January 14, 2014 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 demonstration of iPad Usage In The Classroom

III.B. Hear update on Facilities Assessment conducted by Huckabee and Associates

III.C. Receive presentation on proposed Convertible Direct Purchase Structure from Wells Fargo

IV. Public Forum

V. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda

V.A. Review budget transfers and amendments to the 2013-2014 adopted budget

V.B. Renewal Bids

V.B.1. Review purchase of digital video technologies

V.B.2. Review purchase of projector equipment and related accessories

V.C. Increase in Award

V.C.1. Review increase of award for small food service equipment, catalog

V.C.2. Review increase of award for emergency notification system

V.D. Review offer from Philip Muchnick for purchase of a struck-off property

V.E. Consider revisions to Local Board Policy CW (Local) Naming of Facilities on first reading

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' exchange of information

VI.B. Review Board Meeting Schedule

VI.C. Review calendar

VI.D. Review December 15, 2013 Semi-Annual Report to Judge Ed Kinkeade

VI.E. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider approval of order authorizing the issuance of the Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2014, levying a tax and providing for the security and payment of the bonds, authorizing the redemption of prior bonds, providing for the sale of the bonds in accordance with certain parameters and enacting other provisions related thereto

VII.B. Consider an agreement with BEST Foundation

VII.C. Consider approval for attorney services

VII.D. Consider approval of resolution authorizing contributions to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation

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. Consultation with Attorney (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.071: Discussing pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), or matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct)

VIII.B. 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)

VIII.C. Discuss Superintendent Evaluation Instrument  (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