December 12, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Nia Robinson, Sam Houston Middle School 

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 2023 Holiday Card Contest Winners - Jose Mata

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Ms. Shelly Mussman - Jason Wheeler

IV.C. Review October 2023 Monthly Financials - Darrell Dodds

IV.D. Review October 2023 Tax Report - Kristi Cooper

IV.E. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for December 2023 - Mark A. Booker 

IV.F. Receive Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update - Javier Fernandez

IV.G. Receive Presentation on Baseball/Softball Turf Installation and Field Improvements - Javier Fernandez

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

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Discuss Update 122 Legal Policies - Lisa Ray

V.B. Discuss Update 122 Local Policies (First Read) - Lisa Ray

V.C. Discuss Board Policy EHBAF(LOCAL) First Read - Lisa Ray

V.D. Discuss Board Policy EIC(LOCAL) First Read - Lisa Ray 

V.E. Discuss Board Policy GKG(LOCAL) First Read - Lisa Ray 

V.F. 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 2024 Public Information Request Calendar - Lisa Ray

VII.B. Consider Approval of Ratification of Resolution for Event at the Curtis Culwell Center - Dr. Babetta Hemphill 

VII.C. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund - Elisa Cordova-Long

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

VII.E. Consider Approval of Resolution Casting Vote for the Election of a Representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors - Kristi Cooper

VII.F. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck-Off Property to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland, Inc. - Kristi Cooper

VII.G. New Bids

VII.G.1. Contract #214-24-05 - Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Equipment and Services - Edmund Lee

VII.G.2. Contract #180-24 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Band Uniforms and Accessories - Joseph Figarelli

VII.G.3. Contract #486-24 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Audio Visual Equipment, Supplies, and Services - TIPS - Matt Yeager

VII.G.4. Contract #310-24-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Staff Development Services, Consultant Services and Materials - Kimberly Caddell

VII.H. Renewal Bids

VII.H.1. Contract #325-22-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Testing and Assessment EPCNT - Veronica Salgado Joyner

VII.H.2. Contract #288-19-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Fiber Optic Cabling Maintenance - Matt Yeager

VII.I. Modification to Award

VII.I.1. Consider Approval of Modification to RFP 310-22-07 Professional Staff Development Services (Extended RFP) - Kimberly Caddell

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. Consultation and Deliberation regarding District Communications.

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 the Superintendent's 2023 Evaluation Instrument. 

VIII.B.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's 2024 Evaluation Instrument. 

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

X. Adjournment