March 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Education Center prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posted notice. 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. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize Fine Arts All-State Designees - Joseph Figarelli 

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Juliann Martinez - Sherese Nix

IV.B.2. Recognize Going the Extra Mile Recipient Scott Judson - Sherese Nix 

IV.C. Recognize Leadership Garland Class 40 - Jason Wheeler 

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Trustees' Report

V.A.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

V.A.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

V.A.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

V.A.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

V.A.5. Message from Board President

V.B. Superintendent's Report

V.C. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VI.A. Human Resources Report - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Recommendation to Renew District of Innovation Plan - Michael Bland (District Affairs Committee)

VII.B. Consider Approval of Resolution to Approve Human Sexuality and Responsibility Curriculum - LeeAnn Stephenson (District Affairs Committee)

VII.C. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2021-2022 General Fund – Brandy Mayo (Finance Committee)

VII.D. Consider Approval of a Resolution Allowing Compensation for Staff Members Due to Time Missed During Inclement Weather Day – Dr. Gradyne E. Brown (Finance Committee)

VII.E. Consider Approval of Request for Interlocal Agreement Between Garland ISD and Region 18’s Texas Center for Educator Excellence (TxCEE) – Dr. Susanna Russell and Dr. Kimberly Caddell (Finance Committee)

VII.F. New Bids

VII.F.1. Contract #357-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Telehealth Professional Services – Dr. Kim Caddell (Finance Committee)

VII.F.2. Contract #302-22-15 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Materials and Related Supplies-Punchout – Dr. Kim Caddell (Finance Committee) 

VII.F.3. Contract #230-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Dude Solutions – Asset Essentials – Paul Gonzales (Finance Committee) 

VII.F.4. Contract #360-22 – Consider Approval of Professional Services-ESSER Projects – Paul Gonzales (Facilities Committee)

VII.F.5. Contract #250-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of General Merchandise Equipment and Supplies – Mark A. Booker (Finance Committee)

VII.F.6. Contract #237-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of ContentKeeper Equipment and Services – Matt Yeager (Finance Committee)

VII.G. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.G.1. Contract #37-01-13 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Student Information Management Systems – Matt Yeager (Finance Committee)

VII.G.2. Contract #252-19 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Cellular Equipment and Services – Matt Yeager (Finance Committee) 

VII.G.3. Contract #32-20-03 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Career and Technical Education Auto Collision Repair Technology Merchandise and Services – Coleman Bruman (Finance Committee)

VII.G.4. Contract #318-19-01 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Audit Services – Allison Davenport (Finance Committee)

VII.G.5. Contract #490-20 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for American Sign and Foreign Languages – Dr. Kim Caddell (Finance Committee)

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

VIII.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.

VIII.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.B.1. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.

VIII.B.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts. 

VIII.B.3. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations including, Executive Director Special Education, Director Payroll Benefits and Director Elementary Integrated Math and Science Studies TCLAS Title II.

VIII.B.4. Consultation and deliberation regarding Superintendent's contract.

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

IX.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts. 

IX.B. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts. 

IX.C. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Executive Director Special Education, Director Payroll Benefits and Director Elementary Integrated Math and Science Studies TCLAS Title II.

IX.D. Consideration and any possible action regarding Superintendent's contract.

X. Adjournment