August 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Maricruz Sierra, South Garland High 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 UIL State Solo and Ensemble Gold Medalist - Joseph Figarelli

IV.A.2. Recognize UIL State Solo and Ensemble Outstanding Performers - Joseph Figarelli

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Angelyn Pham - Jason Wheeler

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

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Discuss TASB Update 123 Legal Policies - Lisa Ray

V.B. Discuss TASB Update 123 Local Policies (First Read) - Lisa Ray

V.C. Trustees' Report

V.C.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

V.C.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

V.C.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

V.C.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

V.C.5. Message from Board President

V.D. Superintendent's Report

V.E. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Human Resources Report

VI.B. Consider Approval of MOU with Dallas County JJAEP – Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VI.C. Consider Approval of Resolution for Use of a District Facility for Noon Exchange Club of Garland – Dr. Babetta Hemphill and Javier Solis

VI.D. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement and Resolution for Sale of Tax Foreclosed Properties for Affordable Housing and Urban Redevelopment – Kristi Cooper

VI.E. Consider Approval of $50,260.49 Donation from Kimberlin Academy PTA – Elizabeth Murdoch

VI.F. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund – Elisa Cordova-Long

VI.G. Consider Approval of Dallas College Certify and Prepare Educators (CAPE) Agreement Modification – Dr. Gradyne Brown

VI.H. New Bids

VI.H.1. Contract#499-23-04.3 - Consider Approval of Contractor for Multi-Campus Track Replacement at Williams Stadium and Scoreboard Replacement at Naaman Forest HS, Rowlett HS, Sachse HS – Javier Fernandez

VI.H.2. Contract#16-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Advisory and Program Management Services – Mark Booker and Matt Yeager

VI.H.3. Contract#37-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Information Management System – Mark Booker and Matt Yeager

VI.H.4. Contract#65-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Toilet Tissue, Paper Towels, and Dispensers - Warehoused – Mark Booker and Frank Bayardo

VI.H.5. Contract#93-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Trash Bags and Can Liners – Warehoused – Mark Booker and Frank Bayardo

VI.H.6. Contract#127-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Reference Online Subscriptions – Mark Booker and Jeanine Boyett

VI.H.7. Contract#281-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Elevator Maintenance Services and Parts – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

VI.H.8. Contract#310-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Technical and Programming Services – Mark Booker and Coleman Bruman

VI.H.9. Contract#311-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of College Readiness Test Preparation and Services – Mark Booker and Kevin Massey 

VI.I. Renewal Bids

VI.I.1. Contract#51-23-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Large and Small Equipment, Supplies and Parts for Student Nutrition Services – Mark Booker and Jennifer Miller

VI.I.2. Contract#55-22 - Consider Approval of Purchase of TASB Interlocal - General Liability (Commercial Auto Fleet, General Liability, & School Leaders Liability) – Mark Booker and John King

VI.I.3. Contract#328-23 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance – Mark Booker and John King

VI.I.4. Contract#180-21-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of VAPA-Theater, Equipment, Supplies, Apparel – Mark Booker and Joseph Figarelli

VI.J. Modification to Awarded Bids

VI.J.1. Contract#345-20-01 - Consider Approval of Modification to Musical Instrument Supplies & Repairs – Mark Booker and Joseph Figarelli

VI.K. Increase to Awarded Bids

VI.K.1. Contract#214-19-07 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for HVAC Control System Parts and Service – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Slope Easement, Electrical Easement and Right of Way Dedication Between Garland ISD and the City of Garland - Paul Gonzales

VII.B. Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption - Lisa Ray, Dr. Jason
Adams

VII.C. Consider Approval of Board Policy EIC(LOCAL) - Lisa Ray, Dr. Jason Adams 

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 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.

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.

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

X. Adjournment