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Meeting Agenda
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I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
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II. Closed Session, As Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821, 551.083, 551.084, 551.087, 551.129 et seq.
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II.A. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee or employees, including but not limited, to resignation and employment of personnel [551.074]
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II.B. To discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property [551.072]
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II.C. Deliberations regarding security devices or security audits [551.076]
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III. Open Session Action, If Any, on Closed Session Deliberations Regarding:
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III.A. Consider Resignations of Personnel and Review Vacancy Report
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III.B. Consider Employment of Personnel
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IV. Invocation
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V. Pledge of Allegiance
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VI. Reading of the Gregory-Portland ISD Vision, Mission & Belief Statements
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VII. Recognitions / Presentations
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VII.A. Recognize Elected Officials & Honored Guests
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VII.B. Community Recognitions [Sandavol]
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VII.C. Student Recognition [Norris]
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VII.D. Employee Recognition [Garza]
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VIII. Comments from Public in Open Forum
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IX. Consent Agenda
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IX.A. Receive and Approve Minutes [P4 / Cavazos]
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IX.B. Consider Ratification of Payment of Bills [P4 Gonzalez & Silguero]
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IX.C. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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IX.D. Consider Approval of Donations [P4 / Silguero & Longoria]
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IX.E. Consider Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ending May 31, 2025 [P4 / Silguero]
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IX.F. Consider Approval of a Resolution Designating the District's Authorized Investment Officers [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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IX.G. Consider Approval of a Resolution Regarding Annual Review of Investment Policies & Strategies [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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IX.H. Consider Approval of Investment Broker/Dealers & Consultants [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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IX.I. Consider Approval of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) Training Providers [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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IX.J. Consider Approval of Independent Annual Audit Contract Extension [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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IX.K. Consider Approval of Depository Contract Renewal [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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IX.L. Consider Approval to Authorize the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent for Business-Finance & Operation to make all necessary End-of-Year Budget Amendments/Adjustments to close out the 2024-2025 Fiscal-Year Budget for Annual Financial Reporting Purposes [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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IX.M. Consider Approval of a One (1) Year Contract Renewal Extension for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Employee Benefits Professional Services with Third Party Administrator, First Financial Administrators, Inc. [P2, P4 / Gonzalez & Garza]
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IX.N. Consider Approval for the Texas Teachers Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Certified Appraisers for the 2025-2026 School Year [P2 / Garza]
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IX.O. Consider Approval to Call a Public Hearing for August 25, 2025, relating to the adoption of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget and Tax-Rate [P4 / Gonzalez]
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IX.P. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP#2122-15 Workers Compensation Fixed Cost Program
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IX.Q. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP#2122-16 Liability & Automobile Coverage
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IX.R. Consider Approval of Resolution for Eligibility Status of Aransas County 4-H and Appointment of Adjunct Faculty Members [Cavazos]
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IX.S. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP # 2425-06 Nursing Services [P4 / Casarez & Blanchard]
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IX.T. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP # 2425-07 Physical Therapy Services [P4 / Casarez & Blanchard]
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IX.U. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP # 2425-08 Dyslexia & Special Education Evaluation Services [P4 / Casarez & Blanchard]
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IX.V. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP # 2425-09 Occupational Therapy Services [P4 / Casarez & Blanchard]
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IX.W. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP # 2425-10 Psychological Services [P4 / Casarez & Blanchard]
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IX.X. Consider Approval of Legal Update 125 [Norris]
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X. Regular Business Action Items
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X.A. Consideration and Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Gregory-Portland Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance of its Unlimited Tax School Building bonds, Series 2025"; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the Payment of the Bonds; Delegating the Authority to certain Members of the Board of Trustees and District Staff to Execute Certain Documents Relating to the Sale of the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters in Connection Therewith [P4 / Gonzalez]
