Garland Independent School District

Special Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 9:00 AM
administrative offices of the School District located at 601 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, Texas
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. 
IV. Action Item
A. Discussion and Action Regarding Graduation Venue-Dr. Susanna Russell
Action Sheet Graduation Venue Update.doc
Graduation Venue Update-Presentation.pdf
V. Information Items
A. Receive Maintenance & Operations Budget Shortfall Options for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022-Dr. Brent Ringo
Action Sheet Maintenance & Operations Budget Shortfall Options for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022.doc
Maintenance & Operations Budget Shortfall Options for Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022 - Presentation.pdf
B. Receive Technology Plan for 2020-2021 School Year-Matthew Yeager
Action Sheet Technology Plan for 2020-2021 School Year.doc
Technology Plan for 2020-2021 School Year - Presentation.pdf
C. Grading Update-Dr. Susanna Russell 
Action Sheet Grading Update.doc
Grading Update-Presentation.pdf
D. Return to Work Initial Planning-Dr. Susanna Russell
Action Sheet Return to Work Initial Planning.doc
Return to Work Planning Overview.pdf
E. eLearning Update-Dr. Jovan Wells, Dr. Melissa Hill
Action Sheet eLearning Update.doc
eLearning Update-Presentation.pdf
F. Prekindergarten Expansion Update-Dr. Jovan Wells, Janine Fields and Dr. Melissa Hill 
Action Sheet PreK Expansion Update.doc
Full Day PreK-Presentation.pdf
G. Summer School Program Information-Dr. Jovan Wells, Janine Fields, Dr. Melissa Hill 
Action Sheet Summer School Programs.doc
Summer Programs-Presentation.pdf
H. Teacher Incentive Allotment-Dr. Jovan Wells, Janine Fields
Action Sheet Teacher Incentive Allotment.doc
Teacher Incentive Allotment-Presentation.pdf
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