June 23, 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 June 3, 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 50 percent capacity or less individuals, as well as guidance from health authorities. 
https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA-26_expanded_opening_COVID-19.pdf 

III. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Harris Hill Administration Building or via email at BoardPublicComments@garlandisd.net prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting notice. The emailed comments will be read aloud at the meeting by a designated speaker. Emails should include the requester’s name, address and the detailed topic to be read aloud. In addition, comments must be limited 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, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy.  For more information about public comment procedures, please review the Board Policy for Public Comment accessible at the following link: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/364?filter=BED.  

IV. Public Meeting

IV.A. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District's 2020-2021 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate 

V. Information Items

V.A. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for June 2020

V.B. Review April 2020 Monthly Financials

V.C. Review April 2020 Tax Report

V.D. Receive Presentation on Bond Update

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy BBG(LOCAL)-First Read

VI.B. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy EIC(LOCAL)-First Read

VI.C. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy EIE(LOCAL)-First Read 

VI.D. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy FDA(LOCAL)-First Read

VI.E. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.E.5. Message from Board President

VI.F. Superintendent's Report

VI.G. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Human Resources Report

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of 2020-2021 Academic Calendar Recommendation

VIII.B. Consider Approval of 2021-2022 Academic Calendar Recommendation

VIII.C. Consider Approval of Year-Round School Designation 

VIII.D. Consider Approval of Resolution for District-wide Equity Assessment in Garland ISD

VIII.E. Consider Approval of the Budget for the 2020-2021 School Year

VIII.F. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Pay Raise Recommendations for GISD Employees

VIII.G. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2019-2020 General Fund, Student Nutrition Service Fund, and Debt Service Fund

VIII.H. Consider Approval of Final Amended Budgets for 2019-2020

VIII.I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Garland Economic Development Partnership

VIII.J. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation

VIII.K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contributions to the Sachse Economic Development Corporation 

VIII.L. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments

VIII.M. Consider Approval of Qualified Investment Brokers

VIII.N. Consider Approval of Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District

VIII.O. Consider Approval of Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers

VIII.P. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies

VIII.Q. Consider Approval of Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances

VIII.R. New Bids

VIII.R.1. Contract #158-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Basketball Uniforms and Equipment

VIII.R.2. Contract #340-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Security Equipment Parts and Service

VIII.R.3. Contract #182-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Moving and Storage Merchandise and Services

VIII.R.4. Contract #397-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Integrated Learning Management System

VIII.S. Increase to Awarded Bids

VIII.S.1. Contract #32-19-14 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Firefighting Equipment and Repair Services

VIII.S.2. Contract #296-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Handheld Communication Equipment and Services

VIII.S.3. Contract #316-17 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Chromebooks and Carts

VIII.S.4. Contract #333-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Fire Alarm Inspection Service and Parts

VIII.S.5. Contract #500-2.5-17-Consider Approval of Increase in Project Owner Contingency Amount Extension of Substantial Completion Date for BP 2.5-Multi-Campus

VIII.S.6. Contract #500-3.8-18-Consider Approval of Increase in Project Owner Contingency Amount for Construction Services for BP 3.8-New Natatorium (2014 Bond Program)

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

IX.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:

IX.A.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations including, Principal—Coyle Middle School, Principal—Heather Glen Elementary School, Principal—Lister Elementary School, Principal—Montclair Elementary School, Principal—Stephens Elementary School and Principal—Williams Elementary School. 

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

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Principal—Coyle Middle School, Principal—Heather Glen Elementary School, Principal—Lister Elementary School, Principal—Montclair Elementary School, Principal—Stephens Elementary School and Principal—Williams Elementary School. 

XI. Adjournment