Garland Independent School District
Work Session
Tuesday, November 14, 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 Rowlett High School’s Eagle Theater Company 
RHS Theater Company.doc
2. Recognize Garland NAACP 2017 Educators of the Year
Garland NAACP Educators of the Year.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Prince Johnson 
GEM Board Prince Johnson.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Pat Crowell
GEM Board Pat Crowell.doc
D. Receive Presentation of Student Management Plan Status Report
Student Management Plan Update.docx
Fall 17-18 Student Management Plan Update.pdf
E. Receive Campus Improvement Plans (CIP) Report
Campus Improvement Plans.docx
Campus Improvement Plans Presentation.pdf
F. Receive Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Required by the Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) Process Report
Targeted Improvement Plan.docx
Targeted Improvement Plan Presentation.pdf
G. Receive Focus Process Overview Report
Focus Process Overview.doc
Focus Campus Support System Presentation.pdf
Student Work Samples.pdf
H. Bond Update
Bond Update.docx
Bond Update.pdf
I. Review Middle School 1:1 School Pilot Device Evaluation 
Middle School 1 to 1 Pilot Device Evaluation.doc
Middle School 1 to 1 Pilot Device Evaluation Presentation.pdf
J. Review August 2017 Monthly Financials Summary
August 2017 Monthly Financials Summary.doc
August 2017 Monthly Financials Summary.pdf
K. Review September 2017 Monthly Financials Summary 
September 2017 Monthly Financials Summary.doc
September 2017 Monthly Financials Summary.pdf
L. Review October 2017 Tax Report
October 2017 Tax Report.doc
October 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
A. Discuss 2018-2019 New Course Requests 
2018-2019 New Course Requests.doc
2018-2019 Course Request Summary.xlsx
2017-2018 Industry Certifications for Accountability.pdf
2018-2019 New Course Request Presentation.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. Future Agenda Items
Future Agenda Items.doc
VI. Action Items
A. Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Minutes.doc
Minutes 10 24 17 Public Hearing.doc
Minutes 10 24 17 Regular Meeting.doc
Minutes 10 24 17 Facilities Committee Meeting.pdf
Minutes 11 4 17 Special Meeting.doc
B. Consider Approval of Human Resources Report
Human Resources Report.doc
New Hires.xlsx
Resign/Retire.xls
C. Consider Approval of Garland ISD Education Foundation Annual Presentation and Memorandum of Understanding
GEF MOU.doc
MOU - GISD & GEF.docx
GEF 3-Year Plan Marketing Brochure.pdf
2017-18 GEF Budget.xlsx
August Balance Sheet.pdf
2016-17 Donors.docx
Job Description-GEF Pres. & District Corporate Initiatives Liaison.docx
Job Description-GEF and District Corporate Initiatives Liaison Secretary.docx
D. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Over-payments or Erroneous Payments 
Tax Refunds.doc
Tax Refunds.pdf
E. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2017-18 Adopted Budget
Budget Amendments and Transfers.doc
Budget Amendments and Transfers.pdf
F. Consider Approval of District of Innovation Local Policies: AF(LOCAL), EB(LOCAL), EC(LOCAL), DBA(LOCAL), DK(LOCAL), DK(EXHIBIT), DNA(LOCAL), DNB(LOCAL) and FO(LOCAL) 
District of Innovation Policies.doc
AF(LOCAL).docx
EB(LOCAL).docx
EC(LOCAL).docx
DBA(LOCAL).docx
DK(LOCAL).docx
DK(EXHIBIT).docx
DNA(LOCAL).docx
DNB(LOCAL).docx
FO(LOCAL).docx
G. Consider Resolution Concerning the Official Vote for a Representative for the Dallas Central Appraisal  District Board of Directors 
Resolution casting vote for the election of a Representative to the DCAD Board of Directors.doc
Resolution Vote for the DCAD Board of Directors.pdf
H. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Custodial Supplies
Custodial Supplies (Warehoused).doc
Contract #152-17 Custodial Supplies (Warehoused).pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fundraisers (Catalog)
Fundraisers (Catalog).doc
Contract #169-17 Fundraisers (Catalog).pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Small Repair Roofing Services
Small Repair Roofing Services.doc
