Garland Independent School District

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, April 23, 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 Excellence in Nursing Award Nurse Francis Luna 
Action Sheet Nurse Francis Luna.doc
2. Recognize Dell Scholars
Action Sheet Dell Scholars.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Donna Covington
Action Sheet GEM Donna Covington.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Kimberly March
Action Sheet GEM Kimberly March.doc
D. Introduction of New Administrators
Action Sheet Introduction of District Administrators.doc
E. Review February 2019 Monthly Financials
(Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet February 2019 Monthly Financials.doc
February 2019 Monthly Financials.pdf
F. Review March 2019 Tax Report
(Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet March 2019 Tax Report.doc
March 2019 Tax Report.pdf
G. Review Second Quarter Investment Report
(Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Second Quarter Investment Report.doc
Second Quarter Investment Report.pdf
H. Review Bond Update Presentation 
(Facilities Committee)
Action Sheet Bond Update.docx
Presentation on Bond Update - Report.pdf
I. Receive Initial Dates for the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Roll-Out 
Action Sheet Initial Dates for the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Roll-Out.doc
Initial Dates for the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Roll-Out.pdf
J. Announce Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours
Action Sheet Announce Board Training Credit.doc
Announce Board Training Credit 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 Revisions to Board Operating Procedures
(Policy Advisory Group)
Action Sheet Board Operating Procedures.doc
BOP_LRR edits.docx
B. Discuss BP (Local) Policy
(Policy Advisory Group)
Action Sheet (BP Local) - Administrative Regulations.doc
BP (LOCAL) - TASB Model policy.docx
C. Discuss FFB (Local) Policy
(Policy Advisory Group)
Action Sheet (FFB Local) - Student Welfare Crisis Intervention.doc
FFB(LOCAL).docx
D. 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
E. Superintendent's Report
Action Sheet Superintendent's Report.doc
F. 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 1 22 19 Regular Meeting.doc
Minutes 2 26 19 Public Hearing.doc
Minutes 2 26 19 Regular Meeting.doc
Minutes 3 26 19 Regular Meeting.doc
Minutes 4 4 19 Workshop.doc
Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes 4 9 19.doc
Minutes 4 9 19 District Affairs Committee.doc
Minutes 4 9 19 Finance and Audit Committee.docx
B. Human Resource Report
Action Sheet Human Resources Report.doc
Resign/Retire.pdf
VII. Action Items (Non Consent)
A. Consider Approval of 2019-2020 Calendar Proposal Revision
(District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet 2019-2020 Calendar.doc
Calendar Alignment with DCCCD April 2019.pptx
B. Consider Approval of Air Force JROTC MOU
(District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet Air Force JROTC.doc
AFJROTC Presentation.pptx
C. Consider Approval of Renaissance myON Reader
(District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet Renaissance myON Reader.doc
Literacy for Life Balanced Literacy.pptx
D. Consider Approval of Changes to Board Operating Procedures
(Policy Advisory Group)
Action Sheet Board Operating Procedures.doc
BOP FINAL EDITS.pdf
E. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund
(Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund.doc
Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund.pdf
F. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments 
(Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments.doc
Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments.pdf
G. Consider Approval of Agreements with the Cities of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse for the District's School Resource Officer Program
(Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Agreements with the Cities of Garland, Rowlett, and Sachse for the District's School Resource Officer Program.doc
City of Garland Agreement.pdf
City of Rowlett Agreement.pdf
City of Sachse Agreement.pdf
H. Consider Approval of Easement Agreement and Right- of-Way for Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC on District Property at Pleasant Valley Road
(Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Easement Agreement and Right of Way for Oncor on District Property at Pleasant Valley Road.docx
Easement Agreement and ROW for Oncor on District Property at Pleasant Valley Road.pdf
I. New Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Office Furniture
Action Sheet Office Furniture.doc
Contract #277-19 Office Furniture.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material and Curriculum - Neuhaus
Action Sheet Instructional Material and Curriculum - Neuhaus.doc
Contract #394-19-01 Instructional Material and Curriculum - Neuhaus.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material and Curriculum - MTS Publications
Action Sheet Instructional Material and Curriculum - MTS Publications.doc
Contract #394-19-02 Instructional Material and Curriculum - MTS Publications.pdf
4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material and Equipment for Dyslexia - Texas Scottish Rite
Action Sheet Instructional Material and Equipment for Dyslexia - Texas Scottish Rite.doc
Contract #394-19-03 Instructional Material and Equipment for Dyslexia - Texas Scottish Rite.pdf
5. Consider Approval of School Bus Purchase
Action Sheet School Bus Purchase.doc
Contract #495-19 School Bus Purchase.pdf
J. Renewal Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fine Arts Apparel, Merchandise and Accessories
Action Sheet Fine Arts Apparel, Merchandise and Accessories.doc
Contract #180-18 Fine Arts Apparel, Merchandise and Accessories.pdf
K. Increase in Awarded Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Cafeteria Furniture and Layout
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Cafeteria Furniture & Layout.doc
Contract #44-19 Increase in Awarded Amount for Cafeteria Furniture & Layout.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Full Service Custodial and Janitorial Services
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Full Service Custodial and Janitorial Services.doc
Contract #186-17 Increase in Awarded Amount for Full Service Custodial and Janitorial Services.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Carpentry Supplies
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Carpentry Supplies.doc
Contract #215-17-10 Increase in Awarded Amount for Carpentry Supplies.pdf
L. Consider Approval of Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Natatorium 
(Facilities Committee Meeting)
Action Sheet Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Natatorium.doc
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Natatorium.pdf
M. Consider Approval of the Authority to Evaluate Options Including Issuing an RFQ for Independent Auditing Services
(Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Authority to Evaluate Options Including Issuing an RFQ for Independent Auditing Services.doc
Authority to Evaluate Options Including Issuing an RFQ for Independent Auditing Services.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 including Director of Position Administration. 
2. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.
3. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts.
4. Consideration and deliberation regarding the the proposed non-renewal of Joyce Hunter. 
IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Director of Position Administration. 
B. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.
C. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts.
D. Consideration and possible action regarding the proposed non-renewal of Joyce Hunter. 
X. Adjournment