September 17, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Items

III.A. Present Evidence of Excellence Award(s)

III.B. Receive information on Texas Instruments Grant

III.C. Hear update on student enrollment

III.D. Hear information regarding the Health and Technology Application classes related to the recommended graduation program

III.E. Receive update on bond projects

IV. Public Forum

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Review superintendent's evaluation instrument

V.B. Discuss the TASB/TASA Annual Convention

V.C. Review Board Meeting Schedule

V.D. Review calendar

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Minutes of Board Meeting(s)

VI.B. Tax refunds

VI.C. New Bids

VI.C.1. Reference online database subscriptions

VI.C.2. Toilet paper and paper towels

VI.C.3. Copy paper

VI.C.4. Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP)

VI.D. Renewal Bids

VI.D.1. Fuel, oil and lubricants (second year option)

VI.D.2. Digital language lab systems (second year option)

VI.D.3. Remote audience response systems (third year option)

VI.D.4. Fundraisers - catalog (second year option)

VI.D.5. Air conditioning filters (third year option)

VI.D.6. General trades merchandise (third year option)

VI.D.7. Cellular phones and service (second year option)

VI.D.8. Hand soap and dispensers (third year option)

VI.D.9. Sheet music - catalog (second year option)

VI.D.10. Annual maintenance and equipment for the server consolidation and storage area network (sixth year option)

VI.D.11. Annual maintenance for the server consolidation - tape library system (seventh year option)

VI.D.12. Employee assistance program (seventh year option)

VI.E. Increase in Awards

VI.E.1. General trades, maintenance merchandise equipment and supplies

VI.E.2. Student accident insurance

VI.F. Professional service proposal from Estes, McClure & Associates for HVAC upgrades at North Garland High School

VI.G. Water line replacement at Hudson Middle School

VI.H. Revisions to Board Policy CQ (Local) Electronic Communication and Data Management on second reading

VI.I. Revisions to Board Policy DBB (Local) Employment Requirements and Restrictions: Medical Examinations and Communicable Diseases on second reading

VI.J. Revisions to Board Policy GRA (Local) Relations with Governmental Entities: Local Governmental Authorities on second reading

VII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider approval of 2009-10 PDAS Teacher Appraisers

VII.B. Consider approval of interlocal agreement between Dallas County Community College District and Garland ISD relating to the Gateway to College Program

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

VIII.A. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration, including the Director of Special Programs (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

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

VIII.C. Consultation with attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation and to receive privileged attorney-client advice on personnel matters concerning the employment of Charles Freeman (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

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

IX.A. Take action, concerning notice of proposal to terminate the term contract of employee Charles Freeman

X. Adjournment