November 14, 2023 at 4:45 PM - Board Bond Special Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 

II. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Harris Hill Administration Building prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posted notice. Comments must be limited to issues that can be presented in a public forum and are directly related to the posted and noticed agenda items. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy. For more information about public comment procedures, please review the Board Policy for Public Comment accessible at the following link: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/364?filter=BED.

III. Superintendent's Message

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Receive Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update – Javier Fernandez

V. Action Items (Non Consent)

V.A. Consider Approval of a Resolution for Project Delivery/Contract Award Methods for 2023 Bond Program Construction Methods of Procurement – Javier Fernandez

VI. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

VI.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.

VI.A.1. Consultation with attorney related to procedure for obtaining court approval of Garland ISD Consolidation Plan, pursuant to Case 3:70-cv-04100-K; United States of America v. The Texas Education Agency et al.

VI.B. 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.

VI.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076.  Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.

VII. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

VII.A. Consider and take action to approve and adopt (subject to court approval) the Garland ISD Consolidation Plan, including authorizing Garland ISD administration to seek any necessary approvals as required by Case 3:70-cv-04100-K; United States of America v. The Texas Education Agency et al.

VIII. Adjournment