I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Item Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Aaron Goins 2. Recognize VEX Robotics World Championship Participants
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Karla Arreozola
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Linsey Gilbert
Introduction of District Administrators
Review Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for August 2019 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review Certified Tax Roll 2019 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review Demographic Report Related to Garland ISD Student Enrollment (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review Presentation on Bond Update (Facilities Committee)
Receive Texas Comptroller Transparency Star Award (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review Fourth Quarter – Single Month Investment Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review June 2019 Tax Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Receive 2019 State Accountability Outcomes: District & Campus Results (District Affairs 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 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. Human Resources Report B. Board Meeting Minutes
B. Consider Approval of Board Goal Update (District Affairs Committee) C. Consider Approval of CEHI Waiver (District Affairs Committee) D. Consider Approval of Taiwanese Student Exchange Program Resolution (District Affairs Committee) E. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Child Care Group (District Affairs Committee) F. Consider Approval of 2019-2020 Student Code of Conduct (District Affairs Committee) G. Consider Approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP) (District Affairs Committee)
Consider Approval of Policy EIC(LOCAL) (District Affairs Committee)
I. Consider Approval of Cooperative Purchase Agreement with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance DBA Omnia Partners (Finance and Audit Committee) J. Consider Approval of Extension of Employee Clinic Lease (Finance and Audit Committee) K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck-Off Property to Mr. Hao Pham (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund and Student Nutrition Service Fund (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of Tax Rate for 2019-2020 School Year (Finance and Audit Committee)
Discussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of the “Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A,” including the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of such bonds, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to an authorized official of the District (Finance and Audit Committee)
New Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) 1. Contract #101-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Print Shop Paper 2. Contract #158-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Basketball Uniforms and Equipment 3. Contract #203-19-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Yearbook Services 4. Contract #230-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of SchoolDude Software License and Support Services 5. Contract #325-19-07 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing 6. Contract #394-19-07 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Services 7. Contract #318-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Internal Audit Services
O. Renewal Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) 1. Contract #302-18-05 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional and Training Materials P. Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) 1. Contract #302-19-24 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Materials-Montessori
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; Assistant Superintendent for Safety & Operations. 2. Consultation with the Board’s attorney regarding the procedures for a Level III appeal. 3. Conduct hearing regarding the Level III appeal filed by Alvaro Mendez, pursuant to Board Policies DGBA (LEGAL) and DGBA (LOCAL). 4. Consultation with the Board’s attorney and deliberation regarding the Level III appeal filed by Alvaro Mendez, pursuant to Board Policies DGBA (LEGAL) and DGBA (LOCAL). IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including; Assistant Superintendent for Safety & Operations. B. Consideration and possible action regarding the Level III appeal filed by Alvaro Mendez, pursuant to Board Policies DGBA (LEGAL) and DGBA (LOCAL). X. Adjournment
Aug 27, 2019 Board of Trustees Meeting
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Item Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Aaron Goins 2. Recognize VEX Robotics World Championship Participants
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Karla Arreozola
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Linsey Gilbert
Introduction of District Administrators
Review Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for August 2019 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review Certified Tax Roll 2019 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review Demographic Report Related to Garland ISD Student Enrollment (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review Presentation on Bond Update (Facilities Committee)
Receive Texas Comptroller Transparency Star Award (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review Fourth Quarter – Single Month Investment Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review June 2019 Tax Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Receive 2019 State Accountability Outcomes: District & Campus Results (District Affairs 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 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. Human Resources Report B. Board Meeting Minutes
B. Consider Approval of Board Goal Update (District Affairs Committee) C. Consider Approval of CEHI Waiver (District Affairs Committee) D. Consider Approval of Taiwanese Student Exchange Program Resolution (District Affairs Committee) E. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Child Care Group (District Affairs Committee) F. Consider Approval of 2019-2020 Student Code of Conduct (District Affairs Committee) G. Consider Approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP) (District Affairs Committee)
Consider Approval of Policy EIC(LOCAL) (District Affairs Committee)
I. Consider Approval of Cooperative Purchase Agreement with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance DBA Omnia Partners (Finance and Audit Committee) J. Consider Approval of Extension of Employee Clinic Lease (Finance and Audit Committee) K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck-Off Property to Mr. Hao Pham (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund and Student Nutrition Service Fund (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of Tax Rate for 2019-2020 School Year (Finance and Audit Committee)
Discussion and consideration of all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of the “Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A,” including the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of such bonds, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to an authorized official of the District (Finance and Audit Committee)
New Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) 1. Contract #101-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Print Shop Paper 2. Contract #158-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Basketball Uniforms and Equipment 3. Contract #203-19-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Yearbook Services 4. Contract #230-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of SchoolDude Software License and Support Services 5. Contract #325-19-07 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing 6. Contract #394-19-07 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Services 7. Contract #318-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Internal Audit Services
O. Renewal Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) 1. Contract #302-18-05 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional and Training Materials P. Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) 1. Contract #302-19-24 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Materials-Montessori
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; Assistant Superintendent for Safety & Operations. 2. Consultation with the Board’s attorney regarding the procedures for a Level III appeal. 3. Conduct hearing regarding the Level III appeal filed by Alvaro Mendez, pursuant to Board Policies DGBA (LEGAL) and DGBA (LOCAL). 4. Consultation with the Board’s attorney and deliberation regarding the Level III appeal filed by Alvaro Mendez, pursuant to Board Policies DGBA (LEGAL) and DGBA (LOCAL). IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including; Assistant Superintendent for Safety & Operations. B. Consideration and possible action regarding the Level III appeal filed by Alvaro Mendez, pursuant to Board Policies DGBA (LEGAL) and DGBA (LOCAL). X. Adjournment