February 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM - Finance 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' Meeing February 2021 

VI. Information Items

VI.A. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for February 2021 – Mark A. Booker

VI.B. Review December 2020 Monthly Financials – Allison Davenport

VI.C. Review December 2020 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper 

VI.D. Review Second Quarter Investment Report – Dr. Brent Ringo and Rhonda Rountree

VI.E. Receive Presentation on Bond Update – Javier Fernandez

VII. Action Items (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2020-2021 General Fund – Brandy Mayo

VII.B. Consider Approval of Donation from the Junior Achievement – Jami Lynn

VII.C. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments – Kristi Cooper

VII.D. Consider Approval of Resolution for Scholarship Awards for Students – Dr. Erika Crump

VII.E. Consider Approval of a Resolution Allowing Staff Members Time to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine – Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

VII.F. New Bids

VII.F.1. Contract #2-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Oracle Upgrade Services – Jason Genovese 

VII.F.2. Contract #15-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Internet Service Provider – Matt Yeager

VII.F.3. Contract #141-22 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Commodity Processing – Bridget Broadnax

VII.F.4. Contract #310-21-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development Consulting Services – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VII.G. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.G.1. Contract #219-18-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Glass Materials and Glass Installation Services – Paul Gonzales

VII.G.2. 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

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, 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.

VIII.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.

IX. Adjournment