February 9, 2021 at 3:00 PM - Facilities 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. Maintenance and Operations Work Order Update August 2020-October 2020 – Jimmy Beach

VI. Agenda Items for Board of Trustees’ Meeting February 2021

VI.A. Information Items

VI.A.1. Receive Graduation Venue Planning Overview – Dr. Susanna Russell

VI.A.2. Receive Presentation on Bond Update – Javier Fernandez

VI.B. Discussion Item

VI.B.1. Discuss GISD Vacant Land – Paul Gonzales

VI.C. Action Items

VI.C.1. Consider Approval of Location of Private Cellular Tower at Jackson  Technology Center for Math and Science – Matt Yeager 

VI.C.2. Increase 

VI.C.2.a. Contract #500-3.11-18 – Consider Approval of Increase in the Project Owner Contingency Amount for Multi-Campus Additions and Renovations-Jackson MS, Lyles MS, PAC, Cisneros Pre-K and Parsons Pre-K – Javier Fernandez

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

VII.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.

VII.A.1. Discussion and Consideration regarding District soil composition and structural inspection.

VII.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.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.

VIII. Adjournment