Garland Independent School District public meetings in 2024
51 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Board will receive a program summary update regarding Bond 2023. Members will also consider approvals for fiber optic cabling maintenance and a modification to a Chromebook services contract.
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Contract #288-25: Purchase of Fiber Optic Cabling Maintenance
- Contract #337-21: Increase and modification to award for Chromebooks and Services
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will meet December 17 to receive routine reports, recognize student and staff achievements, and vote on non-consent items including the 2025 Public Information Request Calendar and four new contracts totaling over $1.2 million for school equipment and services.
- Approve 2025 Public Information Request Calendar (Lisa Ray)
- Approve $1.2M+ in new bids: serving line replacements ($51-24-06), award jackets/patches ($280-25), special education services ($394-25-02), instructional software ($397-25-02)
- Receive Board of Trustees Contract Renewal Report (Mark Booker)
- Review October 2024 Monthly Financials and Tax Report (Arturo Valenzuela, Kristi Cooper)
- Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report (Mark Quinn) and discuss TEA audits in executive session
Regular Meeting
The Board will receive updates on Phase 2 Elementary #3 consolidation and an intruder detection audit report. Members will also consider several consent agenda items, including budget transfers and a waste collection agreement with the City of Garland.
- Consider approval of $18,500 donation from The Barrington Group Limited, Inc.
- Consider approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of Garland for solid waste and recycling collection
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
- Consider approval of multiple new bids for special education staffing, CTE materials, and translation services
- Receive Phase 2 Elementary #3 Consolidation Update
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review financial reports and discuss items for the November Board of Trustees meeting. The body is considering approvals for audited financial statements, budget amendments, and various service contracts.
- Approval of independently audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2024
- Approval of $18,500 donation from The Barrington Group Limited, Inc.
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of Garland for solid waste and recycling collection
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
- New bids for special education staffing, CTE materials, and translation services
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board will receive a program summary update on Bond 2023. The Board will also consider approving an increase to the awarded amount for a specific professional services contract.
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Consideration of increase in awarded amount for Contract#360-20-01 (Professional Peer Review and Related Services)
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee is meeting to consider several action items for the November 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. These items include academic improvement plans and future course offerings.
- 2024-2025 HB3 Improvement Plans for Early Childhood Literacy, Math Proficiency, and CCMR
- 2023-2024 District & Campus Improvement Plans
- Recommended 2025-2026 New Secondary Course Offerings
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding the School FIRST Rating Report. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with various contract approvals and budget amendments for the 2024-25 General Fund.
- Public hearing on School FIRST Rating Report
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
- Temporary Right of Entry Agreement with the City of Sachse
- Participation in the Texas Public Energy Alliance
- New bids for professional parking services, asset management systems, and CTE STEAM materials
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The committee is meeting to discuss items for the October 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. This includes reviewing program evaluations and updates, as well as discussing board goals.
- MLP Annual Program Evaluation
- Early College Program Update
- Board Goals action item
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review and vote on several action items, including a salary schedule addendum for instructional coaches and participation in the Texas Public Energy Alliance. The meeting will also discuss public meetings, review financials, and hear updates on facilities projects and bids.
- Consider approval of 2024-2025 Salary Schedule Addendum for CAPE Instructional Coach Stipend
- Consider approval of the Resolution Authorizing Garland ISD to Participate in the Texas Public Energy Alliance
- Consider approval of the Texas Public Energy Alliance Interlocal Participation Agreement
- Consider approval of Temporary Right of Entry Agreement Between Garland ISD and the City of Sachse
- Consider approval of 2024-25 General Fund Budget Transfers and Amendments
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board will hold a special meeting to receive an update on the 2023 bond program and vote on several construction-related contracts. The board will consider approval of a resolution for project delivery methods, new bids for multi-program activity centers at seven high schools, and an increase in awarded funds for construction project management software.
- Consider approval of resolution for 2023 bond program construction procurement method
- Contract #510-01-1.2: Approve Guaranteed Maximum Price #3 for activity centers at all seven high schools with field house replacement
- Contract #221-23-01: Approve increase in awarded amount for construction project management software and related services
Regular Meeting
The school board will meet to act on routine items including approval of the 2025-26 school calendar, setting the 2024-25 tax rate, and adopting the 2024 tax roll. Several contracts for services and security systems are also on the consent agenda for approval.
