I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Public Meeting A. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District’s 2019-2020 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate (Finance and Audit Committee)
Information Item Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Garland ISD 75th Annual Livestock Show Grand Champions 2. Recognize GISD Texas Honor Roll Schools
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Irene Schwartz
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Boyd Pace
D. Review Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for June 2019 (Finance and Audit Committee) E. Review April 2019 Monthly Financials (Finance and Audit Committee) F. Review May 2019 Tax Report (Finance and Audit Committee) G. Review Presentation on Bond Update (Finance and Audit Committee)
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.
Discussion Items A. Discuss Legal Policies from TASB Update 113 B. Discuss Local Policies from TASB Update 113-First Reading
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
Superintendent's Report
Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Board Meeting Minutes B. Human Resources Report
Action Item (Non Consent) A. Consider Approval of Attendance Waiver (District Affairs Committee) B. Consider Approval of Garland Education Foundation MOU (District Affairs Committee)
C. Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policies before Adoption D. Consider Approval of CE (Local) Policy
E. Consider Approval of the Budget for the 2019-2020 School Year (Finance and Audit Committee) F. Review Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances (Finance and Audit Committee) H. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund and Debt Service Fund (Finance and Audit Committee) I. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments (Finance and Audit Committee) J. Consider Approval of Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes (Finance and Audit Committee) K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes (Finance and Audit Committee) L. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Garland Economic Development Partnership (Finance and Audit Committee) M. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation (Finance and Audit Committee) N. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Sachse Economic Development Corporation (Finance and Audit Committee) O. Consider Approval of Final Amended Budget for 2018-2019 (Finance and Audit Committee) P. Review a List of Qualified Investment Brokers (Finance and Audit Committee) Q. Review a Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District (Finance and Audit Committee) R. Review Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers (Finance and Audit Committee) S. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of and Act on Resolution to Increase the Base Pay for District Bus Drivers (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation and Garland ISD (Facilities Committee)
New Bids 1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Transportation Operations Assessment 2. Contract #26-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Storage Area Network Equipment and Services (Finance and Audit Committee) 3. Contract #44-19-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Portable Staging for the Curtis Culwell Center (Finance and Audit Committee) 4. Contract #127-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Reference Online Database Subscription (Finance and Audit Committee) 5. Contract #237-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of ContentKeeper Equipment and Services (Finance and Audit Committee) 6. Contract #320-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Athletic Training Supplies - Catalog (Finance and Audit Committee) 7. Contract #343-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Football Uniforms and Equipment (Finance and Audit Committee) 8. Contract #500-3.7-19 Consider Approval of Purchase of SGHS Fine Arts Addition Renovation (Finance and Audit Committee) 9. Contract #500-3.9-19 Consider Approval of Purchase of NGHS Fine Arts Addition Renovation (Finance and Audit Committee)
Renewal Bids 1. Contract #102-18 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Office Supplies Catalog (Finance and Audit Committee) 2. Contract #157-01-16 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Single Sign-On (SSO) & Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) (Finance and Audit Committee)
Increase to Awarded Bids 1. Contract #12-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Microsoft Volume Licensing (Finance and Audit Committee) 2. Contract #34-01-15 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for District Furniture (Finance and Audit Committee) 3. Contract #102-19-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material Punchout (Finance and Audit Committee) 4. Contract #310-19-06 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Staff Development (Finance and Audit Committee) 5. Consider Approval of the Proposal to the Construction Program Management Services (Facilities Committee)
Additional Item
IX. 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; Advanced Academics Administrator Title 1, Community Liaison to African Americans, Director of Career and Technical Education, Principal Memorial Pathfinder Academy, Principal Naaman Forest High School, Principal North Garland High School, Principal Rowlett High School, Principal Bussey Middle School, Principal Hudson Middle School, Principal O'Banion Middle School, Principal Back Elementary, Principal Bradfield Elementary School, Principal Hickman Elementary School, Principal Pearson Elementary School, Principal Rowlett Elementary School, Principal Watson Technology Center for Math and Science and Principal Weaver Elementary School. X. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including; Advanced Academics Administrator Title 1, Community Liaison to African Americans, Director of Career and Technical Education, Principal Memorial Pathfinder Academy, Principal Naaman Forest High School, Principal North Garland High School, Principal Rowlett High School, Principal Bussey Middle School, Principal Hudson Middle School, Principal O'Banion Middle School, Principal Back Elementary, Principal Bradfield Elementary School, Principal Hickman Elementary School, Principal Pearson Elementary School, Principal Rowlett Elementary School, Principal Watson Technology Center for Math and Science and Principal Weaver Elementary School. XI. Adjournment
Jun 25, 2019 Board of Trustees Meeting
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Public Meeting A. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District’s 2019-2020 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate (Finance and Audit Committee)
Information Item Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Garland ISD 75th Annual Livestock Show Grand Champions 2. Recognize GISD Texas Honor Roll Schools
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Irene Schwartz
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Boyd Pace
D. Review Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for June 2019 (Finance and Audit Committee) E. Review April 2019 Monthly Financials (Finance and Audit Committee) F. Review May 2019 Tax Report (Finance and Audit Committee) G. Review Presentation on Bond Update (Finance and Audit Committee)
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.
