April 26, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Forum: Members of the public who wish to make comments may complete a Public Comment Participation Request in person at Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Education Center prior to the start of the meeting indicated in the posted 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. 

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize Power of Hope Award Recipients - Dr. Tiffany Gilmore

IV.A.2. Recognize State Speech and Debate Students - Joseph Figarelli 

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipients Garland High School Boys Basketball Coaches - Sherese Nix

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

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Discuss DEC(LOCAL)-First Read - Dr. Brent Ringo

V.B. Discuss EIC(LOCAL)-First Read - Kevin Massey

V.C. Discuss FFE(LOCAL)-First Read - Dr. Tiffany Gilmore

V.D. Trustees' Report

V.D.1. Trustee attendance at recent district and community events

V.D.2. Announcement of upcoming district and community events

V.D.3. Recognition of outstanding performance by district staff and students

V.D.4. Recognition of new programs and special activities

V.D.5. Message from Board President

V.E. Superintendent's Report

V.F. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

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

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Waiver for Missed School Days - Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VII.B. Consider Approval of Request for Interlocal Agreement Between Garland ISD and University of Texas at Austin - Kevin Massey

VII.C. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Pay Raise Recommendations for GISD Employees - Brandy Mayo, Dr. Gradyne Brown, Dr. Brent Ringo (Finance Committee)

VII.D. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Performance Incentive Stipend to Retain High Quality Core Content Teachers - Dr. Brent Ringo, Dr. Gradyne E. Brown (Finance Committee)

VII.E. Consider Approval of the 2022-2023 Sign On Incentive Stipend Recommendations for New GISD Employees - Dr. Brent Ringo, Dr. Gradyne E. Brown (Finance Committee)

VII.F. Consider Approval of Recommendation for Salary Schedule Addendum TCLAS Decision 3e College Prep Incentive Pay – Dr. Gradyne E. Brown (Finance Committee)

VII.G. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2021-2022 General Fund – Brandy Mayo (Finance Committee)

VII.H. Consider Approval of TASB Risk Management Fund Interlocal Agreement – Mark A. Booker (Finance Committee)

VII.I. Consider Approval of the Right-of-Way Easement Between the City of Rowlett and Garland ISD – Javier Fernandez (Facilities Committee)

VII.J. Consider Approval of Resolution to Obtain an Appraisal of Real Property - Dr. Brent Ringo (Facilities Committee)

VII.K. New Bids

VII.K.1. Contract #70-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Peace Officer Security Services (District Wide) – Mark A. Booker (Finance Committee)

VII.K.2. Contract #51-21 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Large and Small Equipment, Supplies, Parts and Services for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) – Jennifer Miller (Finance Committee)

VII.L. Renewal Bid

VII.L.1. Contract #136-20 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Canine Detection Services – Mark Quinn (Finance Committee)

VII.M. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.M.1. Contract #277-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Teknion Furniture - Mark Booker

VII.M.2. Contract #340-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Security Equipment Parts and Service – Mark Quinn (Finance Committee)

VII.M.3. Contract #141-22 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Commodity Processing – Jennifer Miller (Finance Committee)

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

VIII.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.

VIII.A.1. Discussion and Consideration regarding District soil composition at Sam Houston Elementary School.

VIII.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.

VIII.B.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations including, Director Secondary Integrated Math/Science Studies TCLAS Title II, Director Secondary Integrated Literacy Studies TCLAS Title II, Principal Couch Elementary School. 

VIII.B.2. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts. 

VIII.B.3. Consideration and deliberation regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts.

VIII.B.4. Consideration and deliberation regarding the proposed non-renewal of Ronald Clyde Harris. 

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

IX.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Director Secondary Integrated Math/Science Studies TCLAS Title II, Director Secondary Integrated Literacy Studies TCLAS Title II, Principal Couch Elementary School. 

IX.B. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional and administrative contracts.

IX.C. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations with regard to professional employees, teachers and other contractual position contracts.

IX.D. Consideration and possible action regarding the proposed non-renewal of Ronald Clyde Harris.

X. Adjournment