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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. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
IV.A. Bryan Clements, Executive Director for Security and Technology, will present the Technology Protection Measure and Internet Safety Policy.
V. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
VI. REGULAR MEETING
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
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.
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.
VIII. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
IX. RECOGNITION
IX.A. Business Partner:
IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the East Harris County Empowerment Council for partnering with the District to provide 100 turkey vouchers to our Hope for the Holidays service project.
IX.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Fellowship of Purpose World Changers Youth Ministry for partnering with the District to provide 50 families with Thanksgiving baskets.
IX.B. Student:
IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the North Shore Senior High School Marching Band, directed by Shane Goforth, for advancing to the University Interscholastic League Conference 6A State Marching Band Contest.
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.
XI. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
XI.A. Sam Harris, Director for Fine Arts and Academic Enrichment will present the Academic Spotlight at the December 11, 2023, board meeting. Mr. Harris will highlight musical literacy and the individual assessment program used at North Shore Senior High School. The presentation will be in video format. The North Shore Senior High School Choir will perform live.
XII. REPORT
XII.A. Harold “Sonny” Fletcher III, Senior Director for Facility Planning and Construction, will provide a 2016 Bond Program and Facilities construction update.
XIII. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
XIII.A. General Consent Agenda:
XIII.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on November 13.
XIII.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
XIII.B.1. Consider approval of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) method of project delivery/contract award for the North Shore Senior High 9th Grade Campus Auditorium Electrical Refurbishment, and the Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) method of project delivery/contract award for the Purple Sage Elementary School Restroom Renovations, North Shore Senior High 9th Grade Campus Chiller Replacements, and the Tice Elementary School Canopy Addition projects, which will provide the best value to the District.
XIII.B.2. Consider approval of the rooftop HVAC replacement for the William F. Becker Early Childhood Center (Lifecycle Project L208) by CFI Mechanical, Inc., via Choice Partners Contract #22/049MF-05, for an estimated amount not to exceed $130,000 and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract.
XIII.B.3. Consider approval of the selection of DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. for the North Shore Senior High 9th Grade Campus Auditorium Electrical Refurbishment, Purple Sage Elementary School Restroom Renovations, and North Shore Senior High 9th Grade Campus Chiller Replacements and S. Chu Architects, Inc. for the Tice Elementary School Canopy Addition projects, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firms, or alternate(s) if negotiations should fail.
XIII.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
XIII.C.1. Consider approval of the procurement of mechanical contracting, electrical, and plumbing services for the term of December 12, 2023, through August 31, 2024, from Star Service, Inc., via Choice Partners contract #23/039MR at an estimated annual expenditure of $150,000.
XIII.C.2. Consider approval of the license agreement with NRG Park to host the 2024 Graduation Ceremonies on May 26, 2024, for an estimated cost of $150,000.
XIII.C.3. Consider approval of an order authorizing the Redemption and other matters relating to the Galena Park Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding, Series 2014.
XIII.C.4. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of November 2023.
XIV. INFORMATION
XIV.A. Sonya Haidusek-Niazy, Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Superintendent for Operational Support, presented:
XIV.A.1. Tax Collection Report for October 2023
XIV.A.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of October 31, 2023
XIV.B. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration presented:
XIV.B.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from October 2023
XIV.B.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from October 2023
XV. ADJOURN
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: December 11, 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:
III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Item Recommendation:
IV. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
Item Recommendation:
IV.A. Bryan Clements, Executive Director for Security and Technology, will present the Technology Protection Measure and Internet Safety Policy.
Item Recommendation:
V. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
Item Recommendation:
VI. REGULAR MEETING
Item Recommendation:
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
Item Recommendation:
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.
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.
Item Recommendation:
VIII. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
Item Recommendation:
IX. RECOGNITION
Item Recommendation:
IX.A. Business Partner:
Item Recommendation:
IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the East Harris County Empowerment Council for partnering with the District to provide 100 turkey vouchers to our Hope for the Holidays service project.
Item Recommendation:
IX.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Fellowship of Purpose World Changers Youth Ministry for partnering with the District to provide 50 families with Thanksgiving baskets.
Item Recommendation:
IX.B. Student:
Item Recommendation:
IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the North Shore Senior High School Marching Band, directed by Shane Goforth, for advancing to the University Interscholastic League Conference 6A State Marching Band Contest.
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.
Item Recommendation:
XI. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
Item Recommendation:
XI.A. Sam Harris, Director for Fine Arts and Academic Enrichment will present the Academic Spotlight at the December 11, 2023, board meeting. Mr. Harris will highlight musical literacy and the individual assessment program used at North Shore Senior High School. The presentation will be in video format. The North Shore Senior High School Choir will perform live.
Item Recommendation:
XII. REPORT
Item Recommendation:
XII.A. Harold “Sonny” Fletcher III, Senior Director for Facility Planning and Construction, will provide a 2016 Bond Program and Facilities construction update.
Item Recommendation:
XIII. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
Item Recommendation:
XIII.A. General Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XIII.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on November 13.
Item Recommendation:
XIII.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XIII.B.1. Consider approval of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) method of project delivery/contract award for the North Shore Senior High 9th Grade Campus Auditorium Electrical Refurbishment, and the Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) method of project delivery/contract award for the Purple Sage Elementary School Restroom Renovations, North Shore Senior High 9th Grade Campus Chiller Replacements, and the Tice Elementary School Canopy Addition projects, which will provide the best value to the District.
Item Recommendation:
XIII.B.2. Consider approval of the rooftop HVAC replacement for the William F. Becker Early Childhood Center (Lifecycle Project L208) by CFI Mechanical, Inc., via Choice Partners Contract #22/049MF-05, for an estimated amount not to exceed $130,000 and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract.
Item Recommendation:
XIII.B.3. Consider approval of the selection of DBR Engineering Consultants, Inc. for the North Shore Senior High 9th Grade Campus Auditorium Electrical Refurbishment, Purple Sage Elementary School Restroom Renovations, and North Shore Senior High 9th Grade Campus Chiller Replacements and S. Chu Architects, Inc. for the Tice Elementary School Canopy Addition projects, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firms, or alternate(s) if negotiations should fail.
Item Recommendation:
XIII.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XIII.C.1. Consider approval of the procurement of mechanical contracting, electrical, and plumbing services for the term of December 12, 2023, through August 31, 2024, from Star Service, Inc., via Choice Partners contract #23/039MR at an estimated annual expenditure of $150,000.
Item Recommendation:
XIII.C.2. Consider approval of the license agreement with NRG Park to host the 2024 Graduation Ceremonies on May 26, 2024, for an estimated cost of $150,000.
Item Recommendation:
XIII.C.3. Consider approval of an order authorizing the Redemption and other matters relating to the Galena Park Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding, Series 2014.
Item Recommendation:
XIII.C.4. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of November 2023.
Item Recommendation:
XIV. INFORMATION
Item Recommendation:
XIV.A. Sonya Haidusek-Niazy, Chief Financial Officer/Deputy Superintendent for Operational Support, presented:
Item Recommendation:
XIV.A.1. Tax Collection Report for October 2023
Item Recommendation:
XIV.A.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of October 31, 2023
Item Recommendation:
XIV.B. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration presented:
Item Recommendation:
XIV.B.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from October 2023
Item Recommendation:
XIV.B.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from October 2023
Item Recommendation:
XV. ADJOURN

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