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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. Discuss and approve the Superintendent's Evaluation.
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II.B.4. Discuss the Superintendent's employment contract.
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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. Business Partner:
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VII.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize United Community Credit Union for its generous donation that benefited twenty at-risk families.
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VII.B. Student:
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VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Galena Park High School 11th graders Brian Piedra and Bryan Aguilera for their courageous intervention on behalf of a Galena Park High School Teacher.
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VII.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board for their leadership and dedicated service to their schools and community.
Members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board include: - CTE Early College High School - Alonso Castañeda, Rogelio Hinojosa, Frida Ortiz, Jose Padron Jr., Mia Peña, Melanie Perez, Priscilla Piña, and Jeshua Puente - Galena Park High School - Adam Alvarado, Mia Balderas, Lorenzo Delgadillo, Alizay Fuentes, Vania Munoz, Cairo Nieto, Kayla Ramirez, and Richey Vazquez - North Shore Senior High Ninth Grade Center - Aniya Brown and Angel Gutierrez - North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center - Joslynn Cisneros and Lynel Hunter III - North Shore Senior High School - Dulce Bonilla, Kylah Eckford, Luke Melendez, and Jase Tapiz |
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VII.B.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize Alex Sauz, a Pyburn Elementary School 5th grader, and Evelyn Gomez, a North Shore Middle School 8th grader, for their inclusion in the 2024 Texas Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Exhibition.
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VII.B.4. Galena Park ISD will recognize North Shore Senior High Ninth Grade Center student Jorge Guerra for being the first male swimmer to qualify for the University Interscholastic League Swim and Dive State Meet in 35 years.
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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. Karen Haynes, Director for Mental Health & Social Services, will present the Academic Spotlight at the April 14, 2025, board meeting. Dr. Haynes will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives from the Mental Health & Social Services Department. The presentation will be in video format.
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X. FINE ARTS SPOTLIGHT
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X.A. Sam Harris, Director of Fine Arts & Academic Enrichment, will present the Fine Arts Spotlight at the April 14, 2025, board meeting. Mr. Harris will highlight the Galena Park High School Banda and the North Shore Senior High School Folklórico dancers, who will perform live.
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XI. REPORT
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XI.A. Norma Hernandez, Board President, will report on Galena Park Independent School District Board Members' continuing education credits.
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XI.B. Ed Martir, Director for Facility Planning & Construction, will provide a 2016 and 2024 Bond Program and Facilities Construction update.
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XII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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XII.A. Consider approval of the 2025 summer school pay rates.
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XII.B. Consider approval of the Schematic Design for Cimarron Elementary School replacement, as presented by S. Chu Architects, Inc.
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XII.C. Consider approval of the Schematic Design for Galena Park High School Phase 3-5, as presented by PBK Architects, Inc.
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XIII. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
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XIII.A. General Consent Agenda:
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XIII.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on March 10.
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XIII.A.2. Consider approval of the On-Campus Compensatory Education Home Instruction waiver for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.
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XIII.A.3. Consider approval of the Allotment and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Certification, 2025-2026.
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XIII.A.4. Consider approval of the submission of waiver request to the Texas Education Agency for the following: Modified State Assessment Testing Days. Waiver application will be submitted to the TEA upon Board approval.
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XIII.A.5. Consider approval of the submission of a waiver request to the Texas Education Agency for the following: Staff Development Minutes Waiver. Waiver application will be submitted to the TEA upon Board approval.
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XIII.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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XIII.B.1. Consider approval of the selection of Salas O’Brien, as the Architect Engineer Assignment firm for the Havard Elementary School HVAC Modifications, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firm.
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XIII.B.2. Consider approval of the selection of VLK Architects Inc., as the Architect Engineer Assignment firm for the Galena Park ISD Multi-Use Facility, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firm.
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XIII.B.3. Consider approval of the LED Lighting Upgrade at Normandy Crossing Elementary School by Excel Energy Group, Inc., via BuyBoard contract #681-23 for an estimated amount of $195,000.
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XIII.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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XIII.C.1. Consider approval to ratify the alternative transportation services through July 31, 2025, from HopSkipDrive, Inc. via Choice Partners Contract No. 23/014MR-03, at an estimated amount of $125,000, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract.
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XIII.C.2. Consider approval to ratify the purchases of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and Air Purification Filters through August 31, 2025, from Joe W. Fly Co., Inc., via Buyboard contract #720-23 at an estimated annual expenditure of $200,000.
