October 24, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Giancarlo Becerra, Bussey MS

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. Special Recognition 

IV.A.1. Recognize Leadership Rowlett Class - Jason Wheeler

IV.A.2. Recognize Garland High School Speech and Debate Team - Joseph Figarelli  

IV.B. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.B.1. Recognize U.S. News 2023-2024 Best Public High Schools - Jason Wheeler

IV.B.2. Recognize High School Band National Winners - Joseph Figarelli  

IV.B.3. Recognize I Am Texas Award Art Finalist - Joseph Figarelli  

IV.B.4. Recognize National Merit Award Semifinalists - Jason Wheeler

IV.C. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.C.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient David Thompson - Jason Wheeler

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

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

V.D. Discuss Cost Savings Audit Report - Dr. Ricardo López, Wesley Johnson, Greg Gibson (Gibson Consulting)

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Human Resources Report - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VI.B. Action Item (Non Consent)

VI.B.1. Consider Approval of 2023-2024 District and Campus Improvement Plans (TEC §11.251(a)) – Dr. Kimberly Caddell, Ms. Shermika Nelson-Fluker

VI.B.2. Consider Approval of 2023-2024 HB3 Improvement Plans: Early Childhood Literacy and Math Proficiency (TEC §11.185) and CCMR (TEC §11.186) – Dr. Melissa Hill, Ms. Megan Frankenberg, Ms. Tobi Schmidt, Mr.  Coleman Bruman, Ms. Veronica Joyner, Ms. Jana Jones 

VI.B.3. Consider Approval of Enrollment Update and Choice of School Calendar – Dr. Babetta Hemphill 

VI.B.4. Consider Approval of Revised Shared Service Agreement with Mesquite Regional Day School for the Deaf – Dr. Tanya Ramos 

VI.B.5. Consider Approval of Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District – Allison Davenport

VI.B.6. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund – Elisa Cordova-Long

VI.B.7. New Bids

VI.B.7.a. Contract#51-23-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Large and Small Equipment, Supplies, and Parts for Student Nutrition Services– Jennifer Miller

VI.B.7.b. Contract#149-23- Consider Approval of Purchase of Toshiba UPS Unit Maintenance and Batteries – Paul Gonzales

VI.B.7.c. Contract# 252-24- Consider Approval of Purchase of Cellular Data Services – Matt Yeager

VI.B.7.d. Contract# 344-24-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Books, Library, and Educational Materials – Dr. Kim Caddell

VI.B.7.e. Contract#397-24-05 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Instructional Software – Dr. Jason Adams

VI.B.7.f. Contract# 93-24-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Trash Bags and Can Liners - Warehouse – Frank Bayardo

VI.B.8. Renewal Bids

VI.B.8.a. Contract#152-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Custodial Supplies –  Warehoused – Frank Bayardo

VI.B.8.b. Contract#74-22 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Fine and Color Paper - Warehoused – Mark Booker

VI.B.8.c. Contract#345-20-01- Consider Approval of Purchase of Musical Instrument Supplies & Repairs – Joseph Figarelli

VI.B.8.d. Contract#345-20-03- Consider Approval of Purchase of Musical Instrument, Supplies & Repairs – Supplemental - Joseph Figarelli

VI.B.8.e. Contract#338-20- Consider Approval of Purchase of Telecommunications Parts and Service – Matt Yeager

VI.B.9. Increase to Awarded Bids

VI.B.9.a. Contract#41-23 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Firewall Equipment and Services – Matt Yeager

VI.B.9.b. Contract#240-23 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Computer Workstations, Laptops, and Related Items - Matt Yeager

VI.B.9.c. Contract#316-22 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Google License Products, Support, and Services - Matt Yeager

VI.B.9.d. Contract#32-23 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for CTE Instructional Material, Equipment, and Software – Dr. Jason Adams

VI.B.9.e. Contract#342-21 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Project Lead the Way – Dr. Susanna Russell

VI.B.9.f. Contract#394-20-08 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Special Education Software and Supplies – Dr. Susanna Russell

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Student Services Clinic and Garland Health Department MOU – Dr. Babetta Hemphill 

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;

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

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits and;

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.082, deliberation regarding a complaint or charge brought against an employee of the District by another employee and the complaint or charge directly results in a need for a hearing. 

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

VIII.A.2. Consultation regarding the procedures for conducting a Level III hearing pursuant to Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL).

VIII.A.3. Conduct a hearing regarding a Level III grievance filed by Diana Rodriguez pursuant to Board Policy DGBA(LOCAL).

VIII.A.4. Consultation and deliberation regarding a Level III grievance filed by Diana Rodriguez to Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL).

VIII.A.5. Consultation with District’s attorney concerning legal and procedural issues regarding the proposed termination of the Chapter 21 contract of Tori Woods.

VIII.A.6. Consultation and deliberation regarding Superintendent's Formative Evaluation. 

VIII.A.7. Consultation and deliberation regarding Internal Audit Evaluation.

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

IX.A. Consider, Discuss and Take Action on Level III Employee Grievance Appeal of Diana Rodriguez.

IX.B. Consideration and possible action to propose the termination of the Chapter 21 contract of Tori Woods.

X. Adjournment