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 authorities.
Public Hearing A. Conduct 2019-2020 Annual Performance Report Public Hearing- District Affairs Committee
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.
Evidence of Excellence 1. Recogize I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Winners-Caren Rodriguez
Going the Extra Mile (GEMs) 1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Sandi Davis-Caren Rodriguez 2. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient James McKee-Caren Rodriguez
Receive Graduation Update-Dr. Susanna Russell
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
Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Human Resources Report B. Board Meeting Minutes
Consider Approval of TASB Update 116 Local Policies-Lisa Ray
Consider Approval of a Resolution Allowing Compensation for Staff Members Due to Time Missed During Inclement Weather Days- Dr. Gradyne E. Brown
Consider Approval of Proclamation 2021: PreK Textbook Adoption-District Affairs Committee
Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2020-2021 General Fund-Finance Committee
Consider Approval of Donation from the Junior Achievement- Finance Committee
Consider Approval of Location of Private Cellular Tower at Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science-Facilities Committee
Consider Approval of Resolution for Scholarship Awards for Students-Finance Committee
Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments-Finance Committee
New Bids 1. Contract #2-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Oracle Upgrade Services-Finance Committee 2. Contract #15-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Service Provider-Finance Committee 3. Contract #141-22 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Commodity Processing-Finance Committee 4. Contract #310-21-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development Consulting Services-Finance Committee
Increase to Awarded Bids 1. Contract #219-18-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Glass Materials and Glass Installation Services-Finance Committee XII. Adjournment
Feb 23, 2021 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 authorities.
Public Hearing A. Conduct 2019-2020 Annual Performance Report Public Hearing- District Affairs Committee
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.
Evidence of Excellence 1. Recogize I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Winners-Caren Rodriguez
Going the Extra Mile (GEMs) 1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Sandi Davis-Caren Rodriguez 2. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient James McKee-Caren Rodriguez
Receive Graduation Update-Dr. Susanna Russell
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
Consent Agenda - Consider approval of A. Human Resources Report B. Board Meeting Minutes
Consider Approval of TASB Update 116 Local Policies-Lisa Ray
Consider Approval of a Resolution Allowing Compensation for Staff Members Due to Time Missed During Inclement Weather Days- Dr. Gradyne E. Brown
Consider Approval of Proclamation 2021: PreK Textbook Adoption-District Affairs Committee
Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2020-2021 General Fund-Finance Committee
Consider Approval of Donation from the Junior Achievement- Finance Committee
Consider Approval of Location of Private Cellular Tower at Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science-Facilities Committee
Consider Approval of Resolution for Scholarship Awards for Students-Finance Committee
Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments-Finance Committee
New Bids 1. Contract #2-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Oracle Upgrade Services-Finance Committee 2. Contract #15-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Service Provider-Finance Committee 3. Contract #141-22 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Commodity Processing-Finance Committee 4. Contract #310-21-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development Consulting Services-Finance Committee
Increase to Awarded Bids 1. Contract #219-18-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Glass Materials and Glass Installation Services-Finance Committee XII. Adjournment