I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Items Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize High School Music All-State Title Recipients 2. Recognize Gale Fields Award Nominees and Garland High School Head Softball Coach Jennifer Sisson 3. Recognize CREST Award Campuses and Lone Star Level Competition Winners
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Mon Roberts
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Michael Floyd
Review Presentation of Delinquent Property Tax Collection Update
Review GISD Hotline Update
Review January 2019 Monthly Financials
Review February 2019 Tax Report
Review Bond Update Presentation
Discussion Items Discuss the Authority to Evaluate Options Including Issuing an RFQ for Independent Auditing Services
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 5. Message from Board President
Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Board Meeting Minutes B. Human Resource Report
Action Items (Non Consent) Consider Approval of Board Goal Recommended Updates
B. Consider Approval of the Recommended Proclamation 2019-Textbook Adoption C. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Region XIV D. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund E. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments F. Consider Approval of Disposal of iPads
New Bids 1. Consider Approval of Purchase of School Photography Services 2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Paperback and Miscellaneous Books Catalog 3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services 4. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for Facilities Condition Assessment, Educational Adequacy Assessment, and Long-range Capital Planning 5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Coyle Middle School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation - BP 4.4 Coyle MS (2014 Bond Program)
Increase to Awarded Bids 1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for TIPWeb-IT Asset Management System and Services 2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Onsite Student Instructional Programs and Services 3. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Textbook Publishers and Distributors
Modification of Existing Awarded Bid 1. Consider Modification to Existing Award for STAAR Preparation Materials
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 administrative recommendations. 2. Consultation and deliberation with District's attorney concerning Internal Audit. 3. Consultation with attorney regarding pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters concerning for Civil Action No. 3:17-CV-01708-C. 4. Consultation with the District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the discipline, up to and including termination for good cause, of the local agreement of Sonya Travis. 5. Consideration and deliberation regarding the proposed possible disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of the local agreement for Sonya Travis for good cause. 6. Consultation and deliberation regarding possible recommendations for Student Assignment and School Choice. IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations. B. Consideration and action to grant the Superintendent and/or the General Counsel the authority to negotiate a settlement on behalf of the District and finalize any agreement to resolve the matter for Civil Action No. 3:17-CV- 01708-C. C. Consideration and possible disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of the local agreement for Sonya Travis for good cause. X. Adjournment
Mar 26, 2019 Board of Trustees Meeting
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Items Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize High School Music All-State Title Recipients 2. Recognize Gale Fields Award Nominees and Garland High School Head Softball Coach Jennifer Sisson 3. Recognize CREST Award Campuses and Lone Star Level Competition Winners
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Mon Roberts
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Michael Floyd
Review Presentation of Delinquent Property Tax Collection Update
Review GISD Hotline Update
Review January 2019 Monthly Financials
Review February 2019 Tax Report
Review Bond Update Presentation
Discussion Items Discuss the Authority to Evaluate Options Including Issuing an RFQ for Independent Auditing Services
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 5. Message from Board President
Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Board Meeting Minutes B. Human Resource Report
Action Items (Non Consent) Consider Approval of Board Goal Recommended Updates
B. Consider Approval of the Recommended Proclamation 2019-Textbook Adoption C. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Region XIV D. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund E. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments F. Consider Approval of Disposal of iPads
New Bids 1. Consider Approval of Purchase of School Photography Services 2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Paperback and Miscellaneous Books Catalog 3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services 4. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for Facilities Condition Assessment, Educational Adequacy Assessment, and Long-range Capital Planning 5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Coyle Middle School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation - BP 4.4 Coyle MS (2014 Bond Program)
Increase to Awarded Bids 1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for TIPWeb-IT Asset Management System and Services 2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Onsite Student Instructional Programs and Services 3. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Textbook Publishers and Distributors
Modification of Existing Awarded Bid 1. Consider Modification to Existing Award for STAAR Preparation Materials
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 administrative recommendations. 2. Consultation and deliberation with District's attorney concerning Internal Audit. 3. Consultation with attorney regarding pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters concerning for Civil Action No. 3:17-CV-01708-C. 4. Consultation with the District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the discipline, up to and including termination for good cause, of the local agreement of Sonya Travis. 5. Consideration and deliberation regarding the proposed possible disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of the local agreement for Sonya Travis for good cause. 6. Consultation and deliberation regarding possible recommendations for Student Assignment and School Choice. IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations. B. Consideration and action to grant the Superintendent and/or the General Counsel the authority to negotiate a settlement on behalf of the District and finalize any agreement to resolve the matter for Civil Action No. 3:17-CV- 01708-C. C. Consideration and possible disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of the local agreement for Sonya Travis for good cause. X. Adjournment