November 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Item

III.A. Recognize Grainger for grant provided to GISD

III.B. Receive information regarding Classroom Tablets

III.C. Review 4th Quarter Investment Report

III.D. Review Annual Investment Report

III.E. Review September 2009 Tax Report

IV. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda

IV.A. Review budget transfers and amendments to the 2009-10 adopted budget

IV.B. Review an agreement with BEST Education Foundation

IV.C. Review Bank of America signature card and facsimile signatures

IV.D. New Bids

IV.D.1. Review purchase of trash bags and can liners

IV.D.2. Review purchase of chemical management system and chemicals

IV.D.3. Review purchase of broadcasting supplies, equipment and services

IV.E. Renewal Bids

IV.E.1. Review purchase of asbestos abatement services (second year option)

IV.E.2. Review purchase of formal and performance apparel and accessories (second year option)

IV.E.3. Review purchase of legal services to collect delinquent taxes and appeal and audit services (third year option)

IV.E.4. Review purchase of public address system (third year option)

IV.E.5. Review purchase of property, EDP, boiler and machinery, inland marine and crime insurance coverage (second year option)

IV.E.6. Review purchase of VIRCO classroom furniture (second year option)

IV.E.7. Review purchase of cable locating services for the Metropolitan Area Network (third year option)

IV.E.8. Review purchase of an emergency notification system (third year option)

IV.E.9. Review purchase of software maintenance

IV.F. Increase in Award

IV.F.1. Review purchase of laptop computers

IV.G. Consider approval of the District-wide Electrical for Projector Outlets

IV.H. Consider approval of 2009 Lighting Retrofit Phase IV

IV.I. Consider approval of the running track resurfacing, structural spray, striping and track materials

IV.J. Review revision to Board Policy FB (Local) on first reading

IV.K. Review proposed 2010-2011 School Calendar on first reading

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Receive information regarding GISD's GED Program

V.B. Review calendar

V.C. Discuss future agenda items

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

VI.A. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration, including the appointment of assistant principals at Lakeview and Hickman (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VI.B. Deliberate the duties of the superintendent as reflected in formative evaluation goals. (Tex.Govt.Code 551.074)

VII. Adjournment