April 13, 2021 at 4:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 

II. 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 social distancing. 

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 April 2021

VI. Information Items

VI.A. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for April 2021 – Mark A. Booker

VI.B. Receive Texas Comptroller Transparency Stars Award for Contracts and Procurement - Mark A. Booker

VI.C. Review February 2021 Monthly Financials – Allison Davenport

VI.D. Receive 2021 Best Wellness Employer Silver Certification – Allison Davenport and Elizabeth Kiertscher

VI.E. Review February 2021 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper 

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 Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments – Kristi Cooper

VII.C. Consider Approval of Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes – Kristi Cooper

VII.D. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes – Kristi Cooper

VII.E. Consider Approval of Disposal of Buses – Mark A. Booker

VII.F. Consider Approval to Allow Inter-District Transfers for the Garland Independent School District – Dr. Susanna Russell

VII.G. Consider Approval of Storefront and P-Tech/ECHS Project at Rowlett High School – Javier Fernandez and Carmen Blakey

VII.H. New Bids

VII.H.1. Contract #11-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Hazardous Materials Abatement, Removal, Disposal and Other Related Services – Javier Fernandez

VII.H.2. Contract #30-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Data Analysis for Student and Staff Development and Evaluation – Dr. Kimberly Caddell

VII.H.3. Contract #113-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Technology Ticket System – Matt Yeager

VII.I. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.I.1. Contract #207-18 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for HVAC Maintenance, Repair and Building Automation Services – Paul Gonzales

VII.I.2. Contract # 397-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Integrated Learning Management System – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VII.J. Modification to Existing Awarded Bid

VII.J.1. Contract #15-21 – Consider Modification to Internet Service Provider – Matt Yeager

VIII. Discussion Items

VIII.A. Discuss 2021-2022 Raise Scenarios – Brandy Mayo, Dr. Gradyne Brown, Dr. Brent Ringo

VIII.B. Discuss Approval to Allow Inter-District Transfers for the Garland Independent School District – Dr. Susanna Russell

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, 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.

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.

X. Adjournment