August 7, 2008 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Accept Certified Tax Roll

IV.B. Hear 2008-2009 Budget Update

IV.C. Hear Evaluation of the Compensatory Education Home Instruction (CEHI) Waiver

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Review of Calendar Events

V.B. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Action Items

VI.A. Consider approval of minutes of Board Meeting

VI.B. Consider approval of Dual Credit Agreement with Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD)

VI.C. Consider holding a public meeting to discuss the Garland Independent School District's budget for fiscal year 2008-2009 and proposed tax rate

VI.D. Consider approval of tax refunds

VI.D.1. Consider approval of the final amended budget for 2007-2008

VI.E. Bids

VI.E.1. New Bids

VI.E.1.a. Consider purchase of Hewlett Package cabinets and services

VI.E.1.b. Consider purchase of bus wireless video systems

VI.E.1.c. Consider purchase of Groupwise Management Solution

VI.E.1.d. Consider purchase of grounds maintenance equipment

VI.E.2. Renewal Bids

VI.E.2.a. Consider purchase of remote audience response systems

VI.E.2.b. Consider purchase of Special Education instructional materials, catalog

VI.E.2.c. Consider purchase of Email Filter and Groupwise Monitoring System

VI.F. Consider approval of the air conditioning replacement at three campuses

VI.G. Consider approval of Board Policy FM (LOCAL) on second reading

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

VII.A. Consider Board of approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration, including the appointment of Principals (Tex. Govt. Code Sec.551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of elected officer or employee

VII.B. Consider providing notice of proposal to terminate the term contract of employee, Gary Bothun (Tex. Govt. Code Sec.551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VII.C. Consult with attorney concerning pending or contemplated litigation and to receive privileged attorney-client advice on personnel matters concerning the employment of Gary Bothun (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer, or matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct

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

IX. Adjournment