January 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Items

III.A. Evidence of Excellence

III.A.1. Recognize Kimberlin Academy for Excellence Student Kylie Tibbs 

III.A.2. Recognize I Write Short Stories by Kids for Kids Publishing Contest Winners 

III.B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Katrina McGensy

III.C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Mark Cox

III.D. Introduction of New District Administrators 

III.E. Receive Technology Update on Ready 1:1 High School and Middle School Program 5-Year Plan 

III.F. Review November 2018 Tax Report

III.G. Review December 2018 Tax Report

III.H. Review October 2018 Monthly Financials 

III.I. Review November 2018 Monthly Financials 

III.J. Review Bond Update Presentation 

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. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.A.5. Message from Board President

V.B. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes

VI.B. Human Resource Report

VII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Final Draft of 2019 Legislative Priorities

VII.B. Consider Approval of Trustee Election Order

VII.C. Consider Approval of a Resolution for a 4-day summer work schedule and holiday shut-down

VII.D. Approval of Resolution Authoring Contribution to the Sachse Economic Development Corporation

VII.E. Consider Approval of the Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2018

VII.F. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund

VII.G. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments

VII.H. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 818 E. Linda Drive, Garland, TX to Ryan Z and Associates

VII.I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 922 Susan Drive, Garland, TX to Christopher Whitlock

VII.J. New Bids

VII.J.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Time and Attendance Equipment and Services

VII.J.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Software to Facilitate Oracle Fiscal Year Change

VII.J.3. Consider Purchase of Instructional Materials for English Language Learners

VII.J.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Audit Services

VII.K. Renewal Bids

VII.K.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Event Staffing Services-CCC

VII.L. Increase in Awards

VII.L.1. Consider Increase in Awarded Project Not-To-Exceed Amount for Multi-Campus Addition and Renovations (Lister ES, Sewell ES and Webb MS) Substantial Completion March 31, 2019

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; and 
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:

VIII.A.1. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative appointments including, Director of Visual and Performing Arts, Director of Position Administration, Director-Teaching and Learning and Head Football Coach/Boys Athletic Director-South Garland High School.

VIII.A.2. Consultation with District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the termination of the Chapter 21 contract of James Bunton.

VIII.A.3. Consultation with District’s attorney concerning Internal Audit.

VIII.A.4. Consideration and deliberation regarding Superintendent's Evaluation.

VIII.A.5. Consideration and deliberation regarding Superintendent's Contract.

VIII.A.6. Consideration and deliberation regarding Board Clerk's Evaluation. 

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, Director of Visual and Performing Arts, Director of Position Administration, Director-Teaching and Learning and Head Football Coach/Boys Athletic Director-South Garland High School.

X.B. Consideration and possible action regarding termination of the Chapter 21 contract of James Bunton.

X.C. Consideration and possible action regarding Superintendent's Contract.

XI. Adjournment