May 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

II. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order on May 6, 2020. These modifications are necessary to promote the health and safety of the Garland ISD community, and to comply with governmental orders limiting gatherings to 25 percent capacity or less individuals, as well as guidance from health authorities. 

https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-order-to-expand-openings-of-certain-businesses-and-activities  

III. 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 and are directly related to the posted and noticed agenda items. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 

IV. Trustees' Report

V. Message from Board President

VI. Superintendent's Report

VII. Information Items

VII.A. Receive Return to School: Planning Overview and Update-Dr. Susanna Russell and Dr. Jovan Wells

VII.B. Receive 2020-21 Budget Planning Update-Dr. Brent Ringo and Brandy Mayo

VII.C. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for May 2020-Dr. Brent Ringo

VII.D. Receive Presentation on Bond Update-Javier Fernandez

VII.E. Receive Presentation on Facilities Projects Update-Javier Fernandez

VII.F. Review March 2020 Monthly Financials-Dr. Brent Ringo

VII.G. Review March 2020 Tax Report-Kristi Cooper

VII.H. Review Third Quarter Investment Report-Kristi Cooper

VIII. Action Items

VIII.A. Human Resources Report-Dr. Susanna Russell

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Annual TEKS Certification-Dr. Jovan Wells and Dr. Melissa Hill

VIII.C. Consider Approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP)-Dr. Susanna Russell and Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VIII.D. Consider Any Possible Action in Relation to the Final Internal Audit Reports: P-Card Audit, Compensation Audit, Cash Handling Audit, & PEIMS Audit-Dr. Brent Ringo

VIII.E. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund and Student Nutrition Service Fund-Brandy Mayo

VIII.F. Consider Approval of Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes-Kristi Cooper

VIII.G. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes-Kristi Cooper

VIII.H. New Bid

VIII.H.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Data Analysis for Student and Staff Development/Evaluation-Dr. Brent Ringo

VIII.H.2. Consider Approval of Testing and Assessment-Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VIII.H.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of School Bus Purchase-Dr. Brent Ringo

VIII.I. Renewal Bid 

VIII.I.1. Consider Renewal of Full Custodial-Janitorial Services-Dr. Brent Ringo

IX. Discussion Item

IX.A. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Continuation or Cancellation of Emergency Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent

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

X.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:  

X.A.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations including, Director of Maintenance.

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

XI.A. Consideration and any possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Director of Maintenance. 

XII. Adjournment