June 14, 2016 at 6:00 PM - Work Session

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Item

III.A. Evidence of Excellence

III.A.1. Recognize Dell Scholars and Gates Millennium Scholar

III.A.2. Recognize Garland ISD U.S. Open and VEX World Championships Robotics Teams 

III.B. Receive Update on Special Olympics 

III.C. Receive Technology Update

IV. Public Forum: The Board will now hear those who wish to make comments and who have completed and returned the Public Comment Participation Request. This section will be conducted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board Policy.  Speakers must limit comments to issues that can be presented in a public forum. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels. 

V. Discussion Items for Consent Agenda

V.A. Review Tax Refunds

V.B. Review Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2015-2016 Adopted Budget

V.C. Consider Approval of Bond for District's Director of Taxation

V.D. New Bids

V.D.1. Consider Purchase of Athletic Training Supplies Catalog

V.D.2. Consider Purchase of ROTC Uniforms and Equipment

V.D.3. Consider Purchase of Spanish Reading Program K-1

V.D.4. Consider Purchase of Student Nutrition Services Disposable Products

V.D.5. Consider Purchase of Cellular Telecommunication Equipment and Services 

V.D.6. Consider Purchase of Technology Cable Locating Services

V.D.7. Consider Purchase of Technology Structured Cabling and Services

V.E. Renewal Bids

V.E.1. Consider Purchase of Copy Paper

V.E.2. Consider Purchase of Inkjet and Toner Cartridges

V.E.3. Consider Purchase of Leased Warehouse Space 

V.E.4. Consider Purchase of Printers and Scanners 

V.E.5. Consider Purchase of Digital Media Resources

V.E.6. Consider Purchase of Internet Access

V.E.7. Consider Purchase of Concessionaire for GISD Stadiums

V.E.8. Consider Purchase of Authors and Presenters

V.E.9. Consider Purchase of Peace Officer Security Services 

V.E.10. Consider Purchase of Disaster Recovery Services 

V.F. Increase in Awards

V.F.1. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for General Merchandise 

V.F.2. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Air Conditioning Filters 

V.F.3. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Maintenance Carpentry Supplies

V.F.4. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for HVAC Installation, Repair and Related Services

V.F.5. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Volleyball Uniforms and Equipment 

V.F.6. Consider Increase in Awarded Amount for Technology Solutions 

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss Legal Policies from Update 104

VI.B. Discuss and Review Outstanding Research to Assist in the Proposed 2016-17 Budget Preparation 

VI.C. Discuss 2016-17 Trustee Committee Assignments

VI.D. Discuss Board Goals 

VI.E. Discuss Board of Trustees Operating Procedures

VI.F. Discuss Video Conference Participation at Board Meetings

VI.G. Discuss and Review 2016-17 Board Meeting Dates

VI.H. Trustees' Report

VI.H.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VI.H.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VI.H.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VI.H.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VI.I. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider Approval of Annual Contract with Mesquite Regional Day School for the Deaf

VII.B. Consider Approval of a Resolution to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt

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. 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)

VIII.B. Consider Board approval of personnel matters as recommended by the Administration including, Principal-Dorsey Elementary School, Principal-Golden Meadows Elementary School, Principal-Kimberlin Academy for Excellence, Principal-Rowlett Elementary School and Principal-Williams Elementary School (Tex. Govt. Code Sec. 551.074: Deliberating the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment duties, discipline, or dismissal of an elected officer or employee)

VIII.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.074 and 551.071, to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, and to consult with the District's attorney on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, specifically regarding a recommendation to send notice of proposed termination of a term contract employee, Mike Roell, for good cause. 

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

X. Adjournment