- Approve 2025-26 Choice of School Calendar
- Set 2024-25 school tax rate
- Adopt Garland ISD Tax Roll for Tax Year 2024
- Approve $14-24-02 Advertising Services contract
- Approve $196-25 Structured Cabling Services contract
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Board will receive a program summary update on Bond 2023. Members will also consider several contract approvals, including new security systems and modifications to existing bids for technology and maintenance.
- Contract#510-23-06: Purchase of Security Intrusion, Access Control, CCTV, and Public Address Systems
- Contract#240-33: Modification for Computer Workstations, Laptops and Related Items
- Contract#487-23: Modification for Emergency Response and Disaster Services
- Contract#11-21: Increase and modification for Hazardous Mtls Abatement, Removal, and Disposal
- Contract#361-16-21: Increase and modification for Hazardous Materials Consulting Services
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will hear updates and take action on two items for the September 2024 Board of Trustees meeting: the proposed 2025-26 school calendar and a resolution for an event at the Curtis Culwell Center. The meeting also includes public comment, committee chair and superintendent messages, and an executive session permitted under Texas law.
- Consider Approval of Proposed 2025-26 Choice of School Calendar
- Consider Approval of Resolution for Event at the Curtis Culwell Center
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will discuss the 2024-2025 tax rate and the 2024 tax roll. The body will also review July 2024 financial reports and consider several new contracts and budget amendments.
- Setting the tax rate for the 2024-2025 school year
- Approval of the Garland ISD Tax Roll and changes to the Certified Tax Roll for Tax Year 2024
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
- City of Rowlett School Resource Officers Interlocal Agreement
- $10,000 donation from Musical Theatre International and International Thespian Society
Working Meeting
The Board will hold a working meeting to undergo training on communication, leadership strategies, strategic planning, governance, and goal setting. The meeting also includes a public forum and a scheduled executive session.
- Board training on communication, leadership strategies, strategic planning, good board governance, and goal setting
- Executive session regarding pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers
- Executive session regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
Working Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board will hold a working meeting to conduct training on communication, leadership strategies, strategic planning, board governance, and goal setting. The meeting also includes a public forum and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Board training on communication, leadership, strategic planning, governance, and goal setting
- Executive session regarding pending or contemplated litigation and settlement offers
- Executive session regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, or discipline of public officers or employees
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will meet August 27 to recognize student and staff achievements, discuss policy updates, and vote on several consent items including a $50,260.49 donation from Kimberlin Academy PTA and contracts for multi-campus track replacements and scoreboard upgrades. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals.
- $50,260.49 donation from Kimberlin Academy PTA
- Multi-campus track replacements at Williams Stadium and scoreboard upgrades at Naaman Forest HS, Rowlett HS, and Sachse HS
- Approval of MOU with Dallas County JJAEP for juvenile justice education services
- Approval of interlocal agreement for sale of tax foreclosed properties for affordable housing
- Purchase of Student Information Management System for $37-25 bid
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review financial reports and consider various contract approvals. The body is discussing facility improvements, budget amendments for the 2024-25 General Fund, and several new and renewal bids.
- Track replacement at Williams Stadium and scoreboard replacements at Naaman Forest HS, Rowlett HS, and Sachse HS
- Approval of $50,260.49 donation from Kimberlin Academy PTA
- Interlocal Agreement for sale of tax foreclosed properties for affordable housing and urban redevelopment
- Purchase of Student Information Management System and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) services
- Budget transfers and amendments to the 2024-25 General Fund
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board will receive a program summary update on Bond 2023. The board is also deciding on demolition contracts and a bid increase for signage services.
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #1 for Bond 2023 demolition of Freeman Elementary School
- Consider approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) #1 for Bond 2023 demolition of Hillside Academy for Excellence
- Consider approval of an increase in awarded amount for Contract #226-24 (Signs Merchandise, Installation, and Services)
- Presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will discuss reports on literacy and student health and review items for the August 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. The committee will consider approvals for a memorandum of understanding and a facility use resolution.
- Approval of MOU with Dallas County JJAEP
- Resolution for use of a District Facility for Noon Exchange Club of Garland
- Kinkeade Report discussion
- Sheltered Approach for Improved Literacy (SAIL) update
- Student Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) 2023-24 Annual Report
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct training for the Team of 8. The session focuses on leadership, communication, and board governance.
