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Meeting Agenda
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I. CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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II. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ACCORDING TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551.001 ET SEQ. PURSUANT TO:
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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.
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III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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IV. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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IV.A. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer, will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the School's FIRST Annual Financial Management Report.
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V. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
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VI. REGULAR MEETING
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VII. 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 |
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VII.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. |
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VII.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. |
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VIII. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
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IX. RECOGNITION
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IX.A. Business Partner:
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IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize East Houston Barber Shop and Elliott's Barber Shop for generously providing complimentary haircuts to students during North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center’s Annual Free Haircut Event. Eduardo Chavez, owner of East Houston Barber Shop, along with barbers Roberto Gloria, Tommy Gonzalez, Jason Mendoza, Monica Nieves, and John Elliott of Elliott's Barber Shop, volunteered their time and professional services.
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X. 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. |
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XI. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
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XI.A. Esmeralda Perez, Principal of North Shore Elementary School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the November 9, 2026, board meeting. Ms. Perez will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at North Shore Elementary School. The presentation will be in video format.
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XII. REPORT
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XII.A. Ed Martir, Director for Facility Planning & Construction, will provide a 2024 Bond Program and Facilities Construction update.
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XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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XIII.A. Consider approval to advance hire up to five (5) highly qualified teachers for the 2027-2028 school year during the second semester of the 2026-2027 school year.
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XIV. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
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XIV.A. General Consent Agenda:
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XIV.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Board Workshop and Regular Meeting held on October 5.
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XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the Early Resignation Incentive for retiring classroom teachers, nurses, and counselors.
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XIV.A.3. Consider approval of the list of library materials that have been donated or proposed by the administration for procurement.
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XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the cooling tower refurbishment at Sam Houston Elementary School by Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc. (ACIS) via TIPS/TAPS Non-Job Order Contract (JOC) Contract #24010401 / JOC Contract #24010402, for an estimated amount not to exceed $125,000.
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XIV.B.2. Consider approval of the LED lighting upgrade at the North Shore Senior High School tennis courts, baseball, and softball fields by US LED, LTD., via TIPS Contract #22010701, for an estimated amount of $200,000.
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XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the purchase of a Cisco Secure Access subscription for the term of November 10, 2026, through September 9, 2029, from NetSync Network Solutions via DIR-CPO-5347 at an estimated amount of $115,000.
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XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the Board Resolution relating to the approval and review of the investment policies and investment strategies for the District’s current Other Revenues Investments policies CDA (Legal) dated November 27, 2023, and CDA (Local) dated January 21, 2025.
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XIV.C.3. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of October 2026.
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XIV.C.4. Consider approval of investment brokers/dealers who have submitted certifications, if applicable, as required by CDA(LEGAL).
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XIV.C.5. Consider approval of the purchase of updated school bus surveillance equipment for the term of November 10, 2026, through August 31, 2027, from 247Security, Inc., via TIPS contract #240801, at an estimated amount of $225,000.
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XV. INFORMATION
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XV.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
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XV.A.1. Early Head Start Program Performance Summary Report
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XV.A.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - September 2026
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XV.A.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Monthly Financial Reports - September 2026
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XV.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer presented:
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XV.B.1. Tax Collection Report - September 2026
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XV.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2026
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XV.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2026
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XV.B.4. Annual Investment Report for the Period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026
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XVI. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | November 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
| Item Recommendation: |
I. CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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| Item Recommendation: |
II. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ACCORDING TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551.001 ET SEQ. PURSUANT TO:
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|
| Item Recommendation: |
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.
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|
| Item Recommendation: |
III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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IV. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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| Item Recommendation: |
IV.A. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer, will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the School's FIRST Annual Financial Management Report.
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V. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
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VI. REGULAR MEETING
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VII. 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 |
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| Item Recommendation: |
VII.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. |
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| Item Recommendation: |
VII.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. |
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VIII. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
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IX. RECOGNITION
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IX.A. Business Partner:
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize East Houston Barber Shop and Elliott's Barber Shop for generously providing complimentary haircuts to students during North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center’s Annual Free Haircut Event. Eduardo Chavez, owner of East Houston Barber Shop, along with barbers Roberto Gloria, Tommy Gonzalez, Jason Mendoza, Monica Nieves, and John Elliott of Elliott's Barber Shop, volunteered their time and professional services.
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X. 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. |
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XI. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
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| Item Recommendation: |
XI.A. Esmeralda Perez, Principal of North Shore Elementary School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the November 9, 2026, board meeting. Ms. Perez will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at North Shore Elementary School. The presentation will be in video format.
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XII. REPORT
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XII.A. Ed Martir, Director for Facility Planning & Construction, will provide a 2024 Bond Program and Facilities Construction update.
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XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A. Consider approval to advance hire up to five (5) highly qualified teachers for the 2027-2028 school year during the second semester of the 2026-2027 school year.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A. General Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Board Workshop and Regular Meeting held on October 5.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the Early Resignation Incentive for retiring classroom teachers, nurses, and counselors.
|
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A.3. Consider approval of the list of library materials that have been donated or proposed by the administration for procurement.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the cooling tower refurbishment at Sam Houston Elementary School by Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc. (ACIS) via TIPS/TAPS Non-Job Order Contract (JOC) Contract #24010401 / JOC Contract #24010402, for an estimated amount not to exceed $125,000.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.2. Consider approval of the LED lighting upgrade at the North Shore Senior High School tennis courts, baseball, and softball fields by US LED, LTD., via TIPS Contract #22010701, for an estimated amount of $200,000.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the purchase of a Cisco Secure Access subscription for the term of November 10, 2026, through September 9, 2029, from NetSync Network Solutions via DIR-CPO-5347 at an estimated amount of $115,000.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the Board Resolution relating to the approval and review of the investment policies and investment strategies for the District’s current Other Revenues Investments policies CDA (Legal) dated November 27, 2023, and CDA (Local) dated January 21, 2025.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.3. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of October 2026.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.4. Consider approval of investment brokers/dealers who have submitted certifications, if applicable, as required by CDA(LEGAL).
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.5. Consider approval of the purchase of updated school bus surveillance equipment for the term of November 10, 2026, through August 31, 2027, from 247Security, Inc., via TIPS contract #240801, at an estimated amount of $225,000.
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XV. INFORMATION
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XV.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XV.A.1. Early Head Start Program Performance Summary Report
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XV.A.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - September 2026
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XV.A.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Monthly Financial Reports - September 2026
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XV.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer presented:
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XV.B.1. Tax Collection Report - September 2026
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XV.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2026
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XV.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2026
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XV.B.4. Annual Investment Report for the Period of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026
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XVI. ADJOURN
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