August 21, 2008 at 6:15 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum

IV. Discussion Items

IV.A. Review July 2008 Tax Report

IV.B. Review Board Policy EIC (Local) Academic Achievement: Class Ranking

IV.C. Review Board Policy FNA (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities: Student Expression

IV.D. Review revised Legal Policies included in TASB Update 83

IV.E. Review of Calendar Events

IV.F. Discuss future agenda items

V. Action Items

V.A. Consider approval of minutes of Board Meeting(s)

V.B. Consider approval of the budget for the 2008-2009 school year

V.C. Consider approval of tax rates for the 2008-2009 school year

V.D. Consider approval of a resolution designating investment officers for the District

V.E. Consider approval of the Independent Sources of Instruction for the training of Investment Officers

V.F. Consider approval of a list of qualified investment brokers

V.G. Review the investment policy and investment strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies

V.H. Consider designation of fund balance in the General Fund for capital expenditures for equipment

V.I. Consider approval of tax refunds

V.J. Bids

V.J.1. New Bids

V.J.1.a. Consider purchase of office supplies (warehoused)

V.J.1.b. Consider purchase of dish room safety and sanitation service

V.J.1.c. Consider purchase of security access and controls services

V.J.1.d. Consider purchase of fertilizer and grounds products

V.J.1.e. Consider purchase of Medicaid billing and reimbursement services

V.J.1.f. Consider purchase of two-color offset printing press

V.J.2. Renewal Bids

V.J.2.a. Consider purchase of computerized grade book (support and programming) (eight year option)

V.J.2.b. Consider purchase of general retail and school groceries (third year option)

V.J.2.c. Consider purchase of Special Education therapy services (third year option)

V.K. Consider approval of the responses to the RFQ #360 for architectural services

V.L. Consider approval of the responses to the RFQ #362 for engineering and related professional services

V.M. Consider approval of the request to increase the original contract on the Multiple Site Renovations

V.N. Consider approval of the cell tower lease between T-Mobile and Garland ISD

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

VI.A. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration, including the appointment of Coordinator for PRE and Assistant Principals (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VI.B. Consider providing notice of proposal to terminate the term contract of employee, Gary Bothun (Tex. Govt. Code Sec.551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VI.C. Consult with attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation and to receive privileged attorney-client advice on personnel matters concerning the employment of Gary Bothun (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer, or matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct

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

VIII. Adjournment