October 10, 2017 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 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists 

III.A.2. Recognize Brandenburg Middle School Honors Band 

III.B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Adrian Leday

III.C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Karina Trotter 

III.D. Review Annual Investment Report

III.E. Review Fourth Quarter Investment Report 

III.F. Review September 2017 Tax Report

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. New Bids

V.A.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Budget System Implementation Services

V.A.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fuel Quoting

V.A.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Grounds Materials

V.A.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development

V.B. Renewal Bids

V.B.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Culinary, Hospitality and Fashion Equipment 

V.B.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Business Finance, Marketing and Medical Equipment 

V.B.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Plagiarism Protection Tool 

V.B.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Air Conditioning Filters

V.B.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Montessori and Instructional Material, Equipment and Service, Catalog

V.B.6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Career and Technical Education-Trade and Industry

V.B.7. Consider Approval of Purchase of American Sign and Foreign Language Course Agreement 

V.B.8. Consider Approval of Administrative Recommendation for the Second of Four (4) Annual Renewal Options for RFQ #361-16 for Hazardous Materials Consultant Services

V.C. Increase in Awards

V.C.1. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for K-12 Computer Based Reading Program

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.B. Discuss Future Agenda Items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consideration and possible action regarding naming the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools for Garland Independent School District.

VII.B. Consider Approval of Texas Education Human Resources Day Proclamation and Resolution 

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

VII.D. Consider Approval of the 2018-2019 Choice of School Basic Calendar

VII.E. New Bids

VII.E.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Campus Leveled Libraries and Staff Development

VII.E.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Book Fairs

VII.E.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Library Books

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. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations.

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 Administrative recommendations.

X. Adjournment