June 15, 2021 at 4:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 

II. 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.  

III. Superintendent's Message

IV. Agenda Items for Board of Trustees' Meeting June 21

IV.A. Discuss Public Meetings

IV.A.1. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District’s Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan – Dr. Shelley Garrett and Renee Kotsopoulos

IV.A.2. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District’s 2021-2022 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate – Dr. Brent Ringo and Brandy Mayo

IV.A.3. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District’s Intent to Submit Application and Use of ESSER III Funds – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells, Dr. Kimberly Caddell, Dr. Brent Ringo and Brandy Mayo

V. Information Items

V.A. Receive American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Grant Program Information – Dr. Brent Ringo

V.B. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for June 2021 – Mark A. Booker

V.C. Review April 2021 Monthly Financials – Allison Davenport

V.D. Review April 2021 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper

V.E. Receive Transportation Management Update – Dr. Shelley Garrett

V.F. Receive Presentation on Bond Update – Javier Fernandez

VI. Action Items (Non Consent)

VI.A. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2020-2021 General Fund, Student Nutrition Service Fund, and Debt Service Fund – Brandy Mayo

VI.B. Consider Approval of Final Amended Budgets for 2020-2021 – Brandy Mayo

VI.C. Consider Approval of the Budget for the 2021-2022 School Year – Dr. Brent Ringo and Brandy Mayo

VI.D. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Garland Economic Development Partnership – Dr. Brent Ringo

VI.E. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation – Dr. Brent Ringo

VI.F. Consider Approval of Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers – Dr. Brent Ringo and Rhonda Rountree

VI.G. Consider Approval of Qualified Investment Brokers – Dr. Brent Ringo and Rhonda Rountree

VI.H. 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 – Dr. Brent Ringo and Rhonda Rountree

VI.I. Consider Approval of Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District – Allison Davenport

VI.J. Consider Approval of Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances – Allison Davenport

VI.K. Consider Approval of Increase Amount and Modification of Scope to the HVAC Energy Management Controls Software and Hardware Project – Paul Gonzales and Javier Fernandez

VI.L. Consider Approval of Williams Stadium Grandstands Repairs – Javier Fernandez

VI.M. Contract #206-21 – Consider Approval of Running Tracks Resurfacing and Repairs Project at Lakeview Centennial High School, Naaman Forest High School, Rowlett High School and Sachse High School – Javier Fernandez

VI.N. New Bids

VI.N.1. Contract #240-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Computers, Laptops and Related Items – Matt Yeager

VI.N.2. Contract #248-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Printers and Scanners – Matt Yeager

VI.N.3. Contract #288-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Network Equipment and Services – Matt Yeager

VI.N.4. Contract #302-21-11 – Consider Approval of Purchase of English Language Arts Materials – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VI.N.5. Contract #310-21-08 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development, Training and Coaching – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VI.N.6. Contract #394-20-04 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education – Large & Small Equipment – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VI.N.7. Contract #397-21-07 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Professional Development – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VI.N.8. Contract #320-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Athletic Training Supplies - Catalog – Cliff Odenwald

VI.N.9. Contract #357-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Accident Insurance – John King

VI.N.10. Contract #68-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Charter Transportation Services – Mark A. Booker

VI.N.11. Contract #269-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Laminating and Office Machines, Supplies and Service – Mark A. Booker

VI.O. Increase to Awarded Bids

VI.O.1. Contract #318-19 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Internal Audit Services – Mark A. Booker

VI.O.2. Contract #361-19-01 – Consider Approval of Increase Amount and to 
Extend Contract of the Recommended Contractor for Facilities Condition Assessment, Educational Adequacy Assessment, and Long-Range Capital Planning – Paul Gonzales

VI.O.3. Contract #399-17JOC – Consider Approval of Increase Amount for Job Order Contracting – Paul Gonzales

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.

VII.A.1. Discussion and Consideration regarding structural inspection.

VII.B. 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.

VIII. Adjournment