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.
II.B.3. Consider approval of the employment of contractual personnel as presented.
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 the East Harris County Empowerment Council for its donation to the Galena Park ISD Childcare Center.
VII.B. Parent Volunteer:
VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Lorena Sandoval for being selected as the District 4 recipient of the 2024 Heroes for Children Award for the State Board of Education.
VII.C. Student:
VII.C.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Havard Elementary School student, Juliet Butler, for participating in the Education in Action Summer 2024 Lone Star Leadership Academy.
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. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
IX.A. Consider that the Board approve an agreement for a limitation on the taxable value of property for maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes pursuant to the application filed by Summit Next Gen LLC, and to authorize the Superintendent to take all further actions necessary to effectuate the agreement.
IX.B. Consider approval of the renewal proposal from Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self Insurance Fund to provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance for the coverage term of October 1, 2024, through October 1, 2025, for an annual premium of $1,088,270.
X. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
X.A. General Consent Agenda:
X.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on August 12, and the Workshop and Special Meeting held on August 27.
X.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
X.B.1. Consider approval of negative Change Order #001 in the amount of $25,878.45, and authorize final payment to TDIndustries Inc., for HVAC Controls Replacement and Upgrades at Various Athletic Facilities (Project 904-2023) with a final construction cost not to exceed $624,121.55.
X.B.2. Consider approval of the roof replacement at the Galena Park ISD Dement Field Stadium fieldhouse by The Deck & Canopy Company, LLC, via GPISD RFP 22-003, for an estimated amount of $108,000.
X.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
X.C.1. Consider approval of the purchase of the management system for the term of September 10, 2024, through August 31, 2025, from SHI Government Solutions via DIR-TSO-5237 at an estimated amount of $150,000.
X.C.2. Consider approval of the purchase of SmartNet maintenance for the term of September 10, 2024, through August 31, 2025, from NetSync Network Solutions via DIR-TSO-4167 at an estimated amount of $150,000.
X.C.3. Consider purchase approval of the Special Education, RTI, and 504 Website License Agreement for Software Support and Maintenance for the period of September 10, 2024, to August 31, 2025, from Brecht’s Database Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Embrace Education via the Region 19 Allied States Cooperative contract # 20-7382 at an estimated amount of $100,000.
X.C.4. Consider purchase approval of curriculum license renewal for the term of September 10, 2024, to August 29, 2025, from TeachTown via Buy Board Contract #653-21 at an estimated amount of $155,000.
X.C.5. Consider purchase approval of remote psychological services for the term of September 10, 2024, to June 30, 2025, from Marker Leaning via Region 6 (Epic 6), 20.24 at an estimated amount of $310,000.
X.C.6. Consider approval to ratify the purchase of Into Science K-5 Texas Hybrid utilizing the Instructional Materials Allotment funds through Buyboard contract #653-21 for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt at an estimated amount of $1,340,000 to be paid over four years.
X.C.7. Consider approval for renewal of RFP 21-004 Telehealth Services for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, from Teladoc Health Inc. at an estimated annual expense of $120,000.
X.C.8. Consider approving the Resolution adopting an order approving the Galena Park ISD-certified appraisal roll for the tax year 2024.
X.C.9. Consider approval of the purchase of installation/replacement of fencing and gates for the term of September 10, 2024, to August 31, 2025, from Kantara Fence via RFP 21001, utilizing the School Safety Standards grant at an estimated amount of $130,000.
XI. INFORMATION
XI.A. Dr. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
XI.A.1. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary
XI.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer presented:
XI.B.1. Tax Collection Report – July 2024
XI.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of July 31, 2024
XI.B.3. 2016 Bond Program and Facilities Construction Update
XII. ADJOURN
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Meeting: September 9, 2024 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 employment of contractual personnel as presented.
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 the East Harris County Empowerment Council for its donation to the Galena Park ISD Childcare Center.
Item Recommendation:
VII.B. Parent Volunteer:
Item Recommendation:
VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Lorena Sandoval for being selected as the District 4 recipient of the 2024 Heroes for Children Award for the State Board of Education.
