June 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Conduct Public Meetings

III.A. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District’s Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan – Dr. Shelley Garrett and Renee Kotsopoulos

III.B. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District’s 2021-2022 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate – Dr. Brent Ringo and Brandy Mayo

III.C. Conduct a Public Meeting on the District’s Intent to Submit Application and Use of ESSER III Funds – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells, Dr. Kimberly Caddell, Dr. Brent Ringo and Brandy Mayo

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 Region 10 ESC Third Grade Spanish Spelling Bee Winner Ariana Martinez Hueda - Jessica Hicks 

V.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

V.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipients Harris Hill Custodial Team - Sherese Lightfoot

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

V.D. Receive American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Grant Program Information – Dr. Brent Ringo

V.E. Receive Transportation Management Update – Dr. Shelley Garrett

V.F. Receive Presentation on Harris Hill Administration Building Schematic Design – Javier Fernandez

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Review Legal Policies from TASB Update 117 - Lisa Ray 

VI.B. Review Local Policies from TASB Update 117-First Read - Lisa Ray 

VI.C. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.C.5. Message from Board President

VI.D. Superintendent's Report

VI.E. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VII.A. Human Resources Report - Dr. Gradyne Brown 

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of Recommendation for Retention Stipend - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Amendment of 2021-2022 Salary Schedule for Retention Stipends - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VIII.C. Consider Approval of the MOU for JJAEP - Dr. Babetta Hemphill 

VIII.D. Consider Approval of Teacher Data Portal of the Texas Assessment Management System Waiver - Dr. Pam Neblett

VIII.E. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2020-2021 General Fund, Student Nutrition Service Fund, and Debt Service Fund – Brandy Mayo

VIII.F. Consider Approval of Final Amended Budgets for 2020-2021 – Brandy Mayo

VIII.G. Consider Approval of the Budget for the 2021-2022 School Year – Dr. Brent Ringo and Brandy Mayo

VIII.H. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Garland Economic Development Partnership – Dr. Brent Ringo

VIII.I. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation – Dr. Brent Ringo

VIII.J. Consider Approval of Independent Sources of Instruction for the Training of Investment Officers – Dr. Brent Ringo and Rhonda Rountree

VIII.K. Consider Approval of Qualified Investment Brokers – Dr. Brent Ringo and Rhonda Rountree

VIII.L. Review the Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and adopt a written instrument stating review of same and recording any changes made to either the investment policy or investment strategies – Dr. Brent Ringo and Rhonda Rountree

VIII.M. Consider Approval of Resolution Designating Investment Officers for the District – Allison Davenport

VIII.N. Consider Approval of Resolution of the Adoption of Committing Fund Balances – Allison Davenport

VIII.O. Consider Approval of Increase Amount and Modification of Scope to the HVAC Energy Management Controls Software and Hardware Project – Paul Gonzales and Javier Fernandez

VIII.P. Consider Approval of Williams Stadium Grandstands Repairs – Javier Fernandez

VIII.Q. Consider Approval of Increase Amount and Modification of Scope to the HVAC Energy Management Controls Software and Hardware Project – Paul Gonzales and Javier Fernandez

VIII.R. Consider Approval of Williams Stadium Grandstands Repairs – Javier Fernandez

VIII.S. Contract #206-21 – Consider Approval of Running Tracks Resurfacing and Repairs Project at Lakeview Centennial High School, Naaman Forest High School, Rowlett High School and Sachse High School – Javier Fernandez

VIII.T. New Bids

VIII.T.1. Contract #240-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Computers, Laptops and Related Items – Matt Yeager

VIII.T.2. Contract #248-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Printers and Scanners – Matt Yeager

VIII.T.3. Contract #288-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Network Equipment and Services – Matt Yeager

VIII.T.4. Contract #302-21-11 – Consider Approval of Purchase of English Language Arts Materials – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VIII.T.5. Contract #310-21-08 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Staff Development, Training and Coaching – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VIII.T.6. Contract #394-20-04 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education – Large & Small Equipment – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VIII.T.7. Contract #397-21-07 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Professional Development – Dr. Jovan Grant-Wells

VIII.T.8. Contract #320-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Athletic Training Supplies (Items 215-219 will be awarded by Casting of Lots) - Mark Booker, Cliff Odenwald

VIII.T.9. Contract #357-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Student Accident Insurance – John King

VIII.T.10. Contract #68-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Charter Transportation Services – Mark A. Booker

VIII.T.11. Contract #269-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Laminating and Office Machines, Supplies and Service – Mark A. Booker

VIII.U. Increase to Awarded Bids

VIII.U.1. Contract #318-19 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Internal Audit Services – Mark A. Booker

VIII.U.2. Contract #361-19-01 – Consider Approval of Increase Amount and to Extend Contract of the Recommended Contractor for Facilities Condition Assessment, Educational Adequacy Assessment, and Long-Range Capital Planning – Paul Gonzales

VIII.U.3. Contract #399-17 JOC – Consider Approval of Increase Amount for Job Order Contracting – Paul Gonzales

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.A.1. Hear, Consider and Deliberate on Level III Employee Grievance Appeal of Gloria Alferez.

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 Executive Director of Leadership Elementary; Principal, Etheridge Elementary School; Principal, Handley Elementary School.

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

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including Executive Director of Leadership Elementary; Principal, Etheridge Elementary School; Principal, Handley Elementary School.

X.B. Consider, Discuss and Take Action on Level III Employee Grievance Appeal of Gloria Alferez.

XI. Adjournment