- Team of 8 training on communication, leadership strategies, strategic planning, board governance, and goal setting
- Executive session for legal consultation regarding litigation or settlement offers
- Executive session for deliberation on public officer or employee appointment, employment, or discipline
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees meets to receive routine reports, discuss upcoming agenda items, and vote on several action items including revisions to board operating procedures, the 2024–25 Student Code of Conduct, and a memorandum of understanding with Dallas County Health & Human Services. The board will also consider multiple contracts for purchases such as tennis court surfaces, absence-management software, and football equipment.
- Consider approval of revisions to Board Operating Procedures
- Consider approval of the 2024-25 Student Code of Conduct (SCOC)
- Consider approval of MOU with Dallas County Health & Human Services
- Consider approval of Contract #206-25 for tennis court surfaces and repairs
- Consider approval of Contract #343-24-01 for football equipment
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to receive information regarding Bond 2023. The session includes a program summary update and a presentation on the schematic design for Freeman Elementary School.
- Bond 2023 Program Summary Update presentation by Javier Fernandez
- Bond 2023 Freeman Elementary School Schematic Design presentation by Javier Fernandez
Working Meeting
This is a working meeting with no action items. The board will conduct training on communication, leadership, strategic planning, and governance, then enter executive session for legal advice and personnel matters. No decisions are scheduled.
- Board training on communication, leadership, strategic planning, and governance
- Executive session for attorney consultation on litigation or settlement
- Executive session for personnel appointments, evaluations, or discipline
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate, then consider approving the budget for the General Fund, Student Nutrition Services Fund, and Debt Services Fund. The board will also discuss an accounts payable audit report and revisions to board operating procedures, and vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple Dallas College agreements, new bids, and other routine items.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate
- Approval of budgets for General Fund, Student Nutrition Services Fund, and Debt Services Fund for 2024-2025
- Approval of 15 Dallas College agreements (P-TECH, ECHS, dual credit, EMT) for 2024-25
- New bids: Contract#9-25 (disposable products for SNS), Contract#51-24-05 (walk-in cooler/freezer replacement), Contract#13-25 (metal detectors), Contract#155-24 (baseball/softball equipment), Contract#252-25-01 (cellular equipment/services), Contract#310-24-01 (staff development services)
- Resolution allowing compensation to staff for time missed due to inclement weather closures
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to receive updates on Bond 2023 projects, including schematic designs for Kimberlin Academy, Lakeview Centennial HS, Naaman Forest HS, and playground replacements. The board will also consider awarding a contract for interactive displays and approving modifications to existing contracts for fiber optic cabling and architectural services. An executive session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Receive Bond 2023 program summary update
- Schematic design presentations for Kimberlin Academy, Lakeview Centennial HS, Naaman Forest HS, and playground replacements
- Consider awarding Contract#229-24 for interactive display and installation services
- Consider modification to Contract#288-19-01 for fiber optic cabling maintenance
- Consider modification to Contract#360-23 for architectural services
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The District Affairs Committee will consider approving 15 agreements with Dallas College for early college high school, P-TECH, dual credit, and EMT programs across multiple Garland ISD high schools. The committee will also consider a camera resolution, TEA attendance waivers, and hold an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- 15 Dallas College agreements (ECHS, P-TECH, dual credit, EMT) for multiple high schools
- Camera resolution
- TEA attendance waivers
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters
Working Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board is holding a working meeting that includes a budget workshop. The main item is a presentation on budget planning for the 2024-2025 school year. The board will also enter executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters, then adjourn.
- Receive Budget Planning Presentation for 2024-2025 by Darrell Dodds and Elisa Cordova-Long
- Public forum for comments on posted agenda items
- Executive session for attorney consultation on litigation
- Executive session for personnel matters
- Executive session for security devices or audits
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will discuss the district's 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate, review April 2024 financials and tax reports, and consider approving the final amended budgets for 2023-2024 as well as proposed budgets for the next school year. The agenda also includes action items on tax refunds, budget transfers, investment policies, and several new contracts for items like disposable products, metal detectors, and cellular services. An executive session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Public meeting on 2024-2025 budget and proposed tax rate
- Review April 2024 monthly financials and tax report
- Approve final amended budgets for 2023-2024 and proposed budgets for 2024-2025
- New bids: disposable products, walk-in cooler/freezer, metal detectors, baseball/softball equipment, cellular services, analytics solutions, staff development
- Increases to awarded bids for HVAC equipment and hearing/vision services
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will administer oaths to newly elected trustees R. Selders and W. Johnson, and sign their statements of elected officer. The consent agenda includes approval of the human resources report, a resolution allowing NAACP use of Lakeview Centennial High School, agreements with Mesquite ISD, Region 10 (Plano and Wylie ISDs), a statutory write-off of delinquent taxes, budget transfers, interlocal agreements, facility naming, contributions to economic development groups, and several new bids and modifications. The board will also receive an intruder detection audit report and consider revisions to Board Policy CV (LOCAL).
