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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 proposed termination of Catherine Wilder probationary contract, for the best interest of the district and authorize the Superintendent or his designee to notify the employee of the proposed action.
II.B.4. Consider approval of the list of Chapter 21 probationary and term contract recommendations beginning in 2023-2024 and authorize the Executive Director for Human Resource Services to notify the related employees of the contract recommendations.
II.B.5. Consider approval of the list of Non-Chapter 21 probationary and term contract recommendations beginning in 2023-2024 and authorize the Executive Director for Human Resource Services to notify the related employees of the contract recommendations.
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 Airgas for their generous donation to Galena Park High School’s (GPHS) Welding Class.
VII.B. Employee:
VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Chari Kauffman, North Shore Middle School Librarian, for being awarded the Texas Library Association (TLA) 2023 Wayne Williams Library Project of the Year Award.
VII.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize Scott Merry, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) District Academic Meet Director, for his meticulous organization and facilitation of the March 24th Academic Meet at North Shore Senior High School (NSSHS).
VII.C. Student:
VII.C.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize North Shore Senior High School (NSSHS) Robotics students:  William Felton, Ricardo Guerrero, Jr., Omar Herrera, Joshua Martinez, Catarino Medina, Jr., Daniel Medina, and David Pereida, Jr. for becoming commercial drone pilots.
VII.C.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize Madelyn Trevino for being a National Medalist in the 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
VII.C.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize Victoria Tovar for being named a 2023 Scholastic Award National Winner.
VII.C.4. Galena Park ISD will recognize the 6A HS Calculator Team from North Shore Senior High (NSSH) for winning first place in their division and earning additional, individual awards at the 2023 Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) High School State Meet on March 18, 2023.
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 renewal of Property/Windstorm/Terrorism Insurance for the period of June 1, 2023, through June 1, 2024, from McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. via National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract Number 09-08 for the premium amount of $3,490,001.
XI. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
XI.A. General Consent Agenda:
XI.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on April 11.
XI.A.2. Consider approval of the Allotment and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Certification, 2023-2024.
XI.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
XI.B.1. Consider approval of the award of CSP 23-009 for the Student Nutrition Generator Replacement (Project 900-2023) to McDonald Municipal and Industrial – A Division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc., for an estimated amount of $496,469, including a $20,000 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 award of CSP 23-207 for the Cunningham Middle School and Tice Elementary School Waterline Replacement (Project 900-2022) to Aranda Industry, LLC, for an estimated amount of $1,020,000, including a $21,000 owner’s contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
XI.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
XI.C.1. Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education Services – Highpoint East Campus for the term of August 28, 2023, through June 3, 2024, at an estimated cost to exceed $125,400.
XI.C.2. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of April 2023.
XI.C.3. Consider approval of the renewal of Connect to Literacy for English online student licenses for the term of August 09, 2023, through May 31, 2024, from Summit K12 via HCDE Choice Partners 21016KN at an estimated amount of $200,000.
XI.C.4. Consider approval of the purchase of Seidlitz Education professional development services for the term of May 10, 2023, through May 10, 2024, from Seidlitz Education via TIPS Contract #200601 at an estimated amount of $100,000.
XI.C.5. Consider approval of the purchase of Dell computers and monitors for the term of May 9, 2023, through August 31, 2023, from Dell Computer Corporation via TX DIR-TSO-3763 at an estimated amount of $85,000.
XI.C.6. Consider approval of the purchase of science laboratory equipment for the term of May 9, 2023, through May 9, 2024, from Flinn Scientific via BuyBoard Contract #653-21 at an estimated amount of $508,000.
XI.C.7. Consider approval for the award of RFP 23-016 Chromebook Repairs for the period of May 9, 2023, through April 30, 2025, with Prime Systems, Trafera, LLC, and CDW Government LLC. for an estimated expenditure of $350,000.
XI.C.8. Consider approval for the award of RFP 23-011 University Interscholastic League Student Athletic Insurance for the period of August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024, with Health Special Risk, Inc., at an estimated annual expenditure of $250,000.
