December 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Items

III.A. Recognize winners of Holiday Greeting Card Contest

III.B. Recognize winners of Garland Christmas Association Canned Food Drive

III.C. Review October 2010 and November 2010 Tax Reports

III.D. Review Construction and Facilities Update

III.E. Review 2010-2011 GISD "No Child Left Behind" Highly Qualified Teacher Report

III.F. Review 2010 Internal Audit Plan

IV. Public Forum

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Review Calendar of Events

V.B. Discuss Future Agenda Items

VI. Action Items

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

VI.B. Consider approval of tax refunds

VI.C. Consider budget transfers and amendments to the 2010-2011 adopted budget

VI.D. New Bids

VI.D.1. Consider purchase of CISCO equipment and engineering services

VI.D.2. Consider purchase of Apple equipment, software and peripherals

VI.E. Renewal Bids

VI.E.1. Consider purchase of classroom furniture - catalog (third year option)

VI.E.2. Consider purchase of general trades, maintenance merchandise, equipment and supplies (third year option)

VI.E.3. Consider purchase of general trades, transportation merchandise, supplies and equipment (third year option)

VI.E.4. Consider purchase of general trades, career and technology merchandise, supplies and equipment (third year option)

VI.E.5. Consider purchase of emergency notification system (fourth year option)

VI.E.6. Consider purchase of playground survey, inspection, design, equipment and installation (third year option)

VI.F. Increase in Contract

VI.F.1. Consider purchase of laptop computers

VI.G. Consider approval of a resolution for the construction delivery method for Webb Middle School

VI.H. Consider approval of CM Agent proposal for Webb Reconstruction

VI.I. Consider approval of a proposal from Estes, McClure and Associates, Inc. for 2011 electrical upgrades at multiple facilities

VI.J. Consider approval of a proposal from Estes, McClure and Associates, Inc. for 2011 HVAC upgrades at multiple facilities

VI.K. Consider approval of a proposal from Estes, McClure and Associates, Inc. for boiler replacement at various campuses

VI.L. Consider approval of course offerings for 2011-2012

VI.M. Consider approval of recommended changes to transportation routes for 2011-2012

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