January 15, 2009 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. Recognize winners of the Garland Christmas Association's Annual Canned Food Drive

IV.C. Hear Bilingual GT Program Proposal for Primary Grade Change

IV.D. Hear information on College Readiness Initiative

IV.E. Review first quarter investment report

IV.F. Review December 2008 Tax Report

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Review December 20, 2008 Quarter Report to Judge Kinkeade

V.B. Review calendar events

V.C. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consider approval of minutes of Board Meeting(s)

VI.B. Consider approval of 2009-10 School Calendar

VI.C. Consider approval of TEA Staff Development Waiver

VI.D. Consider approval of the independently audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2008

VI.E. Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2008-09 adopted budget

VI.F. Bids

VI.F.1. Consider purchase of classroom furniture

VI.F.2. Consider purchase of software

VI.F.3. Consider purchase of formal and performance apparel and accessories

VI.G. Consider approval of tax refunds

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, including the appointment of Federal Programs/Grant Manager (Tex. Govt. Code §551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VII.B. Consider parent complaint against employees concerning North Garland student (Tex. Govt. Code §551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee; and Tex. Govt. Code §551.0821: Deliberating a matter regarding a student if personally-identifiable information about that student will necessarily be revealed)

VII.C. Consultation with attorney concerning parent complaint against employees (Tex. Govt. Code §551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters concerning privileged and unprivileged 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