January 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Air Force JROTC

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. Special Recognition 

IV.A.1.a. Recognize Leadership Garland Class 43 - Jose Mata

IV.B. Special Education Update – Dr. Tanya Ramos

IV.C. Receive Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update – Javier Fernandez

IV.D. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for January 2024 – Mark A. Booker

IV.E. Receive Presentation on Fine Arts Acoustical Improvements at Secondary Schools Progress Update – Javier Fernandez

IV.F. Review November 2023 Monthly Financials – Darrell Dodds

IV.G. Review November 2023 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper

IV.H. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report - Mark Quinn

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Kinkeade Report – Dr. Ricardo López

V.B. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.B.5. Message from Board President

V.C. Superintendent's Report

V.D. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

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

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of TASB Update 122 Local Policies - Lisa Ray

VII.B. Consider Approval of Revisions to Board Policy EHBAF (LOCAL) - Lisa Ray 

VII.C. Consider Approval of Revisions to Board Policy EIC (LOCAL) - Lisa Ray

VII.D. Consider Approval of Revisions to Board Policy GKG (LOCAL) - Lisa Ray 

VII.E. Consider Approval of May 2024 General Trustee Election Order - Mechelle Hogan

VII.F. Consider Approval of the Joint Election Contract submitted by the Dallas County Elections Department - Mechelle Hogan

VII.G. Consider Approval of ChildCareGroup Memorandum of Understanding – Dr. Babetta Hemphill 

VII.H. Contract #510-01-1.3 – Consider Approval of Recommended Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for Bond 2023 Elementary School Replacement #1 B.H. Freeman Elementary – Javier Fernandez

VII.I. Contract #510-01-1.4 – Consider Approval of Recommended Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for Bond 2023 Elementary School Replacement #2 Hillside Academy for Excellence – Javier Fernandez

VII.J. Contract #510-01-1.5-Consider Approval of Recommended Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for Bond 2023 Lakeview Centennial HS and Naaman Forest HS Addition/Renovation – Javier Fernandez

VII.K. Contract #510-23 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Local Area Network Equipment and Services – Matt Yeager

VII.L. Contract #510-23-03 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Wide Area Network Equipment and Services – Matt Yeager

VII.M. Contract #510-23-05 – Consider Approval of Purchase of District Furniture – Mark Booker

VII.N. Consider Approval of Board Resolution for a 4-day Summer Work Schedule Holiday Shutdown for 24-25 and 25-26 - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.O. Consider Approval of Board Resolution Recognizing June 19, 2024 as a Garland ISD Staff Holiday - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.P. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund – Elisa Cordova-Long

VII.Q. New Bids

VII.Q.1. Contract#344-24-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Library Books and Materials Catalog - Jeanine Boyett

VII.R. Renewal Bids

VII.R.1. Contract#327-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Laptop Instructional Equipment and Related Accessories and Services – Matt Yeager

VII.S. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.S.1. Contract#22-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Amazon Services LLC – Mark Booker

VII.S.2. Contract#34-20-02 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for District Furniture – Mark Booker

VII.S.3. Contract#44-22 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Portable Staging – Joseph Figarelli

VII.S.4. Contract#303-22 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for HVAC Maintenance and Related Services – Paul Gonzales

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 551.076. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.

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

VIII.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.

VIII.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.

VIII.C.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding Internal Audit Scope of Work.

VIII.C.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's evaluation.

VIII.C.3. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's contract. 

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

IX.A. Consideration and potential action regarding the Superintendent's contract.

IX.B. Consideration and potential action regarding Internal Audit Scope of Work.

X. Adjournment