May 24, 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. Action Items (Non Consent)

IV.A. Sign Statements of Elected Officer - Mechelle Hogan

IV.B. Administer Oath of Office to Newly Elected Trustees - Mechelle Hogan

V. Information Items

V.A. Evidence of Excellence 

V.A.1. Recognize Spanish Spelling Bee Winners - Esther Bellah 

V.A.2. Recognize 2022 Dell Scholar Divyon Ivy Veail - Jason Wheeler

V.A.3. Recognize National Merit Finalists - Dr. Susanna Russell 

V.A.4. Recognize Sachse 6A Shot Put State Champion Favor Anyanwu - Jason Wheeler 

V.A.5. Recognize TCBSBM Scholarship Winner Jordan Meyers - Jason Wheeler 

V.B. Special Recognition - Jason Wheeler 

V.C. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

V.C.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) recipients Christopher Sayen, Isis Carrington, and Lauren Houston - Lisa Cox

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

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Discuss FFEA (Local) First Read - Lisa Ray, Dr. Tiffany Gilmore

VI.B. Discuss the District’s 2022 Property Values – Dr. Brent Ringo and Brandy Mayo (Finance Committee) 

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 Board Policy DEC(LOCAL) - Lisa Ray, Dr. Brent Ringo

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Board Policy EIC(LOCAL) - Lisa Ray, Kevin Massey

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

VIII.D. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Garland Economic Development Partnership – Dr. Brent Ringo (Finance Committee)

VIII.E. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing Contribution to the Rowlett Chamber Foundation – Dr. Brent Ringo (Finance Committee)

VIII.F. Consider Approval of Recommendation for Retention Stipend – Dr. Gradyne E. Brown and Dr. Brent Ringo (Finance Committee)

VIII.G. Consider Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Resale of Struck-Off Property to the City of Garland – Kristi Cooper (Finance Committee)

VIII.H. Consider Approval of Statutory Write-Off of Delinquent Taxes – Kristi Cooper (Finance Committee)

VIII.I. Consider Approval of Resolution for Construction Delivery Method for HVAC ESSER Projects – Paul Gonzales (Facilities Committee)

VIII.J. Consider Approval of Annual TEKS Certification - Dr. Melissa Hill (District Affairs Committee)

VIII.K. Consider Approval of Consider Approval of Resolution for NAACP Back-to-School Event at the Homer B. Johnson Stadium - Dr. Babetta Hemphill (District Affairs Committee)

VIII.L. Consider Approval of Renewal of Shared Service Agreement with Mesquite Regional Day School for the Deaf - Tanya Ramos (District Affairs Committee)

VIII.M. New Bids (Finance Committee)

VIII.M.1. Contract #247-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Electronic Scoreboard (CCC) – Mark A. Booker

VIII.M.2. Contract #290-22 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Digital Printing Equipment and Related Services – Mark A. Booker 

VIII.M.3. Contract #34-22 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Montessori Furniture – Dr. Kim Caddell

VIII.M.4. Contract #310-22-10 – Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Development and Materials – Coaches Academy – Dr. Kim Caddell

VIII.N. Increase to Awarded Bids (Finance Committee)

VIII.N.1. Contract #102-19-01 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material Punchout – Dr. Kim Caddell

VIII.N.2. Contract #2-21 – Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Oracle Upgrade Services – Jason Genovese

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, Principal North Garland High School, Director Elementary Integrated Math and Science Studies TCLAS Title II, Director Elementary Human Resources, Director Transportation, Principal Naaman Forest High School, Principal Hudson Middle School, Principal Davis Elementary School, Principal Herfurth Elementary School and Principal Classical Center at Vial Elementary School.

IX.B.2. Consultation and deliberation regarding the selection of officers for the Board of Trustees.

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

X.A. Consideration and possible action regarding administrative recommendations including, Principal North Garland High School, Director Elementary Integrated Math and Science Studies TCLAS Title II, Director Elementary Human Resources, Director Transportation, Principal Naaman Forest High School, Principal Hudson Middle School, Principal Davis Elementary School, Principal Herfurth Elementary School and Principal Classical Center at Vial Elementary School.

X.B. Consideration and possible action regarding the election of Board Officers.

XI. Adjournment