Garland Independent School District

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 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 2016-2017
Action Sheet 2016-2017 TAPR.docx
2016-2017 TAPR Memo and Presentation.pdf
IV. Information Item
A. Garland ISD Proud Video
Action Sheet GISD Proud Video.doc
B. Evidence of Excellence
1. Recognize 2018 Texas Music Educators Association Convention Participants 
Action Sheet 2018 TMEA Recognition.doc
C. Receive STAAR End-of-Course & Substitute Assessments Options Report
Action Sheet STAAR EOC Sub Assess.docx
STAAR EOC Sub Assess Memo and Presentation.pdf
D. Receive Garland ISD Special Education & Dyslexia Program Enhancements and additional Staff, Training, and Instructional Materials Proposal
Action Sheet Special Education and Dyslexia Proposal.doc
GISD Special Education and Dyslexia Staff 2018-2019 Presentation.pdf
Garland ISD Recommended Staffing Formula - 2018.docx
Special Education Programs.docx
Special Education Programs by Campus.xlsx
E. Review November 2017 Monthly Financials Summary 
Action Sheet November 2017 Monthly Financials Summary.doc
November 2017 Monthly Financials Summary.pdf
F. Review December 2017 Monthly Financials Summary 
Action Sheet December 2017 Monthly Financials Summary.doc
December 2017 Monthly Financials Summary.pdf
G. Receive Bond Update
Action Sheet Bond Update.docx
Bond Update.pdf
V. Action Items
A. Consider Approval of Order Canceling May 2018 School Board Election 
Action Sheet Order Cancelling May 2018 Election.doc
ORDER OF ELECTION CANCELLATION-May 2018.pdf
B. Issue Certification of Unopposed Candidates for Election 
Action Sheet Certification of Unopposed Candidates May 2018.doc
Certification of Unopposed Candidates-May 2018.pdf
VI. 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. 
VII. Discussion Items
A. Trustees' Report
Action Sheet 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
Action Sheet Future Agenda Items.doc
VIII. Consent Agenda-Consider approval of
A. Board Meeting Minutes
Action Sheet Board Meeting Minutes.doc
Minutes 1 23 18 Regular Meeting.doc
Minutes 1 23 18 Facilities Committee Meeting.doc
B. Human Resources Report
Action Sheet Human Resource Report.doc
New Hires.xlsx
Resign/Retire.xls
C. Tax Refunds for Over payments or Erroneous Payments
Action Sheet Tax Refunds.doc
Tax Refunds.pdf
D. Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2017-2018 General and Debt Service Funds 
Action Sheet Budget Amendments and Transfers.doc
Budget Amendments and Transfers.pdf
E. Renewal Bids
1. Purchase of Software
Action Sheet Software.doc
Contract #166-16 Software.pdf
2. Computer Workstations and Laptops and Related Items
Action Sheet Computer Workstations and Laptops and Related Items.doc
Contract #240-18 Computer Workstations and Laptops and Related Items.pdf
3. Fiber Metropolitan Area Network Services
Action Sheet Fiber Metropolitan Area Network Services.doc
Contract #288-01-17 Fiber Metropolitan Area Network Services.pdf
F. Increase in Awards
1. Increase in Awarded Amount for Apple Equipment and Software
Action Sheet Apple Equipment and Software.doc
Contract #286-15 Apple Equipment and Software.pdf
2. Increase in Awarded Amount for Interactive Presentation Systems & Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services
Action Sheet Interactive Presentation Systems & Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services.doc
Contract #486-16 Interactive Presentation Systems & Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services.pdf
IX. Action Items
A. Consider Approval of the Garland ISD Special Education & Dyslexia additional Staff, Training and Instructional Materials Proposal and Funding Request
Action Sheet Special Education & Dyslexia additional Staff, Training and Instructional Materials Proposal and Funding Request.doc
Special Education & Dyslexia additional Staff, Training and Instructional Materials Proposal and Funding.pdf
B. Consider Approval for Vehicle Disposal
Action Sheet Vehicle Disposal.doc
Vehicle Disposal.pdf
C. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Service Provider
Action Sheet Internet Service Provider.doc
Contract #15-18 Internet Service Provider.pdf
D. Increase in Award
1. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Office Furniture
Action Sheet Office Furniture.doc
Contract #277-17 Office Furniture.pdf
E. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP # 499-06-18 Multi-Campus Roof Replacements (Lyles MS and Montclair ES)
Action Sheet Recommend Contractor for CSP #499-06-18 Multi-Campus Roof Replacements-Lyles Montclair.docx
Recommended Contractor for CSP #499-06-18 Multi-Campus Roof Replacements-Lyles Montclair.pdf
F. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP # 499-07-18 Multi-Campus Roof Replacements (Shorehaven ES, Northlake ES, Print Shop/Risk Management, and Transportation/SNS Freezer)
Action Sheet Recommended Contractor CSP #499-07-18 Multi-Campus Roof Replacements-Shorehaven Northlake Print Shp Risk Mgmt Transp SNS Freezer.docx
Recommended Contractor CSP #499-07-18 Multi-Campus Roof Replacements-Shorehaven Northlake Print Shp Risk Mgmt Transp SNS Freezer.pdf
G. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP #500-3.7-18 Multi-Campus Renovations-South Garland HS, Alternative Education Center (AEC), Couch ES, Heather Glen ES, Toler ES, and Vial ES (2014 Bond Program)
Action Sheet Recommended Contractor for the CSP #500-3.7-18 Multi-Campus Renovations.docx
Recommended Contractor for the CSP #500-3.7-18 Multi-Campus Renovations.pdf
H. Consider Approval of High School Fine Arts Building Re-Design (2014 Bond Program)
Action Sheet High School Fine Arts Building Re-Design.docx
High School Fine Arts Building Re-Design.pdf
I. Consider Approval of Increasing Square Footage of the Webb Middle School Addition to Include an Orchestra Hall (2014 Bond Program)
Action Sheet Increased Square Footage of the Webb Middle School Addition.docx
Increased Square Footage of the Webb Middle School Addition.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. 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; 
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; and
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices:
1. Deliberation regarding the implementation of security personnel and/or devices.
2. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations.
3. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.
4. Consultation with attorney related to actions and potential actions by USCIS regarding current and former employees.
XI. 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 the implementation of security personnel and/or devices.
2. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations.
3. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.
4. Consideration and possible action related to actions and potential actions by USCIS regarding current and former employees.
XII. Adjournment