I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum II. A Safety and Security Committee Meeting of the Board of Trustees and of Garland ISD will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2020, beginning at 12:00 PM by telephonic and/or videoconferences in accordance with suspension of certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act as authorized by the Governor of Texas and the State’s Attorney General. For more information, see: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/opengovernment/ COVID-19-OMA-Suspension-Letter.pdf. 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. https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA- 26_expanded_opening_COVID-19.pdf
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.
Welcome and Introductions-Pat Lamb
Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan-Pat Lamb
Emergency Management Drills & Exercises-Pat Lamb
Mandated Security Audit-Juston Coffman
COVID-19 and Reopening of Schools: Pending Status-Renee Kotsopoulos
Governor’s Recognition by Dr. Garrett
X. Closing Comments by Dr. Lopez XIII. Adjournment
Jul 15, 2020 Board of Trustees Safety and Security Meeting
I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum II. A Safety and Security Committee Meeting of the Board of Trustees and of Garland ISD will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2020, beginning at 12:00 PM by telephonic and/or videoconferences in accordance with suspension of certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act as authorized by the Governor of Texas and the State’s Attorney General. For more information, see: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/default/files/files/divisions/opengovernment/ COVID-19-OMA-Suspension-Letter.pdf. 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. https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA- 26_expanded_opening_COVID-19.pdf
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.
Welcome and Introductions-Pat Lamb
Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan-Pat Lamb
Emergency Management Drills & Exercises-Pat Lamb
Mandated Security Audit-Juston Coffman
COVID-19 and Reopening of Schools: Pending Status-Renee Kotsopoulos
Governor’s Recognition by Dr. Garrett
X. Closing Comments by Dr. Lopez XIII. Adjournment