February 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Miles Oliver, Watson Technology Center for Math and Science 

III. 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.  

IV. Information Items

IV.A. Evidence of Excellence 

IV.A.1. Recognize Esports Student Teams - Coleman Bruman

IV.A.2. Recognize DEAL Division 1 Rating Teachers - Joseph Figarelli

IV.A.3. Recognize International Thespian Festival Qualifiers - Joseph Figarelli

IV.A.4. Recognize Theater Programs for Premier Communities for Theatre Education Recognition - Joseph Figarelli

IV.A.5. Recognize Youth Art Month Exhibition Displays - Joseph Figarelli

IV.B. Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report - Mark Quinn

IV.C. Introduction of District Administration - Dr. Gradyne Brown

V. Discussion Items

V.A. Trustees' Report

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

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

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

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

V.A.5. Message from Board President

V.B. Superintendent's Report

V.C. Future Agenda Items

VI. Consent Agenda - Consider approval of

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

VI.B. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund and Student Nutrition Services – Elisa Cordova-Long

VI.C. Consider Approval of Disposal of Buses – Mark A. Booker

VI.D. Consider Approval of Region 10 Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative Agreement – Jennifer Miller

VI.E. New Bids

VI.E.1. Contract#141-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Commodity Processing for Student Nutrition Services (SNS) – Jennifer Miller

VI.E.2. Contract#293-24 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Medical Testing & Evaluation Services – John King

VI.E.3. Contract#390-24-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Transportation Photo ID System - Annamarie Banner

VI.E.4. Contract#394-24-04 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Materials and Equipment for Dyslexia – Tanya Vargas Ramos

VI.E.5. Contract#426-24-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Technology Cable Locating Services – Matt Yeager

VI.E.6. Contract#499-24-01 - Consider Approval of Recommended Contractor for Chiller Replacements – Paul Gonzales

VI.E.7. Contract#65-24 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Toilet Tissue and Dispensers – Warehoused – Frank Bayardo

VI.F. Renewal Bids

VI.F.1. Contract#388-20 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Waste Collection and Recycling Services – Frank Bayardo

VI.F.2. Contract#360-22 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Professional Services – Mark A. Booker

VI.G. Increase to Awarded Bids

VI.G.1. Contract#102-21 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Office Supplies Catalog – Mark A. Booker

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of Order Canceling May 2024 Board of Trustees' General Election - Mechelle Hogan

VII.B. Issue Certification of Unopposed Candidates for Election - Mechelle Hogan 

VII.C. Consider Approval of Proclamation 2024 – Coleman Bruman, Tobi Schmidt     

VII.D. Consider Approval of Resolution for Event at the Curtis Culwell Center; GISD Council of PTAs – Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VII.E. Consider Approval of Resolution for Event at the Curtis Culwell Center; GAABSE Scholarship Gala – Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VII.F. Consider Approval of Resolution for Event at the Curtis Culwell Center; NAACP Goldie Locke Excel Awards – Dr. Babetta Hemphill

VII.G. Consider Approval of MOU with Plano ISD – Dr. Tanya Ramos

VII.H. Consider Approval of Board Resolution for Disposal of Portable Buildings – Paul Gonzales

VII.I. Consider Approval of $8,173 Donation from Beaver Technology Center PTA – Cheryl Alexander

VII.J. Consider Approval of Resolution Allowing Compensation for Staff Members Due to Time Missed During Inclement Weather Day – Dr. Gradyne Brown

VII.K. Consider Approval of Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives-TexPool and Add Form for Lone Star – Rhonda Rountree

VII.L. Consider Approval of Resolution for Scholarship Awards for Students – Coleman Bruman

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 551.076. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits.

VIII.A.1. Discussion and deliberation regarding TEA's Intruder Detection Audits.

VIII.B. 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.C. 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.C.1. Consultation and deliberation regarding the Superintendent's 2024 Evaluation Instrument. 

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

X. Adjournment