September 26, 2023 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 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.  

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize National PTA Schools of Excellence - Jason Wheeler

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Beatris Guffey - Jason Wheeler

IV.C. Introduction of District Administrators - Dr. Gradyne Brown

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

VI.B. Action Items (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VI.B.1. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund – Elisa Cordova-Long

VI.B.2. Consider Approval of Recommendation for Salary Schedule Addendum to 2023-2024 Salary Schedules – Dr. Gradyne Brown

VI.B.3. New Bids (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VI.B.3.a. Contract#13-24 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Metal Detectors – Mark Quinn

VI.B.3.b. Contract#17-24-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Miscellaneous Refrigerated Frozen, Dry Staple Foods and Disposable Products for SNS – Jennifer Miller

VI.B.3.c. Contract#65-23 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Toilet Tissue and Paper Towels - Warehoused – Frank Bayardo

VI.B.3.d. Contract#175-24 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Custodial Supplies-Hand Soap and Sanitizer – Frank Bayardo

VI.B.3.e. Contract#214-23-09 - Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Control Maintenance, Services, Repairs and Replacement - Frank Bayardo

VI.B.3.f. Contract#286-24 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Apple Equipment, Software and Peripherals – Matt Yeager

VI.B.3.g. Contract#302-24 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material and Equipment for Math – Dr. Jason Adams

VI.B.3.h. Contract#397-23-09 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Software, Licenses, Subscriptions, Hardware and Services - Dr. Jason Adams

VI.B.3.i. Contract#397-24-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Technology Devices and Learning System Subscription - Dr. Jason Adams

VI.B.3.j. Contract#344-24-02 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Books, Library and Educational Materials – Dr. Kim Caddell

VI.B.4. Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VI.B.4.a. Contract#18-22 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Warehouse Freezer Truck Student Nutrition Services – Jennifer Miller

VI.B.4.b. Contract#23-21 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Fuel Servicing – Dr. Shelley Garrett

VI.B.4.c. Contract#52-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Professional Parking Services – Mark A. Booker

VI.B.4.d. Contract#120-24 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Behavior Intervention and Management Web-Based – Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VI.B.4.e. Contract#214-21-11 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for HVAC Equipment and Services– Paul Gonzales

VI.B.5. Modification and Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VI.B.5.a. Contract#310-23-06 - Consider Approval of Modification and Increase Amount for Professional Staff Development Services and Materials – Dr. Jason Adams

VI.B.5.b. Contract#397-23 - Consider Approval of Modification and Increase Amount for Instructional Software and Materials for CTE – Dr. Jason Adams

VI.B.6. Renewal Bids (Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee)

VI.B.6.a. Contract#224-22 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Data Governance  Analysis – Dr. Kim Caddell

VII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Resolution on Funding - Dr. Ricardo Lopez

VII.B. Consider Approval of Resolution on Ratifying Joinder of Accountability System Lawsuit - Dr. Ricardo Lopez

VII.C. Consider Approval of Band Instrument Replacement Proposal - Joseph Figarelli

VII.D. Consider Approval of Garland ISD Tax Roll for Tax Year 2023 - Ms. Kristi Cooper

VII.E. Consider Approval of Changes to the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2023 - Kristi Cooper

VII.F. Consider Approval of Setting the Tax Rate for the 2023-2024 School Year  - Ms. Kristi Cooper

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.A.1. Consider legal advice regarding contemplated litigation regarding vendor custodial services.

VIII.A.2. Consider legal advice regarding contemplated litigation and related actions related to District’s SHARS program.

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.

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

X. Adjournment