Garland Independent School District

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, August 27, 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 Item
A. Evidence of Excellence 
1. Recognize Aaron Goins 
Action Sheet Aaron Goins.doc
2. Recognize VEX Robotics World Championship Participants 
Action Sheet VEX Robotics.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Karla Arreozola
Action Sheet GEM Karla Arreozola.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Linsey Gilbert
GEM Linsey Gilbert.doc
D. Introduction of District Administrators
Action Sheet Introduction of District Administrators.doc
E. Review Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for August 2019 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for August 2019.doc
Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for August 2019.pdf
F. Review Certified Tax Roll 2019 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Certified Tax Roll 2019.doc
Certified Tax Roll 2019.pdf
G. Review Demographic Report Related to Garland ISD Student Enrollment (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Demographic Report Related to Garland ISD Student Enrollment.doc
Demographic Report Related to Garland ISD Student Enrollment - Presentation.pdf
H. Review Presentation on Bond Update (Facilities Committee)
Action Sheet Bond Update.doc
Bond Update Presentation.pdf
I. Receive Texas Comptroller Transparency Star Award (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Texas Comptroller Transparency Star Award.doc
Texas Comptroller Transparency Star Award.pdf
J. Review Fourth Quarter – Single Month Investment Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Fourth Quarter - Single Month Investment Report.doc
Fourth Quarter - Single Month Investment Report.pdf
K. Review June 2019 Tax Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet June 2019 Tax Report.doc
June 2019 Tax Report.pdf
L. Receive 2019 State Accountability Outcomes: District & Campus Results (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet 2019 Accountability Outcomes.docx
2019 Accountability Outcomes Memo.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. 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
B. Superintendent's Report
Action Sheet Superintendent's Report.doc
C. Future Agenda Items
Action Sheet Future Agenda Items.doc
VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of
A. Human Resources Report
Action Sheet Human Resources Report.doc
New Hires.pdf
Resign/Retire.pdf
B. Board Meeting Minutes
Action Sheet Board Meeting Minutes.doc
Minutes 5 28 19 Regular Meeting.doc
Minutes 6 10 19 Special Meeting-Community Forum.doc
Minutes 6 25 19 Workshop.doc
Minutes 6 25 19 Regular Meeting.doc
Minutes 7 16 19 Special Meeting.doc
Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes 7 16 19.doc
Minutes 7 16 19 District Affairs Committee.doc
Minutes 7 16 19 Finance and Audit Committee.docx
Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes 8 13 19.doc
Minutes 8 13 19 District Affairs Committee.doc
Minutes 8 13 19 Finance and Audit Committee.docx
VII. Action Item (Non Consent)
A. Consider Approval of Policy EIC(LOCAL) (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet EIC Local Policy.docx
EIC(LOCAL).docx
EIC (REGULATION).docx
B. Consider Approval of Board Goal Update (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet Board Goal Update.docx
Board Goal Update Memo.pdf
C. Consider Approval of CEHI Waiver (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet CEHI Waiver.doc
CEHI Waiver.pdf
D. Consider Approval of Taiwanese Student Exchange Program Resolution (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet Taiwanese Student Exchange Program Resolution.doc
2019 Taiwanese Student Exchange Program Resolution.pdf
E. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Child Care Group (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet PK Partnership MOU.docx
ChildCareGroup and Garland ISD MOU.docx
F. Consider Approval of 2019-2020 Student Code of Conduct (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet Student Code of Conduct.docx
2019-2020 Student Code of Conduct Proposed Changes.pdf
G. Consider Approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP) (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet JJAEP MOU.docx
2019-2020 DC JJAEP Change Document.docx
2019-2020 - JJAEP MOU.pdf
H. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund and Student Nutrition Service Fund (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund and Student Nutrition Service Fund.doc
Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund and Student Nutrition Service Fund.pdf
I. Consider Approval of Cooperative Purchase Agreement with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance DBA Omnia Partners (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Cooperative Purchase Agreement with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance DBA Omnia Partners.doc
Cooperative Purchase Agreement with National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance DBA Omnia Partners.pdf
J. Consider Approval of Extension of Employee Clinic Lease (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Extension of Employee Clinic Lease.doc
Extension of Employee Clinic Lease.pdf
K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck-Off Property to Mr. Hao Pham (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck-Off Property to Mr. Hao Pham.doc
Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck-Off Property to Mr. Hao Pham.pdf
L. Consider Approval of Tax Rate for 2019-2020 School Year (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Tax Rate for 2019-2020 School Year.doc
Tax Rate for 2019-2020 School Year - Resolution.pdf
M. 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)
Action Sheet Discussion and Consideration of Order Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A.doc
Discussion and Consideration of Order Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A.pdf
Discussion and Consideration of Order Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A - Bond Order.pdf
Discussion and Consideration of Order Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds, Series 2019A - PAR Agreement exhibit to Bond Order.pdf
N. New Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Contract #101-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Print Shop Paper
Action Sheet Purchase of Print Shop Paper.doc
Contract #101-19 - Print Shop Paper.pdf
2. Contract #158-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Basketball Uniforms and Equipment
Action Sheet Purchase of Basketball Uniforms and Equipment.doc
Contract #158-20 Basketball Uniforms and Equipment.pdf
3. Contract #203-19-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Yearbook Services
Action Sheet Purchase of Yearbook Services.doc
Contract #203-19-01 Yearbook Services.pdf
4. Contract #230-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of SchoolDude Software License and Support Services
Action Sheet Purchase of SchoolDude Software License and Support Services.doc
Contract #230-19 SchoolDude Software License and Support Services.pdf
5. Contract #325-19-07 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing
Action Sheet Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing.doc
Contract #325-19-07 Achievement and Ability Testing.pdf
6. Contract #394-19-07 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Services
Action Sheet Purchase of Special Education Services.doc
Contract #394-19-07 Special Education Services.pdf
7. Contract #318-19 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Internal Audit Services
Action Sheet Purchase of Internal Audit Services.doc
Contract #318-19 Internal Audit Services.pdf
O. Renewal Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Contract #302-18-05 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional and Training Materials
Action Sheet Purchase of Instructional and Training Materials.DOC
Contract #302-18-05 Instructional and Training Materials.pdf
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
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Materials-Montessori.doc
Contract #302-19-24 Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Materials-Montessori.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; 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