April 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Business and Support Services Committee Meeting

1. Discussion and presentation to ratify the monthly disbursements for February 2024 at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.

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

• Unaudited Financial Statements
• Donations Report
• Tax Collection Report

3. Discussion and presentation on the following budget amendments.

• 3A. BA #2324-36 Discussion and presentation to review the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $39,158 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.
• 3B. BA #2324-37 Discussion and presentation to review the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $4,441,932 to appropriate for a one-time performance payment as a result of unfilled positions in the current year.
   

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

• 4A. Renewal of RFP 22-002: Professional Development for Instructional Leadership.  Estimated expenditures of $50,000.
• 4B. Renewal of RFQ 2022-001: Professional Geotechnical and Materials Engineering and Testing Consultant Services.  
• 4C. Renewal of RFQ 2023-001: Professional Civil Engineering and Surveying Services.  
• 4D. Renewal of RFP 23-005: Bulk Fuel and Fuel Related Products and Services.  Estimated expenditures of $700,000.
• 4E. Renewal of RFP 22-001: Event Management Services.  Estimated expenditures of $65,000.
• 4F. Renewal of RFP 23-009: General Contractors for Remodeling, Maintenance and Special Projects.  Estimated expenditures of $550,000.
• 4G. RFCSP 2024-003: Repairs and Installation of Wrought Iron and Chain Link Fences.  Estimated expenditures of $3,262,434.
• 4H. Goodbuy #24-25 4U000: Purchase and Installation of Door Hardware and Accessories.  Estimated expenditures of $74,580.
• 4I. Interlocal Agreement with Region One: Staff and Student Development and Related Services.  Estimated expenditures of $375,500.
• 4J. Interlocal Agreement (Multiple Cooperative Contracts): Robotics and STEM Supplies.  Estimated expenditures of $250,000.
• 4K. RFP 24-008: Plumbing Services.  Estimated expenditures of $150,000.
• 4L. Interlocal Agreement (Multiple Cooperative Contracts): Vehicle Parts, Accessories, Supplies, Equipment, Repairs and Related Services.  Estimated expenditures of $400,000.
• 4M. Interlocal Agreement (Multiple Cooperative Contracts): Promotional and Recognition Items.  Estimated expenditures of $115,000.
• 4N. RFP 24-009: Moreno Aquatic Center Pool Re-Plastering.  Estimated expenditures of $307,000.

5. Tax Refund(s)

5A. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $680.93 for property tax account number 660-01838-050 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Eva Lopez.

5B. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $660.00 for property tax account number 551-01368-020 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Mario Velazquez.

5C. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $2,455.20 for property tax account number 335-00575-110 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, KE Andrews C/O Driven Brands.

5D. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $543.82 for property tax account number 952-10001-010 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Consolidated Towne East Holdings LTD.

5E. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $537.47 for property tax account number 720-08360-010 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Union Pacific System.

5F. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $780.92 for property tax account number 720-00333-010 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Union Pacific System.

5G. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $788.86 for property tax account number 720-00324-010 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Union Pacific System.

5H. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $848.84 for property tax account number 109-00449-010 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Union Pacific System.

5I. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $888.59 for property tax account number 720-00837-010 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Union Pacific System.

5J. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $848.95 for property tax account number 720-00331-010 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Union Pacific System.

5K. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $565.88 for property tax account number 109-00450-010 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Union Pacific System.

5L. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $610.37 for property tax account number 720-00383-010 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Union Pacific System.

5M. Discussion and presentation on a refund request in the total amount of $1,332.89 for property tax account number 720-00332-010 for tax year 2023 by taxpayer, Union Pacific System.

6. Discussion and presentation on the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo ISD and Workforce Solutions of South Texas Summer Teacher Externship Grant.

7. Discussion and presentation on the annual Technology and Instructional Materials Allotment (TIMA) and TEKS Certification for school year 2024-2025.

8. Discussion and presentation on updates to the 2024 Textbook Proclamation and recommended vendors for instructional materials for Science, Technology Applications and Career Technology Education.

9. Discussion and presentation to approve the updated investment strategies and broker/dealer list as annually required in accordance with the board policy CDA (Legal /Local), OTHER REVENUES INVESTMENTS and Public Investment Act.
 

10. Discussion and presentation on initiating a District staffing study.

11. Communication and Updates

12. Adjournment