November 23, 2010 at 6:00 PM - Regular

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Item

III.A. Review December Board Meeting Schedule

IV. Public Forum

V. Public Hearing

V.A. Conduct Public Hearing regarding child care availability within the district

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Review recommended changes to transportation routes for 2011-2012 on first reading

VI.B. Review new course offerings for 2011-2012

VI.C. Review revisions to Local Board Policy DH (Local) Employee Standards of Conduct on first reading

VI.D. Review calendar of events

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Minutes of Board Meeting(s)

VII.B. Tax refunds

VII.C. New Bids

VII.C.1. Office and special event furnishings

VII.C.2. Mathematics curriculum materials and supplies

VII.C.3. Apple equipment, software, and peripherals

VII.C.4. Special Education Regulations/Policy Compliance Review Services

VII.D. Renewal Bids

VII.D.1. Annual maintenance for the server consolidation - tape library system (eighth year option)

VII.D.2. Asphalt and concrete paving services (second year option)

VII.E. Bids for North Garland High School Stadium Restrooms

VII.F. Agreement with BEST Education Foundation

VII.G. 2011-12 School Calendar

VII.H. Revisions to Local Board Policies on second reading

VIII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2010, including the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of such bonds, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to an authorized official of the District

VIII.B. Consider approval of a resolution to reimburse expenditures with proceeds of future debt

VIII.C. Consider budget transfers and amendments to the 2010-2011 adopted budget

VIII.D. Consider purchase of E-Rate services

VIII.E. Consider purchase of Technology LAN equipment upgrades

VIII.F. Consider approval of the Central Textbook Committee for 2010-2011

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

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

XI. Adjournment