March 28, 2023 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 prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting notice. 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 All-State Fine Arts Students - Joseph Figarelli 

IV.A.2. Recognize International Thespian Festival Qualifiers - Joseph Figarelli 

IV.A.3. Recognize 2021-2022 Teacher Incentive Allotment Designated Teachers - Dr. Susanna Russell 

IV.B. Special Recognition

IV.B.1. Recognize Sachse Swingsters - Dr. Susanna Russell 

IV.C. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.C.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Matt Yeager - Sherese Nix

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

IV.E. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report - Mark Quinn

IV.F. Receive Trustee Bond 2023 Protocols - Dr. Brent Ringo

IV.G. Summer Reading Program - Dr. Kimberly Caddell, Dr. Melissa Hill, Dr. Babetta Hemphill 

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 Resolution Against Vouchers and/or Education Savings Accounts - Dr. Ricardo Lopez

VII.B. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2022-2023 General Fund – Brandy Mayo

VII.C. Consider Approval of Recommendation for 2022-2023 Salary Schedule Addendum Summer School Staff Pay and Residency Coach Stipend – Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

VII.D. Consider Approval of Region 10 Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Agreement – Mark A. Booker

VII.E. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck-Off Property to the City of Garland – Kristi Cooper

VII.F. New Bids

VII.F.1. Contract #175-23-01 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Custodial Equipment and Supplies – Paul Gonzales

VII.F.2. Contract #310-23-08 – Consider Approval of Purchase of On-site Counseling Services – Dr. Susanna Russell

VII.G. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.G.1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Special Education Services Licensed Psychologist, Diagnosticians, Counselors & Social Workers - Dr. Susanna Russell 

VII.G.2. Contract #394-22-07 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Curriculum – Dr. Susanna Russell

VII.G.3. Contract #9-22 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Disposable Products for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) – Jennifer Miller

VII.G.4. Contract #269-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Laminating and Office Machines, Supplies and Service – Mark A. Booker

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.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. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.

VIII.B.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts. 

VIII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits

VIII.C.1. Discussion and deliberation regarding TEA's Intruder Detection Audits.

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

IX.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts. 

IX.B. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts. 

X. Adjournment