June 27, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Meetings

III.A. Conduct a Public Meeting on the CRRSA ESSER II and ARP ESSER III Grant Programs Update - Dr. Kimberly Caddell and Brandy Mayo

III.B. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District's 2023-2024 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate – Brandy Mayo

III.C. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District's Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan 2023-2024 – Mrs. Renee Kotsopoulos and Dr. Shelley Garrett

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 prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting 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.  

V. Information Items

V.A. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

V.A.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile Recipient Chelsey Cody - Jason Wheeler

V.B. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report - Mark Quinn 

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss and Identify Board Priorities for the 2023-2024 School Year - Linda Griffin

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 

VII.A. Consider approval of Human Resources Report - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.B. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal with Mesquite Regional Day School for the Deaf – Tanya Ramos (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VII.C. Consider Approval of Annual Special Education Camera Resolution – Tanya Ramos (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VII.D. Consider Approval of Waiver: Missed School Days & Low Attendance – Dr. Babetta Hemphill (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VII.E. Consider Approval of 23-24 Additional New Course Requests – Dr. Kimberly Caddell (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VII.F. Consider Approval of Remote Homebound Waivers for FSP Funding – Tanya Ramos (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VII.G. Consider Approval of Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District – Rhonda Rountree (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VII.H. Consider Approval of Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers – Brandy Mayo and Rhonda Rountree (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VII.I. Consider Approval of Qualified Investment Brokers - Brandy Mayo and Rhonda Rountree (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VII.J. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either investment policy or investment strategies – Brandy Mayo and Rhonda Rountree (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Ratification of the FY23 Tax Refund Resolution - Ms. Kristi Cooper 

VIII.B. Consider Approval of DOI Amendments – Michael Bland (Academic and District Affairs Committee)

VIII.C. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Sachse Economic Development Corporation – Brandy Mayo (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.D. Consider Approval of an order authorizing the issuance of Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023, levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of said bonds and resolving other matters incident and related thereto, including the establishment of parameters therefore and delegating certain matters to authorized District officials – Brandy Mayo, Debbie Cabrera (Board Bond Committee)

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

VIII.F. Consider Approval of Final Amended Budgets for 2022-2023 – Brandy Mayo (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.G. Consider Approval of the Budget for the 2023-2024 School Year - Brandy Mayo (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.H. Consider Approval of 2023-2024 Salary Schedule - Dr. Gradyne Brown (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck Off Properties to the City of Garland - Kristi Cooper (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VIII.J. Consider Approval of Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances – Allison Davenport (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

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

VIII.K.1. Contract #399-23 - Consider Approval of Recommended Contractors for the Job Order Contract (JOC) - Paul Gonzales (Board Bond Committee)

VIII.K.2. Contract#9-24 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Disposable Products for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) - Jennifer Miller

VIII.K.3. Contract#48-23 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Dish Room Chemicals, Safety, Sanitation and Services - Jennifer Miller

VIII.K.4. Contract#51-23 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Cafeteria Signage and Decor for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) - Jennifer Miller

VIII.K.5. Contract#13-23-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Forced Entry Resistant Film and Services - Dr. Shelley Garrett

VIII.K.6. Contract#214-23-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Control Services and Repairs - Paul Gonzales

VIII.K.7. Contract#288-23 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Network Equipment and Services - Matt Yeager

VIII.K.8. Contract#311-23-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of College and Career Readiness Instructional Program K-12 - Jason Adams

VIII.K.9. Contract#397-23-10 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Learning Management System - Jason Adams

VIII.K.10. Contract #487-23 - Consider Approval of Recommended Contractors for the Emergency Response and Disaster Recovery Services – Frank Bayardo

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

VIII.L.1. Contract#432-22 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Human Resources Consultant - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VIII.L.2. Contract#68-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Charter Transportation Services - Mark A. Booker

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

VIII.M.1. Contract#90-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Ticketing Services for the CCC - Mark A. Booker

VIII.M.2. Contract#65-19-07 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Hand Soap and Dispensers Warehoused - Frank Bayardo

VIII.M.3. Contract#262-21 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Armored Courier Services - Allison Davenport

VIII.M.4. Contract#286-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Apple Equipment, Software and Peripherals - Matt Yeager

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 551.076. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.

IX.A.1. Discussion and deliberation regarding TEA's Intruder Detection Audits.

IX.B. 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.C. 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