August 25, 2020 at 4:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. 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 

IV. 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.  

V. Information Items

V.A. Receive Certified Tax Roll 2020

V.B. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for August 2020-Finance and Audit Committee

V.C. Review June 2020 Tax Report-Finance and Audit Committee

V.D. Review Fourth Quarter Investment Report-Finance and Audit Committee

V.E. Receive Annual Investment Report 7.1.2019 - 6.30.2020-Finance and Audit Committee

V.F. Receive Property Insurance Summer Update-Finance and Audit Committee

V.G. Receive Presentation on Bond Update-Finance and Audit Committee/Facilities Committee

V.H. Receive Presentation on Natatorium-Facilities Committee

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss TASB Update 115 Legal Policies 

VI.B. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.B.5. Message from Board President

VI.C. Superintendent's Report

VI.D. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Human Resources Report

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of College for All Textbook Funding-Dr. Jovan Wells, Kevin Massey

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Request to Extend the Start of the 2020-2021 School Year Transition Beyond the Four-Week Limit-Dr. Jovan Wells

VIII.C. Consider Approval of Revisions to EIA (LOCAL)-Dr. Jovan Wells, Tiffany Gilmore 

VIII.D. Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption-Lisa Ray

VIII.E. Consider Approval of Local Policies from TASB Update 115-Lisa Ray

VIII.F. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the General Fund-Finance and Audit Committee

VIII.G. Consider Approval of Waiver to Extend the Annual Financial Report Due Date for Fiscal Year 2020-Finance and Audit Committee

VIII.H. Discussion and Consideration of Order Authorizing Issuance of Refunding Bonds, Series 2020-Finance and Audit Committee

VIII.I. New Bids-Finance and Audit Committee

VIII.I.1. Contract #310-20-17 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development and Material

VIII.J. Increase to Awarded Bids-Finance and Audit Committee

VIII.J.1. Contract #173-17 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Small Repair Roofing Services

VIII.J.2. Contract #215-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for General Trades Maintenance Merchandise and Services

VIII.J.3. Contract #289-17 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Internet Security, Filtering and Load Balancing

VIII.J.4. Contract #316-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Google Products

VIII.J.5. Contract #321-20-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Textbooks

VIII.J.6. Contract #390-18 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for General Trades Transportation Merchandise, Vehicles, Parts and Repair

VIII.J.7. Contract #500-4.4-19 - Consider Approval of Increase for Coyle MS Fine Arts Addition Renovation-Finance and Audit Committee/Facilities Committee

VIII.K. Modification to Existing Awarded Bids-Finance and Audit Committee

VIII.K.1. Contract #141-21 - Consider Modification to Existing Award for Commodity Processing

VIII.L. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Continuation or Cancellation of Emergency Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent-Dr. Ricardo Lopez

IX. Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption-EIA (LOCAL)-Dr. Jovan Wells, Tiffany Gilmore

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 Transportation.

X.A.2. Discussion and Consideration Regarding District Soil Composition

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

XI.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Director of Transportation.

XI.B. Consideration and possible action regarding District soil composition.

XII. Adjournment