January 17, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum

IV. Public Hearing

IV.A. Conduct Public Hearing on 2006-2007 AEIS Report

V. Information Items

V.A. Present Evidence of Excellence Award

V.B. Announce winners of the Garland Christmas Association's Annual Canned Food Drive

V.C. Receive Discipline Report for Second Six Weeks

V.D. Receive SB 9 Overview, Texas School Safety Act

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Review Board Policy FMH (LOCAL) Commencement Exercises

VI.B. Review November 2007 Tax Reports

VI.C. Review December 20, 2007 Quarterly Report to Judge Buchmeyer

VI.D. Review Calendar of Events

VI.E. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider approval of minutes of Board Meeting held Thursday, December 6, 2007

VII.B. Consider approval of the independently audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2007

VII.C. Ratify cancellation of contract regarding collection of delinquent tax service

VII.D. Ratify amendment of contract for delinquent tax service

VII.E. Ratify cancellation of contract regarding state aid appeal and taxable value audit services

VII.F. Consider approval of resolution casting vote for the election of a representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors

VII.G. Consider approval of tax refunds

VII.H. Consider approval of investment reports

VII.I. Bids

VII.I.1. New Bids

VII.I.1.a. Consider purchase of classroom furniture (yearly)

VII.I.1.b. Consider purchase of risk management medical testing and evaluation

VII.I.1.c. Consider purchase of public address system

VII.I.1.d. Consider purchase of emergency notification system

VII.I.2. Increase in Contract

VII.I.2.a. Consider purchase of software (increase in contract)

VII.I.3. Renewal Bids

VII.I.3.a. Consider purchase of asbestos abatement (third year option)

VII.I.3.b. Consider purchase of security upgrades/alarm sensors (third year option)

VII.I.3.c. Consider purchase of paint and sundry item (third year option)

VII.I.3.d. Consider purchase of small roof repairs (second year option)

VII.I.3.e. Consider purchase of technology wiring for moves, adds and changes (second year option)

VII.I.3.f. Consider purchase of electrical maintenance and installation (third year option)

VII.J. Consider approval of a proposal from Estes, McClure & Associates, Inc. for HVAC renovations at Naaman Forest High School

VII.K. Consider approval to increase the GMP for the Freezer Project work to be done at Transportation

VII.L. Consider revisions to Local Board Policies on second reading

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

VIII.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)

VIII.B. Review Superintendent's Performance Goals

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

X. Adjournment