Garland Independent School District

Work Session
Tuesday, August 14, 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. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Maurice Fultz
Action Sheet GEM Maurice Fultz.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Tamara Stovall
Action Sheet GEM Tamara Stovall.doc
C. Receive Certified Tax Roll 
Action Sheet Certified Tax Roll 2018.doc
Certified Tax Roll 2018.pdf
D. Review July 2018 Tax Report
Action Sheet July 2018 Tax Report.doc
July 2018 Tax Report.pdf
E. Receive Proposed Budgets and Tax Rates for the 2018-2019 School Year
Action Sheet Proposed Budgets and Tax Rates for the 2018-19 School Year.doc
Proposed Budgets and Tax Rates for the 2018-19 School Year Presentation.pdf
F. Receive State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR): 2018 Results Presentation
Action Sheet State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR)-2018 Results.docx
2018 Assessment Results Memo.pdf
G. Receive Middle School Chromebook Rollout Update
Action Sheet Middle School Chromebook Rollout Update.doc
Middle School Chromebook Rollout Update 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. Review a List of Qualified Investment Brokers
Action Sheet List of Qualified Investment Brokers.doc
List of Qualified Investment Brokers.pdf
B. Review a Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District
Action Sheet Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District.doc
Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District.pdf
C. Review the Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers
Action Sheet Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers.doc
Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers.pdf
D. Review Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances
Action Sheet Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances.doc
Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances.pdf
E. 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
Action Sheet Investment Policy and Investment Strategy.doc
Investment Policy and Investment Strategy.pdf
F. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Trash Bags and Can Liners 
Action Sheet Trash Bags and Can Liners.doc
Contract #93-18 Trash Bags and Can Liners.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Ink and Toner 
Action Sheet Ink and Toner Cartridges.doc
Contract #106-18 Ink and Toner Cartridges.pdf
G. Renewal Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Information Management Systems 
Action Sheet Student Information Management Systems.doc
Contract #37-01-13 Student Information Management Systems.pdf
2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Small Food Service Equipment, Parts and Services
Action Sheet Small Food Service Equipment, Parts and Services.doc
Contract #50-17 Small Food Service Equipment, Parts and Services.pdf
3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Large Food Service Equipment, Parts and Services
Action Sheet Large Food Service Equipment, Parts and Services.doc
Contract #51-17 Large Food Service Equipment, Parts and Services.pdf
4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Based College and Career Planning Platform
Action Sheet Internet Based College and Career Planning Platform.doc
Contract #145-14 Internet Based College and Career Planning Platform.pdf
5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Carpentry Supplies
Action Sheet Carpentry Supplies.doc
Contract #215-17-10 Carpentry Supplies.pdf
6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Armored Courier Service
Action Sheet Armored Courier Service.doc
Contract #262-15 Armored Courier Service.pdf
7. Consider Approval of Purchase of Onsite Student Instructional Program and Services
Action Sheet Onsite Student Instructional Program and Services.doc
Contract #310-07-14 Onsite Student Instructional Program and Services.pdf
VI. Discussion Items
A. Discuss Update 111 Legal Policies 
Action Sheet Update 111 Legal Policies.doc
Explanatory Notes.pdf
Update 111 Legal Policies Packet.pdf
B. Discuss Update 111 Local Policies-First Read
Action Sheet Update 111 Local Policies.doc
BBD(LOCAL).pdf
CAA(LOCAL).pdf
CJA(LOCAL).pdf
DHE(LOCAL).pdf
DI(LOCAL).pdf
FEA(LOCAL).pdf
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
5. Message from Board President
D. Discuss Future Agenda Items
Action Sheet Future Agenda Items.doc
VII. Action Items
A. Consider Approval of Endorsements for TASB Board of Directors Region 10, Position A and Position D
Action Sheet TASB Board of Directors Region 10, Position A and Position D Endorsements.doc
B. Consider Approval of Human Resources Report
Action Sheet Human Resources Report.doc
New Hires.xlsx
Resign/Retire.xls
C. Consider Approval of 2018-2019 T-TESS Appraisal Calendar
Action Sheet T-TESS Appraisal Calendar 2018-19.doc
T-TESS Calendar 2018-19.docx
D. Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for the 2018-2019 School Year
Action Sheet Proposed Tax Rate for 2018-2019.doc
E. Consider Holding a Public Meeting to Discuss the Garland Independent School District's Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Action Sheet Consider Holding Public Meeting for 2018-2019 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate.doc
F. New Bids
1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Display and Implementation Services 
Action Sheet Display and Implementation Services.doc
Contract #229-18 Display and Implementation Services.pdf
G. Increase in Awards
1. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material and Equipment 
Action Sheet Instructional Material and Equipment.doc
INCREASE - Contract #302-18-16 Instructional Material and Equipment.pdf
2. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Staff Development 
Action Sheet Professional Staff Development.doc
INCREASE - Contract #310-19-02 Professional Staff Development.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 551.072, deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.
1. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations including, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Data and Administrative Systems and Principal-Club Hill Elementary School.
2. Consideration and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's Formative Evaluation.
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 Administrative recommendations including, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Data and Administrative Systems and Principal-Club Hill Elementary School.
2. Consideration and possible action regarding real property.
X. Adjournment