May 22, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Recognition of Trustee Rick Lambert

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 Sachse Girls and South Garland Boys Basketball Teams 

V.A.2. Recognize 74th Annual Livestock Show and Plant Sale Winners 

V.A.3. Recognize Mariah Ayers for District, Area, Region and State Track and Field Accomplishments 

V.B. Receive North East Dallas Chapter Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated Donation Presentation

V.C. Introduce New District Administrators

V.D. Receive Energy Star District Recognition Presentation 

V.E. Review March 2018 Monthly Financials 

V.F. Review April 2018 Tax Report

V.G. Receive Bond Update Presentation

V.H. Receive College Readiness in GISD: 2017-2018 PSAT & SAT Outcomes Report

V.I. Receive STAAR EOC Results - December 2017 Report

V.J. Receive Presentation on Pay System Review  

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. Resolution Amending Authorized Representative in TexPool and Authorized Representative Add Form for Lone Star Investment Pool

VIII.D. Resolution Authorizing the Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes

VIII.E. Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes

VIII.F. Tax Refunds for Over-payments or Erroneous Payments

VIII.G. New Bids

VIII.G.1. Purchase of Chartered Transportation Services

VIII.G.2. Purchase of Office Supplies Catalog

VIII.G.3. Purchase of Instructional Material

VIII.G.4. Purchase of College and Career Readiness Instructional System

VIII.G.5. Purchase of Online Professional Development

VIII.H. Renewal Bids

VIII.H.1. Purchase of Peace Officer Security Services

VIII.H.2. Purchase of Moving and Storage Services

VIII.H.3. Purchase of Full Service Custodial Janitorial Services

VIII.H.4. Purchase of Test and Balance Services

VIII.H.5. Purchase of Web-Based Teacher and Principal Assessment and Recruitment Program

VIII.H.6. Purchase of Paint and Supplies

VIII.H.7. Purchase of Air Conditioning Filters

VIII.H.8. Purchase of Promotional Marketing Materials, Catalog

VIII.H.9. Purchase of Laminating Machines and Services

VIII.H.10. Purchase of Internet Security, Filtering, and Load Balancing

VIII.H.11. Purchase of HVAC Cooling Equipment, Parts and Supplies

VIII.H.12. Purchase of Athletic Training Supplies

VIII.H.13. Purchase of Fire Alarm Inspection Service

VIII.H.14. Purchase of HVAC Cooling Equipment, Part and Supplies

VIII.I. Increase in Awards

VIII.I.1. Increase in Awarded Amount for a Mimaki JFX200-2531 Flatbed Printer Parts and Supplies Renews through June 30, 2019 

VIII.I.2. Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Staff Development and Materials

IX. Action Items (Non Consent)

IX.A. Consider Approval of 2018-2019 Additional New Course Requests

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

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

IX.D. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Salvation Army of Garland

IX.E. Discussion and consideration of an order authorizing the issuance of Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2018, and resolving other matters incident and related thereto, including the establishment of parameters therefor and delegating certain matters to authorized District officials

IX.F. New Bids

IX.F.1. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Instructional Materials

IX.F.2. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Professional Staff Development

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 with attorney regarding contract dispute with Absolute.

X.A.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative appointments including Associate Superintendent-Leadership, Transformation and Innovation. 

X.A.3. 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 contract dispute with Absolute.

XII.B. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative appointments including Associate Superintendent-Leadership, Transformation and Innovation. 

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

XIII. Adjournment