Garland Independent School District
Work Session
Tuesday, June 13, 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 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Winners
State VASE Winners.doc
2. Recognize National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) Awardees 
NIETOC Awardees.doc
3. Recognize Tiffany Karns, Charles T. Blair-Broeker and John Murray for Receiving Accolades and Appointments
Teacher Awards.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Maximo Belimo
GEM Maximo Belimo.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Sandra Sims
GEM Sandra Sims.doc
D. Receive Discipline Initiative Report
Discipline Initiative.doc
Discipline Initiative Presentation.pdf
E. Receive Demographer Report by Dr. Dennis Harner
Demographer Report.doc
Demographic Analysis Presentation.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. Consider Approval of Bond for District’s Director of Taxation
Bond for District's Director of Taxation.doc
Bond for District's Director of Taxation.pdf
B. Consider Approval of offer from Leticia Floriana Santiago Osorio for purchase of struck-off property
Offer for Purchase of Struck Off Properties.doc
Offer for Purchase of Struck Off Properties.pdf
C. Review Tax Refunds
Tax Refunds.doc
Tax Refunds.pdf
D. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Nutrition Services Disposable Products
Student Nutrition Services Disposable Products.doc
Contract #9-17 Student Nutrition Services Disposable Products.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance Equipment
Maintenance Equipment.doc
Contract #215-17-09 Maintenance Equipment.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Cooling Equipment, Parts and Supplies
HVAC Cooling Equipment, Parts and Supplies.doc
Contract #303-17 HVAC Cooling Equipment, Parts and Supplies.pdf
E. Renewal Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Access 
Internet Access.doc
Contract #15-12 Internet Access.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Beverage Vending Equipment and Services 
Beverage Vending Equipment and Services.doc
Contract #71-16 Beverage Vending Equipment and Services.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of TI Graphing Calculators
TI Graphing Calculators.doc
Contract #107-15 TI Graphing Calculators.pdf
4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Concessionaire for GISD Stadiums
Concessionaire for GISD Stadiums.doc
Contract #111-01-15 Concessionaire for GISD Stadiums.pdf
5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Technology Structured Cabling 
Technology Structured Cabling.doc
Contract #196-16 Technology Structured Cabling.pdf
6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Printers and Scanners 
Printers and Scanners.doc
Contract #248-15 Printers and Scanners.pdf
7. Consider Approval of Purchase of Cellular Telecommunication Equipment and Services 
Cellular Telecommunication Equipment and Services.doc
Contract #252-16 Cellular Telecommunication Equipment and Services.pdf
8. Consider Approval of Purchase of Leased Warehouse Space 
Leased Warehouse Space.doc
Contract #271-01-13 Leased Warehouse Space.pdf
9. Consider Approval of Purchase of Copy Paper 
Copy Paper.doc
Contract #282-14 Copy Paper.pdf
10. Consider Approval of Purchase of Athletic Training Supplies
Athletic Training Supplies.doc
Contract #320-16 Athletic Training Supplies.pdf
11. Consider Approval of Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing
Achievement and Ability Testing.doc
Contract #325-14 Achievement and Ability Testing.pdf
12. Consider Approval of Purchase of Technology Cable Locating Services 
Technology Cable Locating Services.doc
Contract #426-16 Technology Cable Locating Services.pdf
13. Consider Approval of Purchase of Digital Media Resources 
Digital Media Resources.doc
Contract #430-01-15 Digital Media Resources.pdf
14. Consider Approval of Purchase of Disaster Recovery Services 
Disaster Recovery Services.doc
Contract #487-15 Disaster Recovery Services.pdf
F. Increase in Awards
1. Consider Approval of Increase in the Awarded Amount for Teknion Furniture
Teknion Furniture.doc
Contract #277-01-16 Teknion Furniture.pdf
VI. Discussion Items
A. Discuss 2017-18 Trustee Committee Assignments 
Board Committee Assignments.doc
B. Discuss and Review 2017-18 Board Meeting Dates
Board Meeting Schedule.doc
2017-2018 Board Meeting Schedule with Deadlines.docx
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
A. Consider Approval of FFA (Local) Wellness and Health Services
FFA(LOCAL) Wellness and Health Services.docx
FFA(LOCAL).pdf
B. Consider Approval of Additional Proposed Administrative and Non-Administrative Positions for the 2017-2018 School Year
Additional Proposed Administrative and Non-Administrative Positions.doc
Additional Administrative and Non-Administrative Positions.xlsx
C. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2016-2017 General Funds 
Budget Amendments and Transfers.doc
Budget Amendments and Transfers.pdf
D. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Medicaid Billing
Medicaid Billing.doc
Contract #37-17 Medicaid Billing.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Onsite Experiential Learning Program
Onsite Experiential Learning Program.doc
Contract #184-17 Onsite Experiential Learning Program.pdf
E. Renewal Bids
1. Consider Approval of Increase in the Awarded Amount for General Trades, Services, and Parts for Student Nutrition Services 
General Trades, Services, and Parts for Student Nutrition Services.doc
Contract #53-01-16 General Trades, Services, and Parts for Student Nutrition Services.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; 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.082, Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel; and
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0821, Deliberating a matter regarding a student if personally-identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed:
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 recommendations including, Rowlett HS Principal, Naaman Forest HS Principal, South Garland HS Principal and Garland HS Principal; and
4. Consideration and deliberation regarding Level III Parent Grievance filed by T.H. b/n/f G.H.
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 recommendations including, Rowlett HS Principal, Naaman Forest HS Principal, South Garland High School and Garland HS Principal; and
4. Consideration and possible action on Level III Parent Grievance filed by T.H. b/n/f G.H.
X. Adjournment