June 26, 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 Area Alliance of Black School Educators (GAABSE) 

III.A.2. Recognize Employee Wellness Department 

III.A.3. Recognize State VASE Competition Winners Jolene Mollenkamp and Erin Vejjajiva 

III.B. Introduce New District Administrators

III.C. Review May 2018 Tax Report

III.D. Review Third Quarter Investment Report

III.E. Receive Bond Update Presentation

III.F. Receive 2018-2019 Pay Raise Options and General Fund Budget Update 

III.G. Receive Update Presentation on Notification of Intent to Change the Fiscal Year Start Date to July 1

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. Discuss June 15, 2018 Semi-Annual Report to Judge Ed Kinkeade

V.B. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.B.5. Message from Board President

V.C. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes

VI.B. Human Resources Report

VI.C. Bond Renewal for Tax Assessor/Collector

VI.D. Tax Refunds for Over-payments or Erroneous Payments

VI.E. Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2017-2018 General and Debt Service Funds 

VI.F. New Bids

VI.F.1. Purchase of Instructional Software

VI.G. Renewal Bids

VI.G.1. Purchase of CTE Trades and Industrial Education Equipment

VI.G.2. Purchase of Beverage Vending Equipment and Services 

VI.G.3. Purchase of Technology Structured Cabling 

VI.G.4. Purchase of Cellular Telephone Equipment and Service 

VI.G.5. Purchase of Leased Warehouse Space

VI.G.6. Purchase of Instructional Material 

VI.G.7. Purchase of Online/Web-Hosted Intervention Programs for Math and Reading 

VI.G.8. Purchase of Balanced Literacy, Assessment Kits and Professional Development

VI.G.9. Purchase of K-12 Computer Based Reading Program

VI.G.10. Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing 

VI.G.11. Purchase of Technology Cable Locating Services

VI.H. Increase in Awards

VI.H.1. Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material and Equipment

VI.H.2. Increase in Awarded Amount for Chromebooks and Carts

VI.H.3. Increase in Awarded Amount for Storage and Area Network

VI.H.4. Increase in Awarded Amount for Interactive Presentation Systems & Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services 

VII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Faculty, Staff and Administration Pay Raise Options

VII.B. Consider Approval of Notification of Intent to Change the Fiscal Year Start Date to July 1

VII.C. New Bids

VII.C.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Nutrition Services Disposable Products

VII.C.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Multi-sensory Teaching Approach (MTA) Program for Dyslexia 

VII.C.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Advanced Placement Exams

VII.D. Increase in Awards 

VII.D.1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Staff Development

VII.D.2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Career and Technology Education Merchandise, Equipment and Supplies

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; 
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 551.072, deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property:

VIII.A.1. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative appointments including, Principal-Southgate Elementary School and Executive Technology Officer.

VIII.A.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding real property.

VIII.A.3. Consideration and deliberation regarding General Counsel. 

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

X. Action Items (Non Consent)

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative appointments including, Principal-Southgate Elementary School and Executive Technology Officer.

XI. Adjournment