Garland Independent School District
Work Session
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 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. Information Item
A. Evidence of Excellence
1. Recognize 2016 Texas School Counselor Association CREST Award Honorees
CREST Awards.doc
2. Recognize GISD VEX Robotics U.S. Open and World Championship Teams 
VEX Robotics Teams.doc
B. Recognize 2016-2017 Campus Teachers of the Year
Campus Teachers of the Year.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Joanne Brennen
GEM Joanne Brennen.doc
D. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient James Rushing
GEM James Rushing.doc
E. Hear Balanced Literacy Proposal
Balanced Literacy Proposal.doc
Balanced Literacy.pdf
F. Receive It’s Time Texas Community Challenge Results
It's Time Texas Community Challenge Results.doc
Community Challenge.pdf
G. Receive Bi-Lingual Program Update
One-Way Dual Language Roll Out Plan.doc
One Way Dual Language Roll Out.pdf
IV. 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. 
V. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda
A. Review Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2016-2017 General and Debt Service Funds
Budget Amendments and Transfers.doc
Budget Amendments and Transfers.pdf
B. Review Tax Refunds
Tax Refunds.doc
Tax Refunds.pdf
C. Consider Approval for Cancellation of Contract
Cancellation of Contract RFP 211-16.doc
Cancellation of Contract RFP 211-16.pdf
D. Consider Approval of Offer from Housing and Community Services for the City of Garland for Purchase of Struck-Off Properties
Offers for Purchase of Struck Off Properties.doc
Offers for Purchase of Struck Off Properties.pdf
E. Consider Approval of Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes
Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes.doc
Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes.pdf
F. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Peace Officer Services
Peace Officer Services.doc
Contract #70-17 Peace Officer Services.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Full Service Custodial Janitorial Services
Full Service Custodial Janitorial Services.doc
Contract #186-17 Full Service Custodial Janitorial Services.pdf
3. Consider Purchase of Playground and Grounds Materials
Playground and Grounds Materials.doc
Contract #215-17-08 Playground and Grounds Materials.pdf
4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Security, Filtering, Load Balancing
Internet Security, Filtering, Load Balancing.doc
Contract #289-17 Internet Security, Filtering, Load Balancing.pdf
5. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Equipment, Parts and Supplies
HVAC Equipment, Parts and Supplies.DOC
Contract #303-17-01 HVAC Equipment, Parts and Supplies.pdf
6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fire Alarm Inspection and Service
Fire Alarm Inspection and Service.doc
Contract #333-17 Fire Alarm Inspection and Service.pdf
7. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Interactive Classroom Technology and Services
Interactive Classroom Technology and Services.doc
Contract #486-17 Interactive Classroom Technology and Services.pdf
G. Renewal Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Energy Management Controls Repairs and Support
HVAC Energy Management Controls Repairs and Support.doc
Contract #82-15 HVAC Energy Management Controls Repairs and Support.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of School Photography and Graduation Services
School Photography and Graduation Services.doc
Contract #203-15 School Photography and Graduation Services.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Paint and Special Tints
Paint and Special Tints.doc
Contract #227-16 Paint and Special Tints.pdf
VI. Discussion Items
A. Discuss Addition of Language regarding Nepotism to Local Board Policies DC (Local) and DK (Local)-First Read
Nepotism policy DC(Local) and DK(Local).pdf
DC(LOCAL).pdf
DK (LOCAL).pdf
B. 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
C. Discuss future agenda items
Future Agenda Items.doc
VII. Action Items
A. Update on High School iPads– Asset Usage and Consideration for Approval of Request for Check- in Process for the Summer 
Update on High School iPads– Asset Usage and Consideration for Approval of Request for Check-in Process for the Summer.doc
iPad Usage and Update Presentation.pdf
B. Consider All Matters Related to Before and/or After School Care Programs
After School Care Program.doc
After School Care Presentation.pdf
After School Care Program Fee Memo.pdf
Memo Regarding Before and After School Programs.pdf
Proposed Procurement Schedule Before and After School Programs.pdf
Draft RFP for Before and After School Programs.pdf
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. 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; 
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; and
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.082, considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel:
1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent search process;
2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools;
3. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative appointments; and
4. Consideration and deliberation regarding the Level III Employee Grievance filed by Rodrigo Barnes.
IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
A. Action Items (Non Consent)
1. Consideration and possible action regarding the selection of an executive search consulting firm;
2. Consideration and possible action regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools;
3. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative appointments; and
4. Consideration and possible action regarding the Level III Employee Grievance filed by Rodrigo Barnes.
X. Adjournment