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X.B. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve Settlement in Cause No. S-23-5681CV-C, ArcelorMittal Texas HBI LLC v. San Patricio County Appraisal District, Regarding the Market and Appraised Value of the Subject Property and Resulting Tax Refund Obligations for Gregory-Portland ISD for Tax Years 2023 and 2024 [P4 / Gonzalez]
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X.C. Discuss and Take Possible Action on a Professional Services Contract with Studio Red Architects for the BOND 2025 Projects - Visual & Performing Arts Academic Center and Career & Technical Education Additions and Renovations, pursuant to RFQ #2425-04 [P4 / Gonzalez]
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X.D. Discuss and Take Possible Action on a Professional Services Contract with Lamar Womack & Associates Architects for BOND 2025 Projects - Parking Lot Improvements at the High School Complex, Demolition of Aging Facilities/Structures, and Elementary Playground Improvements, pursuant to RFQ #2425-04 [P4 / Gonzalez]
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X.E. Discuss and Take Possible Action on a Professional Services Contract with Turner Ramirez Architects for the BOND 2025 Project - High School Additions and Renovations, pursuant to RFQ #2425-04 [P4 / Gonzalez]
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X.F. Discuss and Take Possible Action on RFQ # 2425-05 Professional Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Services for BOND 2025 Projects [P4 / Gonzalez]
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X.G. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to Delegate the Authority to Obligate the School District under Texas Education Code Chapter 49 to the Superintendent [P4 / Gonzalez]
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XI. Reports/Discussion Items
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XI.A. Board Scorecard Report [Flinn / Cavazos]
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XI.B. Board Workshop: Governance
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XI.C. Superintendent's Report [P4 / Cavazos]
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XI.C.1. Legislative Update
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XII. Board Instructions to President/Superintendent on Items of Discussion
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XIII. Adjourn
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
| Subject: |
I. Call to Order and Establish Quorum
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| Subject: |
II. Closed Session, As Authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076, 551.082, 551.0821, 551.083, 551.084, 551.087, 551.129 et seq.
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II.A. To deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee or employees, including but not limited, to resignation and employment of personnel [551.074]
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II.B. To discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property [551.072]
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II.C. Deliberations regarding security devices or security audits [551.076]
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III. Open Session Action, If Any, on Closed Session Deliberations Regarding:
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| Subject: |
III.A. Consider Resignations of Personnel and Review Vacancy Report
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III.B. Consider Employment of Personnel
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IV. Invocation
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V. Pledge of Allegiance
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Attachments:
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VI. Reading of the Gregory-Portland ISD Vision, Mission & Belief Statements
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Attachments:
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VII. Recognitions / Presentations
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VII.A. Recognize Elected Officials & Honored Guests
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VII.B. Community Recognitions [Sandavol]
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VII.C. Student Recognition [Norris]
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VII.D. Employee Recognition [Garza]
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VIII. Comments from Public in Open Forum
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IX. Consent Agenda
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| Subject: |
IX.A. Receive and Approve Minutes [P4 / Cavazos]
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Attachments:
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IX.B. Consider Ratification of Payment of Bills [P4 Gonzalez & Silguero]
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Attachments:
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IX.C. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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Attachments:
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IX.D. Consider Approval of Donations [P4 / Silguero & Longoria]
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Attachments:
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IX.E. Consider Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter Ending May 31, 2025 [P4 / Silguero]
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Attachments:
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IX.F. Consider Approval of a Resolution Designating the District's Authorized Investment Officers [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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Attachments:
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IX.G. Consider Approval of a Resolution Regarding Annual Review of Investment Policies & Strategies [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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Attachments:
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IX.H. Consider Approval of Investment Broker/Dealers & Consultants [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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Attachments:
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IX.I. Consider Approval of Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) Training Providers [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
IX.J. Consider Approval of Independent Annual Audit Contract Extension [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
IX.K. Consider Approval of Depository Contract Renewal [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
