Garland Independent School District

Work Session
Tuesday, October 9, 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 Armstrong Elementary Student Ayden Nguyen 
Action Sheet Ayden Nguyen.doc
2. Recognize 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists
Action Sheet 2019 National Merit Semifinalists.doc
B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Jim Griffin
Action Sheet GEM Jim Griffin.doc
C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Jeremy Greco
Action Sheet GEM Jeremy Greco.doc
D. Review September 2018 Tax Report
Action Sheet September 2018 Tax Report.doc
September 2018 Tax Report.pdf
E. Receive Fourth Quarter Investment Report
Action Sheet Fourth Quarter Investment Report.doc
Fourth Quarter Investment Report.pdf
F. Receive Annual Investment Report
Action Sheet Annual Investment Report.doc
Annual Investment Report.pdf
G. Receive 2018-2019 District & Campus Improvement Plans
Action Sheet 2018-19 District Improvement Plans.docx
2018-19 District Improvement Plan Memo.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. 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
B. Discuss Future Agenda Items
Action Sheet Future Agenda Items.doc
C. Discuss Board Meeting Schedule
Action Sheet Board Meeting Schedule.doc
VI. Action Items
A. Consider Approval of Local Policy EIF(LOCAL)
Action Sheet EIF(LOCAL).docx
EIF(LOCAL)_FINAL.docx
B. Consider Approval of Local Policy FDA(LOCAL)
Action Sheet FDA(LOCAL).docx
FDA (LOCAL) FINAL.docx
C. Consider Approval of 2018-2019 Campus Improvement Plans
Action Sheet 2018-19 District Improvement Plans.docx
D. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2018-2019 General Fund 
Action Sheet Budget Amendments and Transfers.doc
Budget Amendments and Transfers.pdf
E. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP # 499-10-18 GISD Energy Savings Enhancement Program 
Action Sheet Energy Savings Enhancement Program.docx
CSP #499-10-18 GISD Energy Savings Enhancement Program.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 551.082, considering discipline of a public school child or complaint or charge against personnel:
1. Consideration and deliberation regarding the Level III Employee Grievance filed by Tammy Smith.
2. Consideration and deliberation regarding the Level III Employee Grievance filed by Chris Sickler.
3. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative appointments including, Principal Couch Elementary.
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 the Level III Employee Grievance filed by Tammy Smith. 
2. Consideration and possible action regarding the Level III Employee Grievance filed by Chris Sickler.
3. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative appointments including, Principal Couch Elementary.
IX. Adjournment