January 23, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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 Garland High School Student Anthony Cruz 

III.A.2. Recognize Lyles Middle School Teacher Dahlia Royal 

III.B. Review December 2017 Tax Report

III.C. Review First Quarter Investment Report

III.D. Receive Bond Update

III.E. Receive 2018-19 and 2019-20 Calendar Presentation

III.F. Receive Presentation on New School Bus Purchase and Seat Belts

III.G. Receive Presentation on Superintendent's Entry Plan

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. December 15, 2017 Semi-Annual Report to Judge Ed Kinkeade

V.B. Discuss Policies GKD (LOCAL) and DFBB (LOCAL)

V.C. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.D. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Consent Agenda-Consider approval of

VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes

VI.B. Human Resources Report

VI.C. Renewal Bids

VI.C.1. Purchase of Event Staffing CCC

VI.C.2. Purchase of Time and Attendance Equipment and Services

VI.C.3. Purchase of Teknion Furniture

VI.D. Increase in Awards

VI.D.1. Increase to the Awarded Amount for Playground, Scoreboard and Field Lighting Equipment and Installation

VI.D.2. Increase to the Awarded Amount for Maintenance Electrical Parts and Supplies

VI.D.3. Increase to the Awarded Amount for Computer Equipment, Components and Peripherals

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider Approval of 2018-2019 District Calendar

VII.B. Consider Approval of 2018-2019 Staff Development Waivers

VII.C. Consider Approval of 2018-2019 New Course Request

VII.D. Consider Approval of Update 109 Local Policies 

VII.E. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2017-2018 Adopted Budget

VII.F. Consider Board Approval of the Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2017

VII.G. Consider Approval of Donation of Interest of Land at 6301 Chiesa Road, Rowlett, Texas 75089 to the City of Rowlett

VII.H. New Bids

VII.H.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of General Trades Transportation Merchandise, Vehicles, Parts and Repair

VII.H.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of School Buses and White Fleet

VII.I. Increase in Awards

VII.I.1. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for Full Service Custodial Janitorial Services

VII.I.2. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for Career and Technical Education-Business

VII.I.3. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for CTE Supplies and Equipment

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 including, Chief Financial Officer; 

VIII.A.2. Consideration and deliberation of informal resolution of complaint filed by Otis Steve Martin;

VIII.A.3. Consultation with attorney regarding Cenergistic contract. 

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 including, Chief Financial Officer; 

IX.A.2. Consideration and possible action on informal resolution of complaint filed by Otis Steve Martin.

X. Adjournment