Garland Independent School District

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, January 22, 2019 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. Information Items
A. Evidence of Excellence
1. Recognize Kimberlin Academy for Excellence Student Kylie Tibbs 
Action Sheet Kylie Tibbs.doc
2. Recognize I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Winners 
Action Sheet iWrite Winners.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Katrina McGensy
Action Sheet GEM Katrina McGensy.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Mark Cox
Action Sheet GEM Mark Cox.doc
D. Introduction of New District Administrators 
Action Sheet Introduction of New District Administrators.doc
E. Receive Technology Update on Ready 1:1 High School and Middle School Program 5-Year Plan 
Action Sheet Technology Update on Ready 1-1 High School & Middle School Program 5-Year Plan.doc
Technology Update on Ready 1-1 High School & Middle School Program 5-Year Plan Presentation.pdf
F. Review November 2018 Tax Report
Action Sheet November 2018 Tax Report.doc
November 2018 Tax Report.pdf
G. Review December 2018 Tax Report
Action Sheet December 2018 Tax Report.doc
December 2018 Tax Report.pdf
H. Review October 2018 Monthly Financials 
Action Sheet October 2018 Monthly Financials.doc
October 2018 Monthly Financials.pdf
I. Review November 2018 Monthly Financials 
Action Sheet November 2018 Monthly Financials.doc
November 2018 Monthly Financials.pdf
J. Review Bond Update Presentation 
Action Sheet Bond Update.docx
Bond Update - Report.pdf
IV. 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. 
V. 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
5. Message from Board President
B. Discuss future agenda items
Action Sheet Future Agenda Items.doc
VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of
A. Board Meeting Minutes
Action Sheet Board Meeting Minutes.doc
Minutes 11 13 18 Work Session.doc
Minutes 11 30 18 Finance and Committee Meeting.docx
Minutes 12 11 18 Workshop.doc
Minutes 12 11 18 Facilities Committee Meeting.doc
B. Human Resource Report
Action Sheet Human Resources Report.doc
New Hires.xlsx
Resign/Retire.xls
VII. Action Items (Non Consent)
A. Consider Approval of Final Draft of 2019 Legislative Priorities
Action Sheet GISD 2019 Legislative Priorities-DRAFT.doc
B. Consider Approval of Trustee Election Order
Action Sheet Trustee Election Order.docx
Garland ISD Election Order - May 2019 (English).doc
Garland ISD Election Order - May 2019 (Spanish).docx
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution for a 4-day summer work schedule and holiday shut-down
Action Sheet Resolution for Summer Work Schedule.doc
2019-20 Resolution Summer Work Schedule.docx
D. Approval of Resolution Authoring Contribution to the Sachse Economic Development Corporation
Action Sheet Sachse Chamber Foundation Resolution.doc
Resolution - Sachse.docx
2018-19 Sachse Economic Development Corporation and Garland ISD.pdf
E. Consider Approval of the Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2018
Action Sheet Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2018.doc
CAFR FY '18 Draft.pdf
F. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund
Action Sheet Budget Amendments and Transfers.doc
Budget Amendments and Transfers.pdf
G. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments
Action Sheet Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments.doc
Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments.pdf
H. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 818 E. Linda Drive, Garland, TX to Ryan Z and Associates
Action Sheet Sale of Struck Off Property - 818 E. Linda Drive, Garland.doc
Sale of Struck Off Property - 818 E. Linda Drive, Garland.pdf
I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 922 Susan Drive, Garland, TX to Christopher Whitlock
Action Sheet Sale of Struck Off Property - 922 Susan Drive, Garland.doc
Sale of Struck Off Property - 922 Susan Drive, Garland.pdf
J. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Time and Attendance Equipment and Services
Action Sheet Time and Attendance Equipment and Services.doc
Contract #156-19 Time and Attendance Equipment and Services.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Software to Facilitate Oracle Fiscal Year Change
Action Sheet Software to Facilitate Oracle Fiscal Year Change.doc
Contract #242-19 Software to Facilitate Oracle Fiscal Year Change.pdf
3. Consider Purchase of Instructional Materials for English Language Learners
Action Sheet Instructional Materials for English Language Learners.doc
Contract #302-19-04 Instructional Materials for English Language Learners.pdf
4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Audit Services
Action Sheet Audit Services.doc
Contract #318-13 Audit Services.pdf
K. Renewal Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Event Staffing Services-CCC
Action Sheet Event Staffing Services CCC.doc
Contract #52-01-16 Event Staffing Services CCC.pdf
L. Increase in Awards
1. Consider Increase in Awarded Project Not-To-Exceed Amount for Multi-Campus Addition and Renovations (Lister ES, Sewell ES and Webb MS) Substantial Completion March 31, 2019
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Project Not-To-Exceed Amount for Multi-Campus Addition and Renovations (Lister ES, Sewell ES & Webb MS).docx
Contract #500-2.5-17 Increase in Awarded Project Not-To-Exceed Amount for Multi-Campus Addition and Renovations (Lister ES, Sewell ES & Webb MS).pdf
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. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative appointments including, Director of Visual and Performing Arts, Director of Position Administration, Director-Teaching and Learning and Head Football Coach/Boys Athletic Director-South Garland High School.
2. Consultation with District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the termination of the Chapter 21 contract of James Bunton.
3. Consultation with District’s attorney concerning Internal Audit.
4. Consideration and deliberation regarding Superintendent's Evaluation.
5. Consideration and deliberation regarding Superintendent's Contract.
6. Consideration and deliberation regarding Board Clerk's Evaluation. 
IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
X. Action Items (Non Consent)
A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative appointments including, Director of Visual and Performing Arts, Director of Position Administration, Director-Teaching and Learning and Head Football Coach/Boys Athletic Director-South Garland High School.
B. Consideration and possible action regarding termination of the Chapter 21 contract of James Bunton.
C. Consideration and possible action regarding Superintendent's Contract.
XI. Adjournment