June 13, 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 State Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Winners

III.A.2. Recognize National Individual Events Tournament of Champions (NIETOC) Awardees 

III.A.3. Recognize Tiffany Karns, Charles T. Blair-Broeker and John Murray for Receiving Accolades and Appointments

III.B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Maximo Belimo

III.C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Sandra Sims

III.D. Receive Discipline Initiative Report

III.E. Receive Demographer Report by Dr. Dennis Harner

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. Consider Approval of Bond for District’s Director of Taxation

V.B. Consider Approval of offer from Leticia Floriana Santiago Osorio for purchase of struck-off property

V.C. Review Tax Refunds

V.D. New Bids

V.D.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Nutrition Services Disposable Products

V.D.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance Equipment

V.D.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Cooling Equipment, Parts and Supplies

V.E. Renewal Bids

V.E.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Access 

V.E.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Beverage Vending Equipment and Services 

V.E.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of TI Graphing Calculators

V.E.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Concessionaire for GISD Stadiums

V.E.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Technology Structured Cabling 

V.E.6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Printers and Scanners 

V.E.7. Consider Approval of Purchase of Cellular Telecommunication Equipment and Services 

V.E.8. Consider Approval of Purchase of Leased Warehouse Space 

V.E.9. Consider Approval of Purchase of Copy Paper 

V.E.10. Consider Approval of Purchase of Athletic Training Supplies

V.E.11. Consider Approval of Purchase of Achievement and Ability Testing

V.E.12. Consider Approval of Purchase of Technology Cable Locating Services 

V.E.13. Consider Approval of Purchase of Digital Media Resources 

V.E.14. Consider Approval of Purchase of Disaster Recovery Services 

V.F. Increase in Awards

V.F.1. Consider Approval of Increase in the Awarded Amount for Teknion Furniture

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss 2017-18 Trustee Committee Assignments 

VI.B. Discuss and Review 2017-18 Board Meeting Dates

VI.C. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.D. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider Approval of FFA (Local) Wellness and Health Services

VII.B. Consider Approval of Additional Proposed Administrative and Non-Administrative Positions for the 2017-2018 School Year

VII.C. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2016-2017 General Funds 

VII.D. New Bids

VII.D.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Medicaid Billing

VII.D.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Onsite Experiential Learning Program

VII.E. Renewal Bids

VII.E.1. Consider Approval of Increase in the Awarded Amount for General Trades, Services, and Parts for Student Nutrition Services 

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; 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.082, Considering discipline of a public school child, or complaint or charge against personnel; and
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0821, Deliberating a matter regarding a student if personally-identifiable information about the student will necessarily be revealed:

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 recommendations including, Rowlett HS Principal, Naaman Forest HS Principal, South Garland HS Principal and Garland HS Principal; and

VIII.A.4. Consideration and deliberation regarding Level III Parent Grievance filed by T.H. b/n/f G.H.

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 recommendations including, Rowlett HS Principal, Naaman Forest HS Principal, South Garland High School and Garland HS Principal; and

IX.A.4. Consideration and possible action on Level III Parent Grievance filed by T.H. b/n/f G.H.

X. Adjournment