March 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM - Facilities 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 March 2021

V.A. Information Items

V.A.1. Receive Information Regarding TxSSC Outstanding Individual Service Award Bestowed to Pat Lamb – Dr. Shelley Garrett

V.A.2. Receive Presentation on Bond Update – Javier Fernandez

V.B. Discussion Item

V.B.1. Discuss Executive Order No. GA-34 Relating to the Opening of Texas in Response to the COVID-19 Disaster and Garland ISD Operations – Dr. Susanna Russell and Dr. Brent Ringo

V.C. Action Items

V.C.1. Consider Approval of Lakeview Centennial High School HVAC Ductwork Replacement Project – Javier Fernandez

V.C.2. Consider Approval of Job Order Contractor for HVAC Equipment and Fine Arts Acoustical Sound Panels for O’Banion Middle School Fine Arts Addition and Renovations (2014 Bond Program)  – Javier Fernandez

V.C.3. Renewal

V.C.3.a. Contract #204-16 – Consider Extension of Test and Balance Services – Paul Gonzales

V.C.4. Increase 

V.C.4.a. Contract #500-4.4-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in the Project Owner Contingency Amount for Coyle Middle School Fine Arts Addition and Renovations (2014 Bond Program) – Javier Fernandez

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

VI.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.

VI.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.

VI.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.

VII. Adjournment