September 10, 2024 at 3:00 PM - Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 

II. 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 posted notice. Comments must be limited to issues that can be presented in a public forum and are directly related to the posted and noticed agenda items. 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. 

III. Superintendent's Message

IV. Agenda Items for Board of Trustees' Meeting September 2024

IV.A. Information Items

IV.A.1. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for September 2024 – Mark Booker

IV.A.2. Receive Presentation on HVAC Capital Improvement Projects Completion Update – Paul Gonzales

IV.A.3. Review July 2024 Monthly Financials – Arturo Valenzuela

IV.A.4. Review July 2024 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper

IV.B. Action Items (Non Consent)

IV.B.1. Consider Approval of Setting the Tax Rate for the 2024-2025 School Year – Darrell Dodds and Elisa Cordova-Long

IV.B.2. Consider Approval of Garland ISD Tax Roll for Tax Year 2024 – Kristi Cooper

IV.B.3. Consider Approval of Changes to the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2024 – Kristi Cooper

IV.B.4. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund – Elisa Cordova-Long

IV.B.5. Consider Approval of $10,000 Donation from Musical Theatre International and International Thespian Society – Dr. Michelle Cromer

IV.B.6. Consider Approval of City of Rowlett School Resource Officers Interlocal Agreement – Dr. Shelley Garrett

IV.B.7. Consider Approval of Donations from Watson MST PTA – Gina Makidon

IV.B.8. New Bids

IV.B.8.a. Contract#14-24-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Advertising Services – Mark Booker and Jason Wheeler

IV.B.8.b. Contract#196-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase Structured Cabling Services – Mark Booker and Matt Yeager

IV.B.8.c. Contract#294-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Broadcasting Supplies, Equipment and Services – Mark Booker and Delbert Richardson

IV.B.8.d. Contract#325-25-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing – Mark Booker and Veronica Joyner

IV.B.8.e. Contract#325-25-04 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing – Mark Booker and Veronica Joyner

IV.B.8.f. Contract#325-25-05 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Assessment for Dual Language EPCNT – Mark Booker and Tara Sowels

IV.B.9. Increase to Awarded Bids

IV.B.9.a. Contract#228-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Public Address System Parts and Service – Mark Booker and Dr. Shelley Garrett

V. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

V.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.

V.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.

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

VI. Adjournment