March 4, 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 information on IB Primary and Middle Year's Programmes

III.B. Receive information on Texas Performance Standards Project at GISD Academies for Excellence and Garland High School

IV. Public Forum

V. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda

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

V.B. New Bids

V.B.1. Review purchase of asbestos and mold abatement

V.B.2. Review purchase of hazardous materials consulting and related professional services

V.B.3. Review purchase of stage curtains, equipment, supplies and fire proofing treatment servies

V.C. Renewal Bids

V.C.1. Review purchase of peace officer security services

V.C.2. Review purchase of fine arts apparel, merchandise and accessories

V.C.3. Review purchase of school photography and graduation services

V.C.4. Review purchase of paperback and miscellaneous books

V.C.5. Review purchase of projector installation

V.C.6. Review purchase of medical testing and evaluation services

V.C.7. Consider disposal of buses

VI. Discussion Items

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

VI.B. Trustees' exchange of information

VI.C. Review calendar

VI.D. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider approval of voluntary benefits and third party administrator services

VII.B. Consider, discuss, and approve nominations and appointments to Facilities Subcommittee of the Board of Trustees.

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 appointment of Assistant Director of Athletics (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074:   Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VIII.B. Private consultation with the Board's attorney on all subjects or matters authorized by law (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)

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

X. Adjournment