IX.L. Consider Approval to Authorize the Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent for Business-Finance & Operation to make all necessary End-of-Year Budget Amendments/Adjustments to close out the 2024-2025 Fiscal-Year Budget for Annual Financial Reporting Purposes [P4 / Gonzalez & Silguero]
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Attachments:
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IX.M. Consider Approval of a One (1) Year Contract Renewal Extension for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Employee Benefits Professional Services with Third Party Administrator, First Financial Administrators, Inc. [P2, P4 / Gonzalez & Garza]
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Attachments:
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IX.N. Consider Approval for the Texas Teachers Evaluation and Support System (T-TESS) Certified Appraisers for the 2025-2026 School Year [P2 / Garza]
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Attachments:
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IX.O. Consider Approval to Call a Public Hearing for August 25, 2025, relating to the adoption of the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget and Tax-Rate [P4 / Gonzalez]
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Attachments:
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IX.P. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP#2122-15 Workers Compensation Fixed Cost Program
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Attachments:
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IX.Q. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP#2122-16 Liability & Automobile Coverage
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
IX.R. Consider Approval of Resolution for Eligibility Status of Aransas County 4-H and Appointment of Adjunct Faculty Members [Cavazos]
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
IX.S. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP # 2425-06 Nursing Services [P4 / Casarez & Blanchard]
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Attachments:
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IX.T. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP # 2425-07 Physical Therapy Services [P4 / Casarez & Blanchard]
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Attachments:
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IX.U. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP # 2425-08 Dyslexia & Special Education Evaluation Services [P4 / Casarez & Blanchard]
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Attachments:
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IX.V. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP # 2425-09 Occupational Therapy Services [P4 / Casarez & Blanchard]
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Attachments:
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IX.W. Consider Approval of Contract Renewal for RFP # 2425-10 Psychological Services [P4 / Casarez & Blanchard]
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Attachments:
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IX.X. Consider Approval of Legal Update 125 [Norris]
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Attachments:
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| Subject: |
X. Regular Business Action Items
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| Subject: |
X.A. Consideration and Approval of an Order by the Board of Trustees of the Gregory-Portland Independent School District Authorizing the Issuance of its Unlimited Tax School Building bonds, Series 2025"; Levying a Continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the Payment of the Bonds; Delegating the Authority to certain Members of the Board of Trustees and District Staff to Execute Certain Documents Relating to the Sale of the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters in Connection Therewith [P4 / Gonzalez]
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Attachments:
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X.B. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve Settlement in Cause No. S-23-5681CV-C, ArcelorMittal Texas HBI LLC v. San Patricio County Appraisal District, Regarding the Market and Appraised Value of the Subject Property and Resulting Tax Refund Obligations for Gregory-Portland ISD for Tax Years 2023 and 2024 [P4 / Gonzalez]
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Attachments:
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X.C. Discuss and Take Possible Action on a Professional Services Contract with Studio Red Architects for the BOND 2025 Projects - Visual & Performing Arts Academic Center and Career & Technical Education Additions and Renovations, pursuant to RFQ #2425-04 [P4 / Gonzalez]
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Attachments:
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X.D. Discuss and Take Possible Action on a Professional Services Contract with Lamar Womack & Associates Architects for BOND 2025 Projects - Parking Lot Improvements at the High School Complex, Demolition of Aging Facilities/Structures, and Elementary Playground Improvements, pursuant to RFQ #2425-04 [P4 / Gonzalez]
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Attachments:
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X.E. Discuss and Take Possible Action on a Professional Services Contract with Turner Ramirez Architects for the BOND 2025 Project - High School Additions and Renovations, pursuant to RFQ #2425-04 [P4 / Gonzalez]
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Attachments:
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X.F. Discuss and Take Possible Action on RFQ # 2425-05 Professional Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Services for BOND 2025 Projects [P4 / Gonzalez]
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Attachments:
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X.G. Discuss and Take Possible Action to Approve an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to Delegate the Authority to Obligate the School District under Texas Education Code Chapter 49 to the Superintendent [P4 / Gonzalez]
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Attachments:
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XI. Reports/Discussion Items
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XI.A. Board Scorecard Report [Flinn / Cavazos]
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Attachments:
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XI.B. Board Workshop: Governance
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XI.C. Superintendent's Report [P4 / Cavazos]
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Attachments:
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XI.C.1. Legislative Update
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XII. Board Instructions to President/Superintendent on Items of Discussion
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XIII. Adjourn
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