Garland Independent School District
Work Session
Tuesday, October 10, 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 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists 
National Merit Semifinalists.doc
2. Recognize Brandenburg Middle School Honors Band 
Brandenburg Middle School Honors Band.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Adrian Leday
GEM Adrian Leday.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Karina Trotter 
GEM Karina Trotter.doc
D. Review Annual Investment Report
Annual Investment Report.doc
Annual Investment Report.pdf
E. Review Fourth Quarter Investment Report 
Fourth Quarter Investment Report.doc
Fourth Quarter Investment Report.pdf
F. Review September 2017 Tax Report
September 2017 Tax Report.doc
September 2017 Tax Report.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. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Budget System Implementation Services
Budget System Implementation Services.doc
Contract #2-17 Budget System Implementation Services.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fuel Quoting
Fuel Quoting.doc
Contract #7-17 Fuel Quoting.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Grounds Materials
Grounds Materials.doc
Contract #215-17-11 Grounds Materials.pdf
4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development
Professional Staff Development.doc
Contract #310-18-08 Professional Staff Development.pdf
B. Renewal Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Culinary, Hospitality and Fashion Equipment 
Culinary, Hospitality and Fashion Equipment.doc
Contract #34-03-16 Culinary, Hospitality and Fashion Equipment.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Business Finance, Marketing and Medical Equipment 
Business, Finance, Marketing and Medical Equipment.doc
Contract #34-05-16 Business, Finance, Marketing and Medical Equipment.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Plagiarism Protection Tool 
Plagiarism Protection Tool.doc
Contract #209-17 Plagiarism Protection Tool.pdf
4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Air Conditioning Filters
Air Conditioning Filters.DOC
Contract #234-16 Air Conditioning Filters.pdf
5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Montessori and Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog
Montessori and Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog.doc
Contract #302-06-15 Montessori and Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog.pdf
6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Career and Technical Education-Trade and Industry
Career and Technical Education-Trade and Industry.doc
Contract #391-06-15 Career and Technical Education-Trade and Industry.pdf
7. Consider Approval of Purchase of American Sign and Foreign Language Course Agreement 
American Sign and Foreign Language Course Agreement.doc
Contract #490-13 American Sign and Foreign Language Course Agreement.pdf
8. Consider Approval of Administrative Recommendation for the Second of Four (4) Annual Renewal Options for RFQ #361-16 for Hazardous Materials Consultant Services
Hazardous Materials Consultant Service 2ND of 4 renewals.docx
RRQ #361-16 Hazardous Materials Consultant Service 2ND of 4 renewals.pdf
C. Increase in Awards
1. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for K-12 Computer Based Reading Program
K-12 Computer Based Reading Program.doc
Contract #302-18-04 K-12 Computer Based Reading Program.pdf
VI. Discussion Items
A. 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
B. Discuss Future Agenda Items
Future Agenda Items.doc
VII. Action Items
A. Consideration and possible action regarding naming the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools for Garland Independent School District.
B. Consider Approval of Texas Education Human Resources Day Proclamation and Resolution 
Texas Education Human Resources Day.docx
Texas Education Human Resources Day Proclamation and Resolution.pdf
C. Consider Resolution Concerning the Nomination of a Representative for the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors 
DCAD Board of Directors.doc
DCAD Board of Directors Resolution.pdf
D. Consider Approval of the 2018-2019 Choice of School Basic Calendar
Choice of School Basic Calendar 2018-2019.docx
Choice of School Calendar 2018-19.xlsx
E. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Campus Leveled Libraries and Staff Development
Campus Leveled Libraries and Staff Development.doc
Contract #283-18 Campus Leveled Libraries and Staff Development.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Book Fairs
Book Fairs.doc
Contract #314-17 Book Fairs.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Library Books
Library Books.doc
Contract #344-17 Library Books.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; and
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:
1. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations.
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 Administrative recommendations.
X. Adjournment