- Administer oath of office to newly elected trustees R. Selders and W. Johnson
- Consider approval of statutory write-off of delinquent taxes
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund
- Consider approval of new bids: office supplies, yearbook services, promotional materials, testing software, electronics
- Consider approval of naming Rowlett HS auditorium and Coyle MS band hall
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review March 2024 financials, the third quarter investment report, and a delinquent property tax collection update. Action items include approving budget transfers, interlocal agreements with Fort Worth and Sachse, naming portions of Rowlett HS auditorium and Coyle MS band hall, and several new contracts and modifications. The committee will also consider resolutions authorizing contributions to local economic development organizations.
- Approval of budget transfers and amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund
- Approval of drainage easements and temporary right of entry agreements with City of Sachse
- Naming Rowlett HS auditorium after Dr. Marlene Hammerle and Coyle MS band hall after Marcia Zoffutto
- Approval of new contracts for office supplies, yearbook services, promotional materials, testing software, and electronic appliances
- Resolutions authorizing contributions to Garland Economic Development Partnership, Rowlett Chamber Foundation, and Sachse Economic Development Corporation
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items for the May 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. These include information updates on College for All and Early Literacy programs, and action items on a NAACP resolution and shared services agreements with Mesquite ISD and Region 10 (Plano and Wylie ISDs). The committee will also hold an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of NAACP Resolution
- Consider approval of Shared Services Agreement (SSA) with Mesquite ISD
- Consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Region 10 - Plano ISD
- Consider approval of MOU with Region 10 - Wylie ISD
- Information updates on College for All and Early Literacy
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board will hold a special meeting to receive updates on Bond 2023 projects and vote on several construction contracts. Key actions include approving contractors for multi-campus softball/baseball improvements, a guaranteed maximum price for new activity centers at all seven high schools, architects for Phases 3-5, and construction managers for Phases 2-5. The board will also consider increasing the awarded amount for district furniture and purchasing audio-visual equipment.
- Contract #510-01-1.1.2: Multi-campus softball/baseball facility improvements
- Contract #510-01-1.2: GMP #1 for Bond 2023 Multi-Program Activity Centers at all seven high schools
- Contract #360-23: Architects for Bond 2023 Phases 3-5 projects
- Contract #510-PH2-PH5: Construction managers for Bond 2023 Phases 2-5
- Contract #34-24-01: Increase in awarded amount for district furniture
Working Meeting
The Garland ISD board is holding a working meeting to receive a budget planning presentation for the 2024-2025 school year and to discuss pay raise recommendations for district employees. The meeting also includes a public forum and an executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters. No final votes are scheduled; items are for information and discussion only.
- Receive budget planning presentation for 2024-2025 by Darrell Dodds and Elisa Cordova-Long
- Discuss pay raise recommendations for Garland ISD employees for 2024-2025 school year
- Public forum for comments on posted agenda items
- Executive session for legal advice, personnel matters, and security deliberations
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting with recognitions, discussion of policy revisions, and a consent agenda of contracts and budget items. Action items include a resolution to compensate staff for time missed during a power outage at Naaman Forest High School, an interlocal agreement for UT OnRamps, and a shared services arrangement with Mesquite Regional Day School. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, including contract terminations and non-renewals.
- Resolution to compensate staff for time missed during power outage at Naaman Forest High School
- Interlocal agreement for UT OnRamps
- Shared services arrangement with Mesquite Regional Day School
- Approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- Contract#18-24: Purchase of tilt skillets for Student Nutrition Services
Working Meeting
The Garland ISD board is holding a working meeting to receive budget planning for the 2024-2025 school year and discuss pay raise recommendations for district employees. The meeting also includes a public forum and an executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Receive budget planning for 2024-2025
- Discuss pay raise recommendations for GISD employees for 2024-2025
- Public forum for comments on agenda items
- Executive session for legal, personnel, and security deliberations
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review February 2024 financials and tax reports, hear about a partnership with Trusted World, and consider several action items including budget transfers, a fleet management recommendation, and new or modified contracts. The committee will also enter executive session for legal advice on contemplated litigation regarding vendor custodial services.
