Public Meeting Agenda: April 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Business and Support Services Committee Meeting

1. Discussion and presentation to ratify the monthly disbursements for February 2025 at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Disbursement - 04.25

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

Unaudited Financial Statements
Donations Report
Tax Collection Report

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (4)

3. Discussion and presentation to review the following budget amendments.

3A. BA #2425-41 2018 EDA Bond Series Fund (692) budget amendment in the amount of $48,843 to reallocate residual interest earnings from Raymond & Tirza Martin High School Multipurpose Building and Jesus A. Kawas Elementary School to Anita T. Dovalina Elementary School for an outstanding purchase order commitment.
3B. BA #2425-42 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $30,943 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.
3C. BA #2425-43 Discussion and presentation to review the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $80,000 to appropriate expenditures from Assigned Fund Balance to fund the re-wrapping of existing transportation school buses, contingent upon approval of Agenda Item #7.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (3)

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.

4A. Renewal of RFP 23-005: Bulk Fuel and Fuel Related Services. Estimated expenditures of $700,000.
4B. RFP 25-002: Safety and Security Window Film. Estimated expenditures of $17,600.
4C. RFP 25-003: Replacement of Exterior Doors. Estimated expenditures of $229,800.
4D. Region One Interlocal Agreement: Staff Development, Student Support and Related Services. Estimated expenditures of $463,000.
4E. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Educational School Supplies, Instructional Solutions and Related Services. Estimated expenditures of $90,000.
4F. RFP 25-006: Event Management Services. Estimated expenditures of $70,000.
4G. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Promotional and Recognition Items. Estimated expenditures of $130,000.
4H. RFP 25-001: Managed Print Services and Related Consumables. Estimated expenditures of $450,000.
4I. RFP 25-009: Underwriting Services.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Procurement Items for April - Final

5. Discussion and presentation on a Plan of Finance - Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2025.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Laredo ISD POF 4_10_25_Item5

6. Discussion and presentation of an Order authorizing the issuance of the Laredo Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2025; entering into an escrow agreement, a bond purchase agreement, and a paying agent/registrar agreement; delegating to certain district administrative staff and officials the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds; and other matters related thereto.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

Order -Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2025_Item6

7. Discussion and presentation to review the Assignment of Fund Balance of $80,000 for General Operating Fund (199), from partial excess revenues over expenditures for the period ended June 30, 2024, to fund the re-wrapping of existing transportation school buses.

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (2)

8. Discussion and presentation on Local Policy Updates, including:

TASB Update 124
Other Local Policies as reviewed by TASB Consultant

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (1)

PPT for BSS meeting on April 10 2025

9. Discussion and presentation on Innovative Career and Technical Education course requests for approval, including:

Principles of Nursing Science
Science of Nursing
Nail Care, Enhancements and Spa Services

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

Attachments: (4)

10. Communication and Updates

Speaker(s): Dr. Sylvia G. Rios, Superintendent of Schools

11. Adjournment

Speaker(s): Chairperson

April 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Business and Support Services Committee Meeting

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