May 12, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Statement from Superintendent and Board President Concerning Incident of May 3, 2015

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

IV.A. Private consultation with the Board's attorney on all subjects or matters authorized by law (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)

IV.B. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration, including the Principal for Hudson Middle School (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

IV.C. Consider personnel matters related to deployment and duties of security personnel and security protocols (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.076: Deliberating regarding the deployment of security personnel, security devices or security audits; Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

V. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session

VI. Information Item

VI.A. Receive Curriculum Preview

VI.B. Receive Information on GISD Summer Learning Series 

VII. Public Forum: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 

VIII. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda

VIII.A. Review Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2014-2015 Adopted Budget 

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Offer from Sufi Properties for Purchase of a Struck-Off Property 

VIII.C. Review Tax Refunds 

VIII.D. New Bids

VIII.D.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Cheerleading, Drill Team Supplies and Equipment  

VIII.D.2. Consider Purchase of School Photography and Graduation Services 

VIII.D.3. Consider Purchase of Temporary Personnel Services 

VIII.D.4. Consider Purchase of Charter Transportation Services 

VIII.D.5. Consider Purchase of Energy Management Controls Repairs and Technical Support

VIII.D.6. Consider Purchase of Small Food Service Equipment Catalog 

VIII.D.7. Consider Purchase of Large Food Service Equipment Catalog

VIII.D.8. Consider Purchase of Commodity Processing 

VIII.D.9. Consider Purchase of Depository Services

VIII.D.10. Consider Purchase of Online Subscriptions Including Online Curriculum Delivery and Other Online Delivery 

VIII.E. Renewal Bids

VIII.E.1. Consider Purchase of Windows 8 Tablet Devices 

VIII.E.2. Consider Purchase of Technology Cable Locating Services

VIII.E.3. Consider Purchase of Managed Technology Services 

VIII.E.4. Consider Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing 

VIII.E.5. Consider Purchase of Internet Based College and Career Planning Platform 

VIII.E.6. Consider Purchase of HVAC Cooling Equipment, Parts and Supplies 

VIII.E.7. Consider Purchase of Custodial Services 

VIII.E.8. Consider Purchase of Lamps, Bulbs, Ballasts, and Fuses (Warehoused)

VIII.E.9. Consider Purchase of Security Access, CCTV Equipment and Services

VIII.E.10. Consider Purchase of Fire Alarm Inspection and Parts 

VIII.E.11. Consider Purchase of Telephone Long Distance and Analog Centrex Line Services 

VIII.E.12. Consider Purchase of Audio Visual Supplies and Installation, Catalog

VIII.E.13. Consider Purchase of Promotional Marketing Material, Catalog 

VIII.E.14. Consider Purchase of Leased Warehouse Space 

VIII.F. Increase in Award

VIII.F.1. Consider Increase in Award for Purchase of Stage Curtains, Equipment, Supplies and Fireproofing Treatment Services 

IX. Discussion Items

IX.A. Trustees' Report

IX.A.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

IX.A.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

IX.A.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

IX.A.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

IX.B. Discuss future agenda items

X. Action Items

X.A. Consider Approval for Updated Interlocal Agreement with Region X

X.B. Consider Approval for Updated Interlocal Agreement with Educational Purchasing Cooperative of North Texas (EPCNT)

X.C. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing use of Two District Buses and Personnel to the Salvation Army Garland Corps and Boys & Girls Club of Garland

X.D. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractors for Construction Services on the Softball and Baseball Improvements (2014 Bond Program)

XI. Adjournment