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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. REGULAR MEETING
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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VI. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
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VII. RECOGNITION
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VII.A. Employee:
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VII.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize all school principals; Diane Sharp and Barbara Garrett, Childcare Center Directors; Billy Hamblen, Maintenance Team Member; Jaime Hernandez, Assistant Director for Maintenance; Carrie Leffert, Lifecycle Specialist; Charles Miller, Director for Maintenance; Frank Padilla, HVAC Technician; Jose Villatoro, Lead HVAC Technician; and Molly Walding, Department of Operations Secretary for incentives earned in 2024 and 2025 through the CenterPoint Energy's Commercial Load Management Program.
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VII.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the school counseling teams at North Shore Elementary School, Pyburn Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School, Tice Elementary School, Cobb Sixth Grade Campus, North Shore Senior High Ninth Grade Center, North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center, and Accelerated Center for Education for earning Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas Awards.
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VII.A.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Career and Technical Education Department for being named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas.
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VII.B. Student:
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VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Normandy Crossing Elementary School 4th Grader, Alexa Kenerson, for placing third in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s 2025 SPURS Writing Competition.
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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. |
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IX. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
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IX.A. Dr. Christopher Eckford, Principal of North Shore Middle School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the March 10, 2025, board meeting. Dr. Eckford will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at North Shore Middle School. The presentation will be in video format.
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X. REPORT
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X.A. Jerid Link, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services, will present the Texas Association of School Board Localized Policy Manual Update 124 as presented for the Board of Trustees review and adoption at first and final reading.
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X.B. Jerid Link, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services, will present the district policy EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement Class Ranking as presented for Board of Trustees review at first and final reading.
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X.C. Ed Martir, Director for Facility Planning & Construction, will provide a 2016 and 2024 Bond Program and Facilities construction update.
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XI. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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XI.A. Consider approval of additions, revisions or deletions to district policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 124 at first and final reading.
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XI.B. Consider approval of revisions to district policy EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement Class Rank at first and final reading.
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XI.C. Consider approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Joint Elections between Galena Park Independent School District and Jacinto City calling for the conduct of a joint election pursuant to Texas Election Code and Texas Education Code on May 3, 2025.
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XI.D. Consider approval of the Second Amendment to the North Shore Little League Lease Agreement effective March 10, 2025. All terms and conditions not expressly revised by this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.
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XI.E. Consider approval of the video display/scoreboard replacement at the Galena Park ISD Stadium by Nevco via BuyBoard contract #678-22, for an estimated amount of $800,000.
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XI.F. Consider approval of the video display/scoreboard replacement at the Galena Park ISD Natatorium by Daktronics via BuyBoard contract #665-22, for an estimated amount of $80,000.
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XII. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
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XII.A. General Consent Agenda:
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XII.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on February 3.
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XII.B. Financial Consent Agenda:
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XII.B.1. Consider approval of the purchase of ThinkCERCA for the term of June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2028, via TIPS 240804 at an estimated total cost of $340,000.
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XII.B.2. Consider approval of the purchase of tuition at McMurry Dual Credit Academy for the period of August 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, from McMurry University per a Memorandum Of Understanding agreement at an estimated amount of $250,000.
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XII.B.3. Consider approval of the purchase of McGraw Hill-Texas StudySync for the period of August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026, via TIPS 240804, at an estimated total cost of $150,000.
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XII.B.4. Consider approval of the purchase of STEMScopes Math Curriculum and Resources for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, from Accelerate Learning via the State Board of Education Instructional Materials at an estimated amount of $63,000.
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XII.B.5. Consider approval for the purchase of musical instruments for the term of March 11, 2025, through August 31, 2025, from Music and Arts via Buyboard Contract# 712-23 at an estimated cost of $200,000.
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XII.B.6. Consider approval for the purchase of musical instruments for the term of March 11, 2025, through August 31, 2025, from Swicegood Music via Region 6 Contract 19.24 at an estimated cost of $200,000.
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XII.B.7. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of February 2025.
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XII.B.8. Consider approval of RFP 25-005 Truancy & Dropout Prevention and Intervention System for the period of April 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, with RaaWee K12 Solutions for a total annual estimated amount of $75,000.
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XII.B.9. Consider approval of RFP 250004265 for E-Rate Eligible Category 1 Internet Access, Leased Lit Fiber and Category 2 Internal Connections (Switches and Routers), with Netsync Network Solutions for installation for a 1-year period beginning July 1, 2025, at an estimated expenditure of $892,967.18: AT&T for 10GB of internet access for a 3-year period beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, at an estimated monthly expenditure of $3,094.38 and the additional AT&T services of Leased Lit Fiber for a 5-year period, beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, at an estimated monthly expenditure of $21,959.05, and delegate authority to the Superintendent or designee to negotiate and approve contracts.
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XII.B.10. Consider approval of a one-year engagement letter with Whitley Penn, LLP to conduct the Annual Financial and Compliance Audit for fiscal year 2024-25 for an estimated annual expenditure of $87,000.
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XII.B.11. Consider approval of the purchase of flooring services from Texan Floor Service, Inc., through BuyBoard contract #736-24 at an estimated expenditure of $55,000 for the period of March 11, 2025, through August 31, 2025.
