December 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. 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, Renee Kotsopoulos

III.B. Conduct a Public Meeting on the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) II, and American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Grant Programs Update – Dr. Brent Ringo

IV. Public Hearing

IV.A. Conduct a Public Hearing on School FIRST Rating Report – Allison Davenport

IV.A.1. Public Forum

IV.A.1.a. Public Forum for members of the public who wish to make comments specifically regarding the Public Hearing on School FIRST Rating Report may attend the hearing in person at Harris Hill Administration Building.

V. 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 prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posting notice. 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.  

VI. Information Items

VI.A. Evidence of Excellence 

VI.A.1. Recognize Elementary School Greeting Card Contest Winners - Joseph Figarelli, Michelle Cromer

VI.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

VI.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Carlina Tesche - Sherese Nix-Lightfoot

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

VII. Discussion Items

VII.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VII.A.5. Message from Board President

VII.B. Superintendent's Report

VII.C. Future Agenda Items

VIII. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

VIII.A. Human Resources Report - Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

IX. Action Item (Non Consent)

IX.A. Consider Approval of $170,000 Donation from Community Partner - Matt Yeager
 

IX.B. Consider Approval of Local Policies from Update 118 - Lisa Ray

IX.C. Consider Approval of Academic Calendar Recommendations: 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 - Dr. Kimberly Caddell, Dr. Babetta Hemphill, Dr. Ramona Aguilar, Michael Bland

IX.D. Consider Approval of Recommended 2022-20223 New Course Offerings - Dr. Kimberly Caddell, Tiffany Gilmore

IX.E. Consider Approval of Student Services Clinic and Garland Health Department MOU - Dr. Babetta Hemphill

IX.F. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2021-2022 General Fund – Brandy Mayo

IX.G. Consider Approval of $10,000 Donation from Community Partner – Dr. Babetta Hemphill

IX.H. Consider Approval of $5,285 Donation from Community Partner – Dr. Babetta Hemphill 

IX.I. Consider Approval of Disposal of iPads – Mark A. Booker

IX.J. Consider Approval of Recommendation for Salary Schedule Addendum School Action Fund Principal Fellow Stipend – Dr. Gradyne E. Brown

IX.K. New Bids

IX.K.1. Contract #314-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Book Fairs – Dr. Kim Caddell

IX.K.2. Contract #499-15-22 – Consider Approval of Recommended Contractor for Org #916 Harris Hill Renovation Project – Paul Gonzales

IX.L. Increase to Awarded Bids

IX.L.1. Contract #215-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Maintenance General Trades Merchandise and Services – Paul Gonzales

IX.L.2. Contract #32-20-03 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Career and Technical Education Auto Collision Repair Technology Merchandise & Services – Dr. Erika Crump

IX.L.3. Contract #291-19-01 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Sign Making Equipment and Supplies – Keith Hopson

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

X.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.

X.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.

X.B.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations, Director Career Technical Education, Director Elementary Integrated Literacy Studies (Grant Funded), Director Secondary Integrated Literacy Studies (Grant Funded), Director Secondary Integrated Math/Science Studies (Grant Funded)   

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

XI.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Director Career Technical Education, Director Elementary Integrated Literacy Studies (Grant Funded), Director Secondary Integrated Literacy Studies (Grant Funded), Director Secondary Integrated Math/Science Studies (Grant Funded).

XII. Adjournment