Discussion Items A. Discuss Legal Policies from TASB Update 113 B. Discuss Local Policies from TASB Update 113-First Reading
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
Superintendent's Report
Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Board Meeting Minutes B. Human Resources Report
Action Item (Non Consent) A. Consider Approval of Attendance Waiver (District Affairs Committee) B. Consider Approval of Garland Education Foundation MOU (District Affairs Committee)
C. Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policies before Adoption D. Consider Approval of CE (Local) Policy
E. Consider Approval of the Budget for the 2019-2020 School Year (Finance and Audit Committee) F. Review Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances (Finance and Audit Committee) H. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund and Debt Service Fund (Finance and Audit Committee) I. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments (Finance and Audit Committee) J. Consider Approval of Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes (Finance and Audit Committee) K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes (Finance and Audit Committee) L. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Garland Economic Development Partnership (Finance and Audit Committee) M. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation (Finance and Audit Committee) N. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Sachse Economic Development Corporation (Finance and Audit Committee) O. Consider Approval of Final Amended Budget for 2018-2019 (Finance and Audit Committee) P. Review a List of Qualified Investment Brokers (Finance and Audit Committee) Q. Review a Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District (Finance and Audit Committee) R. Review Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers (Finance and Audit Committee) S. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of and Act on Resolution to Increase the Base Pay for District Bus Drivers (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation and Garland ISD (Facilities Committee)
New Bids 1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Transportation Operations Assessment 2. Contract #26-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Storage Area Network Equipment and Services (Finance and Audit Committee) 3. Contract #44-19-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Portable Staging for the Curtis Culwell Center (Finance and Audit Committee) 4. Contract #127-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Reference Online Database Subscription (Finance and Audit Committee) 5. Contract #237-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of ContentKeeper Equipment and Services (Finance and Audit Committee) 6. Contract #320-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Athletic Training Supplies - Catalog (Finance and Audit Committee) 7. Contract #343-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Football Uniforms and Equipment (Finance and Audit Committee) 8. Contract #500-3.7-19 Consider Approval of Purchase of SGHS Fine Arts Addition Renovation (Finance and Audit Committee) 9. Contract #500-3.9-19 Consider Approval of Purchase of NGHS Fine Arts Addition Renovation (Finance and Audit Committee)
Renewal Bids 1. Contract #102-18 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Office Supplies Catalog (Finance and Audit Committee) 2. Contract #157-01-16 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Single Sign-On (SSO) & Identity Lifecycle Management (ILM) (Finance and Audit Committee)
Increase to Awarded Bids 1. Contract #12-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Microsoft Volume Licensing (Finance and Audit Committee) 2. Contract #34-01-15 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for District Furniture (Finance and Audit Committee) 3. Contract #102-19-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material Punchout (Finance and Audit Committee) 4. Contract #310-19-06 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Staff Development (Finance and Audit Committee) 5. Consider Approval of the Proposal to the Construction Program Management Services (Facilities Committee)
Additional Item
IX. 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; Advanced Academics Administrator Title 1, Community Liaison to African Americans, Director of Career and Technical Education, Principal Memorial Pathfinder Academy, Principal Naaman Forest High School, Principal North Garland High School, Principal Rowlett High School, Principal Bussey Middle School, Principal Hudson Middle School, Principal O'Banion Middle School, Principal Back Elementary, Principal Bradfield Elementary School, Principal Hickman Elementary School, Principal Pearson Elementary School, Principal Rowlett Elementary School, Principal Watson Technology Center for Math and Science and Principal Weaver Elementary School. X. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including; Advanced Academics Administrator Title 1, Community Liaison to African Americans, Director of Career and Technical Education, Principal Memorial Pathfinder Academy, Principal Naaman Forest High School, Principal North Garland High School, Principal Rowlett High School, Principal Bussey Middle School, Principal Hudson Middle School, Principal O'Banion Middle School, Principal Back Elementary, Principal Bradfield Elementary School, Principal Hickman Elementary School, Principal Pearson Elementary School, Principal Rowlett Elementary School, Principal Watson Technology Center for Math and Science and Principal Weaver Elementary School. XI. Adjournment