August 8, 2017 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 Advanced Academics, Guidance and Counseling and Research, Assessment and Accountability Departments for their Work to Secure Official SAT Practice Student Ambassadors Program for GISD

III.A.2. Recognize Garland ISD Employee Clinic for Receiving 2017 Best of Garland Award for Medical Clinics

III.B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Teresa Sutherland

III.C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Award Recipient Kiel Pankonien

III.D. Receive City of Rowlett Growth and Development Update

III.E. Receive Region 10 Curriculum Audit Summary of Findings and Recommendations

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 a List of Qualified Investment Brokers

V.C. Review a Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District

V.D. Review the Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers

V.E. Review Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances

V.F. 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.G. Renewal Bids

V.G.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Information Management Systems

V.G.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of General Retail and School Groceries

V.G.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Based College and Career Planning Platform

V.G.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Armored Courier Service

V.G.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Montessori-Practical Life, Math and Cultural Studies Material

V.G.6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Onsite Student Instructional Program and Services

V.G.7. Consider Approval of Purchase of Worker’s Compensation Insurance/Third Party Administrator Services and/or Excess Workers Compensation Stop Loss

V.G.8. Consider Approval of Purchase of Musical Instrument Supplies/Repairs

V.G.9. Consider Approval of Purchase of Catering Services 

V.H. Increase in Awards

V.H.1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Paperback and Miscellaneous Books Catalog

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.B. Discuss future agenda items

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider Approval of Human Resources Report

VII.B. Consider Approval of T-TESS Calendar for 2017-2018

VII.C. Consider Approval of Update 108 Local Policies and Amendments to DGBA(LOCAL), FNG(LOCAL) and GF(LOCAL)

VII.D. Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for the 2017-2018 School Year

VII.E. Consider Approval of Holding a Public Hearing to Discuss the Garland Independent School District’s Proposed Budget and Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2017-2018

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. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071, private consultation with the Board’s attorney, in person or by phone, when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: 1) pending or contemplated litigation; 2) a settlement offer; or 3) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter; 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee; and
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 Deliberating the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property:

VIII.A.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent search process; 

VIII.A.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations; and

VIII.A.3. Consideration and deliberation regarding real property.

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

IX.A. Action Items (Non Consent)

IX.A.1. Consideration and possible action regarding the selection of an executive search consulting firm; 

IX.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding Administrative recommendations; and

IX.A.3. Consideration and possible action regarding real property.

X. Adjournment