March 6, 2008 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(s)

IV.B. Hear report concerning the Garland ISD Metropolitan Area Network/Wide Area Network (MAN/WAN)

IV.C. Announce Board Member training credit hours

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Consider modifying the 2008-09 School Calendar

V.B. Consider revisions to Board Policies on first reading

V.C. Consider canceling March 20, 2008 Regular Board Meeting

V.D. Review calendar events

V.E. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consider approval of minutes of Board Meeting held on Thursday, Februay 21, 2008

VI.B. Consider approval of Trustee Election Order and Notice

VI.C. Consider approval of the Draft Joint Election Contract submitted by the Dallas County Elections Department

VI.D. Consider approval of tax refunds

VI.E. Consider approval of summer flooring bids for the district

VI.F. Consider approval of Facility Leasing updated rate schedule

VI.G. Consider approval of Central Textbook Committee recommendations for 2008-09

VI.H. Consider approval of Clean Fleet Vehicle Ordinance

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)

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

IX. Adjournment