I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Item A. President Evidence of Excellence Awards B. Receive 2014 State Accountability Reports for District and Campuses C. Receive GISD 2014 Advanced Placement (AP) Results D. Receive information on STEAMposium 2015 E. Review Discovery Education Science Techbook
Information Item A. President Evidence of Excellence Awards B. Receive 2014 State Accountability Reports for District and Campuses C. Receive GISD 2014 Advanced Placement (AP) Results D. Receive information on STEAMposium 2015 E. Review Discovery Education Science Techbook
Discussion Items for Consent Agenda A. Review Tax Refunds B. New Bids 1. Consider purchase of fuel 2. Consider purchase of fundraisers (catalog) 3. Consider purchase of football uniforms and equipment C. Renewal Bids 1. Consider purchase of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Maintenance and Support Services 2. Consider purchase of time and attendance equipment and services 3. Consider purchase of Hewlett Packard servers 4. Consider purchase of air conditioning filters 5. Consider purchase of office furniture, catalog 6. Consider purchase of professional staff development and consulting services 7. Consider purchase of EPCNT musical instruments, supplies and repairs
Discussion Items A. Review Board Meeting Schedule B. 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 C. Discuss future agenda items
Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2014-2015 adopted budget
Consider increase in awarded amount for the new track surfaces at Lakeview Centennial High School, South Garland High School, and Sachse High School
Consider approval of bid for district-wide energy management control system integration
Consider approval of the Choice of School Basic Calendar
Consider approval of Early Release Waiver for Rowlett High School
Consider approval of timeline for Accelerated Instruction Waiver
Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. A. Private consultation with the Board's attorney on all subjects or matters authorized by law (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters, concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct) B. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration, including the Assistant Principal at North Garland High School (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)
IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session X. Adjournment
Oct 14, 2014 Work Session
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Item A. President Evidence of Excellence Awards B. Receive 2014 State Accountability Reports for District and Campuses C. Receive GISD 2014 Advanced Placement (AP) Results D. Receive information on STEAMposium 2015 E. Review Discovery Education Science Techbook
Information Item A. President Evidence of Excellence Awards B. Receive 2014 State Accountability Reports for District and Campuses C. Receive GISD 2014 Advanced Placement (AP) Results D. Receive information on STEAMposium 2015 E. Review Discovery Education Science Techbook
Discussion Items for Consent Agenda A. Review Tax Refunds B. New Bids 1. Consider purchase of fuel 2. Consider purchase of fundraisers (catalog) 3. Consider purchase of football uniforms and equipment C. Renewal Bids 1. Consider purchase of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Maintenance and Support Services 2. Consider purchase of time and attendance equipment and services 3. Consider purchase of Hewlett Packard servers 4. Consider purchase of air conditioning filters 5. Consider purchase of office furniture, catalog 6. Consider purchase of professional staff development and consulting services 7. Consider purchase of EPCNT musical instruments, supplies and repairs
Discussion Items A. Review Board Meeting Schedule B. 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 C. Discuss future agenda items
Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2014-2015 adopted budget
Consider increase in awarded amount for the new track surfaces at Lakeview Centennial High School, South Garland High School, and Sachse High School
Consider approval of bid for district-wide energy management control system integration
Consider approval of the Choice of School Basic Calendar
Consider approval of Early Release Waiver for Rowlett High School
Consider approval of timeline for Accelerated Instruction Waiver
Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq. A. Private consultation with the Board's attorney on all subjects or matters authorized by law (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters, concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct) B. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration, including the Assistant Principal at North Garland High School (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)
IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session X. Adjournment