August 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Business and Support Services Committee Meeting

AGENDA

1. Discussion and presentation to ratify the monthly disbursements for June 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.
BA #2627-02 Discussion and presentation to review the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $209,188 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.
BA #2627-03 Discussion and presentation to review:
the Capital Projects Fund (616) increase by $900,676;
the 2018 EDA Bond Series Fund (692) increase by $26,338;
the 2022 EDA Bond Series Fund (693) increase by $269,859;
to adjust interest revenues and expenditures based on fiscal year end projections.
BA #2627-04 Discussion and presentation to review the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $405,564 to appropriate right-to-use assets and other resources for the initial value of the new Subscription Based Information Technology Arrangement (SBITA) agreements entered in fiscal year 2026.
BA #2627-05 Discussion and presentation to review the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $472,277 to appropriate expenditures from Assigned Fund Balance to carry forward FY 2025-2026 outstanding purchase orders, contingent upon approval of Agenda Item #7.
 

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 RFQ 2025-005: Professional Geotechnical and Materials Engineering and Testing Consultant Services.
4B. Region One Child Nutrition Program - South Texas Co-Op (CNP-STC) Contract RFP 23-0133: Kitchen Equipment and Small Kitchen Ware.  Estimated expenditures of $130,000.
4C. Region One Child Nutrition Program - South Texas Co-Op (CNP-STC) Contract RFP 23-AGENCY-000110: Food Safety and Sanitation Products and Services.  Estimated expenditures of $80,000.
4D. Region One Purchasing Cooperative (ROPC) Contract RFP 26-0175: Janitorial and Disposable Products.  Estimated expenditures of $700,000.
4E. Request for Proposal 26-013: Services for Fencing, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding and Masonry Projects.  Estimated expenditures of $101,000.
4F. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Musical Instruments, Equipment, Supplies and Software Licenses.  Estimated expenditures of $150,000.
4G. Multiple Cooperative Contracts: Extracurricular Apparel, Accessories, Equipment and Supplies.  Estimated expenditures of $90,000.
4H. The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Co-op Contract 230105: Web Hosting Services.  Estimated expenditures of $74,750. 
4I. Interlocal Agreement to join the Education Service Center Region 10 Retirement Asset Management Services (RAMS) Program.

 

5. Discussion and presentation on the Investment Report for the Fourth Quarter ended June 30, 2026.

 

6. Discussion and presentation on TASB Update 127 for (LEGAL) Polices and the following (LOCAL) policies:

• BJCF (LOCAL): SUPERINTENDENT - NONRENEWAL
• CAA (LOCAL): FISCAL MANAGEMENT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES - FINANCIAL ETHICS
• DC (LOCAL) EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
• DH (LOCAL): EMPLOYEE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
• DP (LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS
• DPA (LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - PRINCIPAL
• DPB (LOCAL): PERSONNEL POSITIONS - OTHER PERSONNEL POSITIONS
• EHBB (LOCAL): SPECIAL PROGRAMS - GIFTED AND TALENTED
• FFF (LOCAL): STUDENT WELFARE - STUDENT SAFETY

7. Discussion and presentation to review the assignment of fund balance in the amount of $472,277 to the General Operating Fund (199) to fund the carry forward of FY2025-2026 outstanding purchase orders.

8. Discussion and presentation on the Cooperative Working Agreement between Laredo Independent School District and Serving Children and Adults in Need, effective September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027.

9. Discussion and presentation on the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo ISD and SBHSN Principal Student Support Network Grant. 

10. Discussion and presentation on the renewal Services Agreement between the Laredo Independent School District and the Texas A&M International University Training Center, effective August 13, 2026 through July 31, 2029.

11.  Discussion and presentation on the Memorandum of Understanding between Laredo ISD and Laredo College, TAMIU, and Laredo ISD HB5.

12. Discussion and presentation to review the 2026-2027 Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Calendar.

13. Discussion and presentation to review the 2026-2027 roster of Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Alternate and/or Second Appraisers, including Assistant Principals and/or Principals that are hired after the approval of this roster.

14. Communication and Updates

15. Adjournment