Garland Independent School District

Work Session
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 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 2017 CREST Award Recipients 
Action Sheet CREST Award Winners.doc
2. Recognize 2018 District Spelling Bee Winner Gracie Graham 
Action Sheet Spelling Bee Winner.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient FonShay “Shay” Kimble 
Action Sheet GEM FonShay “Shay” Kimble.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Melissa Ramirez-Pham
Action Sheet GEM Melissa Ramirez-Pham.doc
D. Receive Student Management Plan Update
Action Sheet Student Management Plan Update.doc
Student Management Plan Update Presentation.pdf
E. Review January 2018 Tax Report
Action Sheet January 2018 Tax Report.doc
January 2018 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. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Over payments or Erroneous Payments
Action Sheet Tax Refunds.doc
Tax Refunds.pdf
B. Review Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2017-2018 General and Debt Service Funds 
Action Sheet Budget Amendments and Transfers.doc
Budget Amendments and Transfers.pdf
C. Renewal Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Software
Action Sheet Software.doc
Contract #166-16 Software.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Computer Workstations and Laptops and Related Items
Action Sheet Computer Workstations and Laptops and Related Items.doc
Contract #240-18 Computer Workstations and Laptops and Related Items.pdf
3. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Fiber Metropolitan Area Network Services
Action Sheet Fiber Metropolitan Area Network Services.doc
Contract #288-01-17 Fiber Metropolitan Area Network Services.pdf
D. Increase in Awards
1. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Apple Equipment and Software
Action Sheet Apple Equipment and Software.doc
Contract #286-15 Apple Equipment and Software.pdf
2. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Interactive Presentation Systems & Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services
Action Sheet Interactive Presentation Systems & Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services.doc
Contract #486-16 Interactive Presentation Systems & Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services.pdf
VI. Discussion Items
A. Discuss Board Goals (First Read)
Action Sheet Board Goals.doc
Draft Board goals.pptx
B. Discuss Board Meeting Schedule
Action Sheet Board Meeting Schedule.doc
C. Trustees' Report
Action Sheet 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
Action Sheet Future Agenda Items.doc
VII. Action Items
A. Consider Approval of Trustee Election Order
Action Sheet Trustee Election Order.docx
Garland ISD Election Order - May 2018 (English).doc
Garland ISD Election Order - May 2018 (Spanish).docx
B. Consider Approval of the Draft Joint Election Contract Submitted by the Dallas County Elections Department 
Action Sheet Draft Joint Elections Contract with Dallas County Elections Department.docx
C. Consider Approval of funding for the Rowlett High School Theatre Arts students to accept the invitation to perform at the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, August 7-20, 2018
Action Sheet RHS Theatre Funding.doc
RHS Theatre Documentation.doc
D. Consider Approval of a Resolution for a 4-day summer work schedule and holiday shut-down
Action Sheet Summer Work Hours.doc
Resolution Regarding Summer Work Schedule.docx
Exhibit A.doc
E. Consider Approval of Policies GKD (LOCAL) and DFBB (LOCAL)
Action Sheet Policies GKD (LOCAL) and DFBB (LOCAL).doc
GKD(LOCAL).docx
DFBB(LOCAL).docx
F. Consider Approval of Garland ISD Education Foundation Memorandum of Understanding
Action Sheet GEF MOU.doc
MOU-GISD & GEF Revised.docx
G. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 231 Glenfield Drive, Garland, Texas to Florian Santiago Hernandez
Action Sheet Struck Off Property 231 Glenfield Dr., Garland.doc
Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck Off Property at 231 Glenfield Dr., Garland.pdf
H. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Summer Reading Program
Action Sheet Summer Reading Program.doc
Contract #208-18 Summer Reading Program.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of a Mimaki JFX200-2531 Flatbed Printer
Action Sheet Mimaki JFX200-2531 Flatbed Printer.doc
Contract #290-17 Mimaki JFX200-2531 Flatbed Printer.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development
Action Sheet Professional Staff Development.doc
Contract #310-18-09 Professional Staff Development.pdf
I. Increase in Awards
1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Student and Educational Travel Services (Choice Partners #16/053KC-01)
Action Sheet Student and Educational Travel Services, Choice Partners #16 053KC-01.doc
Contract #68-17 Student and Educational Travel Services, Choice Partners #16 053KC-01.pdf
2. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Campus Leveled Libraries and Staff Development
Action Sheet Campus Leveled Libraries and Staff Development.doc
Contract #283-18 Campus Leveled Libraries and Staff Development.pdf
3. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material
Action Sheet Instructional Material.doc
Contract #302-17-06 Instructional Material.pdf
4. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Staff Development and Materials
Action Sheet Professional Staff Development and Materials.doc
Contract #310-02-16 Professional Staff Development and Materials.pdf
J. Consider Approval of Utilizing Savings from Phases1 and 2 in the Amount of $1,000,000.00 to Add Full HVAC Controls Replacements to All Remaining Phases 2, 2A, and 3 Campuses that Have HVAC Work (2014 Bond Program)
Action Sheet Utilizing Savings from Phase 1 2 Add Full HVAC Controls Replacements.docx
Savings from Phase 1 2 Add Full HVAC Controls Replacements.pdf
K. Consider Approval of Utilizing Savings from Phases 1 and 2 in the Amount of $5,750,000.00 to Fund Additional Task List Items Not Included in the Construction Project Scope (2014 Bond Program)
Action Sheet Utilizing Savings from Phase 1 2 Additional Task List.docx
Utilizing Savings from Phase 1 2 Additional Task List.pdf
L. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP # 500-2.11-17 Multi-Campus Addition and Renovations-Herfurth ES, Schrade MS and Steadham ES (2014 Bond Program)
Action Sheet Multi-Campus Addition Renovations-Herfurth ES Schrade MS Steadham ES.docx
CSP #500-2 11-17-Multi-Campus Addition Renovations-Herfurth ES Schrade MS Steadham ES.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