March 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM - Finance 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 Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for March 2021 – Mark A. Booker

V.A.2. Review January 2021 Monthly Financials – Allison Davenport

V.A.3. Review January 2021 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper

V.A.4. Receive Demographics Update for Winter 2021 – Dr. Brent Ringo

V.A.5. Receive Open Enrollment Planning Presentation – Dr. Susanna Russell & Dr. Babetta Hemphill

V.A.6. Receive State and Federal Grants Presentation – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

V.A.7. Receive Presentation on Bond Update – Javier Fernandez 

V.B. Action Items (Non Consent)

V.B.1. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2020-2021 General Fund and Student Nutrition Service Fund – Brandy Mayo

V.B.2. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments – Kristi Cooper

V.B.3. 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.B.4. Consider Approval of Lakeview Centennial High School HVAC Ductwork Replacement Project – Javier Fernandez

V.B.5. New Bids

V.B.5.a. Contract #215-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance General Trades Merchandise and Services– Paul Gonzales

V.B.5.b. Contract #321-21 Consider Approval of Purchase of PK Textbook Adoption – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

V.B.6. Renewal Bids

V.B.6.a. Contract #204-16 - Consider Extension of Test and Balance Services – Paul Gonzales

V.B.7. Increase to Awarded Bids

V.B.7.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, 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.

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.

VII. Adjournment