February 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular 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.

IV. Public Hearing 

IV.A. Conduct 2019-2020 Annual Performance Report Public Hearing-District Affairs Committee

V. 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.  

VI. Information Items

VI.A. Evidence of Excellence 

VI.A.1. Recogize I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Winners-Caren Rodriguez 

VI.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

VI.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Sandi Davis-Caren Rodriguez 

VI.B.2. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient James McKee-Caren Rodriguez

VI.C. Receive Graduation Update-Dr. Susanna Russell

VII. Discussion Items

VII.A. Trustees' Report

VII.A.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VII.A.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VII.A.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VII.A.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VII.A.5. Message from Board President

VII.B. Superintendent's Report

VII.C. Future Agenda Items

VIII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VIII.A. Human Resources Report

VIII.B. Board Meeting Minutes 

IX. Action Item (Non Consent)

IX.A. Consider Approval of TASB Update 116 Local Policies-Lisa Ray

IX.B. Consider Approval of a Resolution Allowing Compensation for Staff Members Due to Time Missed During Inclement Weather Days-Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

IX.C. Consider Approval of Proclamation 2021: PreK Textbook Adoption-District Affairs Committee

IX.D. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2020-2021 General Fund-Finance Committee

IX.E. Consider Approval of Donation from the Junior Achievement-Finance Committee

IX.F. Consider Approval of Location of Private Cellular Tower at Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science-Facilities Committee

IX.G. Consider Approval of Resolution for Scholarship Awards for Students-Finance Committee

IX.H. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments-Finance Committee

IX.I. New Bids

IX.I.1. Contract #2-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Oracle Upgrade Services-Finance Committee

IX.I.2. Contract #15-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Service Provider-Finance Committee

IX.I.3. Contract #141-22 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Commodity Processing-Finance Committee

IX.I.4. Contract #310-21-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development Consulting Services-Finance Committee 

IX.J. Increase to Awarded Bids

IX.J.1. Contract #219-18-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Glass Materials and Glass Installation Services-Finance Committee

X. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

X.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.

X.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.

XI. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

XII. Adjournment