November 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM - Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum 

II. 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 posted notice. Comments must be limited to issues that can be presented in a public forum and are directly related to the posted and noticed agenda items. 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. 

III. Superintendent's Message

IV. Agenda Items for Board of Trustees' Meeting November 2024

IV.A. Discussion Item

IV.A.1. Discussion of the 2024 Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Resolution and Ballot – Kristi Cooper

IV.B. Information Items

IV.B.1. Review September 2024 Tax Report – Kristi Cooper

IV.B.2. Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report for November 2024 – Mark Booker

IV.B.3. Review First Quarter Investment Report – Darrell Dodds and Rhonda Rountree

IV.B.4. Review September 2024 Monthly Financials – Arturo Valenzuela

IV.C. Action Items (Non Consent)

IV.C.1. Consider Approval of the Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2024 – Arturo Valenzuela

IV.C.2. Consider Approval of $18,500 Donation from The Barrington Group Limited, Inc. – David Gowdy – Keith Hopson

IV.C.3. Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund – Elisa Cordova-Long

IV.C.4. Consider Ratification of Resolution for Event at the Curtis Culwell Center – Dr. Tiffany Gilmore

IV.C.5. Consider Approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Governmental Services Relating to Solid Waste and Recycling Collection between Garland Independent School and the City of Garland – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

IV.C.6. New Bids

IV.C.6.a. Contract#175-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Custodial Supplies, Hand Soap, and Sanitizer - Warehoused – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

IV.C.6.b. Contract#32-24-08 - Consider Approval of Purchase of CTE Instructional Material, Equipment and Software – Mark Booker and Carmen Blakey

IV.C.6.c. Contract#35-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Staffing Services – Mark Booker and Dr. Tanya Ramos

IV.C.6.d. Contract#394-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Staffing Services – Mark Booker and Dr. Tanya Ramos

IV.C.6.e. Contract#394-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Staffing Services – Mark Booker and Dr. Tanya Ramos

IV.C.6.f. Contract#120-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Behavior Intervention and Management Web Based – Mark Booker and Mary Garcia

IV.C.6.g. Contract#211-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Scheduling and Data Systems – Mark Booker and Dr. Jason Adams

IV.C.6.h. Contract#302-25-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material – Mark Booker and Dr. Melissa Hill

IV.C.6.i. Contract#341-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Translation and Interpretation Services – Mark Booker and Jason Wheeler

IV.C.7. Modification to Awarded Bids

IV.C.7.a. Contract#14-24-02 - Consider Approval of Modification to Advertising Services – Mark Booker and Jason Wheeler

IV.C.7.b. Contract#214-19-07 - Consider Approval of Modification to HVAC Control System Parts and Service – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales 

IV.C.8. Increase to Awarded Bids

IV.C.8.a. Contract#322-20-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Plumbing Installation, Maintenance, Repair, & Gas Meter Testing – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

IV.C.8.b. Contract#273-24 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Digital Sports Software – Mark Booker and Ron Griffen

IV.C.8.c. Contract#394-23-08 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Special Education Staffing Services – Mark Booker and Dr. Tanya Ramos 

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

V.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.

V.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.

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

VI. Adjournment