- Review February 2024 Monthly Financials and Tax Report
- Consider Approval of Budget Transfers and Amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- Consider Approval of White Fleet Management Recommendation
- New bids: Contract#18-24 (Tilt Skillets), Contract#370-24 (Concessionaire Services)
- Increases to awarded bids for serving line replacement, laminating/office machines, audit services, football equipment repair
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board is holding a special bond meeting to receive an update on the Bond 2023 program and consider approving a Job Order Contract (JOC) contractor for the Centerville Elementary School bus lane and parking lot construction project. The board will also hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Receive presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Consider approval of Job Order Contract (JOC) contractor for Centerville Elementary School bus lane and parking lot construction project
- Executive session for legal advice, personnel matters, and security deliberations
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the 2023-24 Annual Performance Report, receive an intruder detection audit report, and consider approving a resolution for the construction procurement method for the 2023 Bond Program. The consent agenda includes approval of budget transfers, new bids, and increases to awarded contracts for items like Microsoft licensing, immigration attorney services, and instructional materials. The board will also consider a resolution to nominate Superintendent Dr. Ricardo López for Texas Association of School Boards Superintendent of the Year.
- Public hearing on 2023-24 Annual Performance Report (TAPR)
- Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report
- Resolution for 2023 Bond Program construction method of procurement
- Resolution to nominate Dr. Ricardo López for TASB Superintendent of the Year
- Consent agenda: budget transfers, new bids (Microsoft licensing, immigration attorney services), and increases to awarded contracts
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board will hold a bond special meeting to receive a Bond 2023 program update and vote on several action items. These include renaming three facilities, approving a construction procurement method for the 2023 bond program, and awarding or modifying several contracts. The board will also enter executive session for legal, personnel, and security discussions.
- Receive Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Renaming Phase II Agricultural Center to Carson-Mulkey Agricultural Science Center
- Renaming Phase II Elementary #3 to Linda L. Griffin Elementary
- Approval of Resolution for 2023 Bond Program Construction Method of Procurement
- New bids: Fire Alarm Installation (Contract#510-23-02) and Electrical Maintenance (Contract#510-23-07)
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss agenda items for the March 2024 Board of Trustees meeting, including a public hearing on the 2023-24 Annual Performance Report. The committee will also hold an executive session for legal and personnel matters. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of 2023-24 Annual Performance Report (Veronica Salgado Joyner)
- Public hearing discussion for Board of Trustees meeting
- Executive session for legal consultation (litigation, settlements)
- Executive session for personnel matters (appointment, employment, evaluation)
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review January 2024 financials, tax report, and second quarter investment report, and consider approving budget transfers and amendments to the 2023-2024 General Fund. The committee will also consider multiple new bids, renewal bids, modifications, and increases to awarded contracts for items such as Microsoft licensing, attorney services, digital sports software, and instructional materials. An executive session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund
- New bids: Microsoft Volume Licensing (Contract#12-24), Immigration Attorney Services (Contract#16-24), Digital Sports Software (Contract#273-24), Voluntary Benefits (Contract#357-24-01), Instructional Software (Contract#397-23-09)
- Renewal bid: Dude Solutions (Contract#230-22)
- Increase in awarded amount for Musical Instrument Supplies & Repairs (Contract#345-20-03 and #345-20-01)
- Increase in awarded amount for Serving Line Replacement for Student Nutrition Services (Contract#51-22-02)
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD board will consider cancelling the May 2024 trustee election and certifying unopposed candidates, along with approving a consent agenda of contracts, budget transfers, and personnel items. They will also receive an intruder detection audit report and discuss various recognitions and reports.
- Consider approval of order cancelling May 2024 Board of Trustees' General Election
- Consider approval of $8,173 donation from Beaver Technology Center PTA
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund and Student Nutrition Services
- Consider approval of new bids including Contract#141-25 for commodity processing for SNS and Contract#499-24-01 for chiller replacements
- Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review financial reports and utility data, and consider approving several action items including a donation, disposal of portable buildings and buses, budget transfers, and multiple new and renewed contracts. The committee will also hold an executive session for legal, personnel, and security discussions.
