September 27, 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 Garland ISD SEL Schools of Excellence Award Campuses - Jason Wheeler 

IV.A.2. Recognize 2022 Mark of Excellence National Music Competition Band Directors - Joseph Figarelli 

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

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

V. Special Recognition

V.A. Recognize Texas A&M Commerce Quick Start Full Ride Scholarship Opportunity Recipients - Jason Wheeler

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.A.5. Message from Board President

VI.B. Superintendent's Report

VI.C. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

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

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of Remote Homebound Waivers for FSP Funding – Tanya Vargas-Ramos (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Plano ISD – Tanya Vargas-Ramos (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VIII.C. Consider Approval of 2023-2024 Choice of School Calendar – Dr. Babetta Hemphill (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VIII.D. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Expressing Intent to Redeem or Defease Certain of the Garland Independent School District’s Outstanding Obligations and Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related Thereto – Dr. Brent Ringo (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.E. Consider Approval of Setting the Tax Rate for the 2022-2023 School Year – Dr. Brent Ringo, Brandy Mayo (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.F. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2022-2023 General Fund and Debt Service Fund – Brandy Mayo (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.G. Consider Approval of Region 10 Master Interlocal Agreement – Mark A. Booker  (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.H. Consider Approval of $5,000 Donation from Community Partner – Dr. Susanna Russell (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.I. Consider Approval of Garland ISD Tax Roll for Tax Year 2022 – Kristi Cooper (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.J. Consider Approval of Changes to the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2022 – Kristi Cooper (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.K. Consider Approval of the Drainage Easement Between the City of Sachse and Garland ISD – Javier Fernandez (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.L. New Bids (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.L.1. Contract #499-22-01 – Consider Approval of Recommended Contractor for Lakeview Centennial High School Bus Lane – Javier Fernandez

VIII.L.2. Contract #4-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Anonymous Reporting System and Support – Mark Quinn

VIII.L.3. Contract #43-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Laserfiche Products, Support and Services – Matt Yeager

VIII.L.4. Contract #65-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Toilet Tissue and Paper Towels - Warehouse – Paul Gonzales

VIII.L.5. Contract #224-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Data Governance Analysis – Dr. Kim Caddell

VIII.L.6. Contract #302-23-01 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Montessori Practice Life, Math and Cultural Studies – Dr. Kim Caddell

VIII.L.7. Contract #311-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of College and Career Readiness Instructional Program K-12 – Dr. Kim Caddell

VIII.L.8. Contract #432-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Human Resources Consultant – Dr. Gradyne Brown

VIII.L.9. Contract #52-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Event Staffing Services CCC (Curtis Culwell Center) – Mark A. Booker

VIII.M. Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.M.1. Contract #371-18 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Catering Services – Mark A. Booker

VIII.M.2. Contract #32-19-09 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Career and Technical Education Large Equipment and Services – Coleman Bruman

VIII.M.3. Contract #190-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Field Lighting, Scoreboard and Marquee Equipment Installation and Service – Paul Gonzales

VIII.M.4. Contract #294-20 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Broadcasting Supplies, Equipment and Services – Sherese Nix

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.

IX.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.

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

XI. Adjournment