March 26, 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 High School Music All-State Title Recipients 

III.A.2. Recognize Gale Fields Award Nominees and Garland High School Head Softball Coach Jennifer Sisson

III.A.3. Recognize CREST Award Campuses and Lone Star Level Competition Winners

III.B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Mon Roberts

III.C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Michael Floyd

III.D. Review Presentation of Delinquent Property Tax Collection Update

III.E. Review GISD Hotline Update

III.F. Review January 2019 Monthly Financials

III.G. Review February 2019 Tax Report

III.H. 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. Discuss the Authority to Evaluate Options Including Issuing an RFQ for Independent Auditing Services

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. 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 Board Goal Recommended Updates

VII.B. Consider Approval of the Recommended Proclamation 2019-Textbook Adoption 

VII.C. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Region XIV

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

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

VII.F. Consider Approval of Disposal of iPads

VII.G. New Bids

VII.G.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of School Photography Services

VII.G.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Paperback and Miscellaneous Books Catalog

VII.G.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services

VII.G.4. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for Facilities Condition Assessment, Educational Adequacy Assessment, and Long-range Capital Planning

VII.G.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Coyle Middle School Fine Arts Addition and Renovation - BP 4.4 Coyle MS (2014 Bond Program)

VII.H. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.H.1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for TIPWeb-IT Asset Management System and Services

VII.H.2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Onsite Student Instructional Programs and Services

VII.H.3. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Textbook Publishers and Distributors

VII.I. Modification of Existing Awarded Bid

VII.I.1. Consider Modification to Existing Award for STAAR Preparation Materials

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. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations.

VIII.A.2. Consultation and deliberation with District's attorney concerning Internal Audit.

VIII.A.3. Consultation with attorney regarding pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters concerning for Civil Action No. 3:17-CV-01708-C.

VIII.A.4. Consultation with the District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the discipline, up to and including termination for good cause, of the local agreement of Sonya Travis.

VIII.A.5. Consideration and deliberation regarding the proposed possible disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of the local agreement for Sonya Travis for good cause. 

VIII.A.6. Consultation and deliberation regarding possible recommendations for Student Assignment and School Choice.

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

IX.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations.

IX.B. Consideration and action to grant the Superintendent and/or the General Counsel the authority to negotiate a settlement on behalf of the District and finalize any agreement to resolve the matter for Civil Action No. 3:17-CV-01708-C.

IX.C. Consideration and possible disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of the local agreement for Sonya Travis for good cause.

X. Adjournment