April 25, 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 Garland ISD Council PTA for Texas PTA Platinum Award - Jason Wheeler

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Angelia Johnson - Sherese Nix

IV.B.2. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Willie Fears - Sherese Nix

IV.C. Special Recognition

IV.C.1. Recognize Holdsworth Center Cohort 3 Graduates -  Trustee Linda Griffin

IV.D. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report April 2023 - Mark Quinn

IV.E. Announce Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours - Board President Wesley Johnson

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 - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of the 2023-2024 Pay Raise Recommendations for GISD Employees - Brandy Mayo, Dr. Gradyne Brown, Dr. Brent Ringo

VII.B. Consider Approval of the 2023-2024 Sign-On Incentive Stipend Recommendations for New GISD Employees - Dr. Brent Ringo, Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.C. Consider Approval of Recommendation for Retention Stipend - Dr. Gradyne Brown, Dr. Brent Ringo 

VII.D. Consider Approval of High School Baseball and Softball Fields Project and Architectural Design Firm - Mr. Javier Fernandez

VII.E. Consider Approval of Resolution Declaring Expectation to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt - Dr. Brent Ringo, Paul Gonzales, Javier Fernandez 

VII.F. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement Between GISD & UT Austin – Kevin Massey

VII.G. Consider Approval of Waiver for Students Taking Dual Credit Courses at IHEs – Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VII.H. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation – Brandy Mayo, Dr. Brent Ringo

VII.I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Garland Economic Development Partnership – Brandy Mayo, Dr. Brent Ringo

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

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

VII.L. New Bids

VII.L.1. Contract #41-23 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Firewall Equipment and Services – Matt Yeager

VII.L.2. Contract #51-22-02 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Serving Line Replacement for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) – Jennifer Miller

VII.L.3. Contract #311-23 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Pre-Advanced Placement English and Math Material and Services – Dr. Jason Adams

VII.L.4. Contract #472-23 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Stadium and Campuses Branding – Dr. Susanna Russell

VII.M. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.M.1. Contract #33-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Web Based Organizational Tools - R10 – Dr. Susanna Russell

VII.M.2. Contract #141-23-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Miscellaneous Commodity Processing – Jennifer Miller

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 551.076. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.

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

VIII.B. 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.C. 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.C.1. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts. 

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

VIII.C.3. Consideration and deliberation regarding the termination of the probationary contract of Pamela Jefferson in the best interest of the district. 

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

IX.C. Consideration and possible action regarding the termination of the probationary contract of Pamela Jefferson in the best interest of the District.

X. Adjournment