regarding selection and appointment of special investigator/attorney for District investigation. X. Adjournment