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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. Ida Schultze, Executive Director for Financial and Treasury, will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report.
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IV.B. Bryan Clements, Executive Director for Security and Technology, will present the Technology Protection Measure and Internet Safety Policy.
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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. Special:
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IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Compudopt for providing over 400 computers to families throughout the district. GPISD families registered, were randomly selected, then received their free computers on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
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IX.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the family of Mr. Kenneth Wayne Wallace, who formerly served as Principal, Associate Superintendent, and Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration. The Wallace family made a large clothing donation to the GPISD Resource Room.
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IX.B. Employee:
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IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Rose Cunanan and Linda Ford, from North Shore Middle School, for being recognized by Summit K-12 as top Middle School ESL Teachers in Texas.
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IX.C. Student:
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IX.C.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Galena Park High School Wind Ensemble, directed by KC Christensen, for being selected by the Foundation for Music Education as Commended Winners in the 2022 Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Honors Project. The following members of the ensemble will be receiving the recognition on behalf of the Galena Park High School Wind Ensemble:
Jose Armenta, Carla Arguelle, Elijah Banda, Gabriel Barrero, Alexa Carcamo, Christopher Garcia, Richard Gil, Ariel Gonzalez, Isaias Gonzalez, Jacob Lloyd, Isabel Montoya, Aziel Perez, Angel Rangel, Angela Rios, Jasmine Rodriguez, Nickolas Ulloa |
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IX.C.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the North Shore Middle School Wind Ensemble, directed by Danny Rubio and Jorge Gutierrez, for being selected by the Foundation for Music Education as Commended Winners in the 2022 Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Honors Project. The following members of the ensemble will be receiving the recognition on behalf of the North Shore Middle School Wind Ensemble:
Gerardo Alfaro, Kaden Brandley, Anthony Guevara, Sephora Montoya, Liliana Olvera, Aubrie Shelley |
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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. Janie Jimenez, Principal of Cimarron Elementary School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the November 14, 2022, board meeting. Ms. Jimenez will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at Cimarron Elementary. The presentation will be in video format.
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XII. REPORT
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XII.A. Harold “Sonny” Fletcher III, Senior Director for Facility Planning and Construction, will provide a 2016 Bond Program construction update.
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XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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XIII.A. Consider approval of the resolution as presented, regarding compensation and delegate to the Superintendent the authority to establish one-time payment amounts funded by ESSER for the remainder of the 2022-2023 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 Workshop and Regular Meeting held on October 10.
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XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the Early Resignation Incentive Pay Plan effective November 15, 2022.
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XIV.A.3. Consider approval of the low attendance waiver application to the Texas Education Agency, for low attendance days in October due to health, to be removed from the calculations for average daily attendance.
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XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the award of CSP 23-203 for the Tice Elementary School HVAC Upgrades and Replacement (Project 111-2022) for an estimated amount of $1,339,000, including a $65,000 owner’s contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
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XIV.B.2. Consider approval of the selection of Brooks & Sparks, Inc. as the civil engineering firm for the Cunningham Middle School and Tice Elementary School Waterline Replacement, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firm, or alternate(s) if negotiations should fail.
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XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the purchase of iReady Math for Kindergarten through 5th grade for the term of November 15, 2022, through November 15, 2023, from Curriculum Associates via Buyboard contract #653-21 at an estimated amount of $250,000.
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XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the purchase of playground equipment for the term of November 15, 2022, through May 31, 2023, from All Play, Inc. via Buyboard contract #679-22 at a total estimated amount of $400,000.
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XIV.C.3. 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 21, 2019, and CDA (Local) dated January 19, 2021.
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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 proposed Budget Amendments for the month of October 2022.
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XIV.C.6. Consider approval of the purchase of three 29-passenger school buses for student transportation from Thomas Bus Gulf Coast GP, Inc., via BuyBoard Contract #630-20, for an estimated amount of $275,000.
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XIV.C.7. Consider approval of the purchase of food safety technology products and services from Digi SmartSense, LLC, via Choice Partners contract #21/031KN-57, for an estimated amount of $65,000.
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XV. INFORMATION
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XV.A. Sonya Haidusek-Niazy, Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Superintendent for Operational Support, presented:
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XV.A.1. Donation Report for October 2022
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XV.A.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2022
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XV.A.3. Annual Investment Report for the Period of September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022
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XV.A.4. Comparative Tax Collection Report for the period of September 1 through September 30 for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
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XV.B. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration presented:
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XV.B.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from September 2022
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XV.B.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from August 2022
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XV.B.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from September 2022
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XVI. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | November 14, 2022 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.
|
|
| Item Recommendation: |
III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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| Item Recommendation: |
IV. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
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| Item Recommendation: |
IV.A. Ida Schultze, Executive Director for Financial and Treasury, will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the School FIRST Annual Financial Management Report.
