November 3, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Business and Support Services Committee Meeting

1. Discussion and presentation to ratify the monthly disbursements for September 2022 at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.

2. Discussion and presentation to approve monthly reports and/or other updates/reports:

• Unaudited Financial Statements
• Donations Report
• Tax Collection Report

3. Discussion and presentation on the following budget amendments.

• BA #2223-23 Discussion and presentation to approve the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $38,427 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.
• BA #2223-24 Discussion and presentation to approve the Capital Projects Fund (616) budget amendment in the amount of $37,224 to allocate interest earnings for cabling costs of the Heights Elementary Additions and Renovations Project. 
• BA #2223-25 Discussion and presentation to approve the 2018 EDA Bond Series Fund (692) budget amendment in the amount of $353,507 to allocate interest earnings for cabling costs of Dr. Leonides G. Cigarroa High School. 
• BA #2223-26 Discussion and presentation to approve the 2018 EDA Bond Series Fund (692) budget amendment in the amount of $1,200,000 to allocate interest earnings for the purchase of furniture and equipment for Anita T. Dovalina Elementary and Jesus A. Kawas Elementary School. 
• BA #2223-27 Discussion and presentation to approve the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $31,224 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories from the Board of Trustees discretionary funds.

4. Discussion and presentation to approve the recommendation or selection for the following bids, proposals, or qualifications. Purchases shall be made from appropriations in the adopted/amended budget.

• 5A. RFP #21-033.  Renewal of Mariachi Uniforms. Estimated expenditures of $360,000.
• 5B. RFP #21-039.  Renewal of Mariachi Instruments, Supplies, and Accessories. Estimated expenditures of $220,000.
• 5C. RFP #20-023.  Renewal of Trophies, Ribbons, Plaques and Medals. Estimated expenditures of $116,000.
• 5D. RFQ #2020-003.  Renewal of Psychological Services. Estimated expenditures of $225,000.
• 5E. RFP #21-022.  Renewal of Writing in all Classrooms Consulting Services and Materials. Estimated expenditures of $475,000.
• 5F.  Interlocal Agreement for Web Hosting Services. Estimated expenditures of $67,800.
• 5G. Interlocal Agreement for Furniture. Estimated expenditures of $300,000.
• 5H. Interlocal Agreement for Flooring Products and Supplies. Estimated expenditures of $80,000.
• 5I. Interlocal Agreement for Police Pursuit Vehicles. Estimated expenditures of $159,979.
• 5J. RFP #22-021 Internet Access. Estimated expenditures of $169,200.
• 5K. Procurement Method for Fire Alarm Systems. 

Tax Refund(s)

5. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $3,222.43 for property tax account number 437-00662-053 for tax year 2021 by taxpayer, David Garza.

6. Discussion and presentation on the Investment Report for the First quarter ended September 30, 2022.

 

7. Discussion and presentation on the Cigarroa Middle School Targeted Improvement Plan. 

8. Discussion and presentation on the Memorandum of Understanding  between Laredo ISD and Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc., Early Childhood Development, to have a collaborative and community partnership that will strengthen the provision of services to migrant/seasonal families effective November 11, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

9. Discussion and update on the Intruder Detection Audits.

10. Discussion and presentation regarding the request from Clean Air Laredo Coalition for funding for fence line monitoring of ethylene oxide emissions in Webb County, Texas.

11. Communication and Updates

12. Adjournment

6. Discussion and presentation on the Investment Report for the First quarter ended September 30, 2022.