I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Advanced Academics, Guidance and Counseling and Research, Assessment and Accountability Departments for their Work to Secure Official SAT Practice Student Ambassadors Program for GISD 2. Recognize Garland ISD Employee Clinic for Receiving 2017 Best of Garland Award for Medical Clinics
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Teresa Sutherland
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Kiel Pankonien
Receive City of Rowlett Growth and Development Update
Evidence of Excellence 2. Recognize Garland ISD Employee Clinic for Receiving 2017 Best of Garland Award for Medical Clinics
Receive Region 10 Curriculum Audit Summary of Findings and Recommendations
A. Review Tax Refunds B. Review a List of Qualified Investment Brokers C. Review a Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District D. Review the Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers E. Review Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances F. 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 G. Renewal Bids 1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Information Management Systems 2. Consider Approval of Purchase of General Retail and School Groceries 3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Based College and Career Planning Platform 4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Armored Courier Service 5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Montessori-Practical Life, Math and Cultural Studies Material 6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Onsite Student Instructional Program and Services 7. Consider Approval of Purchase of Worker’s Compensation Insurance/Third Party Administrator Services and/or Excess Workers Compensation Stop Loss 8. Consider Approval of Purchase of Musical Instrument Supplies/Repairs 9. Consider Approval of Purchase of Catering Services H. Increase in Awards 1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Paperback and Miscellaneous Books Catalog
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 Approval of Human Resources Report
Consider Approval of T-TESS Calendar for 2017-2018
Consider Approval of Update 108 Local Policies and Amendments to DGBA(LOCAL), FNG(LOCAL) and GF(LOCAL)
Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for the 2017-2018 School Year
Consider Approval of Holding a Public Hearing to Discuss the Garland Independent School District’s Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
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 551.072 Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: 1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent search process; 2. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations; and 3. Consideration and deliberation regarding real property. 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 Administrative recommendations; and 3. Consideration and possible action regarding real property. X. Adjournment
Aug 08, 2017 Work Session
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Advanced Academics, Guidance and Counseling and Research, Assessment and Accountability Departments for their Work to Secure Official SAT Practice Student Ambassadors Program for GISD 2. Recognize Garland ISD Employee Clinic for Receiving 2017 Best of Garland Award for Medical Clinics
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Teresa Sutherland
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Kiel Pankonien
Receive City of Rowlett Growth and Development Update
Evidence of Excellence 2. Recognize Garland ISD Employee Clinic for Receiving 2017 Best of Garland Award for Medical Clinics
Receive Region 10 Curriculum Audit Summary of Findings and Recommendations
A. Review Tax Refunds B. Review a List of Qualified Investment Brokers C. Review a Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District D. Review the Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers E. Review Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances F. 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 G. Renewal Bids 1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Information Management Systems 2. Consider Approval of Purchase of General Retail and School Groceries 3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Based College and Career Planning Platform 4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Armored Courier Service 5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Montessori-Practical Life, Math and Cultural Studies Material 6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Onsite Student Instructional Program and Services 7. Consider Approval of Purchase of Worker’s Compensation Insurance/Third Party Administrator Services and/or Excess Workers Compensation Stop Loss 8. Consider Approval of Purchase of Musical Instrument Supplies/Repairs 9. Consider Approval of Purchase of Catering Services H. Increase in Awards 1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Paperback and Miscellaneous Books Catalog
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 Approval of Human Resources Report
Consider Approval of T-TESS Calendar for 2017-2018
Consider Approval of Update 108 Local Policies and Amendments to DGBA(LOCAL), FNG(LOCAL) and GF(LOCAL)
Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for the 2017-2018 School Year
Consider Approval of Holding a Public Hearing to Discuss the Garland Independent School District’s Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
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 551.072 Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property: 1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent search process; 2. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations; and 3. Consideration and deliberation regarding real property. 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 Administrative recommendations; and 3. Consideration and possible action regarding real property. X. Adjournment