March 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Meetings of the Board of Trustees will be held in the Board Room, 601 S. Jupiter Garland, Texas 75042. Due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, members of the public may attend board meetings in the Garland/Rowlett Rooms of Harris Hill Administration Building with live streaming. Per TEA Guidance as referenced in Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34, everyone physically present must wear a face mask at all times and should practice six-feet social distancing. 

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. Recognize Leadership Garland - Sherese Lightfoot

V.B. Evidence of Excellence 

V.B.1. Recognize Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) All-State Recipients - Joseph Figarelli 

V.C. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

V.C.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient GRS-TV - Sherese Lightfoot

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

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 Waiver for Low Attendance - District Affairs Committee

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Waiver for Missed School Days - District Affairs Committee

VIII.C. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2020-2021 General Fund and Student Nutrition Service Fund – Finance Committee

VIII.D. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments – Finance Committee

VIII.E. 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) – Facilities Committee

VIII.F. Consider Approval of Lakeview Centennial High School HVAC Ductwork Replacement Project – Facilities Committee

VIII.G. Consider Approval of Locations of Private Cellular Tower at Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science - Matt Yeager 

VIII.H. New Bids

VIII.H.1. Contract #215-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance General Trades Merchandise and Services– Finance Committee 

VIII.H.2. Contract #321-21 Consider Approval of Purchase of PK Textbook Adoption – Finance Committee

VIII.I. Renewal Bids

VIII.I.1. Contract #204-16 - Consider Extension of Test and Balance Services – Facilities Committee 

VIII.J. Increase to Awarded Bids

VIII.J.1. 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) –Facilities Committee

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 Director Communications.

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

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Director Communications. 

XI. Adjournment