November 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order and Determination of a Quorum

II. Pledges of Allegiance - Siniyah L Jenkins, Freeman Elementary School 

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 2024 UIL State Marching Contest Qualifiers - Joseph Figarelli

IV.A.2. Recognize Texas School Nurses Organization (TSNO) 2024 School Nurse Administrator of the Year Award Recipient - Jose Mata  

IV.B. Going the Extra Mile (GEMs)

IV.B.1. Recognize Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Recipient - Jason Wheeler

IV.C. Receive Phase 2 Elementary #3 Consolidation Update - Dr. Ida Perales, Dr. Jason Adams 

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

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

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

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

VI.D. Consider Ratification of Resolution for Event at the Curtis Culwell Center – Dr. Tiffany Gilmore

VI.E. 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

VI.F. New Bids

VI.F.1. Contract#175-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Custodial Supplies, Hand Soap, and Sanitizer - Warehoused – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

VI.F.2. Contract#32-24-08 - Consider Approval of Purchase of CTE Instructional Material, Equipment and Software – Mark Booker and Carmen Blakey

VI.F.3. Contract#35-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Staffing Services – Mark Booker and Dr. Tanya Ramos

VI.F.4. Contract#394-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Staffing Services – Mark Booker and Dr. Tanya Ramos

VI.F.5. Contract#394-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Special Education Staffing Services – Mark Booker and Dr. Tanya Ramos

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

VI.F.7. Contract#211-25-01 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Online Scheduling and Data Systems – Mark Booker and Dr. Jason Adams

VI.F.8. Contract#302-25-03 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Instructional Material – Mark Booker and Dr. Melissa Hill

VI.F.9. Contract#341-25 - Consider Approval of Purchase of Translation and Interpretation Services – Mark Booker and Jason Wheeler

VI.G. Modification to Awarded Bids

VI.G.1. Contract#14-24-02 - Consider Approval of Modification to Advertising Services – Mark Booker and Jason Wheeler

VI.G.2. Contract#214-19-07 - Consider Approval of Modification to HVAC Control System Parts and Service – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales 

VI.H. Increase to Awarded Bids

VI.H.1. Contract#322-20-01 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Plumbing Installation, Maintenance, Repair, & Gas Meter Testing – Mark Booker and Paul Gonzales

VI.H.2. Contract#273-24 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Digital Sports Software – Mark Booker and Ron Griffen

VI.H.3. Contract#394-23-08 - Consider Approval of Increase in Awarded Amount for Special Education Staffing Services – Mark Booker and Dr. Tanya Ramos 

VII. Action Item (Non Consent)

VII.A. Consider Approval of the Independently Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2024 – Arturo Valenzuela

VII.B. Consider Approval of the 2024 Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors Resolution and Ballot – Kristi Cooper

VII.C. Consider Approval of 2023-2024 District & Campus Improvement Plans – Dr. Melissa Hill and Coleman Bruman 

VII.D. Consider Approval of 2024-2025 HB3 Improvement Plans: Early Childhood Literacy & Math Proficiency (TEC §11.185) and CCMR (TEC §11.186) – Dr. Melissa Hill, Coleman Bruman

VII.E. Consider Approval of Recommended 2025-2026 New Secondary Course Offerings – Coleman Bruman and Dr. Tiffany Gilmore

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 551.076 Considering the deployment, specific occasions for, or implementation of, security personnel or devices.

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 551.072. Deliberations about Real Property, a governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. 

VIII.C.1. Discussion and update regarding real estate purchases previously delegated to the Superintendent at the February 2024 Board Bond Special Meeting and other possible real estate acquisitions. 

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

X. Adjournment