I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Item A. Receive Presentation on GISD Ready Profiles
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 Tax Refund
New Bids 1. Consider Purchase of Classroom Walk through and Professional Development Management Software 2. Consider Purchase of Football Uniforms and Equipment 3. Consider Purchase of TI Graphing Calculators 4. Consider Purchase of Catering Services
Renewal Bids 1.Consider Purchase of Student Information Management System 2.Consider Purchase of Commercial Auto Fleet, General Liability and School Leaders Liability 3.Consider Purchase of Reference Online Database Subscriptions 4.Consider Purchase of Worker’s Compensation Insurance/Third Party Administrator Services and/or Excess Worker’s Compensation Stop
Consider Approval of Request to the Texas Education Agency to Adjust the Compressed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
E. Review a List of Qualified Investment Brokers F. Review a Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District G. Review the Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officer I. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies
Review Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances
Discussion Items A. Discuss Update 104 (Local)
Discuss Outstanding Research to Assist in the Proposed 2016-17 Budget Preparation
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
Consider Approval of Human Resources Report
Consider Approval of Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (TTESS) Calendar for 2016-2017
Consider Approval of Faculty, Staff and Administration Increases and/or Stipends
Consider Holding a Public Meeting to Discuss the Garland Independent School District’s Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017
Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for the 2016-2017 School Year
Consider Approval of the 2016-2017 Student Code of Conduct
Consider Approval of the Recommended Additional Funding and Revised Construction Contract Amount for the Renovation work under BP#1.7 at Handley ES (2014 Bond Program)
Consider Approval of Endorsement for Ty Jones to Join TASB Board of Directors Region 10, Position B
Renewal Bid 1. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material, Equipment and Service
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. Discuss Superintendent's Annual Formative Goals and Objectives (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee) X. Adjournment
Aug 09, 2016 Work Session
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Item A. Receive Presentation on GISD Ready Profiles
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 Tax Refund
New Bids 1. Consider Purchase of Classroom Walk through and Professional Development Management Software 2. Consider Purchase of Football Uniforms and Equipment 3. Consider Purchase of TI Graphing Calculators 4. Consider Purchase of Catering Services
Renewal Bids 1.Consider Purchase of Student Information Management System 2.Consider Purchase of Commercial Auto Fleet, General Liability and School Leaders Liability 3.Consider Purchase of Reference Online Database Subscriptions 4.Consider Purchase of Worker’s Compensation Insurance/Third Party Administrator Services and/or Excess Worker’s Compensation Stop
Consider Approval of Request to the Texas Education Agency to Adjust the Compressed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2016-2017
E. Review a List of Qualified Investment Brokers F. Review a Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District G. Review the Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officer I. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies
Review Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances
Discussion Items A. Discuss Update 104 (Local)
Discuss Outstanding Research to Assist in the Proposed 2016-17 Budget Preparation
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
Consider Approval of Human Resources Report
Consider Approval of Texas Teacher Evaluation & Support System (TTESS) Calendar for 2016-2017
Consider Approval of Faculty, Staff and Administration Increases and/or Stipends
Consider Holding a Public Meeting to Discuss the Garland Independent School District’s Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017
Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for the 2016-2017 School Year
Consider Approval of the 2016-2017 Student Code of Conduct
Consider Approval of the Recommended Additional Funding and Revised Construction Contract Amount for the Renovation work under BP#1.7 at Handley ES (2014 Bond Program)
Consider Approval of Endorsement for Ty Jones to Join TASB Board of Directors Region 10, Position B
Renewal Bid 1. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material, Equipment and Service
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. Discuss Superintendent's Annual Formative Goals and Objectives (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee) X. Adjournment