January 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Olivia Beauchamp, Schrade Middle School

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. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.A.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Brenda Deramee - Jason Wheeler

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

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. Consider Approval of a Resolution Allowing Compensation for Staff Members Due to Time Missed During Inclement Weather Days – Dr. Gradyne Brown

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

VI.D. New Bids

VI.D.1. Contract#47-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Transportation GPS Tracking Software and Related Services – Mayte Martinez and Dr. Shelley Garrett

VI.D.2. Contract#238-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance Supplies and Equipment – Mayte Martinez and Paul Gonzales

VI.E. Renewal Bids

VI.E.1. Contract#215-21-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Overhead and Commercial Door Equipment and Services – Mayte Martinez and Paul Gonzales

VI.F. Increase to Awarded Bids

VI.F.1. Contract#16-25 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for ERP Advisory and Program Management Services – Mayte Martinez and Matt Yeager

VI.F.2. Contract#156-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Time and Attendance Equipment and Services – Mayte Martinez and Matt Yeager

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Discussion and Consideration of a Resolution Expressing Intent to Redeem the 2015A Bonds for Garland Independent School District - Arturo Valenzuela 

VII.B. Consider Approval of 2024 -2025 Targeted Improvement Plan for MD Williams Elementary - Ms. Cheryl Alexander, Dr. Charmaine Curtis 

VII.C. Consider Approval of May 2025 General Trustee Election Order - Mechelle Hogan

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 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.

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 the Superintendent's evaluation.

VIII.C.2. 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 possible action regarding the Superintendent's contract.

X. Adjournment