August 15, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

I. Call to Order 

I.A. Announcement by the president whether a quorum is present, that the meeting has been duly called and notice of meeting has been posted for the time and manner required by law.

II. Invocation - Pastor William Smith, Center Point Christian Church

III. Presentation of Colors - GHS NJROTC

IV. Recognition (Board Goal 6 : Communication), (Board Goal 7: Community Engagement)

IV.A. Recognition of the 2023-2024 GISD Birthday Card Artist 

IV.B. Recognition of GISD Impactful Partner 

V. Open Forum and Public Comment for Agenda Items (Board Goal 7: Community Engagement)

VI. Open Forum and Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items (Board Goal 7: Community Engagement)

VII. Comments from Individual Board Members (Board Goal 6: Communication)

VIII. Reports/Discussion Items

VIII.A. Finance (Board Goal 4: Finance)

VIII.A.I. Adoption of the Tax Rate for the 2023-2024 School Year

VIII.A.I.a. Consider and take action to adopt the current year tax rate by ordinance setting out the M&O and I&S rates for the 2023-2024 School Year

VIII.A.II. ESSER Fund Summary

VIII.A.II.a. Consider Approval of an additional one-time $2,000 Incentive for all GISD Employees to receive in their September 13, 2023 pay

VIII.B. Governance (Board Goal 4: Finance), (Board Goal 6: Communication)

VIII.B.I. Consider Approving Recommendations for the Board Operating Procedures from the Subcommittee

VIII.B.II. Elect Delegate and Alternate Delegate for TASB Convention

VIII.B.III. Bond Discussion

VIII.B.IV. Metal Detectors

VIII.C. Maintenance and Operations (Board Goal 1: Teaching and Learning)

VIII.C.I. Second and Final Reading of Policy 121 affecting (LOCAL) Policies

VIII.C.I.a. Consider Approval of Second and Final Reading of Policy Update 121 affecting (LOCAL) policies

VIII.D. Student Engagement (Board Goal 1: Teaching and Learning)

VIII.D.I. Attendance Initiative

IX. Action and Discussion Items (Board Goal 1: Teaching and Learning), (Board Goal 4: Finance), (Board Goal 5: Facilities)

IX.A. Consider Approval of Resolution to Declare a Good Cause Exception for House Bill 3 Armed Security Officer Requirement 

IX.B. Cosmetology Donation by Misti Little - Policy CDC (LOCAL)

IX.C. Donation of an 800 Pound Wolverine Robot  from the DFW International Airport Bomb Squad Unit - Policy CDC (LOCAL)

IX.D. Consider Approval of Certification of Appraisal Roll for the 2023-2024 School year received from Hunt County Appraisal District 

IX.E. Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 - Property, Casualty, Auto, Legal Liability, and Worker's Compensation Insurance ($1.324,342.00)

IX.F. Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 - Special Education Cameras ($154,842.45) 

IX.G. Consider Approval Purchase over $75,000 - Chromebook Lease Renewal ($222,417.55) 

IX.H. Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 for Marker Learning ($99,500.00)

IX.I. Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 for Sunbelt Staffing Renewal ($420,000.00)

IX.J. Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 for Spotter Staffing Renewal ($350,000.00)

IX.K. Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 - TEA Mandated Window and Door Security Film ($267,512.65)

IX.L. Consider Approval of Purchase over $75,000 for The HELM ABA LLC ($110.000.00)

X. Book Study: Chapters 1-3

XI. Consent Agenda (Board Goal 1: Teaching and Learning),  (Board Goal 4: Finance)

XI.A. Quarterly Investment Report (4th Qrt)

XI.B. Quarterly Financials (4th Qrt)

XI.C. Monthly Financial Report

XI.D. Consider Approval for GISD to dissolve the current Alliance Bank CD in the amount of $250,000 and reinvest back at Alliance Bank with Coy Martin, Sharon Boothe, and Brenda Russell as the signers and full authorization

XI.E. Consider Approval of Vendor List

XI.F. Consider Approval of Board Minutes:

XI.F.I. July 18, 2023 at 5:30 P.M.- Regular Board Meeting

XI.F.II. August 1, 2023 at 5:30 P.M.-Called Board Meeting

XI.G. Consider Approval of T-TESS list

XI.H. Consider Approval of Exclusive District Beverage Services

XI.I. Consideration and/or action to approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent.

XII. Closed Session 

XII.A. Closed meeting will be held for the purposes authorized by the Texas open meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071 et seq. concerning any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including but not limited to the following sections and purposes:

XII.A.I. Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consultation with the board’s attorney on all subjects or matter authorized by law.

XII.A.I.a. Consider legal advice regarding personnel issues.

XII.A.I.b. Consider legal advice regarding any agenda action item.

XII.A.II. Texas Government Code Section 551.074 For the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, resignation, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, termination or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

XII.A.II.a. Closed session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, or to include consideration of employee resignation for good cause.

XIII. Action on Closed Session Items (Board Goal 3: Human Resources)

XIII.A. Consider Approval of Professional New Hires and Ratification of Employment Contracts as Recommended 

XIV. Future Agenda / Information Items

XIV.A. Board Secretary Report

XV. Future Meetings/Workshops

XV.A. Quarterly Membership Luncheon at Fletcher Warren Civic Center, September 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

XV.B. Regular Board Meeting - September 19, 2023 @ 5:30 p.m. 

XV.C. TASA/TASB Convention-Dallas, Tx. - September 28 - October 1, 2023

XV.D. Superintendent Summative Evaluation/ Set Goals for the 2023-2024 School Year (October)

XVI. Adjournment