I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Public Hearing Conduct a Public Hearing on the 2014-2015 Early Resignation Notice Benefit Plan
Recognize Garland and South Garland High School Academic Decathlon teams
Recognize 2014-2015 Garland ISD Spelling Bee Champion
Receive Special Olympics Presentation
Review October 2014 TAKS Retest Results
Review First Quarter Investment Report
Public Forum: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels.
Discussion Items for Consent Agenda A. Review Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2014-2015 Adopted Budget B. New Bids 1. Consider Purchase of Software 2. Consider Purchase of Roof Replacement C. Renewal Bids 1. Consider Purchase of Paperback and Miscellaneous Books 2. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog (Contract #302-03-15) 3. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material. Equipment and Service, Catalog (Contract #302-14) 4. Consider Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services 5. Consider Purchase of Interactive Classroom Equipment (Smartboards) 6. Consider Purchase of Projector Equipment and Related Accessories 7. Consider Award for General Trades, Transportation Merchandise, Vehicles, Parts, and Repair be Amended
Discussion Items Review Legal Board Policies included in TASB Update 101
Review Local Board Policy on Transfers (First Read)
Semi-annual Kinkeade Report (December 2014)
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
Discuss future agenda items
Action Items Consider Increase in Awarded Amount to Managed Technology Services
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, including employee grievance process (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 (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee) C. Consider Level III employee grievance of Mary Whitt (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)
Feb 10, 2015 Work Session
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Public Hearing Conduct a Public Hearing on the 2014-2015 Early Resignation Notice Benefit Plan
Recognize Garland and South Garland High School Academic Decathlon teams
Recognize 2014-2015 Garland ISD Spelling Bee Champion
Receive Special Olympics Presentation
Review October 2014 TAKS Retest Results
Review First Quarter Investment Report
Public Forum: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy. Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels.
Discussion Items for Consent Agenda A. Review Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2014-2015 Adopted Budget B. New Bids 1. Consider Purchase of Software 2. Consider Purchase of Roof Replacement C. Renewal Bids 1. Consider Purchase of Paperback and Miscellaneous Books 2. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog (Contract #302-03-15) 3. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material. Equipment and Service, Catalog (Contract #302-14) 4. Consider Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services 5. Consider Purchase of Interactive Classroom Equipment (Smartboards) 6. Consider Purchase of Projector Equipment and Related Accessories 7. Consider Award for General Trades, Transportation Merchandise, Vehicles, Parts, and Repair be Amended
Discussion Items Review Legal Board Policies included in TASB Update 101
Review Local Board Policy on Transfers (First Read)
Semi-annual Kinkeade Report (December 2014)
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
Discuss future agenda items
Action Items Consider Increase in Awarded Amount to Managed Technology Services
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, including employee grievance process (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 (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee) C. Consider Level III employee grievance of Mary Whitt (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)