November 13, 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 Schrade Middle School Choir Director Mary Anne Clark

III.A.2. Recognize ACT-SO National Competition Winners

III.B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Cristian Espinoza

III.C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Veronica Joyner

III.D. Receive Garland ISD Dyslexia Program Update

III.E. Receive Fall 2018 ACE Update

III.F. Review September 2018 Monthly Financials 

III.G. Receive Presentation on Bond Update 

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 2019-2020 New Course Requests 

V.B. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy BE(LOCAL)-First Read

V.C. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy BDB(LOCAL)-First Read

V.D. Discuss Revisions to Board Operating Procedures

V.E. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.E.5. Message from Board President

V.F. Future Agenda Items

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

VI.B. Consider Approval of Human Resources Report

VI.C. Consider Approval of Choice of School Calendar

VI.D. Consider Approval of Adding the Alternate Approver for PEIMS in The Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL)

VI.E. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2018-2019 General Fund 

VI.F. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments

VI.G. New Bids

VI.G.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Immigration and Related Attorney Services

VI.G.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Career and Technical Education Industry and Professional Certifications

VI.G.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Web Based Special Education System

VI.G.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fire Sprinkler and Backflow Inspection Service and Parts

VI.G.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Track Uniforms and Equipment

VI.G.6. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Optimization and Replacement

VI.G.7. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor to CSP #500-3.8-18 for Construction Services on Bid Package 3.8 -- New Natatorium (2014 Bond Program)

VI.H. Renewal Bids

VI.H.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Custodial Supplies (Warehoused)

VI.H.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fundraisers (Catalog)

VI.H.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Small Repair Roofing Services

VI.H.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance Repair and Operations Supplies

VI.H.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of CTE Culinary Textbooks

VI.H.6. Consider Approval of Architectural and Related Professional Services

VI.H.7. Consider Approval of Purchase of Engineering and Related Professional Services

VI.H.8. Consider Approval of Purchase of Property and Crime Insurance Coverage

VI.H.9. Consider Approval of Purchase of Geographic Information Systems Products and Services

VII. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

VII.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:

VII.A.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's 2018-2019 Evaluation Document.

VII.A.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding public officer and Superintendent duties, roles and responsibilities. 

VII.A.3. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative appointments including Assistant General Counsel, Liberty Grove Elementary Principal and Kimberlin Academy for Excellence Principal. 

VII.A.4. Consultation and deliberation regarding approval to request and pursue a variance to the prohibition of alcohol sales within 300 feet of schools under City of Garland regulations for the Curtis Culwell Center.

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

VIII.A. Action Items (Non Consent)

VIII.A.1. Consideration and possible action regarding the Superintendent's 2018-2019 Evaluation Document.

VIII.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Assistant General Counsel, Liberty Grove Elementary Principal and Kimberlin Academy for Excellence Principal. 

VIII.A.3. Consideration and possible action regarding approval to request and pursue a variance to the prohibition of alcohol sales within 300 feet of schools under City of Garland regulations for the Curtis Culwell Center.

IX. Adjournment