February 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Endre Mack, Shugart Elementary 

III. Public Hearing

III.A. 2024-2025 Annual Performance Report - Veronica Salgado Joyner, Dr. Pam Neblett

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. Special Recognition

V.A.1. Recognize Leadership Garland Class 44 - Jose Mata

V.A.2. Recognize CAPE Program First Cohort - Angelyn Pham

V.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

V.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Antonio Vazquez - Jason Wheeler 

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

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

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss TASB Legal Policy Update 124 - Lisa Ray

VI.B. Discuss TASB Local Policy Update 124 (First Read) - Lisa Ray

VI.C. Discuss Revisions to Board Policy CH (LOCAL) First Read - Lisa Ray, Darrell Dodds

VI.D. Trustees' Report

VI.D.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VI.D.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VI.D.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VI.D.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VI.D.5. Message from Board President

VI.E. Superintendent's Report

VI.F. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Human Resources Report

VII.B. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund and Debt Service Fund – Elisa Cordova-Long

VII.C. Consider Approval of Resolution for GAABSE Scholarship Gala at the Curtis Culwell Center - Dr. Ramona Morin

VII.D. Consider Approval of Resolution for Scholarship Awards for Students - Carmen Blakey 

VII.E. Consider Approval of Region 10 Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Agreement – Mark Booker and Jennifer Miller

VII.F. New Bids

VII.F.1. Contract#141-26 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Commodity Processing for Student Nutrition Services – Mark Booker and Jennifer Miller

VII.F.2. Contract#15-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Service Provider – Mark Booker and Matthew Yeager

VII.F.3. Contract#32-25-04 - Consider Approval of Purchase of CTE Large Equipment and Services – Mark Booker and Carmen Blakey

VII.F.4. Contract#321-25-05 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Textbooks and Digital Learning Materials – Mark Booker and Charles Rose

VII.F.5. Contract#394-25-10 - Consider Approval of Purchase of IEP Development and Strategies Software – Mark Booker and Dr. Tanya Ramos

VII.G. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.G.1. Contract# 156-19 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Time and Attendance Equipment and Services – Mark Booker and Matthew Yeager

VII.G.2. Contract#242-20-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Oracle Planning and Budgeting Consulting Services – Mark Booker and Matthew Yeager

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. New Bid

VIII.A.1. Contract#432-25 - Proposition A: Funding School Safety, Programs, and Teachers Consultant Services – Mark Booker and Dr. Ida Perales

VIII.B. Increase in Award

VIII.B.1. Contract #141-25 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Commodity Processing for Student Nutrition Services - Mark Booker, Jennifer Miller

VIII.C. Consider Approval of Joint Elections Contract with Dallas County Elections Department - Mechelle Hogan

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

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.B.1. Discuss participation in multi-district litigation involving youth social media usage and related litigation and entering into a contingency fee contract with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC to represent the District.

IX.B.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding attorney services and fees.

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.

IX.C.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's contract.

IX.D. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072, deliberations about Real Property: A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. 

IX.D.1. Discussion and update regarding real estate purchases previously delegated to the Superintendent at the February 2024 Board Bond Special Meeting and other possible real estate acquisitions. 

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

X.A. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract, including Findings Needed for Submission of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement and Request for Expedited Review by the Texas Attorney General.

X.B. Consideration and Adoption of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC.

X.C. Consideration and possible action regarding the Superintendent's contract.

XI. Adjournment