Garland Independent School District
Work Session
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 6:00 PM
administrative offices of the School District located at 601 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, Texas
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
II. Pledges of Allegiance
III. Public Hearing
A. Conduct a Public Hearing on School FIRST Rating Report
School FIRST Rating Report.docx
GISD 2014-2015 School FIRST Rating Presentation.pdf
IV. Information Items
A. Recognition of National Math and Science Initiative Schools 
NMSI Schools Recognition.docx
B. Evidence of Excellence
1. Recognize Military Order of the World Wars Dallas Chapter GISD Student Honorees 
Military Order of the World Wars GISD Student Honorees.doc
2. Recognize 2015-16 National PTA School of Excellence Designated Campuses 
National PTA Schools of Excellence.doc
C. Review of the Proposed 2016-17 School Calendar
Proposed 2016-17 School Calendar.docx
Proposed 2016-17 School Calendar.pdf
D. Receive Special Education Programs in GISD Presentation
Special Education Programs in GISD.doc
Special Education Programs.pdf
E. Review Annual Investment Report
Annual Investment Report.DOC
Annual Investment Report.pdf
F. Review Fourth Quarter Investment Report 
Fourth Quarter Investment Report.DOC
Fourth Quarter Investment Report.pdf
G. Receive Bond Program Update 
Bond Program Update.docx
GISD Bond Update.pdf
H. Discussion and/or Action on Design and Development Parameters to Include Budget for the Natatorium and CTE Center
V. 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. 
VI. Discussion Items
A. Board Operating Procedures 
Board Operating Procedures.doc
Board Operating Procedures-Adopted May 28, 2013.pdf
B. TASB Legal Update 103
TASB Legal Update 103.doc
TASB Legal Update 103 (Policies).pdf
C. Trustees' Report
Trustees Report.doc
Board Calendar.pdf
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
D. Discuss future agenda items
Future Agenda Items.doc
VII. Action Items (Non Consent)
A. Consider Approval of Human Resources Report
Human Resources Report.doc
New Hires.xlsx
Resign/Retire.xls
B. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2015-16 Adopted Budget
Budget Transfers and Amendments.DOC
Budget Transfers and Amendments.pdf
C. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds
Tax Refunds.DOC
Tax Refunds.pdf
D. New Bids
1. Consider Purchase of Drupal Design and Development Services
Drupal Design and Development Services.DOC
Contract #122-02-15-Drupal Design and Development Services.pdf
2. Consider Purchase of Fleet Vehicle Replacement Purchase
Fleet Vehicle Replacement Purchase.DOC
Contract #210-15-Fleet Vehicle Replacement Purchase.pdf
3. Consider Purchase of Web Based Survey Service 
Web Based Survey Service.DOC
Contract #211-16-Web Based Survey Service.pdf
4. Consider Purchase of Oracle Licenses 
Oracle Licenses.DOC
Contract #242-16-Oracle Licenses.pdf
E. Renewal Bids
1. Consider Purchase of Time and Attendance Equipment and Services
Time and Attendance Equipment and Services.DOC
Contract #156-11-Time and Attendance Equipment and Services.pdf
2. Consider Purchase of Small Roofing Repair
Small Roofing Repair.DOC
Contract #173-14-Small Roofing Repair.pdf
3. Consider Purchase of Apparel-Shirts, T-Shirts and Uniforms
Apparel (Shirts, T-Shirts and Uniforms).DOC
Contract #181-14-Apparel (Shirts, T-Shirts and Uniforms).pdf
4. Consider Purchase of Oracle Licenses
Oracle Licenses.DOC
Contract #242-15-Oracle Licenses.pdf
5. Consider Offer of Delinquent Tax Collection Attorney 
Offer of Delinquent Tax Collection Attorney.DOC
Contract #253-13-Offer of Delinquent Tax Collection Attorney.pdf
6. Consider Purchase of Property and Crime Insurance Coverage
Property and Crime Insurance Coverage.DOC
Contract #363-11-Property and Crime Insurance Coverage.pdf
7. Consider Purchase of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Maintenance and Support Services 
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Maintenance and Support Services.DOC
Contract #1067P-05-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Maintenance and Support Services.pdf
8. Consider Purchase of Engineering and Related Professional Services 
Engineering & Related Professional Services.docx
RFQ #362-01-15-Engineering and Related Professional Services.pdf
9. Consider Purchase of Architectural and Related Professional Services
Architectural and Related Professional Services.docx
RFQ #360-15-Architectural and Related Professional Services.pdf
F. Increase in Award
1. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Montessori Instructional Material and Equipment 
Montessori Instructional Material and Equipment.DOC
Contract #302-19-15-Montessori Instructional Material and Equipment.pdf
G. Consider Approval of the Transportation Changes for 2016-2017
2016-17 Transportation Changes.docx
Impact on Students.pdf
2016-17 Proposed Transportation Route Changes.pdf
H. Consider Resolution Concerning the Official Vote for a Representative for the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
DCAD Board of Directors.doc
DCAD Vote Resolution.pdf
I. Consider Resolution Concerning Appointment of the Texas Commissioner of Education 
Texas Comissioner of Education Resolution.doc
Resolution Concerning the Appointment of the Texas Commissioner of Education.docx
VIII. 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 (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 Grievances of Gary Bothun (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