July 27, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

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. 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. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize Nurse Renee Kotsopoulos - Dr. Susana Russell

IV.A.2. Recognize Garland ISD Responsive Services Department - Lisa Olsen

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Jenny Graves - Sherese Nix-Lightfoot

IV.C. Holdsworth Center Overview- Dr. Susanna Russell, Brian Gilson-Holdsworth Center

IV.D. Introduction of District Administrators - Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.A.5. Message from Board President

V.B. Superintendent's Report

V.C. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Human Resources Report

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Digital Marquee at South Garland High School –Javier Fernandez

VII.B. Consider Approval of Stage Lift at Hillside Academy for Excellence – Javier Fernandez

VII.C. Consider Approval of Extension of Employee Clinic Lease – Dr. Brent Ringo

VII.D. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendment to the 2021-2022 General Fund - Ms. Brandy Mayo

VII.E. Consider Approval of Resolution for NAACP Back-to-School Event at the Homer B Johnson Stadium - Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VII.F. Consider Approval of 2021-2022 Student Code of Conduct - Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VII.G. Consider Approval of Resolution for Cameras in Self-Contained Classrooms - Bentley Parker

VII.H. Consider Approval of Local Policies from TASB Update 117 - Lisa Ray

VII.I. New Bids

VII.I.1. Contract #9-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Disposable Products for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) – Dr. Shelley Garrett

VII.I.2. Contract #35-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Temporary Personnel Services – Mark A. Booker

VII.I.3. Contract #71-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Exclusive Beverage Vending Equipment and Services – Mark A. Booker

VII.I.4. Contract #65-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Trash Bags and Can Liners - Warehoused – Paul Gonzales

VII.I.5. Contract #302-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Materials and Related Supplies – Dr. Kim Caddell

VII.J. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.J.1. Contract #37-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Web Based Special Education Management Systems – Dr. Kim Caddell

VII.J.2. Contract #238-16 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Maintenance, Repair and Operations Supplies and Related Services – Paul Gonzales

VII.J.3. Contract #294-20 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Broadcasting Supplies, Equipment and Services – Sherese Lightfoot

VII.J.4. Contract #500-3.11-18 – Consider Approval of Increase in the Project Owner Contingency Amount for Multi-Campus Additions and Renovations-Jackson MS, Lyles MS, PAC, Cisneros Pre-K and Parsons Pre-K (2014 Bond Program) – Javier Fernandez

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

VIII.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.

VIII.A.1. Discussion and Consideration regarding soil composition near Park Crest Elementary.

VIII.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.

VIII.B.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations including Principal, Toler Elementary School.

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

IX.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Principal, Toler Elementary School.

X. Adjournment