I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance III. 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
Information Items-Finance and Audit Committee Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for July 2020
Review May 2020 Tax Report
Review May 2020 Monthly Financials
Receive Presentation on Bond Update
Discussion Items Discuss SRO Program and Vehicle Maintenance Costs-Dr. Shelley Garrett
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
Action Item (Non Consent) Consider Approval of Purchase of Communications Consultant-Dr. Brent Ringo
Consider Approval of Second Resolution Authorizing Employee Payment during District Closure-Dr. Brent Ringo
Consider and Approve any and all final attestation/plan submissions to the Texas Education Agency and/or authorization to the Superintendent of Schools to submit the attestation/plan once the attestation/plan is finalized by the Superintendent of Schools-Dr. Jovan Wells
Consider Approval of T-TESS Appraisal Calendar for 2020-2021-Dr. Gradyne Brown
Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Student Code of Conduct-Dr. Babetta Hemphill
F. Consider Approval of Board Policy BBG (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray G. Consider Approval of Board Policy EIC (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray H. Consider Approval of Board Policy EIE (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray I. Consider Approval of Board Policy FDA (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray
Consider Approval of SRO Agreements-Finance and Audit Committee
Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments-Finance and Audit Committee
New Bids-Finance and Audit Committee 1. Contract #9-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Nutrition Services (SNS) Disposables 2. Contract #20-20 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Exclusive Athletic Apparel 3. Contract #34-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Classroom Furniture 4. Contract #41-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Moodle Programming Services 5. Contract #65-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Clinic Supplies- Warehoused 6. Contract #65-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Trash Bags and Can Liners – Warehoused 7. Contract #68-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Alternative Student Transportation 8. Contract #111-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Concessionaire for GISD Stadiums 9. Contract #167-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Soccer Uniforms and Equipment 10. Contract #242-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Oracle Budget and Planning Consultant Services 11. Contract #310-20-13 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development 12. Contract #343-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Football Uniforms and Equipment 13. Contract #394-20-08 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Software and Supplies
Increase to Awarded Bids-Finance and Audit Committee 1. Contract #175-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Custodial Cleaning Supplies - Warehoused 2. Contract #186-17- Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Full Custodial-Janitorial Services 3. Contract #294-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Broadcasting Supplies, Equipment and Services 4. Contract #397-20-02 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Intervention Reading Program
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Continuation or Cancellation of Emergency Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent-Dr. Ricardo Lopez
IX. 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 administrative recommendations including, Principal—South Garland High School; Principal—Caldwell Elementary School; Principal—O’Banion Middle School and Principal—Ethridge Elementary School. 2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's Formative Evaluation. 3. Consultation with Board Service Manager. X. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Principal—South Garland High School; Principal—Caldwell Elementary School; Principal—O’Banion Middle School and Principal—Ethridge Elementary School. XI. Adjournment
Jul 28, 2020 Board of Trustees Meeting
I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance III. 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
Information Items-Finance and Audit Committee Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for July 2020
Review May 2020 Tax Report
Review May 2020 Monthly Financials
Receive Presentation on Bond Update
Discussion Items Discuss SRO Program and Vehicle Maintenance Costs-Dr. Shelley Garrett
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
Action Item (Non Consent) Consider Approval of Purchase of Communications Consultant-Dr. Brent Ringo
Consider Approval of Second Resolution Authorizing Employee Payment during District Closure-Dr. Brent Ringo
Consider and Approve any and all final attestation/plan submissions to the Texas Education Agency and/or authorization to the Superintendent of Schools to submit the attestation/plan once the attestation/plan is finalized by the Superintendent of Schools-Dr. Jovan Wells
Consider Approval of T-TESS Appraisal Calendar for 2020-2021-Dr. Gradyne Brown
Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Student Code of Conduct-Dr. Babetta Hemphill
F. Consider Approval of Board Policy BBG (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray G. Consider Approval of Board Policy EIC (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray H. Consider Approval of Board Policy EIE (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray I. Consider Approval of Board Policy FDA (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray
Consider Approval of SRO Agreements-Finance and Audit Committee
Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments-Finance and Audit Committee
New Bids-Finance and Audit Committee 1. Contract #9-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Nutrition Services (SNS) Disposables 2. Contract #20-20 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Exclusive Athletic Apparel 3. Contract #34-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Classroom Furniture 4. Contract #41-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Moodle Programming Services 5. Contract #65-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Clinic Supplies- Warehoused 6. Contract #65-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Trash Bags and Can Liners – Warehoused 7. Contract #68-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Alternative Student Transportation 8. Contract #111-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Concessionaire for GISD Stadiums 9. Contract #167-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Soccer Uniforms and Equipment 10. Contract #242-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Oracle Budget and Planning Consultant Services 11. Contract #310-20-13 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development 12. Contract #343-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Football Uniforms and Equipment 13. Contract #394-20-08 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Software and Supplies
Increase to Awarded Bids-Finance and Audit Committee 1. Contract #175-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Custodial Cleaning Supplies - Warehoused 2. Contract #186-17- Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Full Custodial-Janitorial Services 3. Contract #294-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Broadcasting Supplies, Equipment and Services 4. Contract #397-20-02 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Intervention Reading Program
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Continuation or Cancellation of Emergency Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent-Dr. Ricardo Lopez
IX. 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 administrative recommendations including, Principal—South Garland High School; Principal—Caldwell Elementary School; Principal—O’Banion Middle School and Principal—Ethridge Elementary School. 2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's Formative Evaluation. 3. Consultation with Board Service Manager. X. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Principal—South Garland High School; Principal—Caldwell Elementary School; Principal—O’Banion Middle School and Principal—Ethridge Elementary School. XI. Adjournment