October 8, 2024 at 3:00 PM - Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 

II. 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 posted notice. Comments must be limited to issues that can be presented in a public forum and are directly related to the posted and noticed agenda items. 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. 

III. Superintendent's Message

IV. Agenda Items for Board of Trustees' Meeting October 2024

IV.A. Discuss Public Meetings

IV.A.1. Conduct a Public Hearing on School FIRST Rating Report – Arturo Valenzuela

IV.B. Information Items

IV.B.1. Review August 2024 Monthly Financials – Arturo Valenzuela

IV.B.2. 25,000 Donation from Community Partner - Larry Glick - Dr. Tanya Ramos

IV.B.3. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for October 2024 – Mark Booker

IV.B.4. Receive Board of Trustees Cooperative Purchasing Report – Mark Booker

IV.B.5. Receive Presentation on Facilities and Maintenance Summer 2024 Completed Projects – Paul Gonzales

IV.B.6. Receive Presentation on Hudson MS Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement – Phase 2 Update – Paul Gonzales

IV.B.7. Review August 2024 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper

IV.C. Action Items (Non Consent)

IV.C.1. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 Salary Schedule Addendum Certify And Prepare Educators (CAPE) Instructional Coach Stipend – Dr. Gradyne Brown

IV.C.2. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund – Elisa Cordova-Long

IV.C.3. Consider Approval of Temporary Right of Entry Agreement Between Garland ISD and the City of Sachse – Javier Fernandez

IV.C.4. Consider Approval of the Resolution Authorizing Garland ISD to Participate in the Texas Public Energy Alliance – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

IV.C.5. Consider Approval of the Texas Public Energy Alliance Interlocal Participation Agreement – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

IV.C.6. New Bids

IV.C.6.a. Contract#52-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Parking Services – Mark Booker and John Wilborn

IV.C.6.b. Contract#74-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Fine and Colored Paper – Warehoused – Mark Booker

IV.C.6.c. Contract#157-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Asset Management System and Services – Mark Booker and Matt Yeager

IV.C.6.d. Contract#212-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of CTE STEAM Instructional Materials and Services – Mark Booker and Carmen Blakey

IV.C.6.e. Contract#296-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Hand-Held Communication Equipment and Services – Mark Booker and Thomas Head

IV.C.6.f. Contract#302-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Instructional and Testing Materials – Mark Booker and Megan Roberts

IV.C.6.g. Contract#321-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Textbook Adoption for Physical Education – Mark Booker and LeeAnn Stephenson

IV.C.6.h. Contract#234-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Air Conditioning Filters – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

IV.C.7. Increase to Awarded Bids

IV.C.7.a. Contract#215-21 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Maintenance General Trades Merchandise and Services – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

IV.C.7.b. Contract#55-22 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Liability (General, Professional, Employee Benefit) and Workers Compensation Third Party Administration Services – Mark Booker and John King

IV.C.7.c. Contract#397-23-07 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Software – Mark Booker and Dr. Jason Adams

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

V.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.

V.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.

V.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits

VI. Adjournment