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I. CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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 employment of contractual personnel as presented.
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. Business Partner:
VII.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Brighter Bites, a Houston based nonprofit organization, for providing fresh fruits and vegetables to students throughout Galena Park ISD.
VII.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize GATX Rail Locomotive Group, a global provider of railcar leasing and service, for their generous donation of backpacks filled with school supplies to the students of Pyburn Elementary School.
VII.B. Parent Volunteer:
VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Rosalinda Ortiz for being selected as the District 4 recipient of the 2022 Heroes for Children Award for the State Board of Education.
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. REPORT
IX.A. Harold “Sonny” Fletcher III, Senior Director for Facility Planning and Construction, will provide a 2016 Bond Program construction update.
X. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
X.A. Consider approval of the increase for adult meal prices to $3.00 for breakfast and $4.50 for lunch for school year 2022–2023.
X.B. Consider approval of the renewal proposal from Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self Insurance Fund to provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance for the coverage term of October 1, 2022, through October 1, 2023, for an annual premium of $1,000,738.
XI. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
XI.A. General Consent Agenda:
XI.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on August 8, and for the Workshop and Special Meeting held on August 23.
XI.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
XI.B.1. Consider approval of the award of CSP 23-201 for the Purple Sage Elementary School HVAC Upgrades and Indoor Air Quality Improvements (Project 112-2022) to CFI Mechanical, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, including a $200,000 owner’s contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
XI.B.2. Consider approval of the selection of PBK Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm for the Galena Park High School Community Shelter, and S. Chu Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm for the North Shore Senior High School Community Shelter, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firms, or alternate(s) if negotiations should fail.
XI.B.3. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District for the Community Shelter projects at Galena Park High School and North Shore Senior High School.
XI.B.4. Consider approval of the award of CSP 22-204 for the Cimarron Elementary School HVAC Upgrades and Replacement (Project E130) to AMS of Houston, LLC for an estimated amount of $267,124, including a $26,500 owner’s contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
XI.B.5. Consider approval of the award of CSP 22-206 for the North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Campus - Glass Replacement (Project 010-2022) to Nash Industries Inc for an estimated amount of $189,000, including a $50,000 owner’s contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
XI.B.6. Consider approval of the Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule for inclusion in construction bidding and contract documents.
XI.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
XI.C.1. Consider approving the Resolution adopting an order approving the Galena Park ISD certified appraisal roll for the tax year 2022.
XI.C.2. Consider approval of 5-year enterprise lease agreement with Insight Investment, LLC for the term of September 1, 2022, through September 1, 2027, via Choice Partners # 22-043KN-07 at an estimated amount of $944,000, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute the final contract.
XI.C.3. Consider approval to amend the Interlocal Agreement with Region 18 Education Service Center, for services related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment, for the term of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, at an estimated cost of $19,000.
XI.C.4. Consider approval of a partnership with Texas Education and Compensation Helps Early Childhood Texas to offer scholarships to qualified staff employed at our district childcare centers and to authorize specified payments.
XI.C.5. Consider approval of the award of RFP 23-001 Pest Management for the period of September 13, 2022, through August 31, 2023, for an estimated annual expenditure of $150,000 with multiple vendors listed below:
Bug Man Pest Control - Primary
BUGCO Pest Control – Alternate
Pest Management, Inc - Alternate
XI.C.6. Consider approval for renewal of RFP 21-004 Telehealth Services for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, from Teladoc Health Inc. at an estimated annual expense of $120,000.
XI.C.7. Consider approval of budgeted purchases of grocery supplies funded by Student Nutrition through August 31, 2023, as presented:

