November 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance

III. Public Hearing 

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

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 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.  

V. Information Items

V.A. Evidence of Excellence 

V.A.1. Recognize iWRITE Published Students - Jose Mata

V.A.2. Recognize Middle School UIL One Act Play Champions - Joseph Figarelli

V.A.3. Recognize FFA Honorary American Degree Recipient Glenn Sesco - Coleman Bruman

V.A.4. Recognize Area 11 TAFE Teacher of the Year Lisa Sanborn - Coleman Bruman

V.A.5. Recognize 2023 Texas School Nurses Organization (TSNO) Nurse Admin of the Year - Renee Kotsopolous

V.A.6. Recognize 2023 Texas School Nurses Organization (TSNO) State Nurse of the Year - Renee Kotsopolous

V.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

V.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient Jon Greuel - Jason Wheeler

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

V.D. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report November 2023 - Mark Quinn

VI. Discussion Items

VI.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

VI.A.5. Message from Board President

VI.B. Superintendent's Report

VI.C. Future Agenda Items

VII. Consent Agenda 

VII.A. Consider Approval of Human Resources Report - Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.B. Consider Approval of Recommended Academic Calendars for 2024- 2025 and 2025-2026 – Dr. Kimberly Caddell and Dr. Ramona Morin 

VII.C. Consider Approval of Recommended 2024-2025 New Secondary Course Requests – Dr. Kimberly Caddell and Dr. Tiffany Gilmore 

VII.D. Consider Approval of Easement Dedication Deed between the City of Rowlett and Garland ISD for an Outdoor Warning Siren at Herfurth Elementary School – Javier Fernandez

VII.E. Consider Approval of Easement Dedication Deed between the City of Rowlett and Garland ISD for an Outdoor Warning Siren at Liberty Grove Elementary School – Javier Fernandez

VII.F. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund –Elisa Cordova-Long

VII.G. New Bids

VII.G.1. Contract#321-24 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Texbook and Digital Material - Charlie Rose

VII.G.2. Contract#397-24-07 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Language Acquisition Software - Tara Sowels

VII.H. Renewal Bid

VII.H.1. Contract#363-21 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Property Insurance – John King

VII.I. Modification to Awarded Bid

VII.I.1. Contract#397-23-09 - Consider Approval of Modification to Instructional Software, Licenses, Subscription, Hardware, and Services – Chelsey Cody

VII.J. Increase to Awarded Bids

VII.J.1. Contract#12-18 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Microsoft Volume Licensing-DIR – Matt Yeager

VII.J.2. Contract#65-23 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Toilet Tissue and Paper Towels – Warehoused - Lynn Daniel

VII.J.3. Contract#152-20 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Custodial Supplies – Warehoused - Lynn Daniel

VII.J.4. Contract#175-24 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Custodial Supplies - Hand Soap and Sanitizer - Lynn Daniel

VII.J.5. Contract#302-23-06 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Instructional Material and Supplies for Math – Tobi Schmidt

VIII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VIII.A. Consider Approval of Chaplain Resolution for SB 763 – Dr. Tiffany Gilmore

VIII.B. Consider Approval of Recommended Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for Bond 2023 Multi-Program Activity Centers at all 7 High Schools with Fieldhouse Replacement -  Paul Gonzales, Javier Fernandez 

VIII.C. Action Item - Consider Approval of an order authorizing the issuance of Garland Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds - Darrell Dodds

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.C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.076. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.

IX.C.1. Discussion and deliberation regarding TEA's Intruder Detection Audits.

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

XI. Adjournment