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|
| Item Recommendation: |
IV.B. Bryan Clements, Executive Director for Security and Technology, will present the Technology Protection Measure and Internet Safety Policy.
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| Item Recommendation: |
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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| 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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| Item Recommendation: |
IX. RECOGNITION
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.A. Special:
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Compudopt for providing over 400 computers to families throughout the district. GPISD families registered, were randomly selected, then received their free computers on Saturday, October 22, 2022.
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the family of Mr. Kenneth Wayne Wallace, who formerly served as Principal, Associate Superintendent, and Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration. The Wallace family made a large clothing donation to the GPISD Resource Room.
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.B. Employee:
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Rose Cunanan and Linda Ford, from North Shore Middle School, for being recognized by Summit K-12 as top Middle School ESL Teachers in Texas.
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.C. Student:
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.C.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Galena Park High School Wind Ensemble, directed by KC Christensen, for being selected by the Foundation for Music Education as Commended Winners in the 2022 Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Honors Project. The following members of the ensemble will be receiving the recognition on behalf of the Galena Park High School Wind Ensemble:
Jose Armenta, Carla Arguelle, Elijah Banda, Gabriel Barrero, Alexa Carcamo, Christopher Garcia, Richard Gil, Ariel Gonzalez, Isaias Gonzalez, Jacob Lloyd, Isabel Montoya, Aziel Perez, Angel Rangel, Angela Rios, Jasmine Rodriguez, Nickolas Ulloa |
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.C.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the North Shore Middle School Wind Ensemble, directed by Danny Rubio and Jorge Gutierrez, for being selected by the Foundation for Music Education as Commended Winners in the 2022 Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Honors Project. The following members of the ensemble will be receiving the recognition on behalf of the North Shore Middle School Wind Ensemble:
Gerardo Alfaro, Kaden Brandley, Anthony Guevara, Sephora Montoya, Liliana Olvera, Aubrie Shelley |
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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. Janie Jimenez, Principal of Cimarron Elementary School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the November 14, 2022, board meeting. Ms. Jimenez will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at Cimarron Elementary. The presentation will be in video format.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII. REPORT
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.A. Harold “Sonny” Fletcher III, Senior Director for Facility Planning and Construction, will provide a 2016 Bond Program construction update.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A. Consider approval of the resolution as presented, regarding compensation and delegate to the Superintendent the authority to establish one-time payment amounts funded by ESSER for the remainder of the 2022-2023 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 Workshop and Regular Meeting held on October 10.
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|
| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the Early Resignation Incentive Pay Plan effective November 15, 2022.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A.3. Consider approval of the low attendance waiver application to the Texas Education Agency, for low attendance days in October due to health, to be removed from the calculations for average daily attendance.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the award of CSP 23-203 for the Tice Elementary School HVAC Upgrades and Replacement (Project 111-2022) for an estimated amount of $1,339,000, including a $65,000 owner’s contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.2. Consider approval of the selection of Brooks & Sparks, Inc. as the civil engineering firm for the Cunningham Middle School and Tice Elementary School Waterline Replacement, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firm, or alternate(s) if negotiations should fail.
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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 iReady Math for Kindergarten through 5th grade for the term of November 15, 2022, through November 15, 2023, from Curriculum Associates via Buyboard contract #653-21 at an estimated amount of $250,000.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the purchase of playground equipment for the term of November 15, 2022, through May 31, 2023, from All Play, Inc. via Buyboard contract #679-22 at a total estimated amount of $400,000.
|
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.3. 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 21, 2019, and CDA (Local) dated January 19, 2021.
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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 proposed Budget Amendments for the month of October 2022.
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|
| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.6. Consider approval of the purchase of three 29-passenger school buses for student transportation from Thomas Bus Gulf Coast GP, Inc., via BuyBoard Contract #630-20, for an estimated amount of $275,000.
|
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.7. Consider approval of the purchase of food safety technology products and services from Digi SmartSense, LLC, via Choice Partners contract #21/031KN-57, for an estimated amount of $65,000.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XV. INFORMATION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XV.A. Sonya Haidusek-Niazy, Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Superintendent for Operational Support, presented:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XV.A.1. Donation Report for October 2022
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| Item Recommendation: |
XV.A.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2022
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| Item Recommendation: |
XV.A.3. Annual Investment Report for the Period of September 1, 2021, through August 31, 2022
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| Item Recommendation: |
XV.A.4. Comparative Tax Collection Report for the period of September 1 through September 30 for fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023
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| Item Recommendation: |
XV.B. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration presented:
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XV.B.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from September 2022
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XV.B.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from August 2022
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XV.B.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from September 2022
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XVI. ADJOURN
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