December 10, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Items

III.A. Recognize Taiwanese/Garland Student Exchange

III.B. Hear update on Strategic Plan

III.C. Review 2013-2014 GISD "No Child Left Behind" Highly Qualified Teacher Report

III.D. Announce Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours

IV. Public Forum

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Trustees' exchange of information

V.B. Review calendar

V.C. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consider approval of Human Resources Report

VI.B. Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2013-2014 adopted budget

VI.C. Consider approval of tax refund

VI.D. New Bids

VI.D.1. Consider purchase of new buses and vehicles

VI.D.2. Consider purchase of air conditioning filters

VI.E. Renewal Bids

VI.E.1. Consider purchase of time and attendance equipment and services

VI.E.2. Consider offer for delinquent tax collection attorney

VI.E.3. Consider purchase of group term life and AD&D insurance

VI.F. Increase in Awards

VI.F.1. Consider approval to increase the awarded amount for Microsoft volume license agreement

VI.F.2. Consider an increase in the awarded amount for American Sign Language Course Agreement

VI.G. Consider cancellation of portions of contract for managed technology services

VI.H. Consider approval of the authorized use of Harris County Department of Education Cooperative (Choice Partners)

VI.I. Consider increase in total project cost for the HBJ Stadium Renovations

VI.J. Consider approval of Global Business Magnet Program

VI.K. Consider approval of transportation changes for 2014/2015

VI.L. Consider approval of Resolution on TRS Active Care

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. Consultation with Attorney  (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 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)

VII.B. 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