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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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II.A.1. Consultation with Michelle “Micki” Morris Partner, with Roger Morris & Grover, LLP attorney regarding district business.
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II.B. Section 551.074 Personnel - Deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee.
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II.B.1. Consider Board Member responsibilities.
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II.B.2. Consider Superintendent responsibilities.
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II.B.3. Discussion of intruder detection audits.
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II.B.4. Consider approval of the employment of contractual personnel as presented.
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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. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration, will present the 2021-2022 Annual Report to the Board of Trustees.
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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. Employee:
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IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Audra Taylor, North Shore Senior High School (NSSHS) Dance Director, for receiving the Texas Dance Educators’ Association (TDEA) Distinguished Service Award.
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IX.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Student Nutrition Department for successfully completing the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) 2022 Fall Farm Fresh Challenge.
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IX.A.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize Coach Jon Kay, North Shore Senior High School Head Football Coach and District Athletic Coordinator, for being named Houston Chronicle Coach of the Year, Division 21-6A Coach of the Year, Inside Houston Sports Coach of the Year, and a Coach of the Year finalist by the Houston Sports Association.
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IX.B. Student:
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IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the 2023 French Spelling Bee champion, Bryan Ibarra, a Galena Park High School senior.
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IX.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the 2023 anti-vaping poster contest winners:
Elementary School Winner: Jimerna Herrera, Purple Sage Elementary School Middle School Winner: Aundrea Booker, Galena Park Middle School High School Winner: Tony Cutliff, North Shore Senior High School |
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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. David Pierson, Principal of North Shore 9th Grade Center, will present the Academic Spotlight at the February 13, 2023, Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Meeting. Mr. Pierson will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at North Shore 9th Grade Center. 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 Order of Election calling for an election to be held in the Galena Park Independent School District on May 6, 2023, for the purpose of electing three (3) Trustees to the Board for regular terms for the following positions: Position 5, Position 6, and Position 7.
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XIII.B. Consider settlement of invoice dispute and payment of incremental costs to Symmetry Energy Solutions, LLC concerning additional charges related to 2021 Winter Storm and delegate authority to the Superintendent to execute the agreement.
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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 January 10.
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XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year as presented.
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XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for the Student Nutrition Generator Replacement Project.
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XIV.B.2. Consider approval of the selection of DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. as the MEP Engineering firm for the Student Nutrition Generator Replacement project, 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.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 Woodland Acres Middle School Roof Replacement project.
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XIV.B.4. Consider approval of the selection of Amtech Solutions Incorporated as the Roof Consulting firm for the Woodland Acres Middle School Roof Replacement project, 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.B.5. Consider approval of the emergency elevator repair at the Dement Field Stadium (Lifecycle Project L192) by Elevator Transportation Services, Inc., via GPISD RFP 22-002, for an estimated amount of $75,000.
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XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the Interlocal contract agreement with Harris County Department of Education in which they will allocate $388,500 to Galena Park ISD for three Nita Lowery Cycle 10, Year 5 CCLC/ACE programs for the 2022-2023 school year upon award of the grant.
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XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the Interlocal contract agreement with Harris County Department of Education in which they will allocate an estimated amount of $90,000 to Galena Park ISD for two Nita Lowery Cycle 11 Year 2 CCLC/ACE programs for the 2022-2023 school year.
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XIV.C.3. Consider approval of the Partnership Agreement with Communities In Schools of Brazoria County, in which Galena Park Independent School District will pay a sum of $60,000 to Communities In Schools of Brazoria County each year for the life of the grant from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2028, if the Nita Lowery 21st CCLC Grant is awarded.
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XIV.C.4. Consider approval of the purchase of Science Probe Ware for the term of February 14, 2023, through August 30, 2023, from Vernier Science Education via TIPS Contract #210902 at an estimated amount of $135,000.
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XIV.C.5. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of January 2023.
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XIV.C.6. Consider approval for the award of RFP 23-006 Bat Removal, Exclusion and Prevention Services for the period of February 14, 2023, through January 31, 2025, for an estimated expenditure of $200,000 with multiple vendors listed below:
Commercial Bat Control Pest Management, Inc. |
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XIV.C.7. Consider approval for the renewal of RFP 21-001 Perimeter Security Fencing and Gates for the period of February 14, 2023, through January 31, 2024, for an estimated expenditure of $450,000 with multiple vendors listed below:
Kantara Fence Foster Fence LTD Westco Ventures LLC |
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XIV.C.8. Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Houston Independent School District for Medicaid & Student and Health Related Billing Services, for the period of March 11, 2023, through March 10, 2024.
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XIV.C.9. Consider acceptance of the donation from Kelly McInturff in the amount of $10,000 to the North Shore Senior High School football program at Galena Park ISD.
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XIV.C.10. Consider acceptance of the donation from Robert Leppke in the amount of $10,000 to the North Shore Senior High School football program at Galena Park ISD.
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XIV.C.11. Consider acceptance of the donation from Gary S. Davis in the amount of $10,000 to the North Shore Senior High School football program at Galena Park ISD.
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XIV.C.12. Consider acceptance of the donation from Synergy Risk Management, LTD in the amount of $5,000 to the North Shore Senior High School football program at Galena Park ISD.
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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 January 2023
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XV.A.2. Tax Collection Report - December 2022
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XV.A.3. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of December 31, 2022
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XV.A.4. Quarterly Investment Report for the Period of September 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022
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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 December 2022
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XV.B.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from December 2022
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XVI. ADJOURN
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| Meeting: | February 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting | |
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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: |
II.A.1. Consultation with Michelle “Micki” Morris Partner, with Roger Morris & Grover, LLP attorney regarding district business.
