August 13, 2013 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Item

III.A. Receive Certified Tax Roll

III.B. Review Construction Update

III.C. Receive update on Facility Assessment

III.D. Review Third Quarter Risk Management Report

III.E. Review of Student Relations - Problem Solving Process

IV. Public Forum

V. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda

V.A. New Bids

V.A.1. Consider purchase of commercial auto fleet insurance

V.A.2. Consider purchase of disaster recovery software

V.A.3. Consider purchase of worker's compensation insurance/third party administrator services and/or excess worker's compensation stop loss

V.B. Renewal Bids

V.B.1. Consider purchase of inkjet and toner cartridges

V.B.2. Consider purchase of Apple equipment, software, and peripherals

V.B.3. Consider purchase of dish room safety and sanitation service

V.B.4. Consider purchase of catering services

V.C. Consider purchase of offer from Marcus and Millsap Real Estate Investment Services Company for purchase of struck-off properties

V.D. Review list of qualified investment brokers

V.E. Review a resolution designating investment officers

V.F. Review independent sources of instruction for training of investment officers

V.G. Review the investment policy and investment strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies

V.H. Review a resolution authorizing amending the HIPAA Compliance Program

V.I. Review a resolution authorizing amending the employer and employee contribution split for the 457 FICA alternative retirement plan

V.J. Review tax refunds

V.K. Review resolution of the adoption of committing fund balances

V.L. Review Memorandum of Understanding with Dallas County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (DCJJAEP)

V.M. Review Local Board Policies included in TASB Update 97

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' exchange of information

VI.B. Review calendar

VI.C. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider approval of Proposed Tax Rate for the 2013-2014 School Year

VII.B. Consider holding a public meeting to discuss the Garland Independent School District's Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2013-2014

VII.C. Consider approval of Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives in TexPool and Authorized Representative Add Form for Lone Star Investment Pool

VII.D. Consider purchase of TXMAS Teknion Furniture

VII.E. Consider purchase of energy management services

VII.F. Consider approval of cancellation of contract for emergency notification system service

VII.G. Consider approval of 2013-2014 PDAS Teacher Appraisal Calendar

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. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the administration, including the principal positions at South Garland High School and Steadham Elementary School, the assistant principal position at Lister Elementary School, Advanced Academic Advisor, and Middle School Technology Coordinator  (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074:  Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee).

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

X. Adjournment