November 10, 2015 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Hearing

III.A. Conduct a Public Hearing on School FIRST Rating Report

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Recognition of National Math and Science Initiative Schools 

IV.B. Evidence of Excellence

IV.B.1. Recognize Military Order of the World Wars Dallas Chapter GISD Student Honorees 

IV.B.2. Recognize 2015-16 National PTA School of Excellence Designated Campuses 

IV.C. Review of the Proposed 2016-17 School Calendar

IV.D. Receive Special Education Programs in GISD Presentation

IV.E. Review Annual Investment Report

IV.F. Review Fourth Quarter Investment Report 

IV.G. Receive Bond Program Update 

IV.H. Discussion and/or Action on Design and Development Parameters to Include Budget for the Natatorium and CTE Center

V. 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. 

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Board Operating Procedures 

VI.B. TASB Legal Update 103

VI.C. Trustees' Report

VI.C.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VI.C.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VI.C.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VI.C.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VI.D. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Human Resources Report

VII.B. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2015-16 Adopted Budget

VII.C. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds

VII.D. New Bids

VII.D.1. Consider Purchase of Drupal Design and Development Services

VII.D.2. Consider Purchase of Fleet Vehicle Replacement Purchase

VII.D.3. Consider Purchase of Web Based Survey Service 

VII.D.4. Consider Purchase of Oracle Licenses 

VII.E. Renewal Bids

VII.E.1. Consider Purchase of Time and Attendance Equipment and Services

VII.E.2. Consider Purchase of Small Roofing Repair

VII.E.3. Consider Purchase of Apparel-Shirts, T-Shirts and Uniforms

VII.E.4. Consider Purchase of Oracle Licenses

VII.E.5. Consider Offer of Delinquent Tax Collection Attorney 

VII.E.6. Consider Purchase of Property and Crime Insurance Coverage

VII.E.7. Consider Purchase of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Maintenance and Support Services 

VII.E.8. Consider Purchase of Engineering and Related Professional Services 

VII.E.9. Consider Purchase of Architectural and Related Professional Services

VII.F. Increase in Award

VII.F.1. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Montessori Instructional Material and Equipment 

VII.G. Consider Approval of the Transportation Changes for 2016-2017

VII.H. Consider Resolution Concerning the Official Vote for a Representative for the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors

VII.I. Consider Resolution Concerning Appointment of the Texas Commissioner of Education 

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

VIII.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)

VIII.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.C. Consider Level III Employee Grievances of Gary Bothun (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

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

X. Adjournment