I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum II. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order on June 3, 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 50 percent capacity or less individuals, as well as guidance from health authorities.
Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Harris Hill Administration Building or via email at BoardPublicComments@garlandisd.net prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting notice. The emailed comments will be read aloud at the meeting by a designated speaker. Emails should include the requester’s name, address and the detailed topic to be read aloud. In addition, comments must be limited 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, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy. For more information about public comment procedures, please review the Board Policy for Public Comment accessible at the following link: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/364?filter=BED.
Conduct a Public Meeting on the District's 2020-2021 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
A. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy BBG(LOCAL)-First Read B. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy EIC(LOCAL)-First Read C. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy EIE(LOCAL)-First Read D. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy FDA(LOCAL)-First Read
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
Consider Approval of 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Recommendation
Consider Approval of 2021-2022 Academic Calendar Recommendation
Consider Approval of Year-Round School Designation
Consider Approval of Resolution for District-wide Equity Assessment in Garland ISD
Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund, Student Nutrition Service Fund, and Debt Service Fund
Consider Approval of Final Amended Budgets for 2019-2020
Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Pay Raise Recommendations for GISD Employees
Consider Approval of the Budget for the 2020-2021 School Year
I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Garland Economic Development Partnership K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Sachse Economic Development Corporation
Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation
L. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments M. Consider Approval of Qualified Investment Brokers N. Consider Approval of Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District O. Consider Approval of Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers P. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies Q. Consider Approval of Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances
New Bids
Increase to Awarded Bids
A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Principal—Coyle Middle School, Principal—Heather Glen Elementary School, Principal—Lister Elementary School, Principal—Montclair Elementary School, Principal—Stephens Elementary School and Principal—Williams Elementary School. XI. Adjournment
Jun 23, 2020 Board of Trustees Meeting
I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum II. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order on June 3, 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 50 percent capacity or less individuals, as well as guidance from health authorities.
Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Harris Hill Administration Building or via email at BoardPublicComments@garlandisd.net prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting notice. The emailed comments will be read aloud at the meeting by a designated speaker. Emails should include the requester’s name, address and the detailed topic to be read aloud. In addition, comments must be limited 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, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy. For more information about public comment procedures, please review the Board Policy for Public Comment accessible at the following link: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/364?filter=BED.
Conduct a Public Meeting on the District's 2020-2021 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate
A. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy BBG(LOCAL)-First Read B. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy EIC(LOCAL)-First Read C. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy EIE(LOCAL)-First Read D. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy FDA(LOCAL)-First Read
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
Consider Approval of 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Recommendation
Consider Approval of 2021-2022 Academic Calendar Recommendation
Consider Approval of Year-Round School Designation
Consider Approval of Resolution for District-wide Equity Assessment in Garland ISD
Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund, Student Nutrition Service Fund, and Debt Service Fund
Consider Approval of Final Amended Budgets for 2019-2020
Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Pay Raise Recommendations for GISD Employees
Consider Approval of the Budget for the 2020-2021 School Year
I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Garland Economic Development Partnership K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Sachse Economic Development Corporation
Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation
L. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments M. Consider Approval of Qualified Investment Brokers N. Consider Approval of Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District O. Consider Approval of Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers P. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies Q. Consider Approval of Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances
New Bids
Increase to Awarded Bids
A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Principal—Coyle Middle School, Principal—Heather Glen Elementary School, Principal—Lister Elementary School, Principal—Montclair Elementary School, Principal—Stephens Elementary School and Principal—Williams Elementary School. XI. Adjournment