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Meeting Agenda
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.
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 the East Harris County Empowerment Council for partnering with the District to provide nearly 200 turkey vouchers to our Hope for the Holidays service project.
VII.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize FedEx Cares and Operation Warm for distributing coats, bags of winter necessities, and toys to every student at Woodland Acres Elementary School.
VII.B. Student:
VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Galena Park High School Cross Country track team for placing 2nd in District 19-5A.
VII.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Galena Park High School Varsity Volleyball team as the 5A Region III District 19 Champions.
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. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
IX.A. Sam Harris, Director for Fine Arts & Academic Enrichment, will present the Academic Spotlight at the December 12, 2022, board meeting.  Mr. Harris will highlight elementary art and music in Galena Park ISD.  The presentation will be in video format.  The Galena Park High School Choir will perform live.
X. REPORT
X.A. Jerid Link, Executive Director for Human Resource Services – Compliance & Hearing, will present the EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement Class Ranking as presented for Board of Trustees review at first and final reading.
X.B. Harold “Sonny” Fletcher III, Senior Director for Facility Planning and Construction, will provide a 2016 Bond Program construction update.
XI. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
XI.A. Consider approval of revisions to district policy EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement Class Rank at first and final reading.
XI.B. Consider approval of Board Resolution authorizing to pay Galena Park ISD employees for a missed work day as a result of the closure of schools due to a water boil notification on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Furthermore, authorize the Superintendent to pay additional compensation to employees in accordance with the Resolution and Board Policy DEA (LOCAL).
XII. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
XII.A. General Consent Agenda:
XII.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on November 14.
XII.A.2. Consider approving an amendment to Galena Park ISD’s District of Innovation Local Innovation Plan.
XII.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
XII.B.1. Consider approval of the selection of Estes, McClure & Associates, Inc. as the MEP engineering firm for the North Shore Middle School Boiler 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.
XII.B.2. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for the Cunningham Middle School and Tice Elementary School Waterline Replacement and North Shore Middle School Boiler Replacement construction projects.
XII.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
XII.C.1. Consider approval of the purchases for but not limited to desktop computers, monitors and servers for the term of December 13, 2022, through January 10, 2024, from Dell Technologies via DIR-TSO-3763 at an estimated amount of $550,000.
XII.C.2. Consider approval of the purchase of an automobile wheel alignment machine for the term of December 13, 2022, through August 31, 2023, from Mohawk Lifts LLC via Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 013020-MRL at an estimated amount of $100,000.
XII.C.3. Consider ratification for the purchases for desktops computer and monitors purchased on November 11, 2022 from Dell Technologies via DIR-TSO-3763 at an estimated amount of $150,000.
XII.C.4. Consider approval of the purchase of the 3-year renewal for LaserFiche from DocuNav Solutions for the term of December 13, 2022, through August 31, 2025, from DocuNav Solutions via DIR-CPO-4449 at an estimated amount of $180,000.
XII.C.5. Consider approval of the purchase of equipment to upgrade the Data Center network core and Administration Building network for the term of December 13, 2022, through August 31, 2023, from Netsync Network Solutions via DIR-TSO-4167, at an estimated amount of $370,000.
XII.C.6. Consider approval of the purchase of replacement sound systems for Williamson Elementary School and Sam Houston Elementary School (Lifecycle Project L189) from FireTron, Inc., via TIPS contract #210304, for an estimated amount of $100,000.
XII.C.7. Consider approval for the award of RFP 23-003 Middle School Serving Lines for the period of December 13, 2022, through November 30, 2023, with Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Company for an estimated expenditure of $200,000.
XII.C.8. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of November 2022.
XIII. INFORMATION
XIII.A. Sonya Haidusek-Niazy, Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Superintendent for Operational Support, presented:
XIII.A.1. Donation Report for November 2022
XIII.A.2. Tax Collection Report for October 2022
XIII.A.3. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of October 31, 2022
XIII.B. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration presented:
XIII.B.1. 2022-2023 Gifted and Talented Enrollment Report
XIII.B.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from October 2022
XIII.B.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from October 2022
XIV. ADJOURN
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Meeting: December 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:
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 the East Harris County Empowerment Council for partnering with the District to provide nearly 200 turkey vouchers to our Hope for the Holidays service project.
Item Recommendation:
VII.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize FedEx Cares and Operation Warm for distributing coats, bags of winter necessities, and toys to every student at Woodland Acres Elementary School.