Contract #173-17 Small Repair Roofing Services.pdf
4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Chromebooks and Carts Pilot/Phase 1
Chromebooks and Carts.doc
Contract #316-17 Chromebooks and Carts.pdf
5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Testing and Assessment Materials
Testing and Assessment Materials.doc
Contract #325-18-01 Testing and Assessment Materials.pdf
I. Renewal Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fire Sprinkler and Backflow Inspections
Fire Sprinkler and Backflow Inspections.doc
Contract #189-15 Fire Sprinkler and Backflow Inspections.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Installation, Repair and Related Services
HVAC Installation, Repair and Related Services.DOC
Contract #207-15 HVAC Installation, Repair and Related Services.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance Repair and Operations Supplies and Related Services
Maintenance Repair and Operations Supplies and Related Services.doc
Contract #238-16 Maintenance Repair and Operations Supplies and Related Services.pdf
4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Geographic Information Systems Products and Services
Geographic Information Systems Products and Services.DOC
Contract #392-15 Geographic Information Systems Products and Services.pdf
5. Consider Approval of Recommendation for the Third of Four (4) Annual Renewal Options for RFQ #360-15 for Architectural and Related Professional Services
Architectural Related Professional Services Renewal.docx
RFQ #360-15 Architectural Related Professional Services.pdf
6. Consider Approval of Recommendation for the Third of Four (4) Annual Renewal Options for RFQ #362-01-15 for Engineering and Related Professional Services
Engineering Related Professional Services Renewals.docx
RFQ #362-01-15 Engineering Related Professional Services.pdf
J. Increase in Awards
1. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for General Trades Maintenance Merchandise and Services
General Trades Maintenance Merchandise and Services.doc
Contract #215-15 General Trades Maintenance Merchandise and Services.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for Computer Workstations
Computer Workstations.doc
Contract #240-14 Computer Workstations.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for Computer Equipment, Components and Peripherals
Computer Equipment, Components and Peripherals.doc
Contract #299-17 Computer Equipment, Components and Peripherals.pdf
4. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for Property and Crime Insurance Coverage
Property and Crime Insurance Coverage.doc
Contract #363-17 Property and Crime Insurance Coverage.pdf
K. Consider Approval of Reallocating 681 and 654 Funds Phase 3 Bid Package Savings to other Phase 3 Bid Packages that are Over Budget on an as Needed Basis
Reallocating 681 and 654 Funds Phase 3 Bid Package Savings to other Phase 3 Bid Packages.docx
L. Consider Approval of the Recommended Additional Funding and Revised Construction Contract Amount for the New Fine Arts Addition work under BP# 2.7 at Brandenburg MS 
Brandenburg New Fine Arts Addition.docx
Recommendation-Brandenburg New Fine Arts Addition.pdf
M. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Addition and Renovations under BP 3.3:-Hudson MS, Abbett ES, Luna ES
Multi-Campus Addition & Renovations-Hudson MS, Abbett ES, Luna ES.docx
CSP #500-303-18 Multi-Campus Additions & Renovations-Hudson MS, Abbett ES, Luna ES.pdf
N. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Renovations under BP #3.9-North Garland HS, Carver ES, Golden Meadows ES, Walnut Glen ES 
Multi-Campus Renovations-NGHS, Carver, Golden Meadows, Walnut Glen.docx
CSP #500-3.9-18 Multi-Campus Renovations-NGHS, Carver, Golden Meadows, Walnut Glen.pdf
VII. 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. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations; and
2. Consideration and deliberation regarding real property.
VIII. 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; and
2. Consideration and possible action regarding real property.
IX. Adjournment