March 10, 2026 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 March 2026

IV.A. Discussion Item

IV.A.1. 2026 – 2027 Budget Highlights - Darrell Dodds

IV.B. Information Items

IV.B.1. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for March 2026 – Mark Booker

IV.B.2. Review January 2026 Monthly Financials – Arturo Valenzuela 

IV.B.3. Review January 2026 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper

IV.C. Action Items (Non Consent)

IV.C.1. Consider Approval of Aerial Easement and Right-of-Way at Hillside Academy for Excellence Between Garland ISD and Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC – Javier Fernandez 

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 the 2026 - 2027 Salary Schedule and Compensation Information Handbook – Dr. Gradyne Brown

IV.C.4. Consider Approval of Modification to Region 10 Education Service Center Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Agreement – Mark Booker, Jennifer Miller

IV.C.5. New Bids

IV.C.5.a. Contract#113-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Technology Ticket System - Mark Booker, Tim Fears

IV.C.5.b. Contract#215-26-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance General Trades Merchandise and Services – Mark Booker, Dr. Jennifer DuPlessis 

IV.C.5.c. Contract#310-25-08 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development, Consultant Services, and Materials – Mark Booker, Coleman Bruman

IV.C.6. Modification to Awarded Bids

IV.C.6.a. Contract#7-26 - Consider Approval of Modification to Fuel Quoting – Mark Booker, Tim Logan

IV.C.6.b. Contract#23-26 - Consider Approval of Modification to Fuel Servicing - Mark Booker, Tim Logan

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