I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance and Moment of Silence III. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order on September 17, 2020 and the Texas Health and Human Services. These modifications are necessary to promote the health and safety of the Garland ISD community, and to comply with governmental orders, as well as guidance from health authorites.
V. 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. 1. Consultation regarding Board Operating Procedures. B. 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 Executive Director Communications and Public Relations and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. 2. Consultation and deliberation regarding selection of officers for the Board of Trustees.
Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Executive Director Communications and Public Relations and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.
Information Items Introduction of New Administrators-Dr. Gradyne Brown
Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Naaman Forest High School’s lead counselor Rhonda Ramirez 2. Recognize Garland ISD’s Security Department
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Melody Walker, secretary at Webb Middle School
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Rachel Fendley, third grade teacher at Kimberlin Academy
Discussion Items Discuss Proposed Change to CH (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
IX. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Human Resources Report B. Board Meeting Minutes
Action Item (Non Consent) Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of Changes to the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2020 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of Garland ISD Partial Tax Rolls for Tax Year 2020 (Finance and Audit Committee)
New Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) 1. Contract #34-20-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of District Furniture 2. Contract #122-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Web Design, Development, Hosting and Related Services (Drupal) 3. Contract #215-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Carpentry Supplies 4. Contract #220-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Medical Supplies and Equipment Catalog 5. Contract #344-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Library Books and Materials Catalog
Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) 1. Contract #119-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Document Cameras Equipment 2. Contract #397-20-02 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Intervention Reading Program 3. Contract #310-20-12 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Communications Consultant
F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Continuation or Cancellation of Emergency Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent (Dr. Ricardo Lopez) XI. Adjournment
Sep 22, 2020 Board of Trustees Meeting
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance and Moment of Silence III. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order on September 17, 2020 and the Texas Health and Human Services. These modifications are necessary to promote the health and safety of the Garland ISD community, and to comply with governmental orders, as well as guidance from health authorites.
V. 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. 1. Consultation regarding Board Operating Procedures. B. 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 Executive Director Communications and Public Relations and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction. 2. Consultation and deliberation regarding selection of officers for the Board of Trustees.
Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Executive Director Communications and Public Relations and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.
Information Items Introduction of New Administrators-Dr. Gradyne Brown
Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Naaman Forest High School’s lead counselor Rhonda Ramirez 2. Recognize Garland ISD’s Security Department
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Melody Walker, secretary at Webb Middle School
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Rachel Fendley, third grade teacher at Kimberlin Academy
Discussion Items Discuss Proposed Change to CH (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
IX. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Human Resources Report B. Board Meeting Minutes
Action Item (Non Consent) Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of Changes to the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2020 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Consider Approval of Garland ISD Partial Tax Rolls for Tax Year 2020 (Finance and Audit Committee)
New Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) 1. Contract #34-20-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of District Furniture 2. Contract #122-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Web Design, Development, Hosting and Related Services (Drupal) 3. Contract #215-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Carpentry Supplies 4. Contract #220-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Medical Supplies and Equipment Catalog 5. Contract #344-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Library Books and Materials Catalog
Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance and Audit Committee) 1. Contract #119-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Document Cameras Equipment 2. Contract #397-20-02 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Intervention Reading Program 3. Contract #310-20-12 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Communications Consultant
F. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Continuation or Cancellation of Emergency Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent (Dr. Ricardo Lopez) XI. Adjournment