- Consider approval of $8,173 donation from Beaver Technology Center PTA
- Consider approval of resolution for disposal of portable buildings
- Consider approval of disposal of buses
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund and Student Nutrition Services
- Consider approval of multiple new bids including chiller replacements, medical testing, and dyslexia materials
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The committee will receive updates on STAAR/EOC results, fentanyl awareness, and fall 2023 discipline. Members will also consider several resolutions for events at the Curtis Culwell Center and a memorandum of understanding with Plano ISD.
- Information update on STAAR/EOC results from December 2023
- Update on fentanyl awareness
- Update on Fall 2023 discipline
- Resolutions for events at the Curtis Culwell Center (GISD Council of PTAs, GAABSE Scholarship Gala, and NAACP Goldie Locke Excel Awards)
- Approval of MOU with Plano ISD
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider several action items related to the Bond 2023 program, including approving project delivery and contract award methods, selecting architects for Phase 2 projects, and awarding contracts for locksmith services and security systems. The board will also receive presentations on Bond 2023 personal protection equipment and program updates. An executive session is scheduled to discuss property purchases and other confidential matters.
- Consider approval of resolutions for project delivery/contract award methods for 2023 Bond Program construction
- Consider approval of recommended architects for Bond 2023 Phase 2 projects
- Contract#510-23-04: Purchase of locksmith, door parts and services
- Contract#510-23-01: Purchase of security intrusion, access control, CCTV, and public address systems
- Executive session to discuss purchase of properties at 1418 N. Glenbrook Dr., 1316 N. Glenbrook Dr., and 3100 W. Buckingham Dr., Garland
Special Meeting
The Garland Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss Team of Eight Training. The meeting also includes an executive session to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel matters.
- Discussion and deliberation regarding Team of Eight Training
- Executive session regarding pending or contemplated litigation
- Executive session regarding appointment, employment, or discipline of public officers or employees
Regular Meeting
The Garland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with information items, discussion items, and action items. Key actions include approving construction manager at risk contracts for Bond 2023 school projects, several policy revisions, and the May 2024 trustee election order. The board will also receive updates on special education, bond program summary, financials, and an intruder detection audit.
- Consider approval of Construction Manager at Risk contracts for B.H. Freeman Elementary, Hillside Academy, Lakeview Centennial HS, and Naaman Forest HS (Bond 2023)
- Consider approval of May 2024 General Trustee Election Order and joint election contract with Dallas County
- Consider approval of TASB Update 122 and revisions to policies EHBAF, EIC, and GKG (LOCAL)
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- Receive Intruder Detection Audit Report and discuss in executive session
Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee will review November 2023 financials and tax reports, receive updates on fine arts acoustical improvements and contract renewals, and consider approving budget transfers, new and renewed contracts, and increases to existing awarded bids. The committee will also consider resolutions for a 4-day summer work schedule holiday shutdown and recognizing June 19, 2024 as a staff holiday. An executive session is scheduled for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Review November 2023 monthly financials and tax report
- Consider approval of budget transfers and amendments to 2023-2024 General Fund and Debt Service Fund
- Consider approval of Contract#344-24-01 for library books and materials catalog
- Consider approval of Contract#327-21 renewal for laptop instructional equipment and related accessories
- Consider increases to awarded bids for Amazon Services LLC, District Furniture, Portable Staging, and HVAC maintenance
Board Bond Special Meeting
The Garland ISD Board will hold a special meeting to receive an update on the Bond 2023 program and consider approving construction manager at risk (CMaR) contracts for several school replacement and renovation projects, as well as purchases for network equipment and furniture. The board will also enter executive session for legal, personnel, and security matters.
- Receive presentation on Bond 2023 Program Summary Update
- Consider approval of CMaR for B.H. Freeman Elementary replacement (Contract #510-01-1.3)
- Consider approval of CMaR for Hillside Academy for Excellence replacement (Contract #510-01-1.4)
- Consider approval of CMaR for Lakeview Centennial HS and Naaman Forest HS addition/renovation (Contract #510-01-1.5)
- Consider approval of purchases for LAN/WAN equipment and services (Contracts #510-23, #510-23-03) and district furniture (#510-23-05)
District Affairs Committee Meeting
The Garland ISD District Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss and prepare items for the January 2024 Board of Trustees meeting. The agenda includes a discussion of the Kinkeade Report, an information item on Special Education, and an action item to consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with ChildCareGroup. The meeting also includes a public forum and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of ChildCareGroup Memorandum of Understanding
- Kinkeade Report discussion
- Special Education Update
- Public forum for comments on agenda items
- Executive session for legal and personnel matters