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XIII. INFORMATION
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XIII.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
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XIII.A.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - January 2025
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XIII.A.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary - January 2025
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XIII.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer presented:
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XIII.B.1. Tax Collection Report - January 2025
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XIII.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of January 31, 2025
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XIII.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of January 31, 2025
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XIV. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | March 10, 2025 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:
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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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| 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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IV. REGULAR MEETING
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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 |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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VI. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
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VII. RECOGNITION
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| Item Recommendation: |
VII.A. Employee:
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| Item Recommendation: |
VII.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize all school principals; Diane Sharp and Barbara Garrett, Childcare Center Directors; Billy Hamblen, Maintenance Team Member; Jaime Hernandez, Assistant Director for Maintenance; Carrie Leffert, Lifecycle Specialist; Charles Miller, Director for Maintenance; Frank Padilla, HVAC Technician; Jose Villatoro, Lead HVAC Technician; and Molly Walding, Department of Operations Secretary for incentives earned in 2024 and 2025 through the CenterPoint Energy's Commercial Load Management Program.
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VII.A.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the school counseling teams at North Shore Elementary School, Pyburn Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School, Tice Elementary School, Cobb Sixth Grade Campus, North Shore Senior High Ninth Grade Center, North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center, and Accelerated Center for Education for earning Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas Awards.
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VII.A.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Career and Technical Education Department for being named a CTE District of Distinction by the Career and Technical Association of Texas.
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VII.B. Student:
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VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Normandy Crossing Elementary School 4th Grader, Alexa Kenerson, for placing third in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s 2025 SPURS Writing Competition.
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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. |
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IX. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT
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| Item Recommendation: |
IX.A. Dr. Christopher Eckford, Principal of North Shore Middle School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the March 10, 2025, board meeting. Dr. Eckford will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at North Shore Middle School. The presentation will be in video format.
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X. REPORT
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X.A. Jerid Link, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services, will present the Texas Association of School Board Localized Policy Manual Update 124 as presented for the Board of Trustees review and adoption at first and final reading.
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| Item Recommendation: |
X.B. Jerid Link, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services, will present the district policy EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement Class Ranking as presented for Board of Trustees review at first and final reading.
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X.C. Ed Martir, Director for Facility Planning & Construction, will provide a 2016 and 2024 Bond Program and Facilities construction update.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XI. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XI.A. Consider approval of additions, revisions or deletions to district policies as recommended by TASB Policy Service and according to the Instruction Sheet for TASB Localized Policy Manual Update 124 at first and final reading.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XI.B. Consider approval of revisions to district policy EIC (LOCAL) Academic Achievement Class Rank at first and final reading.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XI.C. Consider approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Joint Elections between Galena Park Independent School District and Jacinto City calling for the conduct of a joint election pursuant to Texas Election Code and Texas Education Code on May 3, 2025.
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XI.D. Consider approval of the Second Amendment to the North Shore Little League Lease Agreement effective March 10, 2025. All terms and conditions not expressly revised by this Amendment shall remain in full force and effect.
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XI.E. Consider approval of the video display/scoreboard replacement at the Galena Park ISD Stadium by Nevco via BuyBoard contract #678-22, for an estimated amount of $800,000.
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XI.F. Consider approval of the video display/scoreboard replacement at the Galena Park ISD Natatorium by Daktronics via BuyBoard contract #665-22, for an estimated amount of $80,000.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.A. General Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on February 3.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.B. Financial Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.B.1. Consider approval of the purchase of ThinkCERCA for the term of June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2028, via TIPS 240804 at an estimated total cost of $340,000.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.B.2. Consider approval of the purchase of tuition at McMurry Dual Credit Academy for the period of August 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, from McMurry University per a Memorandum Of Understanding agreement at an estimated amount of $250,000.
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XII.B.3. Consider approval of the purchase of McGraw Hill-Texas StudySync for the period of August 1, 2025, through July 31, 2026, via TIPS 240804, at an estimated total cost of $150,000.
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XII.B.4. Consider approval of the purchase of STEMScopes Math Curriculum and Resources for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, from Accelerate Learning via the State Board of Education Instructional Materials at an estimated amount of $63,000.
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XII.B.5. Consider approval for the purchase of musical instruments for the term of March 11, 2025, through August 31, 2025, from Music and Arts via Buyboard Contract# 712-23 at an estimated cost of $200,000.
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XII.B.6. Consider approval for the purchase of musical instruments for the term of March 11, 2025, through August 31, 2025, from Swicegood Music via Region 6 Contract 19.24 at an estimated cost of $200,000.
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XII.B.7. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of February 2025.
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XII.B.8. Consider approval of RFP 25-005 Truancy & Dropout Prevention and Intervention System for the period of April 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, with RaaWee K12 Solutions for a total annual estimated amount of $75,000.
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XII.B.9. Consider approval of RFP 250004265 for E-Rate Eligible Category 1 Internet Access, Leased Lit Fiber and Category 2 Internal Connections (Switches and Routers), with Netsync Network Solutions for installation for a 1-year period beginning July 1, 2025, at an estimated expenditure of $892,967.18: AT&T for 10GB of internet access for a 3-year period beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, at an estimated monthly expenditure of $3,094.38 and the additional AT&T services of Leased Lit Fiber for a 5-year period, beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, at an estimated monthly expenditure of $21,959.05, and delegate authority to the Superintendent or designee to negotiate and approve contracts.
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XII.B.10. Consider approval of a one-year engagement letter with Whitley Penn, LLP to conduct the Annual Financial and Compliance Audit for fiscal year 2024-25 for an estimated annual expenditure of $87,000.
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XII.B.11. Consider approval of the purchase of flooring services from Texan Floor Service, Inc., through BuyBoard contract #736-24 at an estimated expenditure of $55,000 for the period of March 11, 2025, through August 31, 2025.
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XIII. INFORMATION
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XIII.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
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XIII.A.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - January 2025
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XIII.A.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary - January 2025
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XIII.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer presented:
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XIII.B.1. Tax Collection Report - January 2025
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XIII.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of January 31, 2025
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XIII.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of January 31, 2025
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XIV. ADJOURN
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