July 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. This meeting is being held in accordance by order of Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order on June 3, 2020. These modifications are necessary to promote the health and safety of the Garland ISD community, and to comply with governmental orders limiting gatherings to 50 percent capacity or less individuals, as well as guidance from health authorities. 
https://gov.texas.gov/uploads/files/press/EO-GA-26_expanded_opening_COVID-19.pdf 

IV. 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.  

V. Information Items-Finance and Audit Committee

V.A. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for July 2020

V.B. Review May 2020 Tax Report

V.C. Review May 2020 Monthly Financials

V.D. Receive Presentation on Bond Update

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss SRO Program and Vehicle Maintenance Costs-Dr. Shelley Garrett

VI.B. Trustees' Report

VI.B.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

VI.B.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

VI.B.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

VI.B.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

VI.B.5. Message from Board President

VI.C. Superintendent's Report

VI.D. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Human Resources Report

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of Purchase of Communications Consultant-Dr. Brent Ringo

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Second Resolution Authorizing Employee Payment during District Closure-Dr. Brent Ringo

VIII.C. Consider and Approve any and all final attestation/plan submissions to the Texas Education Agency and/or authorization to the Superintendent of Schools to submit the attestation/plan once the attestation/plan is finalized by the Superintendent of Schools-Dr. Jovan Wells

VIII.D. Consider Approval of T-TESS Appraisal Calendar for 2020-2021-Dr. Gradyne Brown

VIII.E. Consider Approval of the 2020-2021 Student Code of Conduct-Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VIII.F. Consider Approval of Board Policy BBG (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray 

VIII.G. Consider Approval of Board Policy EIC (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray

VIII.H. Consider Approval of Board Policy EIE (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray 

VIII.I. Consider Approval of Board Policy FDA (LOCAL)-Lisa Ray 

VIII.J. Consider Approval of SRO Agreements-Finance and Audit Committee

VIII.K. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments-Finance and Audit Committee

VIII.L. New Bids-Finance and Audit Committee

VIII.L.1. Contract #9-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Nutrition Services (SNS) Disposables

VIII.L.2. Contract #20-20 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Exclusive Athletic Apparel

VIII.L.3. Contract #34-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Classroom Furniture

VIII.L.4. Contract #41-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Moodle Programming Services

VIII.L.5. Contract #65-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Clinic Supplies-Warehoused

VIII.L.6. Contract #65-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Trash Bags and Can Liners – Warehoused

VIII.L.7. Contract #68-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Alternative Student Transportation

VIII.L.8. Contract #111-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Concessionaire for GISD Stadiums

VIII.L.9. Contract #167-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Soccer Uniforms and Equipment

VIII.L.10. Contract #242-20-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Oracle Budget and Planning Consultant Services

VIII.L.11. Contract #310-20-13 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development

VIII.L.12. Contract #343-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Football Uniforms and Equipment

VIII.L.13. Contract #394-20-08 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Software and Supplies

VIII.M. Increase to Awarded Bids-Finance and Audit Committee

VIII.M.1. Contract #175-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Custodial Cleaning Supplies - Warehoused

VIII.M.2. Contract #186-17- Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Full Custodial-Janitorial Services

VIII.M.3. Contract #294-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Broadcasting Supplies, Equipment and Services

VIII.M.4. Contract #397-20-02 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Intervention Reading Program

VIII.N. Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Continuation or Cancellation of Emergency Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent-Dr. Ricardo Lopez

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 administrative recommendations including, Principal—South Garland High School; Principal—Caldwell Elementary School; Principal—O’Banion Middle School and Principal—Ethridge Elementary School.

IX.A.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's Formative Evaluation.

IX.A.3. Consultation with Board Service Manager.

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

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Principal—South Garland High School; Principal—Caldwell Elementary School; Principal—O’Banion Middle School and Principal—Ethridge Elementary School.

XI. Adjournment