November 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM - Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 

II. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order on September 17, 2020 and the Texas Health and Human Services. These modifications are necessary to promote the health and safety of the Garland ISD community, and to comply with governmental orders, as well as guidance from health authorities.

III. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Harris Hill Administration Building or via email at BoardPublicComments@garlandisd.net prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting notice. The emailed comments will be read aloud at the meeting by a designated speaker. Emails should include the requester’s name, address and the detailed topic to be read aloud. In addition, comments must be limited to issues that can be presented in a public forum and are directly related to the posted and noticed agenda items. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy.  For more information about public comment procedures, please review the Board Policy for Public Comment accessible at the following link: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/364?filter=BED.  

IV. Superintendent's Message

V. Agenda Items for Board of Trustees Meeting November 2020

VI. Information Items

VI.A. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for November 2020 - Mark A. Booker

VI.B. Review September 2020 Monthly Financials - Allison Davenport

VI.C. Review September 2020 Tax Report - Kristi Cooper 

VI.D. Review First Quarter Investment Report - Rhonda Rountree

VI.E. Receive Student Nutrition Services Management Update - Bridget Broadnax

VI.F. Receive Presentation on Bond Update - Javier Fernandez 

VII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2020-2021 General Fund - Brandy Mayo

VII.B. Consider Approval of Disposal of Vehicles - Mark A. Booker

VII.C. Consider Approval of Donation from State Farm Enterprise Technology Grant - Michael Bland & Kenneth Pearce

VII.D. Consider Approval of Donation from the Garland Fire Department - Dr. Erika Crump

VII.E. New Bids

VII.E.1. Contract #152-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Custodial Supplies - Warehoused - Paul Gonzales 

VII.E.2. Contract #169-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Fundraisers (Catalog) - Mark A. Booker

VII.E.3. Contract #173-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Roofing Repair Services - Paul Gonzales

VII.E.4. Contract #181-20-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Apparel (Shirts, T-Shirts, Uniforms & Accessories) - Mark A. Booker

VII.E.5. Contract #319-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Track Uniforms and Equipment - Cliff Odenwald

VII.E.6. Contract #321-20-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Textbooks and Materials - Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VII.E.7. Contract #363-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Property Insurance - John King

VII.F. Renewal Bids

VII.F.1. Contract #325-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Testing and Assessment - Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VII.G. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.G.1. Contract #32-19-04 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Career and Technical Education Agriculture Merchandise and Services - Dr. Erika Crump

VII.G.2. Contract #65-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Clinic Supplies-Warehoused - Renee Kotsopoulos

VII.G.3. Contract #127-19-02 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for English Language Learners - Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VII.G.4. Contract #214-19-07 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for HVAC Control Systems, Parts and Services - Paul Gonzales

VII.G.5. Contract #281-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services - Paul Gonzales

VII.G.6. Contract #300-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Personal Protective Equipment - Mark A. Booker

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, discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.

VIII.B. 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. Adjournment