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| Item Recommendation: |
II.B. Section 551.074 Personnel - Deliberate appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public employee.
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| Item Recommendation: |
II.B.1. Consider Board Member responsibilities.
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II.B.2. Consider Superintendent responsibilities.
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II.B.3. Discussion of intruder detection audits.
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II.B.4. Consider approval of the employment of contractual personnel as presented.
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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. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration, will present the 2021-2022 Annual Report to the Board of Trustees.
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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. Employee:
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IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Audra Taylor, North Shore Senior High School (NSSHS) Dance Director, for receiving the Texas Dance Educators’ Association (TDEA) Distinguished Service Award.
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IX.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Student Nutrition Department for successfully completing the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) 2022 Fall Farm Fresh Challenge.
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IX.A.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize Coach Jon Kay, North Shore Senior High School Head Football Coach and District Athletic Coordinator, for being named Houston Chronicle Coach of the Year, Division 21-6A Coach of the Year, Inside Houston Sports Coach of the Year, and a Coach of the Year finalist by the Houston Sports Association.
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IX.B. Student:
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IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the 2023 French Spelling Bee champion, Bryan Ibarra, a Galena Park High School senior.
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IX.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the 2023 anti-vaping poster contest winners:
Elementary School Winner: Jimerna Herrera, Purple Sage Elementary School Middle School Winner: Aundrea Booker, Galena Park Middle School High School Winner: Tony Cutliff, North Shore Senior High School |
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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. David Pierson, Principal of North Shore 9th Grade Center, will present the Academic Spotlight at the February 13, 2023, Galena Park ISD Board of Trustees Meeting. Mr. Pierson will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at North Shore 9th Grade Center. 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 Order of Election calling for an election to be held in the Galena Park Independent School District on May 6, 2023, for the purpose of electing three (3) Trustees to the Board for regular terms for the following positions: Position 5, Position 6, and Position 7.
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XIII.B. Consider settlement of invoice dispute and payment of incremental costs to Symmetry Energy Solutions, LLC concerning additional charges related to 2021 Winter Storm and delegate authority to the Superintendent to execute the agreement.
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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 January 10.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year as presented.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for the Student Nutrition Generator Replacement Project.
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XIV.B.2. Consider approval of the selection of DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. as the MEP Engineering firm for the Student Nutrition Generator Replacement project, 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.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 Woodland Acres Middle School Roof Replacement project.
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XIV.B.4. Consider approval of the selection of Amtech Solutions Incorporated as the Roof Consulting firm for the Woodland Acres Middle School Roof Replacement project, 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.B.5. Consider approval of the emergency elevator repair at the Dement Field Stadium (Lifecycle Project L192) by Elevator Transportation Services, Inc., via GPISD RFP 22-002, for an estimated amount of $75,000.
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XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the Interlocal contract agreement with Harris County Department of Education in which they will allocate $388,500 to Galena Park ISD for three Nita Lowery Cycle 10, Year 5 CCLC/ACE programs for the 2022-2023 school year upon award of the grant.
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XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the Interlocal contract agreement with Harris County Department of Education in which they will allocate an estimated amount of $90,000 to Galena Park ISD for two Nita Lowery Cycle 11 Year 2 CCLC/ACE programs for the 2022-2023 school year.
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XIV.C.3. Consider approval of the Partnership Agreement with Communities In Schools of Brazoria County, in which Galena Park Independent School District will pay a sum of $60,000 to Communities In Schools of Brazoria County each year for the life of the grant from August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2028, if the Nita Lowery 21st CCLC Grant is awarded.
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XIV.C.4. Consider approval of the purchase of Science Probe Ware for the term of February 14, 2023, through August 30, 2023, from Vernier Science Education via TIPS Contract #210902 at an estimated amount of $135,000.
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XIV.C.5. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of January 2023.
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XIV.C.6. Consider approval for the award of RFP 23-006 Bat Removal, Exclusion and Prevention Services for the period of February 14, 2023, through January 31, 2025, for an estimated expenditure of $200,000 with multiple vendors listed below:
Commercial Bat Control Pest Management, Inc. |
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XIV.C.7. Consider approval for the renewal of RFP 21-001 Perimeter Security Fencing and Gates for the period of February 14, 2023, through January 31, 2024, for an estimated expenditure of $450,000 with multiple vendors listed below:
Kantara Fence Foster Fence LTD Westco Ventures LLC |
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XIV.C.8. Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Houston Independent School District for Medicaid & Student and Health Related Billing Services, for the period of March 11, 2023, through March 10, 2024.
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XIV.C.9. Consider acceptance of the donation from Kelly McInturff in the amount of $10,000 to the North Shore Senior High School football program at Galena Park ISD.
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XIV.C.10. Consider acceptance of the donation from Robert Leppke in the amount of $10,000 to the North Shore Senior High School football program at Galena Park ISD.
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XIV.C.11. Consider acceptance of the donation from Gary S. Davis in the amount of $10,000 to the North Shore Senior High School football program at Galena Park ISD.
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XIV.C.12. Consider acceptance of the donation from Synergy Risk Management, LTD in the amount of $5,000 to the North Shore Senior High School football program at Galena Park ISD.
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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 January 2023
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XV.A.2. Tax Collection Report - December 2022
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XV.A.3. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of December 31, 2022
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XV.A.4. Quarterly Investment Report for the Period of September 1, 2022 through November 30, 2022
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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 December 2022
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XV.B.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from December 2022
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XVI. ADJOURN
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