December 15, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. 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.

IV. 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.  

V. Information Items

V.A. Evidence of Excellence 

V.A.1. Recognize 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists - Denay Taylor

V.A.2. Recognize Rhodes Scholar Recipient Evan Walker - Sherese Lightfoot 

V.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

V.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Jennifer Swallow - Sherese Lightfoot

V.B.2. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Mobile Support Response Team (MSRT) - Sherese Lightfoot

V.C. Receive Texas Comptroller Transparency Stars Award - Allison Davenport

V.D. Receive Equity Data Assessment Update - Linda Griffin 

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.A.5. Message from Board President

VI.B. Superintendent's Report

VI.C. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Human Resources Report

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption - Lisa Ray

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Revisions to Board Policy BDB(LOCAL) - Lisa Ray 

VIII.C. Consider Approval of Volta Electric Vehicle Charging Station Proposal for the Curtis Culwell Center - John Wilborn and Javier Fernandez

VIII.D. Consider Approval of Request to Increase Daily Rate of Pay for Substitutes - Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

VIII.E. Consider Approval of a Resolution for a 4- day Summer Work Schedule and Holiday Shut-Down - Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

VIII.F. Consider Approval of the Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2020 - Allison Davenport

VIII.G. Consider Approval to the Process to Change the Mascot for South Garland High School - Dr. Susanna Russell and Dr. Brent Ringo

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

VIII.I. New Bids

VIII.I.1. Contract #285-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Private Cellular Network - Matt Yeager

VIII.I.2. Contract #394-21-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Services & Materials - Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VIII.I.3. Contract #394-21-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Online Curriculum - Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VIII.I.4. Contract #486-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies and Services - Matt Yeager

VIII.J. Increase to Awarded Bids

VIII.J.1. Contract #156-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Time and Attendance Equipment and Services - Jason Genovese

VIII.J.2. Contract #302-18-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Materials Online Workbooks - Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VIII.J.3. Contract #302-21 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for CTE Online Curriculum - Dr. Erika Crump

VIII.K. Modification to Awarded Bids

VIII.K.1. Contract #207-18 - Consider Modification to HVAC Maintenance, Repair and Building Automation Services - Paul Gonzales

VIII.L. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Continuation or Cancellation of Emergency Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent - Dr. Ricardo Lopez

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

IX.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.

IX.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.B.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations including; Executive Director Special Education and Director of Research Assessment and Accountability.

IX.B.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding next steps related to the resignation of Trustee Place 4. 

IX.B.3. Consultation and deliberation regarding Superintendent's Summative Evaluation.

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

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Executive Director Special Education and Director of Research Assessment and Accountability. 

X.B. Consideration and possible action regarding next steps related to resignation of Trustee Place 4.

XI. Adjournment