XI.C.9. Consider approval of the purchase of a replacement sound system for the GPISD Stadium Complex (Lifecycle Project L194) from Southwest Building Systems, via Southeast Texas Purchasing Coop Region 5 Audio/Visual Category #20220702 for an estimated amount of $60,000.
XI.C.10. Consider approval of the purchase of backup network connections for the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028 from Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC via Omina R210804 at an estimated amount of $741,000.
XI.C.11. Consider approval of the purchase of the Cisco Umbrella cloud-based Cyber Security tools for the term of June 22, 2023, through June 22, 2026 from Netsync Network Solutions via Cisco Systems Texas DIR-TSO-4167 at an estimated amount of $128,000.
XI.C.12. Consider approval of the purchase of a 3-year license for Google Workspace for Education Plus for the term of July 24, 2023, through July 23, 2026, from CDW Government LLC via TIPS 200105 at an estimated amount of $252,000.
XI.C.13. Consider approval of the renewal of Skyward for the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, from Skyward, Inc. via Region 19 Contract # 17-7247 at an estimated amount of $185,000.
XI.C.14. Consider approval of the renewal of ClassLink software for the term of August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024, from ClassLink, Inc. via TIPS Contract #200105 estimated amount of $71,000.
XII. INFORMATION
XII.A. Sonya Haidusek-Niazy, Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Superintendent for Operational Support, presented:
XII.A.1. Donation Report for April 2023
XII.A.2. Tax Collection Report - March 2023
XII.A.3. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of March 31, 2023
XII.A.4. Quarterly Investment Report for the Period of December 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023
XII.B. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration presented:
XII.B.1. Early Head Start 2022-2023 Self-Assessment and Action Plan
XII.B.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from March 2023
XII.B.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from March 2023
XIII. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 8, 2023 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 proposed termination of Catherine Wilder probationary contract, for the best interest of the district and authorize the Superintendent or his designee to notify the employee of the proposed action.
Item Recommendation:
II.B.4. Consider approval of the list of Chapter 21 probationary and term contract recommendations beginning in 2023-2024 and authorize the Executive Director for Human Resource Services to notify the related employees of the contract recommendations.
Item Recommendation:
II.B.5. Consider approval of the list of Non-Chapter 21 probationary and term contract recommendations beginning in 2023-2024 and authorize the Executive Director for Human Resource Services to notify the related employees of the contract recommendations.
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 Airgas for their generous donation to Galena Park High School’s (GPHS) Welding Class.
Item Recommendation:
VII.B. Employee:
Item Recommendation:
VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Chari Kauffman, North Shore Middle School Librarian, for being awarded the Texas Library Association (TLA) 2023 Wayne Williams Library Project of the Year Award.
Item Recommendation:
VII.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize Scott Merry, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) District Academic Meet Director, for his meticulous organization and facilitation of the March 24th Academic Meet at North Shore Senior High School (NSSHS).
Item Recommendation:
VII.C. Student:
Item Recommendation:
VII.C.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize North Shore Senior High School (NSSHS) Robotics students:  William Felton, Ricardo Guerrero, Jr., Omar Herrera, Joshua Martinez, Catarino Medina, Jr., Daniel Medina, and David Pereida, Jr. for becoming commercial drone pilots.
Item Recommendation:
VII.C.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize Madelyn Trevino for being a National Medalist in the 2023 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards.
Item Recommendation:
VII.C.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize Victoria Tovar for being named a 2023 Scholastic Award National Winner.
Item Recommendation:
VII.C.4. Galena Park ISD will recognize the 6A HS Calculator Team from North Shore Senior High (NSSH) for winning first place in their division and earning additional, individual awards at the 2023 Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) High School State Meet on March 18, 2023.
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 renewal of Property/Windstorm/Terrorism Insurance for the period of June 1, 2023, through June 1, 2024, from McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. via National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance Contract Number 09-08 for the premium amount of $3,490,001.
