September 11, 2018 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 Garland High School Junior Zachary Nguyen 

III.A.2. Recognize Luna Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Chris Nichols 

III.B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipients from Couch Elementary

III.C. Review May 2018 Monthly Financials 

III.D. Review June 2018 Monthly Financials 

III.E. Review July 2018 Monthly Financials 

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. Renewal Bids

V.A.1. Consider Purchase of District Furniture

V.A.2. Consider Purchase of Playground, Scoreboard and Field Lighting Equipment and Installation

V.A.3. Consider Purchase of Medical Supplies and Equipment Catalog

V.A.4. Consider Purchase of Catering Services

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss Possible Workshop October 9, 2018

VI.B. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.B.5. Message from Board President

VI.C. Discuss Future Agenda Items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider Approval of Board Goal: Adjustments to Annual Targets

VII.B. Consider Approval of local Policies BDB(LOCAL) and CFC(LOCAL)

VII.C. Consider Approval of the Human Resources Report

VII.D. Consider Approval of Changes to the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2018

VII.E. Consider Approval of Garland ISD Partial Tax Rolls for Tax Year 2018 

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;

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

IX.A. Action Items (Non Consent)

X. Adjournment