October 13, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Action Item

III.A. Consider Appointment of Trustee to Place 4 Vacancy

III.B. Sign Statement of Appointed Officer 

III.C. Administer Oath of Office to Newly Appointed Trustee

IV. Statement from Board President Addressing Career and Technical Education Center and Natatorium

V. Information Items

V.A. Evidence of Excellence

V.A.1. Recognize Kimberlin Academy for Excellence for Being Named a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School

V.A.2. Recognize Seven Garland ISD 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists

V.B. Receive Presentation on National Math and Science Initiative

V.C. Receive Information on 2015 Assessment Results and Goal Setting 

VI. 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. 

VII. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda

VII.A. Review Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2015-2016 Adopted Budget

VII.B. Review Tax Refunds

VII.C. New Bids

VII.C.1. Consider Purchase of Paints and Special Tints

VII.C.2. Consider Purchase of Apple Equipment, Software and Peripherals 

VII.C.3. Consider Purchase of Musical Instruments, Supplies and Repairs 

VII.C.4. Consider Purchase of Concessionaire Services Curtis Culwell Center

VII.C.5. Consider Purchase of Career and Technical Education-Trade and Industry 

VII.D. Renewal Bids

VII.D.1. Consider Purchase of Fuel

VII.D.2. Consider Purchase of Fundraisers (Catalog)

VII.D.3. Consider Purchase of Air Conditioning Filters

VII.D.4. Consider Purchase of Office Furniture, Catalog

VII.D.5. Consider Purchase of Metropolitan Area Network Services 

VII.D.6. Consider Purchase of Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog

VIII. Discussion Items

VIII.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VIII.B. Discuss future agenda items

VIII.C. Discuss Local Policies from Update 100 and 102

IX. Action Items (Non Consent)

IX.A. Consider Approval of the Board Policy Manual

IX.B. Consider Resolution Concerning the Nomination of a Representative for the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors

IX.C. Consider Approval of the Choice of School Basic Calendar

IX.D. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for District Wide Roofing Consulting Services 

IX.E. Consider Approval of Local Career Technical Education District Teaching Permit

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

X.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)

X.B. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration including, Director of IT Operations, Assets and Budget (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

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

XII. Adjournment