Garland Independent School District

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 26, 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 High School Music All-State Title Recipients 
Action Sheet All State Recipients.doc
2. Recognize Gale Fields Award Nominees and Garland High School Head Softball Coach Jennifer Sisson
Action Sheet Gale Fields Nominees and Sports Hall of Fame Inductee.doc
3. Recognize CREST Award Campuses and Lone Star Level Competition Winners
Action Sheet CREST Award and Lone Star Level Winners.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Mon Roberts
Action Sheet GEM Mon Roberts.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Michael Floyd
Action Sheet GEM Michael Floyd.doc
D. Review Presentation of Delinquent Property Tax Collection Update
Action Sheet Delinquent Property Tax Collection Update.doc
Delinquent Property Tax Collection Update.pdf
E. Review GISD Hotline Update
Action Sheet GISD Hotline Update.doc
F. Review January 2019 Monthly Financials
Action Sheet January 2019 Monthly Financials.doc
January 2019 Monthly Financials.pdf
G. Review February 2019 Tax Report
Action Sheet February 2019 Tax Report.doc
February 2019 Tax Report.pdf
H. Review Bond Update Presentation 
Action Sheet Bond Update.docx
Presentation on 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. Discuss the Authority to Evaluate Options Including Issuing an RFQ for Independent Auditing Services
Action Sheet Discuss the Authority to Evaluate Options Including Issuing an RFQ for Independent Auditing Services.doc
Sample RFQ.pdf
B. Trustees' Report
Action Sheet Trustees Report.doc
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
C. 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
Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes 3 19 19.doc
Minutes 3 19 19 District Affairs Committee.doc
Minutes 3 19 19 Finance and Audit Committee.docx
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 Board Goal Recommended Updates
Action Sheet Board Goal Update.dox
Board Goal Update Memo.pdf
B. Consider Approval of the Recommended Proclamation 2019-Textbook Adoption 
Action Sheet Proclamation 2019.doc
C. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Region XIV
Action Sheet Interlocal Agreement with Region XIV.doc
Interlocal Agreement with Region XIV.pdf
D. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund
Action Sheet Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund.doc
Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund.pdf
E. 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
F. Consider Approval of Disposal of iPads
Action Sheet Disposal of iPads.doc
Disposal of iPads.pdf
G. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of School Photography Services
Action Sheet School Photography Services.doc
Contract #203-19 Purchase of School Photography Services.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Paperback and Miscellaneous Books Catalog
Action Sheet Paperback and Miscellaneous Books Catalog.doc
Contract #208-19 Purchase of Paperback and Miscellaneous Books Catalog.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services
Action Sheet Medical Testing and Evaluation Services.doc
Contract #293-19 Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services.pdf
4. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for Facilities Condition Assessment, Educational Adequacy Assessment, and Long-range Capital Planning
Action Sheet Recommended Contractor for Facilities Condition Assessment, Educational Adequacy Assessment, & Long-range Capital Planning.docx
Contract #361-19-01 Recommended Contractor for Facilities Condition Assessment, Educational Adequacy Assessment, & Long-range Capital Planning.pdf
5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Coyle Middle School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation - BP 4.4 Coyle MS (2014 Bond Program)
Action Sheet Coyle Middle School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation - BP 4.4 Coyle MS (2014 Bond Program).docx
Coyle Middle School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation - BP 4.4 Coyle MS (2014 Bond Program).pdf
H. Increase to Awarded Bids
1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for TIPWeb-IT Asset Management System and Services
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for TIPWeb-IT Asset Management System and Services.doc
Contract #157-16 Increase in Awarded Amount for TIPWeb-IT Asset Management System and Services.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Onsite Student Instructional Programs and Services
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Onsite Student Instructional Programs and Services.doc
Contract #310-07-14  Increase in Awarded Amount for Onsite Student Instructional Programs and Services.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Textbook Publishers and Distributors
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Textbook Publishers and Distributors.doc
Contract #321-19 Increase in Awarded Amount for Textbook Publishers and Distributors.pdf
I. Modification of Existing Awarded Bid
1. Consider Modification to Existing Award for STAAR Preparation Materials
Action Sheet Modification to Existing Award for STAAR Preparation Materials.doc
Contract #302-19 Modification to Existing Award for STAAR Preparation Materials.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. 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