Item Recommendation:
VII.C. Student:
Item Recommendation:
VII.C.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Havard Elementary School student, Juliet Butler, for participating in the Education in Action Summer 2024 Lone Star Leadership Academy.
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. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
Item Recommendation:
IX.A. Consider that the Board approve an agreement for a limitation on the taxable value of property for maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes pursuant to the application filed by Summit Next Gen LLC, and to authorize the Superintendent to take all further actions necessary to effectuate the agreement.
Item Recommendation:
IX.B. Consider approval of the renewal proposal from Texas Political Subdivisions Joint Self Insurance Fund to provide Workers’ Compensation Insurance for the coverage term of October 1, 2024, through October 1, 2025, for an annual premium of $1,088,270.
Item Recommendation:
X. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
Item Recommendation:
X.A. General Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
X.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on August 12, and the Workshop and Special Meeting held on August 27.
Item Recommendation:
X.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
X.B.1. Consider approval of negative Change Order #001 in the amount of $25,878.45, and authorize final payment to TDIndustries Inc., for HVAC Controls Replacement and Upgrades at Various Athletic Facilities (Project 904-2023) with a final construction cost not to exceed $624,121.55.
Item Recommendation:
X.B.2. Consider approval of the roof replacement at the Galena Park ISD Dement Field Stadium fieldhouse by The Deck & Canopy Company, LLC, via GPISD RFP 22-003, for an estimated amount of $108,000.
Item Recommendation:
X.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
X.C.1. Consider approval of the purchase of the management system for the term of September 10, 2024, through August 31, 2025, from SHI Government Solutions via DIR-TSO-5237 at an estimated amount of $150,000.
Item Recommendation:
X.C.2. Consider approval of the purchase of SmartNet maintenance for the term of September 10, 2024, through August 31, 2025, from NetSync Network Solutions via DIR-TSO-4167 at an estimated amount of $150,000.
Item Recommendation:
X.C.3. Consider purchase approval of the Special Education, RTI, and 504 Website License Agreement for Software Support and Maintenance for the period of September 10, 2024, to August 31, 2025, from Brecht’s Database Solutions, Inc. d/b/a Embrace Education via the Region 19 Allied States Cooperative contract # 20-7382 at an estimated amount of $100,000.
Item Recommendation:
X.C.4. Consider purchase approval of curriculum license renewal for the term of September 10, 2024, to August 29, 2025, from TeachTown via Buy Board Contract #653-21 at an estimated amount of $155,000.
Item Recommendation:
X.C.5. Consider purchase approval of remote psychological services for the term of September 10, 2024, to June 30, 2025, from Marker Leaning via Region 6 (Epic 6), 20.24 at an estimated amount of $310,000.
Item Recommendation:
X.C.6. Consider approval to ratify the purchase of Into Science K-5 Texas Hybrid utilizing the Instructional Materials Allotment funds through Buyboard contract #653-21 for the term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2028, from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt at an estimated amount of $1,340,000 to be paid over four years.
Item Recommendation:
X.C.7. Consider approval for renewal of RFP 21-004 Telehealth Services for the period of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, from Teladoc Health Inc. at an estimated annual expense of $120,000.
Item Recommendation:
X.C.8. Consider approving the Resolution adopting an order approving the Galena Park ISD-certified appraisal roll for the tax year 2024.
Item Recommendation:
X.C.9. Consider approval of the purchase of installation/replacement of fencing and gates for the term of September 10, 2024, to August 31, 2025, from Kantara Fence via RFP 21001, utilizing the School Safety Standards grant at an estimated amount of $130,000.
Item Recommendation:
XI. INFORMATION
Item Recommendation:
XI.A. Dr. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
Item Recommendation:
XI.A.1. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary
Item Recommendation:
XI.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer presented:
Item Recommendation:
XI.B.1. Tax Collection Report – July 2024
Item Recommendation:
XI.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of July 31, 2024
Item Recommendation:
XI.B.3. 2016 Bond Program and Facilities Construction Update
Item Recommendation:
XII. ADJOURN

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