II. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ACCORDING TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551.001 ET SEQ. PURSUANT TO:

II.A. Section 551.071 Attorney/Client Consultation - For the purpose of a private consultation with the Board's attorney on any or all subjects or matters authorized by law.

II.B. Section 551.074 Personnel - Deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee.

II.B.1. Consider Board Member responsibilities.

II.B.2. Consider Superintendent responsibilities.

III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION

IV. REGULAR MEETING

V. PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS
Patrons wishing to address the Board, may do so by registering by 9:30 a.m. the day of the meeting at: https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Page/1139

V.A. Public Comment for Posted Agenda Items:
Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (LOCAL) may address the Board and make public comments on an agenda item before the Board's consideration of the item.

V.B. Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items:
Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (LOCAL) may address the Board regarding matters of concern/interest to the district, other than the character of any student, staff, or Board member. The Board may not act upon any matter that is not listed under the Action Item portion of the agenda. The Board will continue with the remaining agenda after the registered patrons have had an opportunity to speak.

VI. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS

VII. RECOGNITION

VII.A. Student:

VII.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize three Galena Park High School swimmers, Colton Baldwin, Cesar Martinez, and Sara Martinez, for achieving a historic milestone by qualifying for the 2026 UIL State Swimming and Diving Championships.

VII.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board for their leadership and dedicated service to their schools and community. Members of the Superintendent's Student Advisory Board include:
- CTE Early College High School - Alonso Castañeda, Arleth Diaz Del Rio, Rogelio Hinojosa, Marcus Navarro, Frida Ortiz, Melanie Perez, Priscilla Piña, and Jeshua Puente
- Galena Park High School - Mia Balderas, Lorenzo Delgadillo, Mia Correa, Alizay Fuentes, Vania Munoz, Cairo Nieto, Ethan Ronsonette, and Richey Vazquez
- North Shore Senior High Ninth Grade Center - Juliana Ramirez and Ja' Mari Taylor
- North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center - Aniya Brown and Angel Gutierrez
- North Shore Senior High School - Joslynn Cisneros, Kylah Eckford, Lynel Hunter III, Jase Tapiz

VIII. BOARD COMMENTS
Any Board members may make a comment during this portion of the agenda, including reports and comments from Board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, campus visits, community and district activities, education programs, and current affairs related to public school without prior posting being required. Comment items may not pertain to the character of any student, staff or Board member and may not be discussed or deliberated upon at this meeting.

IX. DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT

IX.A. Dr. Sherrhonda Hunter, Executive Director for School & Community Relations, will present the District Spotlight at the April 13, 2026, board meeting. Dr. Hunter’s presentation will be in video format. It will feature Galena Park ISD’s Communications Department segment, which spotlights special activities, events, and behind-the-scenes moments of their dedicated team serving the school community.

X. REPORT

X.A. Ramon Garza, Board President, will report on Galena Park Independent School District Board Members' continuing education credits.

X.B. Ed Martir, Director for Facility Planning & Construction, will provide a 2024 Bond Program and Facilities Construction update.

XI. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION

XI.A. General Consent Agenda:

XI.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on March 2.

XI.A.2. Consider approval of the Galena Park ISD amended list of appraisers for the 2025-2026 school year.

XI.A.3. Consider approval of the Annual Certification of Provision of Instructional Materials for 2026-2027.

XI.A.4. Consider approval of the list of library materials that have been donated or proposed by the administration for procurement.

XI.B. Construction Consent Agenda:

XI.B.1. Consider approval of the selection of Beam Professionals as the Professional Services firm for roof upgrades at Havard Elementary School, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract.

XI.B.2. Consider approval of the selection of Beam Professionals as the Professional Services firm for roof upgrades at Williamson Elementary School, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract.

XI.C. Financial Consent Agenda:

XI.C.1. Consider approval of the renewal of RFP 25-004 Athletic Field Maintenance Services for the term of May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with Rotolo Consultants, Inc. at an estimated amount of $85,000.

XI.C.2. Consider approval to ratify the purchases of HVAC equipment supplies, air purification filters, and installation services through August 31, 2026, from Joe W. Fly Co., Inc. via BuyBoard contract #720-23 at an estimated amount of $215,000.

XI.C.3. Consider approval of the Interlocal contract agreement with Harris County Department of Education, in which they will allocate $55,000 to Galena Park ISD for a Nita M. Lowey Cycle 11, Year 5 CCLC/ACE program for the 2025-2026 school year upon award of the grant.

XI.C.4. Consider approval of the Interlocal contract agreement with Harris County Department of Education, in which they will allocate $223,830 to Galena Park ISD for a Nita M. Lowey Cycle 12, Year 3 CCLC/ACE program for the 2025-2026 school year upon award of the grant.

XI.C.5. Consider adopting the resolution authorizing George J. Crandall, Executive Director for Treasury and Finance, to execute financial transactions with First Public (Lone Star Investment Pool).

XI.C.6. Consider adopting the resolution authorizing George J. Crandall, Executive Director for Treasury and Finance, to execute financial transactions with Texpool.

XI.C.7. Consider approval of the renewal of RFP 22-006 Fire Alarm Systems for the term of May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with Koetter Fire Protection of Houston at an estimated amount of $250,000.

XI.C.8. Consider approval of the renewal of RFP 23-015 Garbage Collection Services for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with Frontier Waste K2, LLC at an estimated amount of $600,000.

XI.C.9. Consider approval of the award of RFP 26-009 Protection Equipment, Ballistic Shields & Supplies for the term of April 13, 2026, through March 31, 2027, at an estimated annual expenditure of $100,000 with the following vendors:
HighCom Armor Solutions, Inc.
RTS Tactical
TYR Tactical, LLC

XI.C.10. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of March 2026.

XI.C.11. Consider approval of the purchase of the 3-year license for Google Workspace for Education Plus for the term of July 27, 2026, through July 27, 2029, from CDW Government LLC via TIPS #230105 at an estimated amount of $372,000.

XII. INFORMATION

XII.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:

XII.A.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - February 2026

XII.A.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary - February 2026

XII.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer, presented:

XII.B.1. Tax Collection Report - February 2026

XII.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of February 28, 2026

XII.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of February 28, 2026

XII.B.4. General Fund Budget Summary Report for the period of September 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026

XIII. ADJOURN