May 9, 2017 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Item

III.A. Evidence of Excellence

III.A.1. Recognize 2016 Texas School Counselor Association CREST Award Honorees

III.A.2. Recognize GISD VEX Robotics U.S. Open and World Championship Teams 

III.B. Recognize 2016-2017 Campus Teachers of the Year

III.C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Joanne Brennen

III.D. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient James Rushing

III.E. Hear Balanced Literacy Proposal

III.F. Receive It’s Time Texas Community Challenge Results

III.G. Receive Bi-Lingual Program 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 for Consent Agenda

V.A. Review Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2016-2017 General and Debt Service Funds

V.B. Review Tax Refunds

V.C. Consider Approval for Cancellation of Contract

V.D. Consider Approval of Offer from Housing and Community Services for the City of Garland for Purchase of Struck-Off Properties

V.E. Consider Approval of Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes

V.F. New Bids

V.F.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Peace Officer Services

V.F.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Full Service Custodial Janitorial Services

V.F.3. Consider Purchase of Playground and Grounds Materials

V.F.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Security, Filtering, Load Balancing

V.F.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Equipment, Parts and Supplies

V.F.6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fire Alarm Inspection and Service

V.F.7. Consider Approval of the Purchase of Interactive Classroom Technology and Services

V.G. Renewal Bids

V.G.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Energy Management Controls Repairs and Support

V.G.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of School Photography and Graduation Services

V.G.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Paint and Special Tints

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss Addition of Language regarding Nepotism to Local Board Policies DC (Local) and DK (Local)-First Read

VI.B. Trustees' Report

VI.B.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VI.B.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VI.B.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VI.B.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VI.C. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Update on High School iPads– Asset Usage and Consideration for Approval of Request for Check- in Process for the Summer 

VII.B. Consider All Matters Related to Before and/or After School Care Programs

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; 
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; and
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.082, considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel:

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. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative appointments; and

VIII.A.4. Consideration and deliberation regarding the Level III Employee Grievance filed by Rodrigo Barnes.

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 administrative appointments; and

IX.A.4. Consideration and possible action regarding the Level III Employee Grievance filed by Rodrigo Barnes.

X. Adjournment