April 24, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

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 Garland High School Sophomore Zachary Nguyen for High School Math State Title

III.A.2. Recognize Dell Scholar Jackeline Estrada 

III.B. Recognize Elementary Campus Teachers of the Year

III.C. Review February 2018 Monthly Financials

III.D. Review March 2018 Tax Report

III.E. Receive Bond Update

III.F. Review Proposed 2019-2020 District Calendar

III.G. Announce Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours

III.H. Receive Board Goal Presentation

III.I. Review of District Investment Information

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 Board Operating Procedures 

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. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Consent Agenda-Consider approval of

VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes

VI.B. Human Resources Report

VI.C. Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2017-2018 General and Debt Service Funds 

VI.D. New Bids

VI.D.1. Purchase of Instructional, Maintenance, Transportation and General Retail

VI.D.2. Purchase of Commodity Processing

VI.D.3. Purchase of Fine Arts Apparel, Merchandise and Accessories

VI.D.4. Purchase of Technology Equipment Moving Services

VI.D.5. Purchase of School Photography and Graduation Services

VI.D.6. Purchase of Chromebooks and Carts

VI.E. Renewal Bids

VI.E.1. Purchase of Hazardous Materials Abatement, Removal, Disposal and Other Related Services 

VI.F. Increase in Awards

VI.F.1. Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Supplies and Material

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider Approval of Board Goal

VII.B. Consider Approval of Update 110 Policy BBB(LOCAL)

VII.C. Consider Approval of the 2019-2020 District Calendar

VII.D. Consider Approval of the Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System Waiver

VII.E. Consider Approval of Waiver for Low Attendance on January 16, 2018

VII.F. Consider Approval of Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Program Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2017-2018 General and Debt Service Funds 

VII.G. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Over-payments or Erroneous Payments

VII.H. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes

VII.I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Re-Sale of Struck-Off Property located at 802 E. Walnut, Garland, Texas to Luz Leija 

VII.J. Consider Approval of Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District

VII.K. Increase in Awards

VII.K.1. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Materials

VII.K.2. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material and Equipment

VII.K.3. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for CTE Culinary Textbooks

VII.K.4. Consider Approval of the Increase in Awarded Amount for CTE Business Education

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. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations, including General Counsel and Principal Shorehaven. 

VIII.A.2. Discussion of visa program regarding current and former employees.

VIII.A.3. Consider Level III Parent Grievance filed by L.K. b/n/f T.M

VIII.A.4. Consideration and deliberation regarding Board Clerk evaluation. 

VIII.A.5. Consideration and deliberation regarding Internal Auditor evaluation.

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 Administrative recommendations including, General Counsel and Principal Shorehaven. 

IX.A.2. Consideration and possible action on Level III Parent Grievance filed by L.K. b/n/f T.M.

X. Adjournment