I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order on May 6, 2020. These modifications are necessary to promote the health and safety of the Garland ISD community, and to comply with governmental orders limiting gatherings to 25 percent capacity or less individuals, as well as guidance from health authorities. https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-order-to-expand-openings-of-certain-businesses-and-activities 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 and are directly related to the posted and noticed agenda items. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels.
Discussion and Action Regarding Graduation Venue-Dr. Susanna Russell
Receive Maintenance & Operations Budget Shortfall Options for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022-Dr. Brent Ringo
Receive Technology Plan for 2020-2021 School Year-Matthew Yeager
Grading Update-Dr. Susanna Russell
Return to Work Initial Planning-Dr. Susanna Russell
eLearning Update-Dr. Jovan Wells, Dr. Melissa Hill
Prekindergarten Expansion Update-Dr. Jovan Wells, Janine Fields and Dr. Melissa Hill
Summer School Program Information-Dr. Jovan Wells, Janine Fields, Dr. Melissa Hill
Teacher Incentive Allotment-Dr. Jovan Wells, Janine Fields
VI. 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. VII. Reconvene from Executive Session for any possible action relative to items considered during Executive Session VIII. Adjournment
May 19, 2020 Special Board Meetings
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order on May 6, 2020. These modifications are necessary to promote the health and safety of the Garland ISD community, and to comply with governmental orders limiting gatherings to 25 percent capacity or less individuals, as well as guidance from health authorities. https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-order-to-expand-openings-of-certain-businesses-and-activities 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 and are directly related to the posted and noticed agenda items. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels.
Discussion and Action Regarding Graduation Venue-Dr. Susanna Russell
Receive Maintenance & Operations Budget Shortfall Options for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022-Dr. Brent Ringo
Receive Technology Plan for 2020-2021 School Year-Matthew Yeager
Grading Update-Dr. Susanna Russell
Return to Work Initial Planning-Dr. Susanna Russell
eLearning Update-Dr. Jovan Wells, Dr. Melissa Hill
Prekindergarten Expansion Update-Dr. Jovan Wells, Janine Fields and Dr. Melissa Hill
Summer School Program Information-Dr. Jovan Wells, Janine Fields, Dr. Melissa Hill
Teacher Incentive Allotment-Dr. Jovan Wells, Janine Fields
VI. 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. VII. Reconvene from Executive Session for any possible action relative to items considered during Executive Session VIII. Adjournment