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.

II.B.3. Consider approval of the list of Chapter 21, List 1 probationary and term contract recommendations beginning in 2026-2027 and authorize the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services to notify the related employees of the contract recommendations.

II.B.4. Consider approval of the list of Chapter 21, List 2 term contract recommendations beginning in 2026-2027 and authorize the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services to notify the related employees of the contract recommendations.

II.B.5. Consider approval of the list of Non-Chapter 21, List 1 probationary and term contract recommendations beginning in 2026-2027 and authorize the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services to notify the related employees of the contract recommendations.

II.B.6. Consider approval of the list of Non-Chapter 21, List 2 term contract recommendations beginning in 2026-2027 and authorize the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services to notify the related employees of the contract recommendations.

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 28 second-grade students from across the District who scored in the 98th percentile or higher on the quantitative section of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT), placing them in the top 2% nationwide. The following young scholars were recognized by National Math Stars:
Cimarron Elementary School: Jacob Escobar Lopez
Cloverleaf Elementary School: Angel Jeronimo Chavez, Isaac Guzman
Galena Park Elementary School: Daniel Herrera, Marian Espinoza Saldivar, Lucia Tillis
Havard Elementary School: Roberto Briones, Weston Brown, Elijah Kee, Oliver Santiago
Jacinto City Elementary School: Omar Rocha Cepeda, Scarlette Galvan, Ximena Guevara, Ava Jones
MacArthur Elementary School: Ximena Aguirre, Leyla Balandran-Carreon, Richard Espinoza, Christopher Villarreal Villarreal
North Shore Elementary School: Ezra Chavez, Jorge Mendoza, Luz Robles Peña, Edwin Portillo, Yoel Tesfa
Pyburn Elementary School: Monica Diaz
Sam Houston Elementary School: Montserrat Mendoza Aguilar
Williamson Elementary School: Andrew Ha, Bani Toure
Woodland Acres Elementary School: Ariemmy Garcia

VII.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize North Shore Senior High School student Jordan Flores-Silva for competing in the Advanced Accounting event at the Texas Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference in Round Rock, Texas, where he advanced to the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, in June.

VII.A.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize Maureen Alvarez of Williamson Elementary School, Guadalupe Chavarria of Cobb Sixth Grade Campus, and Jeshua Puente of CTE Early College High School for outstanding achievement in Spanish spelling competitions at the district and regional levels.

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. Mechelle Epps, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services, will present the District Spotlight at the May 4, 2026, board meeting. Dr. Epps's presentation will be in video format and will feature Galena Park ISD’s “Did You Know?” segment, which shines a spotlight on special activities and events happening in Galena Park ISD.

X. REPORT

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

XI. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION

XI.A. Consider approval of the appointment of Arnold Magana as the Chief of Police for Galena Park ISD Police Department effective July 1,2026.

XI.B. Consider approval, giving the Superintendent, or his designee, the authority to negotiate and execute the contract with Harris County Constable Precinct 2 for one additional officer.

XI.C. Consider approval for the renewal of Property/Windstorm/Terrorism Insurance for the period of June 1, 2026, through June 1, 2027, from McGriff-MMA via Region 14 OMNIA Partners Co-Op Contract Number 159337 for the estimated premium amount of $3,194,438.

XII. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION

XII.A. General Consent Agenda:

XII.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Special Meeting, Board Workshop and Regular Meeting held on April 13.

XII.A.2. Consider approval of the Proposed Five-Year District Goals for the 2026-2031 school years.

XII.A.3. Consider approval of the amendment to the academic calendar for the 2026–2027 school year.

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

XII.A.5. Consider approval of the 2026-2027 Early Head Start Federal Non-Competing Continuation Application submission, which includes Board Approval Letter and United States Department of Health and Human Services Certifications and Assurance.

XII.B. Construction Consent Agenda:

XII.B.1. Consider approval of a job order contract to Pieper-Houston Electric L.P., via TIPS contract #26010402, for new exterior lighting poles and fixtures at Galena Park High School, for an estimated amount of $310,000.

XII.B.2. Consider approval of the award of CSP 25-608 for Roofing Projects R4 Phase I – Tice Elementary School and Becker Early Childhood Center (Project B110) to TADCO Houston, LLC, for an estimated amount not to exceed $2,804,198, including a $625,000 owner’s contingency.

XII.C. Financial Consent Agenda:

XII.C.1. Consider approval of the out-of-state proposal for North Shore Senior High School band students to travel to Orlando, Florida, for the term of March 4, 2027, through March 9, 2027, from Texas Music Festivals Enterprise, Inc. via Region 19 Allied States Cooperative contract number 25-7519 at an estimated amount of $250,000.

XII.C.2. Consider approval of the purchase of i-Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, from Curriculum Associates via Buyboard 748-24 at an estimated amount of $259.570.

XII.C.3. Consider approval of the purchase of McMurry University dual credit online courses for the term of August 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, from McMurry University by the Memorandum of Understanding at an estimated amount of $250,000.

XII.C.4. Consider approval of the purchase of i-Ready Toolbox for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, from Curriculum Associates via Buyboard Contract 748-24 at an estimated amount of $255.000.

XII.C.5. Consider approval of the purchase of Benchmark Phonics for the term of June 9, 2026, through June 8, 2028, from Benchmark Education Company via the State Board of Education instructional materials eligible for adoption at an estimated amount of $650,000.

XII.C.6. Consider approval of the renewal of Skyward for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, from Skyward Inc. via Region 19 Contract # 24-7490 at an estimated amount of $203,000.

XII.C.7. Consider approval of the award of RFP 26-008 Equipment, Parts, Supplies, and Services for the term of May 5, 2026, through April 30, 2027, at an estimated annual expenditure of $250,000 with the following vendors:
Commercial Kitchen Parts & Service
General Parts, LLC
Hunton Distribution
Kommercial Kitchens
Parts Town, LLC
Singer NC, LLC

XII.C.8. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of April 2026.

XIII. INFORMATION

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

XIII.A.1. Early Head Start 2024-2025 Annual Report

XIII.A.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - March 2026

XIII.A.3. Early Head Start 2025-2026 Self-Assessment and Action Plan

XIII.A.4. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary - March 2026

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

XIII.B.1. Tax Collection Report - March 2026

XIII.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of March 31, 2026

XIII.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of March 31, 2026

XIII.B.4. Quarterly Investment Report for the period of December 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026

XIV. ADJOURN