March 27, 2018 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Information Item

III.A. Recognize Leadership Garland Class 37

III.B. Evidence of Excellence

III.B.1. Recognize Rowlett and South Garland HS Special Olympics Basketball Teams

III.B.2. Recognize Garland, Rowlett and Sachse First Responders 

III.C. Receive Dallas County Promise Overview Update and Recognition

III.D. Receive 2018 Summer Programs Presentation 

III.E. Receive Superintendent's Update

III.F. Receive Bond Update

III.G. Review January 2018 Monthly Financials 

III.H. Review February 2018 Tax Report

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

V.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.A.5. Discuss Future Meeting Dates

V.B. Discuss future agenda items

VI. Consent Agenda-Consider approval of

VI.A. Board Meeting Minutes

VI.B. Human Resources Report

VII. Action Items

VII.A. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments and Transfers to the 2017-2018 General and Debt Service Funds 

VII.B. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments

VII.C. Consider Approval of Cell Tower Lease Extension between T-Mobile and Garland ISD

VII.D. New Bids

VII.D.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of HVAC Energy Management Controls

VII.D.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Maintenance Merchandise and Services

VII.D.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Onsite Summer Camp Programs

VII.D.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Pre Advanced Placement English Materials and Services

VII.D.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Pre Advanced Placement Math Materials and Services

VII.D.6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Instructional Materials

VII.D.7. Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Development Services for Special Education

VII.D.8. Consider Approval of Purchase of STEMScopes Subscription and Material

VII.E. Renewal Bids

VII.E.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Indoor and Outdoor Flooring and Sports Surfaces

VII.E.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Paperback and Miscellaneous Books Catalog

VII.E.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Appliances, Hardware and Carpentry Supplies

VII.E.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Medical Testing and Evaluation Services

VII.E.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Discovery Days Summer Enrichment Camps

VII.E.6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Audit Services

VII.F. Increase in Awards

VII.F.1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Purchase of Print Shop Paper

VII.F.2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Purchase of Food Service Products

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 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices:

VIII.A.1. Consideration and deliberation regarding Administrative recommendations.

VIII.A.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts.

VIII.A.3. Consultation with attorney related to actions and potential actions by USCIS regarding current and former employees.

VIII.A.4. Consultation with attorney related to: Civil Action Nos. 3:17-cv-01776-B, 3:17-cv-01708-B, 3:17-cv-3461-G, 3:17-cv-03203; Cause Nos. DC-18-00969, DC-17-09385,  DC-17-015425; and Docket No. 154-SE-0218. 

VIII.A.5. Consideration and deliberation regarding the proposed non-renewal of John Hess.

VIII.A.6. Deliberation regarding the implementation of security personnel and/or devices.

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 Administrative recommendations.

IX.A.2. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts.

IX.A.3. Consideration and possible action related to actions and potential actions by USCIS regarding current and former employees.

IX.A.4. Consultation with attorney related to: Civil Action Nos. 3:17-cv-01776-B, 3:17-cv-01708-B, 3:17-cv-3461-G, 3:17-cv-03203; Cause Nos. DC-18-00969, DC-17-09385,  DC-17-015425; and Docket No. 154-SE-0218. 

IX.A.5. Consideration and possible action regarding the proposed non-renewal of John Hess.

IX.A.6. Consideration and possible action regarding the the implementation of security personnel and/or devices.

X. Adjournment