May 23, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Recognition of Trustee Scott Luna

IV. Action Items (Non Consent)

IV.A. Sign Statement of Elected Officer

IV.B. Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Trustees

V. Information Item

V.A. Evidence of Excellence

V.A.1. Recognize Texas School Nurse Organization Shout Out Award Recipients 

V.A.2. Recognize Dell Scholars 

V.B. Recognize Elementary and Secondary District Teachers of the Year

V.C. Recognize Texas Instruments Grant Recipients

V.D. Review April 2017 Tax Reports

V.E. Review Second Quarter Investment Report

V.F. Receive Bond Update Presentation 

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

VII.A. Discuss Policy FFA(LOCAL)

VII.B. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VII.C. Discuss future agenda items

VIII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VIII.A. Board Meeting Minutes

VIII.B. Human Resources Report

VIII.C. Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2016-2017 General and Debt Service Funds

VIII.D. Tax Refunds

VIII.E. Cancellation of Contract

VIII.F. Offer from Housing and Community Services for the City of Garland for Purchase of Struck-Off Properties

VIII.G. Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes

VIII.H. New Bids

VIII.H.1. Purchase of Peace Officer Services

VIII.H.2. Purchase of Full Service Custodial Janitorial Services

VIII.H.3. Purchase of Playground and Grounds Materials

VIII.H.4. Purchase of Internet Security, Filtering, Load Balancing

VIII.H.5. Purchase of HVAC Equipment, Parts and Supplies

VIII.H.6. Purchase of Fire Alarm Inspection and Service

VIII.H.7. Purchase of Interactive Classroom Technology and Services

VIII.I. Renewal Bids

VIII.I.1. Purchase of HVAC Energy Management Controls Repairs and Support

VIII.I.2. Purchase of School Photography and Graduation Services

VIII.I.3. Purchase of Paint and Special Tints

IX. Action Items (Non Consent)

IX.A. Consider Approval of Local Board Policies DC (Local) and DK (Local)

IX.B. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing use of two District Buses and Personnel to the Salvation Army Garland Corps and Boys & Girls Club of Garland

IX.C. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Garland Economic Development Partnership

IX.D. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation 

IX.E. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Sachse Economic Development Corporation 

IX.F. Consider Approval of Proposed Non-Administrative Positions of the 2017-2018 School Year

IX.G. Renewal Bids

IX.G.1. Consider Approval of Depository Services 

IX.H. Increase in Awards

IX.H.1. Consider Approval of Increase in the Awarded Amount for Instructional Material, Equipment and Services 

IX.H.2. Consider Approval of the Increase in the Awarded Amount for Professional Staff Development and Consultant Services 

IX.H.3. Consider Approval of the Increase in the Awarded Amount for Professional Staff Development 

IX.I. Consider Approval of the Agreement between Garland ISD and Mesquite Regional Day School for the Deaf 

IX.J. Consider Approval of the Balanced Literacy Program Proposal 

IX.K. Consider Approval of the One-Way Dual Language Roll Out Program 

IX.L. Consider Approval of the CTE and LOTE Textbook Adoption 

IX.M. Consider Approval of the Recommended Additional Funding and Revised Design Contract Amount for Work Associated with Phase 0 Work Scope 

IX.N. Consider Approval of the Recommended Change to Contract to Add Alternates with Increased Funding for Multi-Campus Roof Replacement

IX.O. Consider Approval of Purchase of Moving and Storage Services

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. 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; 
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

X.A.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent search process;

X.A.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools;

X.A.3. Consideration and deliberation regarding Board Clerk Evaluation

X.A.4. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative appointments; and

X.A.5. Consideration and deliberation regarding the selection of officers for the Board of Trustees.

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

XII. Action Items (Non Consent)

XII.A. Consideration and possible action regarding the selection of an executive search consulting firm;

XII.B. Consideration and possible action regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools;

XII.C. Consideration and possible action regarding Board Clerk Evaluation;

XII.D. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative appointments; and

XII.E. Consideration and possible action regarding the election of Board Officers.

XIII. Adjournment