April 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Item

III.A. Evidence of Excellence

III.A.1. Recognize 2016 All State Students

III.A.2. Recognize Hudson MS Varsity Mixed Choir 

III.B. Recognize GISD Communications Department for TSPRA Platinum Award

III.C. Receive STEAMposium Update

III.D. Receive Readers are Leaders Program Presentation 

III.E. Receive Budget Update

III.F. Receive Presentation From Board President on Montessori Program

IV. 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. 

V. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda

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

V.B. Review Tax Refunds

V.C. New Bids

V.C.1. Consider Purchase of Dish Room Chemicals, Safety, Sanitation and Services 

V.C.2. Consider Purchase of Mobile Theft Management 

V.D. Renewal Bids

V.D.1. Consider Purchase of Temporary Personnel Services

V.D.2. Consider Purchase of Small Food Service Equipment, Catalog

V.D.3. Consider Purchase of Large Food Service Equipment, Catalog

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

V.D.5. Consider Purchase of Fine Arts Apparel, Merchandise and Accessories 

V.D.6. Consider Purchase of Custodial Services 

V.D.7. Consider Purchase of PC Computer Migration, Configuration and Deployment 

V.D.8. Consider Purchase of HVAC Cooling Equipment, Parts and Supplies

V.D.9. Consider Purchase of Audit Services

V.D.10. Consider Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing 

V.D.11. Consider Purchase of Fire Alarm Inspection Services and Parts 

V.E. Increase in Award

V.E.1. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Apple Equipment, Software and Peripherals

V.E.2. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Musical Instruments Supplies and Repairs 

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discussion About Proposed Recommendations to the Administration Concerning Thoughtexchange Survey 

VI.B. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.C. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Discussion, consideration, and possible action concerning “Restore General Education Seats in Firewheel Neighborhoods” petition regarding Luna Elementary

VII.B. Consider  Approval to Move Observance of Celebrate Freedom Week to First Week of School

VII.C. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Renovations-Armstrong ES, Back ES and Keeley ES (2014 Bond Program)

VII.D. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Additions and Renovations Austin MS, Houston MS and Park Crest ES (2014 Bond Program)

VII.E. Consider Increase in Award for Asbestos and Mold Abatement Services (EPCNT Inter-local, with Mesquite ISD) 

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 complaint by employee Tracy Glick against Trustee (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