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 Regular Meeting held on April 11.
Item Recommendation:
XI.A.2. Consider approval of the Allotment and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Certification, 2023-2024.
Item Recommendation:
XI.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XI.B.1. Consider approval of the award of CSP 23-009 for the Student Nutrition Generator Replacement (Project 900-2023) to McDonald Municipal and Industrial – A Division of C.F. McDonald Electric, Inc., for an estimated amount of $496,469, including a $20,000 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 award of CSP 23-207 for the Cunningham Middle School and Tice Elementary School Waterline Replacement (Project 900-2022) to Aranda Industry, LLC, for an estimated amount of $1,020,000, including a $21,000 owner’s contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.1. Consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Department of Education Services – Highpoint East Campus for the term of August 28, 2023, through June 3, 2024, at an estimated cost to exceed $125,400.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.2. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of April 2023.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.3. Consider approval of the renewal of Connect to Literacy for English online student licenses for the term of August 09, 2023, through May 31, 2024, from Summit K12 via HCDE Choice Partners 21016KN at an estimated amount of $200,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.4. Consider approval of the purchase of Seidlitz Education professional development services for the term of May 10, 2023, through May 10, 2024, from Seidlitz Education via TIPS Contract #200601 at an estimated amount of $100,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.5. Consider approval of the purchase of Dell computers and monitors for the term of May 9, 2023, through August 31, 2023, from Dell Computer Corporation via TX DIR-TSO-3763 at an estimated amount of $85,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.6. Consider approval of the purchase of science laboratory equipment for the term of May 9, 2023, through May 9, 2024, from Flinn Scientific via BuyBoard Contract #653-21 at an estimated amount of $508,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.7. Consider approval for the award of RFP 23-016 Chromebook Repairs for the period of May 9, 2023, through April 30, 2025, with Prime Systems, Trafera, LLC, and CDW Government LLC. for an estimated expenditure of $350,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.8. Consider approval for the award of RFP 23-011 University Interscholastic League Student Athletic Insurance for the period of August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024, with Health Special Risk, Inc., at an estimated annual expenditure of $250,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.9. Consider approval of the purchase of a replacement sound system for the GPISD Stadium Complex (Lifecycle Project L194) from Southwest Building Systems, via Southeast Texas Purchasing Coop Region 5 Audio/Visual Category #20220702 for an estimated amount of $60,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.10. Consider approval of the purchase of backup network connections for the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028 from Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC via Omina R210804 at an estimated amount of $741,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.11. Consider approval of the purchase of the Cisco Umbrella cloud-based Cyber Security tools for the term of June 22, 2023, through June 22, 2026 from Netsync Network Solutions via Cisco Systems Texas DIR-TSO-4167 at an estimated amount of $128,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.12. Consider approval of the purchase of a 3-year license for Google Workspace for Education Plus for the term of July 24, 2023, through July 23, 2026, from CDW Government LLC via TIPS 200105 at an estimated amount of $252,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.13. Consider approval of the renewal of Skyward for the term of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, from Skyward, Inc. via Region 19 Contract # 17-7247 at an estimated amount of $185,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI.C.14. Consider approval of the renewal of ClassLink software for the term of August 1, 2023, through July 31, 2024, from ClassLink, Inc. via TIPS Contract #200105 estimated amount of $71,000.
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. Donation Report for April 2023
Item Recommendation:
XII.A.2. Tax Collection Report - March 2023
Item Recommendation:
XII.A.3. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of March 31, 2023
Item Recommendation:
XII.A.4. Quarterly Investment Report for the Period of December 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023
Item Recommendation:
XII.B. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration presented:
Item Recommendation:
XII.B.1. Early Head Start 2022-2023 Self-Assessment and Action Plan
Item Recommendation:
XII.B.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from March 2023
Item Recommendation:
XII.B.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from March 2023
Item Recommendation:
XIII. ADJOURN

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