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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.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. 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. 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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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 Dr. Medhat El Nahas, Mechanical Engineering Technology Professor at the University of Houston, for volunteering his time to share career-focused insight with the members of North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center's Men of Greatness Boy's Club.
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IX.B. Student:
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IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Boys and Girls Clubs on every campus for receiving the 2023 Character.org Promising Practices Award.
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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. Michelle Cavazos, Principal of Sam Houston Elementary School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the November 13, 2023, board meeting. Ms. Cavazos will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at Sam Houston Elementary School. 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 and Facilities construction update.
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XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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XIII.A. Consider approval of Senate Bill (SB) 763 and Section 23.001 of the Texas Education Code regarding Chaplains as volunteers to provide support services and programs for students.
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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 for retiring classroom teachers, nurses, and counselors.
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XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the Folding Wall Replacement at Sam Houston Elementary School (Lifecycle Project L213) by Generocity Services Inc., via Choice Partners Contract #23/016MR-17 for an estimated amount not to exceed $90,000 and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contact.
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XIV.B.2. Consider approval of the cooling tower refurbishment at the Zotz Education Center (Lifecycle Project L207) by Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc. (ACIS) via TIPS/TAPS Contract #23010401, for an estimated amount not to exceed $115,000 and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract.
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XIV.B.3. Consider approval of the selection of Stanton Engineering Group, LLC, as the MEP engineering firm for the HVAC Controls Replacement and Upgrade at Various Athletics Facilities, 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.4. Consider approval of the selection of S. Chu Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm for foundation and plumbing repairs at North Shore Senior High School, 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 selection of S. Chu Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm for the addition of a kiln at Cimarron Elementary School, 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.6. Consider approval of the selection of S. Chu Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm for elevator refurbishments at Cunningham Middle School, Galena Park Middle School, and Purple Sage Elementary, 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.7. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for the HVAC Controls Replacement and Upgrade at Various Athletics Facilities.
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XIV.B.8. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for foundation and plumbing repairs at North Shore Senior High School.
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XIV.B.9. Consider approval of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for the kiln addition at Cimarron Elementary School.
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XIV.B.10. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for the elevator refurbishments at Cunningham Middle School, Galena Park Middle School, and Purple Sage Elementary School.
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XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of October 2023.
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XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the purchase of the network infrastructure for the term of November 14, 2023, through August 31, 2024, from Netsync Network Solutions via DIR-TSO-4167 at an estimated amount of $1,305,960.
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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 purchase of the Eduphoria annual subscription for the term of November 14, 2023, through January 3, 2025, from Eduphoria! Inc. via TIPS 220105 at an estimated amount of $54,000.
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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. Tax Collection Report for September 2023
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XV.A.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2023
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XV.A.3. Annual Investment Report for the Period of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 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. 2023-2024 Gifted and Talented Enrollment Report
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XV.B.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from September 2023
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XV.B.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from August 2023
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XV.B.4. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from September 2023
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XVI. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | November 13, 2023 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:
|
|
| 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.
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|
| Item Recommendation: |
II.B.1. Consider Board Member responsibilities.
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| Item Recommendation: |
II.B.2. Consider Superintendent responsibilities.
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| Item Recommendation: |
II.B.3. 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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| 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: |
V. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
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| Item Recommendation: |
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 Dr. Medhat El Nahas, Mechanical Engineering Technology Professor at the University of Houston, for volunteering his time to share career-focused insight with the members of North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center's Men of Greatness Boy's Club.
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.B. Student:
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Boys and Girls Clubs on every campus for receiving the 2023 Character.org Promising Practices Award.
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| Item Recommendation: |
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. Michelle Cavazos, Principal of Sam Houston Elementary School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the November 13, 2023, board meeting. Ms. Cavazos will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at Sam Houston Elementary School. 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 and Facilities construction update.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A. Consider approval of Senate Bill (SB) 763 and Section 23.001 of the Texas Education Code regarding Chaplains as volunteers to provide support services and programs for students.
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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 for retiring classroom teachers, nurses, and counselors.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the Folding Wall Replacement at Sam Houston Elementary School (Lifecycle Project L213) by Generocity Services Inc., via Choice Partners Contract #23/016MR-17 for an estimated amount not to exceed $90,000 and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contact.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.2. Consider approval of the cooling tower refurbishment at the Zotz Education Center (Lifecycle Project L207) by Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc. (ACIS) via TIPS/TAPS Contract #23010401, for an estimated amount not to exceed $115,000 and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.3. Consider approval of the selection of Stanton Engineering Group, LLC, as the MEP engineering firm for the HVAC Controls Replacement and Upgrade at Various Athletics Facilities, 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.B.4. Consider approval of the selection of S. Chu Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm for foundation and plumbing repairs at North Shore Senior High School, 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.B.5. Consider approval of the selection of S. Chu Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm for the addition of a kiln at Cimarron Elementary School, 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.B.6. Consider approval of the selection of S. Chu Architects, Inc. as the architectural firm for elevator refurbishments at Cunningham Middle School, Galena Park Middle School, and Purple Sage Elementary, 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.B.7. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for the HVAC Controls Replacement and Upgrade at Various Athletics Facilities.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.8. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for foundation and plumbing repairs at North Shore Senior High School.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.9. Consider approval of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for the kiln addition at Cimarron Elementary School.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.B.10. Consider approval of the Competitive Sealed Proposal method of project delivery/contract award, which will provide the best value to the District, for the elevator refurbishments at Cunningham Middle School, Galena Park Middle School, and Purple Sage Elementary School.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of October 2023.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the purchase of the network infrastructure for the term of November 14, 2023, through August 31, 2024, from Netsync Network Solutions via DIR-TSO-4167 at an estimated amount of $1,305,960.
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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 purchase of the Eduphoria annual subscription for the term of November 14, 2023, through January 3, 2025, from Eduphoria! Inc. via TIPS 220105 at an estimated amount of $54,000.
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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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XV.A.1. Tax Collection Report for September 2023
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XV.A.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2023
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| Item Recommendation: |
XV.A.3. Annual Investment Report for the Period of September 1, 2022, through August 31, 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. 2023-2024 Gifted and Talented Enrollment Report
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XV.B.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from September 2023
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XV.B.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from August 2023
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XV.B.4. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from September 2023
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XVI. ADJOURN
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