October 13, 2020 at 4:00 PM - Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 

II. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order on September 17, 2020 and the Texas Health and Human Services. These modifications are necessary to promote the health and safety of the Garland ISD community, and to comply with governmental orders, as well as guidance from health authorities.

III. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Harris Hill Administration Building or via email at BoardPublicComments@garlandisd.net prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting notice. The emailed comments will be read aloud at the meeting by a designated speaker. Emails should include the requester’s name, address and the detailed topic to be read aloud. In addition, comments must be limited to issues that can be presented in a public forum and are directly related to the posted and noticed agenda items. Complaints about student discipline, specific student issues or personnel must be addressed through appropriate administrative channels, in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act and Board policy.  For more information about public comment procedures, please review the Board Policy for Public Comment accessible at the following link: https://pol.tasb.org/Policy/Code/364?filter=BED.  

IV. Superintendent's Message

V. Agenda Items for Board of Trustees Meeting October 2020

V.A. Public Hearing 

V.A.1. Conduct a Public Hearing on School FIRST Rating Report

V.B. Information Items

V.B.1. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for October 2020

V.B.2. Review August 2020 Monthly Financials

V.B.3. Review August 2020 Tax Report 

V.B.4. Receive Demographics Update for Fall 2020 

V.B.5. Receive Donation from Raytheon Technologies 

V.B.6. Receive Presentation of Texas Energy Managers Association (TEMA) Award 

V.B.7. Receive Presentation on Bond Update 

V.C. Action Items (Non Consent)

V.C.1. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2020-2021 General Fund, Student Nutrition Service Fund, and Debt Service Fund 

V.C.2. New Bids

V.C.2.a. Contract #7-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Fuel Quoting 

V.C.2.b. Contract #345-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Musical Instruments, Supplies and Repairs 

V.C.2.c. Contract #361-16-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Hazardous Materials Consulting Services 

V.C.3. Renewal Bids

V.C.3.a. Contract #360-15 - Consider Extension of Architectural and  Related Professional Services 

V.C.4. Increase to Awarded Bids

V.C.4.a. Contract #32-19-05 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Career and Technical Education Health Sciences Merchandise and Services 

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

VI.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 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.

VI.B. 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.

VII. Adjournment