I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
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.
Information Item A. Evidence of Excellence 1.Recognize Nationwide I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Winners 2. Recognize Garland ISD’s Employee Wellness Program
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Adriana Ordonez
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Madison Dolph
Receive Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for January 2020 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review November 2019 Monthly Financials (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review November 2019 Tax Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review Presentation on Bond Update (Facilities Committee)
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
Future Agenda Items
Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Human Resources Report B. Board Meeting Minutes
A. Consider Approval of Local Policies from TASB Update 114 B. Consider Approval of GKD (LOCAL) C. Consider Approval of FFAC (LOCAL)
Consider approval of Order Declaring Adoption of the Election Voting Tabulation Systems and Services (District Affairs Committee)
Consider Approval of Trustee Election Order (District Affairs Committee)
F.Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund (Finance and Audit Committee) G.Consider Approval of Resolution Casting vote for the Runoff Election of a Representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors (Finance and Audit Committee) H.Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments (Finance and Audit Committee) I.New Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) J.Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
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 Superintendent's Contract. IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding Superintendent's Contract. X. Adjournment
Jan 21, 2020 Board of Trustees Meeting
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
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.
Information Item A. Evidence of Excellence 1.Recognize Nationwide I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Winners 2. Recognize Garland ISD’s Employee Wellness Program
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Adriana Ordonez
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Madison Dolph
Receive Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for January 2020 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review November 2019 Monthly Financials (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review November 2019 Tax Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Review Presentation on Bond Update (Facilities Committee)
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
Future Agenda Items
Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Human Resources Report B. Board Meeting Minutes
A. Consider Approval of Local Policies from TASB Update 114 B. Consider Approval of GKD (LOCAL) C. Consider Approval of FFAC (LOCAL)
Consider approval of Order Declaring Adoption of the Election Voting Tabulation Systems and Services (District Affairs Committee)
Consider Approval of Trustee Election Order (District Affairs Committee)
F.Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund (Finance and Audit Committee) G.Consider Approval of Resolution Casting vote for the Runoff Election of a Representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors (Finance and Audit Committee) H.Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments (Finance and Audit Committee) I.New Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) J.Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
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 Superintendent's Contract. IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding Superintendent's Contract. X. Adjournment