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. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration, will present the 2022-2023 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 |
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
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IX. RECOGNITION
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IX.A. Business Partner:
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IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Youth Aware and Mental Health (YAM) Special Programs Coordinators, Ria Perry and Michael Smith, for providing their school-based program to North Shore 10th Grade Center students to learn about and explore the topic of mental health.
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IX.B. Employee:
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IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Carlos Villegas, Coordinator for District Internal Audits, for fifteen consecutive years of facilitating the Negami Toy Drive.
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IX.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the school counseling teams at Galena Park Middle School, North Shore Middle School, North Shore Senior High Ninth Grade Center, and Galena Park High School for earning Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) Awards.
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IX.B.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize Shane Goforth, North Shore Senior High School Band Director, for receiving the Dr. William P. Foster Project Community Development Award.
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IX.B.4. Galena Park ISD will recognize Custodial and Maintenance Department employees for their exemplary performance during the recent local freeze. The following Custodial and Maintenance Department employees will be receiving recognition:
Custodial Department: Javier Delacruz Levi Gaston Ignacio Guevara Chris Jones Maria D. Luna Maria Ruiz Michael Sierra Luis Vasquez Maintenance Department: Gregory Culpepper Ceasar Garza Alejandro Guajardo Daniel Guajardo Jaime Hernandez, Jr. Charles Miller |
IX.C. Student:
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IX.C.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize band students from North Shore Senior High School who earned a position in the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band:
Diego Palacios, Trumpet, 9th Grade Alejandro Torres, Jr., Tenor Trombone, 11th Grade Eduardo Vera, Tenor Trombone, 12th Grade |
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
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XI.A. Adrian Hurtado, Principal of Cobb Sixth Grade Campus, will present the Academic Spotlight at the February 12, 2024, board meeting. Mr. Hurtado will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at Cobb Sixth Grade Campus. 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 the Order of Trustee Election calling for an election to be held in the Galena Park Independent School District on May 4, 2024, for the purpose of electing two (2) Trustees to the Board for regular terms for the following positions: Position 1 and Position 2.
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XIII.B. Consider approval of the Board Resolution authorizing the District to pay employees for the missed workday or any work performed to directly mitigate the emergency closure on January 16, 2024, due to inclement weather conditions, in accordance with the purpose and parameters outlined in the Resolution.
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XIII.C. Consider approval of the Order of Bond Election calling for an election to be held in the Galena Park Independent School District on May 4, 2024, to include Proposition A in the amount of $530,010,000.
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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 9, and for the Workshop and Special Meeting held on January 17.
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XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the academic calendar for the 2024-2025 school year as presented.
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XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the LED Lighting Upgrade at North Shore Senior High School (Lifecycle Project L219) by Voss Lighting via BuyBoard contract #690-23 for an estimated amount of $620,000.
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XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the purchases for but not limited to desktop computers, monitors and servers for the term of February 13, 2024, through February 13, 2025, from Dell Technologies via DIR-TSO-3763 at an estimated amount of $1,500,000.
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XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of January 2024.
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XIV.C.3. Consider approval of renewal RFP 22-002 Elevator and Wheelchair Lifts Maintenance, Repair, and Inspections for the period of February 13, 2024, through January 31, 2025, for an estimated expenditure of $100,000 with the following vendors:
Elevator Transportation Services, Inc. TK Elevator Corporation |
XIV.C.4. Consider approval of renewal RFP 22-005 Furniture – Office, Classroom, Cafeteria, and Specialty Furnishings for the period of March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, for an estimated expenditure of $5,000,000 with the following vendors:
Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc. Indeco Sales, Inc. J.R., Inc. Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC Liberty Office Products Reynolds Manufacturing Corporation School Outfitters LLC School Specialty, LLC Tesco Industries, LLC |
XIV.C.5. Consider approval of renewal RFP 21-001 Perimeter Security Fencing and Gates for the period of February 13, 2024, through January 31, 2025, for an estimated expenditure of $450,000 with multiple vendors listed below:
Kantara Fence Foster Fence LTD Westco Ventures LLC |
XIV.C.6. Consider approval for renewal RFP 23-008 Carpet and Tile Flooring Services from March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, for an estimated expenditure of $1,200,000 with the following vendors:
Azteca Designs and Construction Floor-Tex Commercial Flooring, LLC Giant Floor and Wall Coverings Co., Inc. |
XIV.C.7. Consider approval of renewal RFP 22-003 Covered Walkways, Metal Buildings, & Metal Roofs for the term period of March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, with the vendors listed below at an estimated annual expenditure of $350,000:
The Deck & Canopy Company, LLC Sheffield Construction |
XIV.C.8. Consider approval of the Interlocal contract agreement with Harris County Department of Education in which they will allocate $187,200 to Galena Park ISD for two Nita M. Lowey Cycle 12, Year 1 CCLC/ACE programs for the 2023-2024 school year upon award of the grant.
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XIV.C.9. Consider approval of the Interlocal contract agreement with Harris County Department of Education in which they will allocate $90,000 to Galena Park ISD for two Nita M. Lowey Cycle 11, Year 3 CCLC/ACE programs for the 2023-2024 school year upon award of the grant.
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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 - December 2023
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XV.A.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of December 31, 2023
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XV.A.3. Quarterly Investment Report for the Period of September 1, 2023, through November 30, 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. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes from December 2023
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XV.B.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from December 2023
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XVI. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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Meeting: | February 12, 2024 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.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. 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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Item Recommendation: |
IV.A. Elizabeth Lalor, Deputy Superintendent for Educational Support and School Administration, will present the 2022-2023 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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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. |
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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. Business Partner:
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Item Recommendation: |
IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Youth Aware and Mental Health (YAM) Special Programs Coordinators, Ria Perry and Michael Smith, for providing their school-based program to North Shore 10th Grade Center students to learn about and explore the topic of mental health.
