August 24, 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 Austin Academy Pentathlon Team - Elizabeth Beadle, Lauren Houston

IV.A.2. Recognize Top MyOn Campuses - Jeanie Boyett, Dr. Angie Davis

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Laverne Snowden - Sherese Lightfoot

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

IV.D. Receive Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) II Grant Program Information - Dr. Brent Ringo, Ms. Allison Davenport, Ms. Lauren A. McKinney 

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

V.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.

V.A.1. Discussion and deliberation concerning pending litigation regarding Executive Order GA-38.

V.A.2. Discussion and deliberation regarding provisions of Executive Order GA-38 related to mask mandates in Texas public schools.

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

VI.A. Consideration and possible action regarding provisions of Executive Order GA-38 related to mask mandates in Texas public schools.

VII. Discussion Items

VII.A. Discussion Regarding COVID-19 Update - Renee Kotsopoulos

VII.B. Trustees' Report

VII.B.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VII.B.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VII.B.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VII.B.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VII.B.5. Message from Board President

VII.C. Superintendent's Report

VII.D. Future Agenda Items

VIII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VIII.A. Human Resources Report

IX. Action Item (Non Consent)

IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding COVID-19 Mitigation Protocols - Dr. Ricardo Lopez

IX.B. Consider Approval of Resolution for Leave for Employee Quarantine for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year - Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

IX.C. Consider Approval of Recommendation for Salary Schedule Addendum - Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

IX.D. Consider Approval of Endorsement for TASB Board of Directors Region 10, Position A - James Miller

IX.E. Consider Approval of Resolution for Special Education Camera Installation and Activation - Dr. Bentley Parker

IX.F. Consider Approval of T-TESS Appraisal Calendar for 2021-2022 - Dr. Gradyne Brown

IX.G. Consider Approval of Setting the Tax Rate for the 2021-2022 School Year – Dr. Brent Ringo, Brandy Mayo

IX.H. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2021-2022 General Fund – Brandy Mayo

IX.I. Consider Approval to Dispose of Vehicles – Mark A. Booker

IX.J. New Bids

IX.J.1. Contract #106-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Ink and Toner Cartridges – Mark A. Booker

IX.J.2. Contract #201-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance and Operations Merchandise and Supplies – Paul Gonzales

IX.J.3. Contract #242-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Oracle Annual Maintenance and Support – Jason Genovese

IX.J.4. Contract #262-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Armored Courier Services – Allison Davenport

IX.J.5. Contract #203-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of School Photography & Graduation Services – Dr. Kim Caddell

IX.J.6. Contract #310-21-15 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development – Dr. Kim Caddell

IX.J.7. Contract #397-21-04 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Educational Software, Licenses, Subscriptions, Hardware and Services – Dr. Kim Caddell

IX.K. Increase to Awarded Bids

IX.K.1. Contract #127-20-01 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Subscription – Dr. Kim Caddell

IX.K.2. Contract #341-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Translation and Interpretation Equipment – Dr. Kim Caddell

IX.K.3. Contract #252-19 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Cellular Equipment and Services – Matt Yeager

IX.K.4. Contract #285-20-01 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Private Cellular Network – Matt Yeager

IX.K.5. Contract #286-18 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Apple Equipment, Software and Peripherals – Matt Yeager

IX.K.6. Contract #340-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Security Equipment Parts and Service – Pat Lamb

X. Adjournment