February 27, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Hearing

III.A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report for 2016-2017

IV. Information Item

IV.A. Garland ISD Proud Video

IV.B. Evidence of Excellence

IV.B.1. Recognize 2018 Texas Music Educators Association Convention Participants 

IV.C. Receive STAAR End-of-Course & Substitute Assessments Options Report

IV.D. Receive Garland ISD Special Education & Dyslexia Program Enhancements and additional Staff, Training, and Instructional Materials Proposal

IV.E. Review November 2017 Monthly Financials Summary 

IV.F. Review December 2017 Monthly Financials Summary 

IV.G. Receive Bond Update

V. Action Items

V.A. Consider Approval of Order Canceling May 2018 School Board Election 

V.B. Issue Certification of Unopposed Candidates for Election 

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. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VII.B. Discuss future agenda items

VIII. Consent Agenda-Consider approval of

VIII.A. Board Meeting Minutes

VIII.B. Human Resources Report

VIII.C. Tax Refunds for Over payments or Erroneous Payments

VIII.D. Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2017-2018 General and Debt Service Funds 

VIII.E. Renewal Bids

VIII.E.1. Purchase of Software

VIII.E.2. Computer Workstations and Laptops and Related Items

VIII.E.3. Fiber Metropolitan Area Network Services

VIII.F. Increase in Awards

VIII.F.1. Increase in Awarded Amount for Apple Equipment and Software

VIII.F.2. Increase in Awarded Amount for Interactive Presentation Systems & Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services

IX. Action Items

IX.A. Consider Approval of the Garland ISD Special Education & Dyslexia additional Staff, Training and Instructional Materials Proposal and Funding Request

IX.B. Consider Approval for Vehicle Disposal

IX.C. New Bids

IX.C.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Service Provider

IX.D. Increase in Award

IX.D.1. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Office Furniture

IX.E. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP # 499-06-18 Multi-Campus Roof Replacements (Lyles MS and Montclair ES)

IX.F. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP # 499-07-18 Multi-Campus Roof Replacements (Shorehaven ES, Northlake ES, Print Shop/Risk Management, and Transportation/SNS Freezer)

IX.G. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the CSP #500-3.7-18 Multi-Campus Renovations-South Garland HS, Alternative Education Center (AEC), Couch ES, Heather Glen ES, Toler ES, and Vial ES (2014 Bond Program)

IX.H. Consider Approval of High School Fine Arts Building Re-Design (2014 Bond Program)

IX.I. Consider Approval of Increasing Square Footage of the Webb Middle School Addition to Include an Orchestra Hall (2014 Bond Program)

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; and
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices:

X.A.1. Deliberation regarding the implementation of security personnel and/or devices.

X.A.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations.

X.A.3. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.

X.A.4. Consultation with attorney related to actions and potential actions by USCIS regarding current and former employees.

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

XI.A. Action Items (Non Consent)

XI.A.1. Consideration and possible action regarding the the implementation of security personnel and/or devices.

XI.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations.

XI.A.3. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.

XI.A.4. Consideration and possible action related to actions and potential actions by USCIS regarding current and former employees.

XII. Adjournment