December 13, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Items

III.A. Recognize Holiday Greeting Card Winners

III.B. Recognize Canned Food Drive Winners 

III.C. Announce Trustee Continuing Education Credit Hours

III.D. Receive Cooperative Purchasing Report

III.E. Receive Bond Program Update

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

V.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.B. Discuss Future Agenda Items

VI. Action Items (Non Consent)

VI.A. Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

VI.B. Consider Approval of Human Resources Report

VI.C. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2016-17 Adopted Budget

VI.D. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds

VI.E. Consider Approval of Offer from Christopher Whitlock for Purchase of Struck-Off Property 

VI.F. Renewal Bids

VI.F.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Computer Workstations 

VI.F.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Exams-International Baccalaureate Organization  

VI.G. Increase in Award

VI.G.1. Consider Increase in the Awarded Amount for Playground and Grounds Materials

VI.G.2. Consider Increase in the Awarded Amount for Montessori-Practical Life, Math and Cultural Studies Material 

VI.G.3. Consider Increase in the Awarded Amount for Instrument Storage Product 

VI.H. Consider Approval of the 2017-2018 New Course Requests

VI.I. Consider Approval of the Resolution for District of Innovation 

VI.J. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Garland concerning the joint use of Homer B. Johnson Stadium’s West Gate

VI.K. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Additions and Renovations- Bussey MS, Freeman ES, and Kimberlin ES (2014 Bond Program)

VI.L. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Additions and Renovations-Cooper ES, Sellers MS, Shorehaven ES and Weaver ES (2014 Bond Program)

VI.M. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Garland High School-Campus Additions and Renovations (2014 Bond Program)

VII. Superintendent's Report

VII.A. Tax Report

VII.B. Quarterly Budget Report

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. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: 1) pending or contemplated litigation; 2) a settlement offer; or 3) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter; and
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee:

VIII.A.1. Evaluation, duties, and responsibilities of Team of 8 (Board and Superintendent);

VIII.A.2. Pending complaints and audits; and

VIII.A.3. Administrative recommendations including; Executive Director of Human Resources, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Health Services, Secondary Administrator Student Relations and Principal of the Gilbreath – Reed Career and Technical Center.

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

IX.A. Action Items (Non Consent)

IX.A.1. Consideration and possible action regarding evaluation, duties, and responsibilities of Team of 8 (Board and Superintendent);

IX.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding pending complaints and audits; and

IX.A.3. Consideration and possible action regarding personnel matters as recommended by the Administration including; Executive Director of Human Resources, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Director of Health Services, Secondary Administrator Student Relations and Principal of the Gilbreath – Reed Career and Technical Center.

X. Adjournment