July 20, 2021 at 4:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 

II. 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.  

III. Superintendent's Message

IV. Agenda Items for Board of Trustees' Meeting July 2021

IV.A. Information Items

IV.A.1. Receive Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) ESSER II Grant Program Information  – Dr. Brent Ringo, Allison Davenport, Lauren A. McKinney

IV.A.2. Review May 2021 Monthly Financials – Allison Davenport

IV.A.3. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for July 2021 – Mark A. Booker

IV.A.4. Review May 2021 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper

IV.A.5. Receive Student Nutrition Services Management Update – Dr. Shelley Garrett

IV.A.6. Receive Presentation on Bond Update – Javier Fernandez

IV.B. Discussion Item 

IV.B.1. Discuss Digital Marquee District Standard – Javier Fernandez

IV.C. Action Items (Non Consent)

IV.C.1. Consider Approval of Digital Marquee at South Garland High School –Javier Fernandez

IV.C.2. Consider Approval of Stage Lift at Hillside Academy for Excellence – Javier Fernandez

IV.C.3. Consider Approval of the Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2021-2022 General Fund – Brandy Mayo

IV.C.4. Consider Approval of Extension of Employee Clinic Lease – Dr. Brent Ringo

IV.C.5. New Bids

IV.C.5.a. Contract #9-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Disposable Products for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) – Dr. Shelley Garrett

IV.C.5.b. Contract #35-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Temporary Personnel Services – Mark A. Booker

IV.C.5.c. Contract #71-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Exclusive Beverage Vending Equipment and Services – Mark A. Booker

IV.C.5.d. Contract #65-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Trash Bags and Can Liners - Warehoused – Paul Gonzales

IV.C.5.e. Contract #302-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Materials and Related Supplies – Dr. Kim Caddell

IV.C.6. Increase to Awarded Bids

IV.C.6.a. Contract #37-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Web Based Special Education Management Systems – Dr. Kim Caddell

IV.C.6.b. Contract #238-16 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Maintenance, Repair and Operations Supplies and Related Services – Paul Gonzales

IV.C.6.c. Contract #294-20 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Broadcasting Supplies, Equipment and Services – Sherese Lightfoot

IV.C.6.d. 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 (2014 Bond Program) – Javier Fernandez

V. Executive Session: Executive session will be held for purposes permitted by Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq.

V.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.

V.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.

VI. Adjournment