August 10, 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 August 2021

IV.A. Information Items

IV.A.1. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for August 2021 – Mark A. Booker

IV.A.2. Review June 2021 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper

IV.A.3. Receive Certified Tax Roll 2021 – Kristi Cooper

IV.A.4. Receive Presentation on Technology Update – Matt Yeager

IV.A.5. Receive Presentation on Bond Program and Facilities Projects Update – Javier Fernandez

IV.A.6. Receive Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) II Grant Program Information – Dr. Brent Ringo, Allison Davenport, Lauren A. McKinney

IV.B. Action Items (Non Consent)

IV.B.1. Consider Approval of Setting the Tax Rate for the 2021-2022 School Year – Dr. Brent Ringo, Brandy Mayo

IV.B.2. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2021-2022 General Fund – Brandy Mayo

IV.B.3. Consider Approval to Dispose of Vehicles – Mark A. Booker

IV.B.4. New Bids

IV.B.4.a. Contract #106-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Ink and Toner Cartridges – Mark A. Booker

IV.B.4.b. Contract #201-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance and Operations Merchandise and Supplies – Paul Gonzales

IV.B.4.c. Contract #242-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Oracle Annual Maintenance and Support – Jason Genovese

IV.B.4.d. Contract #262-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Armored Courier Services – Allison Davenport

IV.B.4.e. Contract #203-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of School Photography & Graduation Services – Dr. Kim Caddell

IV.B.4.f. Contract #310-21-15 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development – Dr. Kim Caddell

IV.B.4.g. Contract #397-21-04 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Educational Software, Licenses, Subscriptions, Hardware and Services – Dr. Kim Caddell

IV.B.5. Increase to Awarded Bids

IV.B.5.a. Contract #127-20-01 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Subscription – Dr. Kim Caddell

IV.B.5.b. Contract #341-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Translation and Interpretation Equipment – Dr. Kim Caddell

IV.B.5.c. Contract #252-19 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Cellular Equipment and Services – Matt Yeager

IV.B.5.d. Contract #285-20-01 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Private Cellular Network – Matt Yeager

IV.B.5.e. Contract #286-18 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Apple Equipment, Software and Peripherals – Matt Yeager

IV.B.5.f. Contract #340-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Security Equipment Parts and Service – Pat Lamb

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

V.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.

V.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.

VI. Adjournment