August 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM - Special Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. 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 

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. Public Hearing

IV.A. Conduct a Public Hearing to Discuss the District’s 2020-2021 Proposed Tax Rate 

V. Superintendent's Message 

VI. Action Items (Non-consent)

VI.A. Consider Approval of the Addition of the Fifth Golden Penny, $0.05 per $100 Taxable Valuation, to the Maximum Compressed Rate for the District’s Maintenance & Operations Tax Rate for the 2020 Tax Year 

VI.B. Consider Approval of Tax Rate for the 2020-2021 School Year

VI.C. Consider Approval of Order Calling a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election Pursuant to Section 26.08 of the Property Tax Code 

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; 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.

VIII. Reconvene from Executive Session for action relative to items considered during Executive Session, if any.

IX. Adjournment