November 14, 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 Rowlett High School’s Eagle Theater Company 

III.A.2. Recognize Garland NAACP 2017 Educators of the Year

III.B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Prince Johnson 

III.C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Pat Crowell

III.D. Receive Presentation of Student Management Plan Status Report

III.E. Receive Campus Improvement Plans (CIP) Report

III.F. Receive Targeted Improvement Plan (TIP) Required by the Texas Accountability Intervention System (TAIS) Process Report

III.G. Receive Focus Process Overview Report

III.H. Bond Update

III.I. Review Middle School 1:1 School Pilot Device Evaluation 

III.J. Review August 2017 Monthly Financials Summary

III.K. Review September 2017 Monthly Financials Summary 

III.L. Review October 2017 Tax Report

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. Discuss 2018-2019 New Course Requests 

V.B. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.C. Future Agenda Items

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consider Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

VI.B. Consider Approval of Human Resources Report

VI.C. Consider Approval of Garland ISD Education Foundation Annual Presentation and Memorandum of Understanding

VI.D. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Over-payments or Erroneous Payments 

VI.E. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2017-18 Adopted Budget

VI.F. Consider Approval of District of Innovation Local Policies: AF(LOCAL), EB(LOCAL), EC(LOCAL), DBA(LOCAL), DK(LOCAL), DK(EXHIBIT), DNA(LOCAL), DNB(LOCAL) and FO(LOCAL) 

VI.G. Consider Resolution Concerning the Official Vote for a Representative for the Dallas Central Appraisal  District Board of Directors 

VI.H. New Bids

VI.H.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Custodial Supplies

VI.H.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fundraisers (Catalog)

VI.H.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Small Repair Roofing Services

VI.H.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Chromebooks and Carts Pilot/Phase 1

VI.H.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Testing and Assessment Materials

VI.I. Renewal Bids

VI.I.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Fire Sprinkler and Backflow Inspections

VI.I.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Installation, Repair and Related Services

VI.I.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance Repair and Operations Supplies and Related Services

VI.I.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Geographic Information Systems Products and Services

VI.I.5. Consider Approval of Recommendation for the Third of Four (4) Annual Renewal Options for RFQ #360-15 for Architectural and Related Professional Services

VI.I.6. Consider Approval of Recommendation for the Third of Four (4) Annual Renewal Options for RFQ #362-01-15 for Engineering and Related Professional Services

VI.J. Increase in Awards

VI.J.1. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for General Trades Maintenance Merchandise and Services

VI.J.2. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for Computer Workstations

VI.J.3. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for Computer Equipment, Components and Peripherals

VI.J.4. Consider Approval of Increase to the Awarded Amount for Property and Crime Insurance Coverage

VI.K. Consider Approval of Reallocating 681 and 654 Funds Phase 3 Bid Package Savings to other Phase 3 Bid Packages that are Over Budget on an as Needed Basis

VI.L. Consider Approval of the Recommended Additional Funding and Revised Construction Contract Amount for the New Fine Arts Addition work under BP# 2.7 at Brandenburg MS 

VI.M. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Addition and Renovations under BP 3.3:-Hudson MS, Abbett ES, Luna ES

VI.N. Consider Approval of the Recommended Contractor for the Multi-Campus Renovations under BP #3.9-North Garland HS, Carver ES, Golden Meadows ES, Walnut Glen ES 

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

VII.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 551.072 Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property:

VII.A.1. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations; and

VII.A.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding real property.

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

VIII.A. Action Items (Non Consent)

VIII.A.1. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations; and

VIII.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding real property.

IX. Adjournment