August 23, 2011 at 6:10 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum

IV. Discussion Items

IV.A. Review revisions to Local Board Policies on first reading

IV.B. Review calendar

V. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

V.A. Minutes of Board Meetings

V.B. Tax refunds

V.C. Bank of America signature card and facsimile signatures

V.D. Resolution designating investment officers for the District

V.E. List of qualified investment brokers

V.F. Independent sources of instruction for the training of investment officers

V.G. 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

V.H. Resolution of the adoption of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 54 and committing fund balances

V.I. Resolution from the Board of Trustees to grant permission to the Superintendent to execute an agreement with the State Energy Conservation Office

V.J. New Bids

V.J.1. Food service paper products

V.J.2. Electrical technology products

V.J.3. Digital language lab systems

V.J.4. Toilet paper and paper towels

V.J.5. Fertilizer and grounds products

V.J.6. Intranet and telecommunications infrastructure services

V.K. Renewal Bids

V.K.1. Automobile commercial fleet and general liability insurance coverage (second year option)

V.K.2. Chiller and boiler repair services (third year option)

V.K.3. Hewlett Package servers and cabinets (third year option)

V.K.4. Third party administration services for the workers' compensation program and workers' compensation excess insurance (fourth year option)

V.L. Revisions to Local Board Policies on second reading

VI. Action Items (Non Consent)

VI.A. Consider approval of Final Amended Budget for 2010-2011

VI.B. Consider approval of Budget for the 2011-2012 school year

VI.C. Consider approval of tax rates for the 2011-2012 school year

VI.D. Consider purchase of asbestos and mold abatement services

VI.E. Consider approval of 2011-2012 PDAS Teacher Appraisal Calendar

VI.F. Consider approval of 2011-2012 PDAS list of GISD Certified Teacher Appraisers

VI.G. Consider approval of Agreement between Dallas County Community College District and Garland Independent School District relating to the Gateway To College Program

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