August 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Dinner for the Board and GISD Staff Members

III. Information Items

III.A. Hear report on new graduation requirements per House Bill 3 (HB3)

III.B. Review June 2009 Tax Report

III.C. Receive Certified Tax Roll

III.D. Receive Third Quarter Investment Report

III.E. Receive update on Accountability Ratings

IV. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda

IV.A. Review 2008-2009 Final Amended Budget

IV.B. Review Tax Refunds

IV.C. Review resolution for designation of fund balance in the General Fund for capital expenditures for equipment

IV.D. Review resolution designating investment officers for the District

IV.E. Review list of qualified investment brokers

IV.F. Review independent sources of instruction for the training of investment officers

IV.G. Review investment policy and investment strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies

IV.H. New Bids

IV.H.1. Review purchase of food service paper products

IV.H.2. Review purchase of academic/educational learning materials and services

IV.H.3. Review purchase of general retail and school groceries (#114-09)

IV.H.4. Review purchase of general retail and school groceries (#114-10)

IV.H.5. Review purchase of disaster recovery software and implementation/maintenance

IV.H.6. Review purchase of canine detection services

IV.H.7. Review purchase of software

IV.H.8. Review purchase of Apple equipment, software, and peripherals

IV.H.9. Review purchase of instructional software/technology programs

IV.I. Renewal Bids

IV.I.1. Review purchase of computerized grade book (support and program) (ninth year option)

IV.I.2. Review purchase of awards, plaques, ribbons, and trophies (second year option)

IV.I.3. Review purchase of health insurance plan (third year option)

IV.I.4. Review purchase of office furniture - catalog (third year option)

IV.I.5. Review purchase of award jackets, blankets, and patches (third year option)

IV.I.6. Review purchase of school leaders' liability and general liability insurance coverage (second year option)

IV.I.7. Review purchase of workers' compensation third-party administration and stop loss excess coverage for workers' compensation (second year option)

IV.I.8. Review purchase of architectural services (second year option)

IV.I.9. Review purchase of engineering and related professional services (second year option)

IV.I.10. Review purchase of intranet and telecommunications infrastructure services (second year option)

IV.I.11. Review purchase of portable classroom moving services (second year option)

IV.I.12. Review purchase of catering services (second year option)

IV.J. Review 2009-2010 PDAS Teacher Appraisal Calendar

IV.K. Review revisions to Board Policy EIF (Local) on first reading

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Review calendar

V.B. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consider holding a public meeting to discuss the Garland Independent School District's budget for fiscal year 2009-2010 and proposed tax rate

VI.B. Consider approval of proposed tax rate for the 2009-2010 school year

VI.C. Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "Garland Independent School District Maintenance Tax Notes, Series 2009", including the adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of such notes

VII. Adjournment