Item Recommendation:
VII.B. Student:
Item Recommendation:
VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Galena Park High School Cross Country track team for placing 2nd in District 19-5A.
Item Recommendation:
VII.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Galena Park High School Varsity Volleyball team as the 5A Region III District 19 Champions.
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. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
Item Recommendation:
IX.A. Sam Harris, Director for Fine Arts & Academic Enrichment, will present the Academic Spotlight at the December 12, 2022, board meeting.  Mr. Harris will highlight elementary art and music in Galena Park ISD.  The presentation will be in video format.  The Galena Park High School Choir will perform live.
Item Recommendation:
X. REPORT
Item Recommendation:
X.A. Jerid Link, Executive Director for Human Resource Services – Compliance & Hearing, will present the EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement Class Ranking as presented for Board of Trustees review at first and final reading.
Item Recommendation:
X.B. Harold “Sonny” Fletcher III, Senior Director for Facility Planning and Construction, will provide a 2016 Bond Program construction update.
Item Recommendation:
XI. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
Item Recommendation:
XI.A. Consider approval of revisions to district policy EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement Class Rank at first and final reading.
Item Recommendation:
XI.B. Consider approval of Board Resolution authorizing to pay Galena Park ISD employees for a missed work day as a result of the closure of schools due to a water boil notification on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Furthermore, authorize the Superintendent to pay additional compensation to employees in accordance with the Resolution and Board Policy DEA (LOCAL).
Item Recommendation:
XII. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
Item Recommendation:
XII.A. General Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XII.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on November 14.
Item Recommendation:
XII.A.2. Consider approving an amendment to Galena Park ISD’s District of Innovation Local Innovation Plan.
Item Recommendation:
XII.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XII.B.1. Consider approval of the selection of Estes, McClure & Associates, Inc. as the MEP engineering firm for the North Shore Middle School Boiler 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.
Item Recommendation:
XII.B.2. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for the Cunningham Middle School and Tice Elementary School Waterline Replacement and North Shore Middle School Boiler Replacement construction projects.
Item Recommendation:
XII.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XII.C.1. Consider approval of the purchases for but not limited to desktop computers, monitors and servers for the term of December 13, 2022, through January 10, 2024, from Dell Technologies via DIR-TSO-3763 at an estimated amount of $550,000.
Item Recommendation:
XII.C.2. Consider approval of the purchase of an automobile wheel alignment machine for the term of December 13, 2022, through August 31, 2023, from Mohawk Lifts LLC via Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 013020-MRL at an estimated amount of $100,000.
Item Recommendation:
XII.C.3. Consider ratification for the purchases for desktops computer and monitors purchased on November 11, 2022 from Dell Technologies via DIR-TSO-3763 at an estimated amount of $150,000.
Item Recommendation:
XII.C.4. Consider approval of the purchase of the 3-year renewal for LaserFiche from DocuNav Solutions for the term of December 13, 2022, through August 31, 2025, from DocuNav Solutions via DIR-CPO-4449 at an estimated amount of $180,000.
Item Recommendation:
XII.C.5. Consider approval of the purchase of equipment to upgrade the Data Center network core and Administration Building network for the term of December 13, 2022, through August 31, 2023, from Netsync Network Solutions via DIR-TSO-4167, at an estimated amount of $370,000.
Item Recommendation:
XII.C.6. Consider approval of the purchase of replacement sound systems for Williamson Elementary School and Sam Houston Elementary School (Lifecycle Project L189) from FireTron, Inc., via TIPS contract #210304, for an estimated amount of $100,000.
Item Recommendation:
XII.C.7. Consider approval for the award of RFP 23-003 Middle School Serving Lines for the period of December 13, 2022, through November 30, 2023, with Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Company for an estimated expenditure of $200,000.
Item Recommendation:
XII.C.8. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of November 2022.
Item Recommendation:
XIII. INFORMATION
Item Recommendation:
XIII.A. Sonya Haidusek-Niazy, Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Superintendent for Operational Support, presented:
Item Recommendation:
XIII.A.1. Donation Report for November 2022
Item Recommendation:
XIII.A.2. Tax Collection Report for October 2022
Item Recommendation:
XIII.A.3. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of October 31, 2022
Item Recommendation:
XIII.B. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration presented:
Item Recommendation:
XIII.B.1. 2022-2023 Gifted and Talented Enrollment Report
Item Recommendation:
XIII.B.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from October 2022
Item Recommendation:
XIII.B.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from October 2022
Item Recommendation:
XIV. ADJOURN

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