April 27, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

III. Meetings of the Board of Trustees will be held in the Board Room, 601 S. Jupiter Garland, Texas 75042. Due to health concerns related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, members of the public may attend board meetings in the Garland/Rowlett Rooms of Harris Hill Administration Building with live streaming. Per TEA Guidance as referenced in Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34, everyone physically present must wear a face mask at all times and should practice social distancing.

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. 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

V.A. Evidence of Excellence 

V.A.1. Recognize School Nurses Mallory Mikesell, Gina Logan, and Lara Kogel - Renee Kotsopoulos

V.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEM)

V.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipients Carla Green and Casady Templeton, Meeting and Caterings Services (MACS) Teachers - Sherese Lightfoot

V.C. Introduction of District Administrators - Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

V.D. Receive 2021 Best Wellness Employer Silver Certification - Allison Davenport and Elizabeth Kiertscher

V.E. Receive Texas Comptroller Transparency Stars Award for Contracts and Procurement - Mark A. Booker

V.F. Announce Board Member Continuing Education Credit Hours - Mechelle Hogan 

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.A.5. Message from Board President

VI.B. Superintendent's Report

VI.C. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Human Resources Report

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of MOU for Holdsworth Center - Dr. Susanna Russell

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Virtual School Proposal - Dr. Jovan Wells, Dr. Kimberly Caddell, Dr. Melissa Hill, Dr. Bonnie Martinez, Veronica Joyner

VIII.C. Consider Approval to Allow Inter-District Transfers for the Garland Independent School District - Dr. Susanna Russell

VIII.D. Consider Approval of Waiver to Request Hybrid Instruction During District-Scheduled Testing Days for K–8th Grade Students - Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VIII.E. Consider Approval of Waiver to Request for 40% Campus Hybrid Instruction for 9th-12th Grade Students - Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VIII.F. Consider Approval of Resolution Concerning Waiver of Local Board Policy to Require Two Readings of Policy before Adoption - Lisa Ray

VIII.G. Consider Approval of Board Policies: DGBA (Local), GF(Local), CJ (Local), FC (Local), FDA (Local), FL (Local), CFC (Local) - Lisa Ray 

VIII.H. Consider Approval of 2021-2022 Raise Scenarios - Brandy Mayo, Dr. Gradyne Brown, Dr. Brent Ringo

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

VIII.J. Consider Approval of Tax Refunds for Overpayments or Erroneous Payments – Kristi Cooper

VIII.K. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes – Kristi Cooper

VIII.L. Consider Approval of Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes – Kristi Cooper

VIII.M. Consider Approval of Disposal of Buses – Mark A. Booker

VIII.N. Consider Approval of Storefront and P-Tech/ECHS Project at Rowlett High School – Javier Fernandez and Carmen Blakey

VIII.O. Consider Approval of the Naming Recommendation for the Rowlett High School Baseball Field - Ray Merrill, Dr. Susanna Russell

VIII.P. New Bids

VIII.P.1. Contract #11-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Hazardous Materials Abatement, Removal, Disposal and Other Related Services – Javier Fernandez

VIII.P.2. Contract #30-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Data Analysis for Student and Staff Development and Evaluation – Dr. Kimberly Caddell

VIII.P.3. Contract #113-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Technology Ticket System – Matt Yeager

VIII.Q. Increase to Awarded Bids

VIII.Q.1. Contract #207-18 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for HVAC Maintenance, Repair and Building Automation Services – Paul Gonzales

VIII.Q.2. Contract # 397-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Online Integrated Learning Management System – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VIII.R. Modification to Existing Awarded Bid

VIII.R.1. Contract #15-21 – Consider Modification to Internet Service Provider – Matt Yeager

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.

IX.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.B.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations including Boys Athletic Coordinator Head Football Coach, Rowlett High School.

IX.B.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding the proposed contract non-renewal of Aaron Green (dual contract). 

IX.B.3. Discussion regarding possible reassignment.

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

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Boys Athletic Coordinator Head Football Coach, Rowlett High School.

X.B. Consideration and possible action regarding the proposed contract non-renewal of Aaron Green (dual contract).

XI. Adjournment