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
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.
Information Items Receive Certified Tax Roll 2020
Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for August 2020-Finance and Audit Committee
Review June 2020 Tax Report-Finance and Audit Committee
Review Fourth Quarter Investment Report-Finance and Audit Committee
Receive Annual Investment Report 7.1.2019 - 6.30.2020-Finance and Audit Committee
Receive Property Insurance Summer Update-Finance and Audit Committee
Receive Presentation on Bond Update-Finance and Audit Committee/Facilities Committee
Receive Presentation on Natatorium-Facilities Committee
Discussion Items Discuss TASB Update 115 Legal Policies
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 College for All Textbook Funding-Dr. Jovan Wells, Kevin Massey
Consider Approval of Request to Extend the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year Transition Beyond the Four Week Limit-Dr. Jovan Wells
Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption-EIA (LOCAL)-Dr. Jovan Wells, Tiffany Gilmore
Consider Approval of Revisions to EIA (LOCAL)-Dr. Jovan Wells, Tiffany Gilmore
Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption-Lisa Ray
Consider Approval of Local Policies from TASB Update 115-Lisa Ray
Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund-Finance and Audit Committee
Consider Approval of Waiver to Extend the Annual Financial Report Due Date for Fiscal Year 2020-Finance and Audit Committee
Discussion and Consideration of Order Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds, Series 2020-Finance and Audit Committee
New Bids-Finance and Audit Committee 1. Contract #310-20-17 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development and Material
Increase to Awarded Bids-Finance and Audit Committee 1. Contract #173-17 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Small Repair Roofing Services 2. Contract #215-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for General Trades Maintenance Merchandise and Services 3. Contract #289-17 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Internet Security, Filtering and Load Balancing 4. Contract #316-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Google Products 5. Contract #321-20-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Textbooks 6. Contract #390-18 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for General Trades Transportation Merchandise, Vehicles, Parts and Repair 7. Contract #500-4.4-19 - Consider Approval of Increase for Coyle MS Fine Arts Addition Renovation-Finance and Audit Committee/Facilities Committee
Modification to Existing Awarded Bids-Finance and Audit Committee 1. Contract #141-21 - Consider Modification to Existing Award for Commodity Processing
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 Director of Transportation. 2. Discussion and Consideration Regarding District Soil Composition X. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Director of Transportation. B. Consideration and possible action regarding District soil composition. XI. Adjournment
Aug 25, 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
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.
Information Items Receive Certified Tax Roll 2020
Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for August 2020-Finance and Audit Committee
Review June 2020 Tax Report-Finance and Audit Committee
Review Fourth Quarter Investment Report-Finance and Audit Committee
Receive Annual Investment Report 7.1.2019 - 6.30.2020-Finance and Audit Committee
Receive Property Insurance Summer Update-Finance and Audit Committee
Receive Presentation on Bond Update-Finance and Audit Committee/Facilities Committee
Receive Presentation on Natatorium-Facilities Committee
Discussion Items Discuss TASB Update 115 Legal Policies
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 College for All Textbook Funding-Dr. Jovan Wells, Kevin Massey
Consider Approval of Request to Extend the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year Transition Beyond the Four Week Limit-Dr. Jovan Wells
Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption-EIA (LOCAL)-Dr. Jovan Wells, Tiffany Gilmore
Consider Approval of Revisions to EIA (LOCAL)-Dr. Jovan Wells, Tiffany Gilmore
Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption-Lisa Ray
Consider Approval of Local Policies from TASB Update 115-Lisa Ray
Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund-Finance and Audit Committee
Consider Approval of Waiver to Extend the Annual Financial Report Due Date for Fiscal Year 2020-Finance and Audit Committee
Discussion and Consideration of Order Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds, Series 2020-Finance and Audit Committee
New Bids-Finance and Audit Committee 1. Contract #310-20-17 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development and Material
Increase to Awarded Bids-Finance and Audit Committee 1. Contract #173-17 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Small Repair Roofing Services 2. Contract #215-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for General Trades Maintenance Merchandise and Services 3. Contract #289-17 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Internet Security, Filtering and Load Balancing 4. Contract #316-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Google Products 5. Contract #321-20-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Textbooks 6. Contract #390-18 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for General Trades Transportation Merchandise, Vehicles, Parts and Repair 7. Contract #500-4.4-19 - Consider Approval of Increase for Coyle MS Fine Arts Addition Renovation-Finance and Audit Committee/Facilities Committee
Modification to Existing Awarded Bids-Finance and Audit Committee 1. Contract #141-21 - Consider Modification to Existing Award for Commodity Processing
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 Director of Transportation. 2. Discussion and Consideration Regarding District Soil Composition X. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Director of Transportation. B. Consideration and possible action regarding District soil composition. XI. Adjournment