I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Item Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Annual Greeting Card Contest Winners 2. Recognize Garland High School Senior Morakoth Chev
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipients Officer Don Koerner and Officer James Reed
Review August 2018 Monthly Financials
Review October 2018 Tax Report
Receive GISD 2018 Advanced Placement (AP) Results
Receive Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Performance Results: 2017-2018 Review & 2018-2019 Preview
Receive Pre-K Partnership Opportunity Presentation
Receive Presentation on Bond Update
Discussion Items Trustees' Report 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
Future Agenda Items
Action Items Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Consider Approval of Human Resources Report
Consider Approval of Revisions to Board Policy BDB(LOCAL)
Consider Approval of Revisions to Board Policy BE(LOCAL)
E. Consider Approval of Cost Increases for Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Compliance and Proposed Additional Board Committee Meetings Streaming Costs F. Consider Approval of Streaming Board Committee Meetings: Live Feed or Delayed Posting
G. Consider Approval of 2019-2020 New Course Requests H. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2018-2019 General Fund I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 134 E. Kingsley Road, Garland, TX to Jeff Robertson J. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 145 Rio Rita Drive, Garland, TX to Jose Velasquez K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 814 Waikiki, Garland, TX to Jeff Robertson L. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 822 Greencove Drive, Garland, TX to Ryan Z and Associates M. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 1105 Glynn, Garland, TX to Ryan Z and Associates N. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 2510 Arcady Drive, Garland, TX to Ryan Z and Associates
Discussion and consideration of an order authorizing the issuance of the Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019 and resolving other matters incident and related thereto, including delegating matters to authorized District officials
New Bids 1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Bus Fueling Service 2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Firefighting Equipment and Services 3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material Punch-out 4. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Maintenance, Repair and Building Automation Services 5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material-Math Resources
Renewal Bids 1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Special Education and Testing Material Final of Two (2) Annual Renewal Options 2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Staff Development Final of Two (2) Annual Renewal Options
Increase in Awards 1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Moodle Programming and Support Services 2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material Dyslexia, Montessori and Counseling 3. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Development Consultant Services 4. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Software
Modification in Award 1. Consider Modification of Existing Award for Online Instructional Programs
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: 1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative appointments including, Pathfinder Achievement Center Principal. 2. Consultation with the District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the proposed termination of the Chapter 21 contract of James Bunton. 3. Consultation and deliberation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 4. Consider and discuss recommended proposed termination of the Chapter 21 contract of James Bunton. 5. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's Contract and Evaluation. 6. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative reorganizing. 7. Consultation and deliberation regarding Internal Auditor's Evaluation Document. 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 including, Pathfinder Achievement Center Principal. 2. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed termination of the Chapter 21 contract of James Bunton. IX. Adjournment
Dec 11, 2018 Work Session
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum II. Pledges of Allegiance
Information Item Evidence of Excellence 1. Recognize Annual Greeting Card Contest Winners 2. Recognize Garland High School Senior Morakoth Chev
Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipients Officer Don Koerner and Officer James Reed
Review August 2018 Monthly Financials
Review October 2018 Tax Report
Receive GISD 2018 Advanced Placement (AP) Results
Receive Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Performance Results: 2017-2018 Review & 2018-2019 Preview
Receive Pre-K Partnership Opportunity Presentation
Receive Presentation on Bond Update
Discussion Items Trustees' Report 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
Future Agenda Items
Action Items Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Consider Approval of Human Resources Report
Consider Approval of Revisions to Board Policy BDB(LOCAL)
Consider Approval of Revisions to Board Policy BE(LOCAL)
E. Consider Approval of Cost Increases for Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Compliance and Proposed Additional Board Committee Meetings Streaming Costs F. Consider Approval of Streaming Board Committee Meetings: Live Feed or Delayed Posting
G. Consider Approval of 2019-2020 New Course Requests H. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2018-2019 General Fund I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 134 E. Kingsley Road, Garland, TX to Jeff Robertson J. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 145 Rio Rita Drive, Garland, TX to Jose Velasquez K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 814 Waikiki, Garland, TX to Jeff Robertson L. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 822 Greencove Drive, Garland, TX to Ryan Z and Associates M. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 1105 Glynn, Garland, TX to Ryan Z and Associates N. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 2510 Arcady Drive, Garland, TX to Ryan Z and Associates
Discussion and consideration of an order authorizing the issuance of the Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2019 and resolving other matters incident and related thereto, including delegating matters to authorized District officials
New Bids 1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Bus Fueling Service 2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Firefighting Equipment and Services 3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material Punch-out 4. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Maintenance, Repair and Building Automation Services 5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material-Math Resources
Renewal Bids 1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Special Education and Testing Material Final of Two (2) Annual Renewal Options 2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Staff Development Final of Two (2) Annual Renewal Options
Increase in Awards 1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Moodle Programming and Support Services 2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material Dyslexia, Montessori and Counseling 3. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Development Consultant Services 4. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Software
Modification in Award 1. Consider Modification of Existing Award for Online Instructional Programs
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: 1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative appointments including, Pathfinder Achievement Center Principal. 2. Consultation with the District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the proposed termination of the Chapter 21 contract of James Bunton. 3. Consultation and deliberation with attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation. 4. Consider and discuss recommended proposed termination of the Chapter 21 contract of James Bunton. 5. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's Contract and Evaluation. 6. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative reorganizing. 7. Consultation and deliberation regarding Internal Auditor's Evaluation Document. 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 including, Pathfinder Achievement Center Principal. 2. Consideration and possible action regarding proposed termination of the Chapter 21 contract of James Bunton. IX. Adjournment