Garland Independent School District

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 17, 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. 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. 
IV. Information Item
A. Evidence of Excellence 
1. Recognize North Texas Corporate Recycling Association's Recycler of the Year Award Recipient 
Action Sheet North Texas Corporate Recycling Association's Recycler of the Year Award Recipient.doc
2. Recognize 2019 Greeting Card Contest Winners
Action Sheet 2019 Greeting Card Winners.doc
3. Recognize Campuses Earning All Available Accountability Distinction Designations 
Action Sheet Campuses Earning All Distinctions.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Brian Finley
Action Sheet GEM Board Brian Finley.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Sharon Bradley
Action Sheet GEM Board Sharon Bradley.doc
D. Introduction of District Administrators
Action Sheet Introduction of District Administrators.doc
E. Receive Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for December 2019 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Contract Renewal Report for December 2019.doc
Contract Renewal Report for December 2019.pdf
F. Review First Quarter Investment Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet First Quarter Investment Report.doc
First Quarter Investment Report.pdf
G. Review October 2019 Monthly Financials (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet October 2019 Monthly Financials.doc
October 2019 Monthly Financials.pdf
H. Review September 2019 Monthly Financials (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet September 2019 Monthly Financials.doc
September 2019 Monthly Financials.pdf
I. Review October 2019 Tax Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet October 2019 Tax Report.doc
October 2019 Tax Report.pdf
J. Receive Presentation on GISD Long-Range Facilities Master Plan Update (Facilities Committee)
Action Sheet Long-Range Faciilties Master Plan Update.doc
Presentation on GISD Long-Range Faciilties Master Plan Update.pdf
K. Bond Update (Facilities Committee)
Action Sheet Bond Update.doc
Presentation on Bond Update.pdf
V. Discussion Items
A. Discuss Legal Policies from TASB Update 114  
Action Sheet LEGAL Policies Update 114.doc
Explanatory Notes - Update 114.pdf
Update 114-Legal Policies.docx
B. Discuss Local Policies from TASB Update 114-First Reading
Action Sheet LOCAL Policies Update 114.doc
BE(LOCAL).docx
BED(LOCAL).docx
CDA(LOCAL).docx
CH(LOCAL).docx
CKC(LOCAL).docx
CKE(LOCAL).docx
CQ(LOCAL).docx
CQB(LOCAL)_add.docx
DFFA(LOCAL).docx
DH(LOCAL).docx
EHBB(LOCAL).docx
FDE(LOCAL).docx
FFAA(LOCAL).docx
FFBA(LOCAL)_add.docx
FL(LOCAL).docx
GBAA(LOCAL).docx
GKA(LOCAL).docx
C. Discuss Revisions to Policy FFAC (LOCAL)-First Read
Action Sheet FFAC-Local.docx
FFAC(LOCAL) - Proposed.docx
D. Discuss Revisions to Policy GKD(LOCAL)-First Read
Action Sheet GKD (Local).docx
GKD(LOCAL) - Proposed.docx
E. 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
F. Superintendent's Report
Action Sheet Superintendent's Report.doc
G. 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.xlsx
Resign/Retire.xlsx
VII. Action Item (Non Consent)
A. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 New Course Offerings (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet 2020-2021 New Course Offerings.doc
2020-2021 New Course Offerings Presentation.pdf
B. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund.doc
Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund.pdf
C. 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
D. New Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Contract #288-19-01 Consider Approval of Purchase of Fiber Optic Cabling Maintenance
Action Sheet Fiber Optic Cabling Maintenance.doc
Contract #288-19-01 Fiber Optic Cabling Maintenance.pdf
2. Contract #290-19-02 Consider Approval of Purchase of Colex Flatbed Cutter - SX1732 & Supplies
Action Sheet Colex Flatbed Cutter - SX1732 & Supplies.doc
Contract #290-19-02 Colex Flatbed Cutter - SX1732 & Supplies.pdf
3. Contract #316-19 Consider Approval of Purchase of Google Products
Action Sheet Google Products.doc
Contract #316-19 Google Products.pdf
4. Contract #319-20 Consider Approval of Purchase of Track Uniforms and Equipment
Action Sheet Track Uniforms and Equipment.doc
Contract #319-20 Track Uniforms and Equipment.pdf
5. Contract #490-20 Consider Approval of Purchase of American Sign and Foreign Language Courses
Action Sheet American Sign and Foreign Language Courses.doc
Contract #490-20 American Sign and Foreign Language Courses.pdf
E. Renewal Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Contract #323-15 - Consider Extension of Roof Consulting Services
Action Sheet Extension of Roof Consulting Services.docx
Contract #323-15 Extension of Roof Consulting Services.pdf
F. Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Contract #310-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Leadership Speakers
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Leadership Speakers.doc
Contract #310-18 Increase in Awarded Amount for Leadership Speakers.pdf
2. Contract #316-17 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Chromebooks and Carts
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Chromebooks and Carts.doc
Contract #316-17 Increase in Awarded Amount for Chromebooks and Carts.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 Payroll Benefits and Principal, Memorial Pathway Academy.
2. Consultation and deliberation regarding Superintendent's Summative Evaluation.
3. Consultation and deliberation regarding retirement of Director of Transportation. 
IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Director Payroll Benefits and Principal, Memorial Pathway Academy.
X. Adjournment