October 18, 2007 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Present Evidence of Excellence Award

IV.B. Recognition of National Merit Scholars

IV.C. Hear Class Size Waiver Information for Fall, 2007-2008

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Review New or Revised Board Policies on First Reading

V.B. Discuss Update 80 EIF Local Policy revisions from the TASB recommended version

V.C. Review the August Tax Report

V.D. Discuss the Safe Schools Initiative Grant from the Department of Education

V.E. 2007-2008 TASB/TASA Annual Convention Comments

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consider approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of the Board of Trusees held on Thursday, October 4, 2007

VI.B. Consider approval of 2007-2008 District Improvement Plan

VI.C. Consider approval of Central Textbook Committee

VI.D. Consider the selection of a nonimee for the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors

VI.E. Bids

VI.E.1. New

VI.E.1.a. Consider purchase of basketball uniforms and equipment

VI.E.1.b. Consider purchase of personal digital assistants (PDA's)

VI.E.1.c. Consider purchase of furniture, tables, stacking and folding chairs

VI.E.1.d. Consider purchase of ERP Software Maintenance

VI.E.2. Renewal

VI.E.2.a. Consider purchase of fuel & lubricants (third year option)

VI.E.2.b. Consider purchase of special educational theraphy services (second year option)

VI.E.2.c. Consider purchase of catering services (third year option)

VI.E.2.d. Consider purchase of annual maintenance for server consolidation - tape library system (fifth year option)

VI.E.2.e. Consider purhcase of employee assistance program (fourth year option)

VI.E.3. Adjusted Bids

VI.E.3.a. Consider purchase of Middle School Math Intervention Program (Increase in Contract)

VI.F. Consider purchase of Public Relations & Marketing Services (third year option)

VI.G. Consider modification and extension of contract for on premises caterer at SEC

VI.H. Consider approval of Novell Professional Services Contract

VI.I. Consider approval of a lease agreement between the City of Garland and GISD for maintenance of the fire land at Weaver Elementary School

VI.J. Consider approval of a utility easement agreement between the City of Garland and GISD at Weaver Elementary School

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

VII.A. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VII.B. Consult with counsel concerning Vega v. Garland ISD (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters concerning privileged and underprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct)

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

IX. Adjournment