February 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Hearing

III.A. 2017-2018 Annual Performance Report

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence

IV.A.1. Recognize North Garland High School Student Stephanie Acosta Ruiz 

IV.A.2. Recognize Rowlett High School Coach and Director of Football Operations Richard McCroan

IV.B. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Dan Carroll

IV.C. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Margaret Rutaquio

IV.D. Introduction of District Administrators

IV.E. Receive Junior Achievement of Dallas Presentation 

IV.F. Review December 2018 Monthly Financials 

IV.G. Review January 2019 Tax Report

IV.H. Review First Quarter Investment Report

IV.I. Review Bond Update Presentation 

V. 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. 

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.A.5. Message from Board President

VI.B. Discuss future agenda items

VI.C. Discuss TASB Update 112 Legal Policies

VI.D. Discuss Local Policies from TASB Local Update 112 

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Board Meeting Minutes

VII.B. Human Resource Report

VIII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider approval of the Joint Election Contract submitted by the Dallas County Elections Department 

VIII.B. Consideration and possible action to grant the Board Finance and Audit Committee the authority to evaluate options, including issuing an RFP if deemed appropriate by the committee, for independent auditing services in addition to the annual audit required under Board Policy CFC (LEGAL), such auditing services to include, but not be limited to, providing services as outlined in Board Policy CFC (LOCAL) as an external third party auditing service.

VIII.C. Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiving Local Requirement to have Two Policy Readings

VIII.D. Consider Approval of Board Policy FFE(LOCAL)

VIII.E. Consider Approval of LOCAL Policies from TASB Update 112 

VIII.F. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Region XIX

VIII.G. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2018-2019 General Fund

VIII.H. Consider Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Denton ISD and Crandall ISD

VIII.I. Consider Approval of Proposed Bus Replacement Schedule 

VIII.J. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Over-payments or Erroneous Payments 

VIII.K. New Bids

VIII.K.1. Consider Approval of Purchase of Advertising Services

VIII.K.2. Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Application and Management Tool

VIII.K.3. Consider Approval of Purchase of Commodity Processing

VIII.K.4. Consider Approval of Purchase of Assessment Management, Analysis and Reporting System (AMARS)

VIII.K.5. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material-Science Resources

VIII.K.6. Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material-Social Studies

VIII.K.7. Consider Approval of Purchase of STAAR Preparation Materials – Secondary

VIII.K.8. Consider Approval of Purchase of Textbook and Materials

VIII.K.9. Consider Approval of Purchase of Concessionaire Services (CCC)

VIII.L. Increase in Awards

VIII.L.1. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Microsoft Volume Licensing One (1) Year with Four (4) Annual Renewal Options

VIII.L.2. Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Temporary Personnel Services

IX. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

IX.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; and 
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:

IX.A.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding possible recommendations for Student Assignment and School Choice.

IX.A.2. Consultation and deliberation with attorney regarding Stephen and Nora Schutt a/n/f A.S. v. Garland ISD, et al.

IX.A.3. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations including, Executive Director of Budget and Director of Tax Services.

IX.A.4. Consultation and deliberation regarding Board Clerk Evaluation. 

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

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Executive Director of Budget and Director of Tax Services. 

XI. Adjournment