Garland Independent School District

Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 6:00 PM
administrative offices of the School District located at 601 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, Texas
I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum
II. Pledges of Allegiance
III. Public Forum: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 
IV. Information Items
A. Recognize Leadership Garland Class 35
Action Sheet Leadership Garland Class 35.doc
B. Evidence of Excellence 
1. Recognize Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center for being named a Star Award winner by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Action Sheet GRCTC Star Award.doc
2. Recognize Children At Risk Honor Schools
Action Sheet Children At Risk Honor Schools.doc
C. Receive Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for February 2020 (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for February 2020.doc
Board of Trustee Contract Renewal Report for February 2020.pdf
D. Review December 2019 Monthly Financials (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet December 2019 Monthly Financials.doc
December 2019 Monthly Financials.pdf
E. Review December 2019 Tax Report (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet December 2019 Tax Report.doc
December 2019 Tax Report.pdf
F. Review DCAD October 20, 2019 Natural Disaster Reappraisal Results (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet DCAD October 20, 2019 Natural Disaster Reappraisal Results.doc
DCAD October 20, 2019 Natural Disaster Reappraisal Results.pdf
G. Receive 2019-2020 Pathway to the Meritorious Budget Award (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet 2019-2020 Pathway to the Meritorious Budget Award.doc
2019-2020 Pathway to the Meritorious Budget Award.pdf
H. Receive Transportation Management Update (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Transportation Management Update.doc
Transportation Management Update.pdf
I. Receive Bond Update Presentation (Facilities Committee)
Action Sheet Bond Update.doc
Presentation on Bond Update.pdf
V. Discussion Items
A. Trustees' Report
Action Sheet Trustees' Report.doc
Board Calendar.pdf
1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events
2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events
3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students
4. Recognition of new programs and special activities
5. Message from Board President
B. Superintendent's Report
Action Sheet Superintendent's Report.doc
C. Future Agenda Items
Action Sheet Future Agenda Items.doc
VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of
A. Human Resources Report
Action Sheet Human Resources Report.doc
Resign/Retire.xlsx
B. Board Meeting Minutes 
Action Sheet Board Meeting Minutes.doc
Minutes 1 14 20 Special Meeting.doc
Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes 1 14 20.doc
Minutes 1 14 20 District Affairs Committee.doc
Minutes 1 14 20 Finance and Audit Committee.docx
Minutes 1 21 20 Regular Meeting.doc
VII. Action Item (Non Consent)
A. Consider Approval of Attendance Waiver for Remote Instruction (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet Attendance Waiver for Remote Instruction.pdf
B. Consider Approval of Modified Testing Day Waiver (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet Waiver for Application Modified Schedule/State Assessment Testing Days.pdf
C. Consider Approval of a Resolution for a 4-day summer work schedule and holiday shutdown (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet 2020-2021 Summer Work Schedule.docx
2020-2021 Summer Work Schedule Resolution.docx
D. Consider Approval of Pre-K Waiver (District Affairs Committee)
Action Sheet PreK Waiver.pdf
E. Consider Approval of Consider approval of the Joint Election Contract submitted by the Dallas County Elections Department (District Affairs Committee) 
Action Sheet Election Contract.pdf
F. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund.doc
Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund.pdf
G. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck Off Property to the City of Garland (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck Off Property to the City of Garland.doc
Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck Off Property to the City of Garland.pdf
H. Consider Approval of Resolution to Initiate the Process to Amend the District's Current District of Innovation Plan (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Resolution to Initiate the Process to Amend the District's Current District of Innovation Plan.doc
Resolution to Initiate the Process to Amend the District's Current District of Innovation Plan - Resolution.pdf
I. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments (Finance and Audit Committee)
Action Sheet Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments.doc
Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments.pdf
J. Consider Addition of Elevator at Garland High School (Finance and Audit/Facilities Committee)
Action Sheet Addition of Elevator at Garland High School.docx
Addition of Elevator at Garland High School.pdf
K. New Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Contract #141-21 Consider Approval of Purchase of Commodity Processing
Action Sheet Purchase of Commodity Processing.doc
Contract #141-21 Commodity Processing.pdf
2. Contract #318-19-01 Consider Approval of Purchase of Audit Services
Action Sheet Purchase of Audit Services.doc
Contract #318-19-01 Audit Services.pdf
L. Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Contract #22-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Amazon Services
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Amazon Services.doc
Contract #22-18 Increase in Awarded Amount for Amazon Services.pdf
2. Contract #32-18-03 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Career and Technical Education Transportation Trades Merchandise and Services
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Career and Technical Education Transportation Trades Merchandise and Services.doc
Contract #32-18-03 Increase in Awarded Amount for Career and Technical Education Transportation Trades Merchandise and Services.pdf
3. Contract #310-19-12 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Development Consulting Services
Action Sheet Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Development Consulting Services.doc
Contract #310-19-12 Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Development Consulting Services.pdf
M. Modification to Existing Awarded Bids (Finance and Audit Committee)
1. Contract #319-20 - Consider Modification to Existing Award for Track Uniforms and Equipment
Action Sheet Modification to Existing Award for Track Uniforms and Equipment.doc
Contract #319-20 Modification to Existing Award for Track Uniforms and Equipment.pdf
VIII. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.
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; and 
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:
1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations including, Principal Memorial Pathway Academy; Director IT Operations Assets and Budgets and Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance.
2. Consultation and discussion regarding the GRCTC Datum Structural Flooring Report.
IX. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session
A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Principal Memorial Pathway Academy; Director IT Operations Assets and Budgets and Executive Director of Facilities and Maintenance.
X. Adjournment