March 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Business and Support Services Committee Meeting

1. Discussion and presentation to ratify the monthly disbursements for January 2026 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.

• 3A. BA #2526-35 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $16,800 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.
• 3B. BA #2526-36 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $101,250 for the reclassification of residual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds from projects referred to in Exhibit A to the installation of a HVAC unit at Cigarroa High School’s cafeteria in the amount of $84,250 and battery replacements in custodial equipment for the custodial department in the amount of $17,000 services for the campuses referred to in Exhibit A and this budget amendment is contingent on approval of agenda item #12.
• 3C. BA #2526-38 Debt Service Fund (511) budget amendment to increase state revenues in the amount of $315,745 and decrease local revenues in the amount of $641,243. State aid increased when compared to the original revenue forecast and local tax collections decreased due to the increase in the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 and certified property values. This budget amendment reflects the Board of Trustees’ midyear review approval on 02/12/2026.
• 3D. BA #2526-39 Athletics Fund (181) budget amendment in the amount of $80,000 to increase local revenues and decrease the transfer-in from General Operating Fund as a result of higher than anticipated ticket sales.  This budget amendment reflects the Board of Trustees’ midyear review approval on 02/12/2026.
• 3E. BA #2526-40 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $3,000,000 to decrease state revenues and increase local revenues in the amount of $80,000 due to higher interest collections, reclassify state revenues in the amount of $2,920,000 from foundation to TRS On-Behalf revenues, an increase in TRS On-Behalf expenditures of $2,920,000 due to payroll savings and reduction in ERATE expenditures and appropriation of the transfer-out to Athletics in the amount of $80,000 to summer school supplies – this amendment was contingent on the approval of the midyear review which was previously approved by the Board of Trustees on 02/12/2026.
• 3F. BA #2526-41 General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $140,000 for the reclassification of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funds from the NEXT S.T.E.P. career lab equipment to the replacement of one HVAC unit at in the amount of $45,000, PA system repairs in the amount of $40,000, plumbing modifications in the amount of $30,000, electrical fixture repairs in the amount of $20,000 and exterior door repairs in the amount of $5,000 and this budget amendment is contingent on approval of agenda item #13.

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 24-034: Districtwide Floor Material Replacement.  Estimated expenditures of $50,000
4B. TIPS 230105: Raptor Emergency Management Suite.  Estimated expenditures of $185,000.
4C. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Educational Classroom Materials, Instructional Supplies & Related Items.  Estimated expenditures of $725,500.
4D. TIPS 23110101 & OMNIA Partners 2020002145: Flooring Products and Supplies.  Estimated expenditures of $50,000.
4E. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: PA System, Technology Hardware Equipment, Services & Software.  Estimated expenditures of $170,000.
4F. Buyboard 789-25: Culinary Equipmnet: Next Step Project.  Estimated expenditures of $150,000.
4G. RFP 25-021: Cold Storage Services.  Estimated expenditures of $200,000.
4H. RFP 25-022: Kitchen Equipment.  Estimated expenditures of $720,000.
4I. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Vehicles.  Estimated expenditures of $400,000.
4J. RFP 25-029: Districtwide Painting Services.  Estimated expenditures of $250,000.
4K. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Vehicle Parts, Accessories, Supplies, Equipment, Repairs and Related Services.  Estimated expenditures of $375,000.
4L. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Building and Grounds Maintenance, Operations and Custodial Equipment/Supplies.  Estimated expenditures of $200,000.
4M. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Nursing and Athletic Training/Medical Equipment and Supplies.  Estimated expenditures of $125,000.
4N. Choice Partners Co-op 22/045 KN-01, Omnia Partners #R-TC-17006 & #15-02: Online and Retail Marketplace for General Merchandise.  Estimated expenditures of $250,000.

5. Discussion and presentation of the Quarterly Health Plan Update.

6.Discussion and presentation of the monthly employee payroll dates for fiscal year 2026-2027.

7. Discussion and presentation on the District's Division of Operations employee uniforms.

8. Discussion and presentation on the Health Services Department, including;

• MOU with BETHESDA Center

9. Discussion and presentation on the Guidance & Counseling Department, including;

• Laredo ISD and the Texas Workforce Commission Esports Grant
• MOU with BrainAbouts for Substance Prevention and SEL

10. Discussion and presentation on the Community Based Safety and Crime School Board Resolution.

11. Discussion and presentation on the Active Attack Response Safety and Crime Initiative Resolution. 

12. Discussion and presentation on the reclassification of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Funding in the amount of $101,250. 

13. Discussion and presentation on the reclassification of Capital Improvement Plan Fund from the NEXT STEP Career Lab Equipment in the amount of $140,000.

14. Communication and Updates

15. Adjournment