November 11, 2025 at 5:30 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 must complete the Public Comment Participation Request Form online no later than 4:00PM the day before the meeting date indicated in the posting notice. Comments may be read aloud at the meeting by a designated speaker; or the requestor may come in person to the meeting and deliver comments themselves. In addition, comments must be limited to issues that can be presented in a public forum and directly related to the posted agenda topics. 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 forum procedures, please review the Public Forum Procedures at the following link: https://garlandisd.net/about/board-trustees/public-forum-procedures. 

III. Superintendent's Message

IV. Agenda Items for Board of Trustees' Meeting November 2025

IV.A. Discussion Item

IV.A.1. Discuss 2025 Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Resolution and Ballot — Kristi Cooper 

IV.B. Information Items

IV.B.1. Review September 2025 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper 

IV.B.2. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for November 2025 – Mark Booker

IV.B.3. Receive Transportation Update – Timothy Logan

IV.B.4. Review September 2025 Monthly Financials – Arturo Valenzuela

IV.C. Action Items (Non Consent)

IV.C.1. Consider Approval of the Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2025 – Arturo Valenzuela

IV.C.2. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund, Debt Services Fund and Student Nutrition Services Fund for the 25-26 School Year – Elisa Cordova-Long

IV.C.3. Consider Approval of Donation to Sachse High School for Athletic Training Program – Shae Creel, Susan Smiley

IV.C.4. Consider Approval of Donation to South Garland High School Donation for FFA – Dr. Adrian Leday, Alisha Jobe

IV.C.5. Consider Approval of Donation to Watson MST School for Field Trips – Gina Makidon

IV.C.6. New Bids

IV.C.6.a. Contract#169-26 — Consider Approval of Purchase of Fundraisers (Catalog) – Mark Booker

IV.C.6.b. Contract#181-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Apparel (Shirts, T-shirts, Work Uniforms and Accessories) – Mark Booker

IV.C.6.c. c. Contract#173-26-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Roofing Repair Services – Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis

IV.C.6.d. Contract#214-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Control System Parts and Services – Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis

IV.C.6.e. Contract#363-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Property Insurance – Mark Booker, John King

IV.C.6.f. Contract#390-26-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of School Buses – Mark Booker, Timothy Logan

IV.C.6.g. Contract#397-25-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Software, Licensing Subscription, Hardware and Services – Mark Booker, Coleman Bruman

IV.C.7. Increase to Awarded Bids

IV.C.7.a. Contract#340-21 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Security Equipment Parts and Service – Mark Booker, Mark Quinn

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.A.1. Discussion and deliberation regarding possible sale of property on 1350 E. Brand Road, Garland, Texas 75040. 

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