Alpha Foods Co.                                                                  $    310,000
Brothers Produce Inc                                                           $    341,000
New Dairy Texas, LLC (D/B/A Borden Dairy)                       $ 1,300,000
Kurz & Co                                                                             $    106,000
Labatt Food Service LLC                                                     $ 4,800,000
Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc.                                                 $    150,000
Seatex, LLC                                                                          $      65,000
                                                                               Total       $ 7,072,000 
XI.C.8. Consider approval of the purchase of the management system for the term of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, from SHI Government Solutions via DIR-TSO-4092, at an estimated amount of $170,000.
XI.C.9. Consider approval of the purchase of Con-SmartNet maintenance for the term of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, from Presidio Network Solutions Group, LLC via DIR-TSO-4167 at an estimated amount of $103,200.
XI.C.10. Consider approval to renew the Blackboard Web Community Manager Agreement from Blackboard Inc. for the second period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, via TIPS/TAPS Contract #210101 in the amount of $110,000.
XII. INFORMATION
XII.A. Sonya Haidusek-Niazy, Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Superintendent for Operational Support, presented:
XII.A.1. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of July 31, 2022
XII.A.2. Donation Report for August 2022
XII.A.3. Comparative Tax Collection Report for the period of September 1 through July 31 for fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
XII.B. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration presented:
XII.B.1. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from July 2022
XIII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Item Recommendation:
I. CALL TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
Item Recommendation:
II. ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ACCORDING TO TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 551.001 ET SEQ. PURSUANT TO:
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.
Item Recommendation:
II.B. Section 551.074 Personnel - Deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee.
Item Recommendation:
II.B.1. Consider Board Member responsibilities.
Item Recommendation:
II.B.2. Consider Superintendent responsibilities.
Item Recommendation:
II.B.3. Consider approval of the employment of contractual personnel as presented.
Item Recommendation:
III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Item Recommendation:
IV. REGULAR MEETING
Item Recommendation:
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
Item Recommendation:
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.
Item Recommendation:
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.
Item Recommendation:
VI. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
Item Recommendation:
VII. RECOGNITION
Item Recommendation:
VII.A. Business Partner:
Item Recommendation:
VII.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Brighter Bites, a Houston based nonprofit organization, for providing fresh fruits and vegetables to students throughout Galena Park ISD.
Item Recommendation:
VII.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize GATX Rail Locomotive Group, a global provider of railcar leasing and service, for their generous donation of backpacks filled with school supplies to the students of Pyburn Elementary School.
Item Recommendation:
VII.B. Parent Volunteer:
Item Recommendation:
VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Rosalinda Ortiz for being selected as the District 4 recipient of the 2022 Heroes for Children Award for the State Board of Education.
Item Recommendation:
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.
Item Recommendation:
IX. REPORT
Item Recommendation:
IX.A. Harold “Sonny” Fletcher III, Senior Director for Facility Planning and Construction, will provide a 2016 Bond Program construction update.
Item Recommendation:
X. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
Item Recommendation:
X.A. Consider approval of the increase for adult meal prices to $3.00 for breakfast and $4.50 for lunch for school year 2022–2023.
Item Recommendation:
X.B. Consider approval of the renewal proposal from Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self Insurance Fund to provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance for the coverage term of October 1, 2022, through October 1, 2023, for an annual premium of $1,000,738.
Item Recommendation:
XI. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
Item Recommendation:
XI.A. General Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XI.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on August 8, and for the Workshop and Special Meeting held on August 23.
Item Recommendation:
XI.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XI.B.1. Consider approval of the award of CSP 23-201 for the Purple Sage Elementary School HVAC Upgrades and Indoor Air Quality Improvements (Project 112-2022) to CFI Mechanical, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, including a $200,000 owner’s contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
Item Recommendation:
XI.B.2. Consider approval of the selection of PBK Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm for the Galena Park High School Community Shelter, and S. Chu Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm for the North Shore Senior High School Community Shelter, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firms, or alternate(s) if negotiations should fail.
Item Recommendation:
XI.B.3. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District for the Community Shelter projects at Galena Park High School and North Shore Senior High School.
Item Recommendation:
XI.B.4. Consider approval of the award of CSP 22-204 for the Cimarron Elementary School HVAC Upgrades and Replacement (Project E130) to AMS of Houston, LLC for an estimated amount of $267,124, including a $26,500 owner’s contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
Item Recommendation:
XI.B.5. Consider approval of the award of CSP 22-206 for the North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Campus - Glass Replacement (Project 010-2022) to Nash Industries Inc for an estimated amount of $189,000, including a $50,000 owner’s contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
Item Recommendation:
XI.B.6. Consider approval of the Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule for inclusion in construction bidding and contract documents.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.1. Consider approving the Resolution adopting an order approving the Galena Park ISD certified appraisal roll for the tax year 2022.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.2. Consider approval of 5-year enterprise lease agreement with Insight Investment, LLC for the term of September 1, 2022, through September 1, 2027, via Choice Partners # 22-043KN-07 at an estimated amount of $944,000, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute the final contract.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.3. Consider approval to amend the Interlocal Agreement with Region 18 Education Service Center, for services related to the Teacher Incentive Allotment, for the term of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, at an estimated cost of $19,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.4. Consider approval of a partnership with Texas Education and Compensation Helps Early Childhood Texas to offer scholarships to qualified staff employed at our district childcare centers and to authorize specified payments.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.5. Consider approval of the award of RFP 23-001 Pest Management for the period of September 13, 2022, through August 31, 2023, for an estimated annual expenditure of $150,000 with multiple vendors listed below:
Bug Man Pest Control - Primary
BUGCO Pest Control – Alternate
Pest Management, Inc - Alternate
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.6. Consider approval for renewal of RFP 21-004 Telehealth Services for the period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, from Teladoc Health Inc. at an estimated annual expense of $120,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.7. Consider approval of budgeted purchases of grocery supplies funded by Student Nutrition through August 31, 2023, as presented:

Alpha Foods Co.                                                                  $    310,000
Brothers Produce Inc                                                           $    341,000
New Dairy Texas, LLC (D/B/A Borden Dairy)                       $ 1,300,000
Kurz & Co                                                                             $    106,000
Labatt Food Service LLC                                                     $ 4,800,000
Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc.                                                 $    150,000
Seatex, LLC                                                                          $      65,000
                                                                               Total       $ 7,072,000 
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.8. Consider approval of the purchase of the management system for the term of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, from SHI Government Solutions via DIR-TSO-4092, at an estimated amount of $170,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.9. Consider approval of the purchase of Con-SmartNet maintenance for the term of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023, from Presidio Network Solutions Group, LLC via DIR-TSO-4167 at an estimated amount of $103,200.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.10. Consider approval to renew the Blackboard Web Community Manager Agreement from Blackboard Inc. for the second period of October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023, via TIPS/TAPS Contract #210101 in the amount of $110,000.
Item Recommendation:
XII. INFORMATION
Item Recommendation:
XII.A. Sonya Haidusek-Niazy, Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Superintendent for Operational Support, presented:
Item Recommendation:
XII.A.1. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of July 31, 2022
Item Recommendation:
XII.A.2. Donation Report for August 2022
Item Recommendation:
XII.A.3. Comparative Tax Collection Report for the period of September 1 through July 31 for fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
Item Recommendation:
XII.B. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration presented:
Item Recommendation:
XII.B.1. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from July 2022
Item Recommendation:
XIII. ADJOURN

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