Board Notes: January 17, 2008
The Rowlett High School Brass Quintet entertained Garland ISD Trustees and administrators, and was honored with the district’s Evidence of Excellence award at the Harris Hill Administration Building during Thursday night’s Board Meeting.
The talented musicians recently traveled to Chicago and performed at the 61st Annual Midwest Clinic – an international band and orchestra conference. The invitation-only event is conducted exclusively for educational purposes and entertains 14,000 attendees annually.
Also honored by Trustees was the GISD Business Office which received a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting from two of the country’s leading financial institutions for the 19th consecutive year.
Representatives from Hickman Elementary School, Memorial Middle School and Sachse High School also accepted plaques after the three campuses claimed top honors in the 2007 Garland Christmas Association Canned Food Drive.
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In other agenda items, GISD Trustees:
- Conducted a public hearing on 2006-07 AEIS Report
- Presented Evidence of Excellence Awards
- Announced winners of the Garland Christmas Association's Annual Canned Food Drive
- Received discipline report for second six weeks
- Received SB 9 Overview, Texas School Safety Act
- Reviewed Board Policy FMH (LOCAL) Commencement Exercises
- Reviewed November 2007 Tax Reports
- Reviewed Dec. 20, 2007 Quarterly Report to Judge Buchmeyer
- Reviewed Calendar of Events
- Discussed future agenda items
- Approved minutes of Dec. 6, 2007 Board Meeting
- Approved the independently audited financial statements for fiscal year 2007
- Ratified ancellation of contract regarding collection of delinquent tax service
- Ratified amendment of contract for delinquent tax service
- Ratified cancellation of contract regarding state aid appeal and taxable value audit services
- Approved resolution casting vote for the election of a representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Approved tax refunds
- Approved investment reports
- Approved purchase of classroom furniture (yearly); risk management medical testing and evaluation; public address system; emergency notification system; software; asbestos abatement (third-year option); security upgrades/alarm sensors (third-year option); paint and sundry item (third-year option); small roof repairs (second-year option); technology wiring for moves, adds and changes (second-year option); electrical maintenance and installation (third-year option).
- Approved proposal from Estes, McClure & Associates, Inc. for HVAC renovations at Naaman Forest High School
- Approved to increase the GMP for freezer project work to be done at Transportation
- Considered revisions to Local Board Policies on second reading
- Approved action relative to items considered during Executive Session
Administrative Appointments - none
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