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Item Recommendation: |
IX.B. Employee:
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Item Recommendation: |
IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Carlos Villegas, Coordinator for District Internal Audits, for fifteen consecutive years of facilitating the Negami Toy Drive.
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Item Recommendation: |
IX.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the school counseling teams at Galena Park Middle School, North Shore Middle School, North Shore Senior High Ninth Grade Center, and Galena Park High School for earning Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) Awards.
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IX.B.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize Shane Goforth, North Shore Senior High School Band Director, for receiving the Dr. William P. Foster Project Community Development Award.
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Item Recommendation: |
IX.B.4. Galena Park ISD will recognize Custodial and Maintenance Department employees for their exemplary performance during the recent local freeze. The following Custodial and Maintenance Department employees will be receiving recognition:
Custodial Department: Javier Delacruz Levi Gaston Ignacio Guevara Chris Jones Maria D. Luna Maria Ruiz Michael Sierra Luis Vasquez Maintenance Department: Gregory Culpepper Ceasar Garza Alejandro Guajardo Daniel Guajardo Jaime Hernandez, Jr. Charles Miller |
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Item Recommendation: |
IX.C. Student:
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Item Recommendation: |
IX.C.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize band students from North Shore Senior High School who earned a position in the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Band:
Diego Palacios, Trumpet, 9th Grade Alejandro Torres, Jr., Tenor Trombone, 11th Grade Eduardo Vera, Tenor Trombone, 12th Grade |
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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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Item Recommendation: |
XI. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
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Item Recommendation: |
XI.A. Adrian Hurtado, Principal of Cobb Sixth Grade Campus, will present the Academic Spotlight at the February 12, 2024, board meeting. Mr. Hurtado will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at Cobb Sixth Grade Campus. The presentation will be in video format.
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Item Recommendation: |
XII. REPORT
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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.
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Item Recommendation: |
XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A. Consider approval of the Order of Trustee Election calling for an election to be held in the Galena Park Independent School District on May 4, 2024, for the purpose of electing two (2) Trustees to the Board for regular terms for the following positions: Position 1 and Position 2.
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XIII.B. Consider approval of the Board Resolution authorizing the District to pay employees for the missed workday or any work performed to directly mitigate the emergency closure on January 16, 2024, due to inclement weather conditions, in accordance with the purpose and parameters outlined in the Resolution.
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Item Recommendation: |
XIII.C. Consider approval of the Order of Bond Election calling for an election to be held in the Galena Park Independent School District on May 4, 2024, to include Proposition A in the amount of $530,010,000.
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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 January 9, and for the Workshop and Special Meeting held on January 17.
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the academic calendar for the 2024-2025 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 LED Lighting Upgrade at North Shore Senior High School (Lifecycle Project L219) by Voss Lighting via BuyBoard contract #690-23 for an estimated amount of $620,000.
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the purchases for but not limited to desktop computers, monitors and servers for the term of February 13, 2024, through February 13, 2025, from Dell Technologies via DIR-TSO-3763 at an estimated amount of $1,500,000.
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of January 2024.
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.3. Consider approval of renewal RFP 22-002 Elevator and Wheelchair Lifts Maintenance, Repair, and Inspections for the period of February 13, 2024, through January 31, 2025, for an estimated expenditure of $100,000 with the following vendors:
Elevator Transportation Services, Inc. TK Elevator Corporation |
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.4. Consider approval of renewal RFP 22-005 Furniture – Office, Classroom, Cafeteria, and Specialty Furnishings for the period of March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, for an estimated expenditure of $5,000,000 with the following vendors:
Gateway Printing & Office Supply, Inc. Indeco Sales, Inc. J.R., Inc. Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC Liberty Office Products Reynolds Manufacturing Corporation School Outfitters LLC School Specialty, LLC Tesco Industries, LLC |
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.5. Consider approval of renewal RFP 21-001 Perimeter Security Fencing and Gates for the period of February 13, 2024, through January 31, 2025, for an estimated expenditure of $450,000 with multiple vendors listed below:
Kantara Fence Foster Fence LTD Westco Ventures LLC |
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.6. Consider approval for renewal RFP 23-008 Carpet and Tile Flooring Services from March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, for an estimated expenditure of $1,200,000 with the following vendors:
Azteca Designs and Construction Floor-Tex Commercial Flooring, LLC Giant Floor and Wall Coverings Co., Inc. |
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.7. Consider approval of renewal RFP 22-003 Covered Walkways, Metal Buildings, & Metal Roofs for the term period of March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025, with the vendors listed below at an estimated annual expenditure of $350,000:
The Deck & Canopy Company, LLC Sheffield Construction |
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.8. Consider approval of the Interlocal contract agreement with Harris County Department of Education in which they will allocate $187,200 to Galena Park ISD for two Nita M. Lowey Cycle 12, Year 1 CCLC/ACE programs for the 2023-2024 school year upon award of the grant.
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Item Recommendation: |
XIV.C.9. Consider approval of the Interlocal contract agreement with Harris County Department of Education in which they will allocate $90,000 to Galena Park ISD for two Nita M. Lowey Cycle 11, Year 3 CCLC/ACE programs for the 2023-2024 school year upon award of the grant.
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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 - December 2023
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XV.A.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of December 31, 2023
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Item Recommendation: |
XV.A.3. Quarterly Investment Report for the Period of September 1, 2023, through November 30, 2023
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Item Recommendation: |
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 2023
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XV.B.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary from December 2023
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XVI. ADJOURN
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