March 28, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Items

III.A. Evidence of Excellence

III.A.1. Recognize 2017 Celebrate Texas Public Schools (CTPS) Video Contest Winners

III.A.2. Recognize Garland ISD Communications and Public Relations Department

III.B. Recognize Leadership Garland Class 36

III.C. Presentation of Jack and Jill Foundation Donation 

III.D. Introduce New District Administrators 

III.E. Receive Secondary School Choice Report

III.F. Receive Bond Project Update

IV. 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. 

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Trustees' Report

V.A.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

V.A.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

V.A.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

V.A.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

V.B. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes

VI.B. Human Resources Report

VI.C. Cancellation of Contract

VI.D. New Bids

VI.D.1. Purchase of Energy Management and Controls System 

VI.D.2. Purchase of Laminating Machines and Services 

VI.E. Renewal Bids

VI.E.1. Purchase of Alternative Student Transportation

VI.E.2. Purchase of Cheerleading, Drill Team Supplies and Equipment 

VI.E.3. Purchase of General Trades Maintenance Merchandise and Services 

VI.E.4. Purchase of Maintenance Parts and Supplies

VI.E.5. Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services 

VI.E.6. Purchase of Office Supplies Catalog 

VII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments 

VII.B. Consider Approval for Energy Rebate Program

VII.C. Consider Approval of the Bond’s Security Delivery Method Recommendation

VII.D. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Renovations-Beaver ES and Davis ES 

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. 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:

VIII.A.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent search process;

VIII.A.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools;

VIII.A.3. Consultation and deliberation regarding payments under Dr. Morrison’s retirement agreement;

VIII.A.4. Administrative recommendations including Interim Chief Financial Officer; 

VIII.A.5. Administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual positions as to the renewal or non-renewal of contracts;

VIII.A.6. Consultation regarding legal issues related to investigation of concerns, including concerns raised pursuant to board policies DIA; and

VIII.A.7. Consultation and deliberation regarding concerns involving District officials and Administration. 

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

IX.A. Action Items (Non Consent)

IX.A.1. Consideration and possible action regarding the selection of an executive search consulting firm;

IX.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding the employment of a new Superintendent of Schools;

IX.A.3. Consideration and possible action regarding payments under Dr. Morrison’s retirement agreement;

IX.A.4. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations including Interim Chief Financial Officer; 

IX.A.5. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual positions as to the renewal or non-renewal of contracts; and

IX.A.6. Consider and take possible action regarding selection and appointment of special investigator/attorney for District investigation. 

X. Adjournment