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XIII.C.3. Consider approval to renew RFP 23-015 Garbage Collection Services, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, from Frontier Waste K2, LLC., at an estimated annual expenditure of $800,000.
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XIII.C.4. Consider approval of the extension and amendment agreement for RFP 22-012 Armored Courier Services with Loomis US and delegate authority to the Superintendent or designee to execute the amendment through December 31, 2025, for an estimated annual expenditure of $195,000.
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XIII.C.5. Consider approval to renew RFP 22-006 Fire Alarm Systems from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, for renewal with Koetter Fire Protection of Houston for an estimated expenditure of $250,000.
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XIII.C.6. Consider approval to renew RFP 21-003 Concrete Work for the period of May 1, 2025, through April 31, 2026, with Brooks Concrete, Inc. at an estimated annual amount of $250,000.
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XIII.C.7. Consider approval for award of RFP 25-007 Large Kitchen Equipment for the period of April 15, 2025, through March 31, 2026, for an estimated expenditure of $500,000 to vendors listed below:
Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Co A-Tex Restaurant Supply, Inc Jean’s Restaurant Supply Kijero LLC Kommercial Kitchens Mission Restaurant Supply Oswalt Restaurant Supply Stafford-Smith, Inc. |
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XIII.C.8. Consider approval for RFP 25-004 Addendum 1 Athletic Field Maintenance Services for the period of May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, to Greenscapes Six, LLC, and Rotolo Consultants, Inc., at an estimated annual expenditure of $85,000.
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XIII.C.9. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of March 2025.
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XIII.C.10. Consider approval of the purchase of four 78-passenger school buses and five special needs buses for student transportation from Thomas Bus Gulf Coast GP, Inc., for an estimated amount of $1,176,000 via BuyBoard Contract #722-23.
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XIV. INFORMATION
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XIV.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
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XIV.A.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - February 2025
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XIV.A.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary - February 2025
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XIV.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer presented:
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XIV.B.1. Tax Collection Report - February 2025
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XIV.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of February 28, 2025
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XIV.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of February 28, 2025
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XIV.B.4. General Fund Budget Summary Report for the period of September 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025
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XV. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | April 14, 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.
|
|
| 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. Discuss and approve the Superintendent's Evaluation.
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| Item Recommendation: |
II.B.4. Discuss the Superintendent's employment contract.
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| Item Recommendation: |
III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
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| Item Recommendation: |
IV. REGULAR MEETING
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| 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 |
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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. |
|
| 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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VII.A. Business Partner:
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VII.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize United Community Credit Union for its generous donation that benefited twenty at-risk families.
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| Item Recommendation: |
VII.B. Student:
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| Item Recommendation: |
VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Galena Park High School 11th graders Brian Piedra and Bryan Aguilera for their courageous intervention on behalf of a Galena Park High School Teacher.
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| Item Recommendation: |
VII.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board for their leadership and dedicated service to their schools and community.
Members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Board include: - CTE Early College High School - Alonso Castañeda, Rogelio Hinojosa, Frida Ortiz, Jose Padron Jr., Mia Peña, Melanie Perez, Priscilla Piña, and Jeshua Puente - Galena Park High School - Adam Alvarado, Mia Balderas, Lorenzo Delgadillo, Alizay Fuentes, Vania Munoz, Cairo Nieto, Kayla Ramirez, and Richey Vazquez - North Shore Senior High Ninth Grade Center - Aniya Brown and Angel Gutierrez - North Shore Senior High 10th Grade Center - Joslynn Cisneros and Lynel Hunter III - North Shore Senior High School - Dulce Bonilla, Kylah Eckford, Luke Melendez, and Jase Tapiz |
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VII.B.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize Alex Sauz, a Pyburn Elementary School 5th grader, and Evelyn Gomez, a North Shore Middle School 8th grader, for their inclusion in the 2024 Texas Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Exhibition.
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VII.B.4. Galena Park ISD will recognize North Shore Senior High Ninth Grade Center student Jorge Guerra for being the first male swimmer to qualify for the University Interscholastic League Swim and Dive State Meet in 35 years.
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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. Karen Haynes, Director for Mental Health & Social Services, will present the Academic Spotlight at the April 14, 2025, board meeting. Dr. Haynes will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives from the Mental Health & Social Services Department. The presentation will be in video format.
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X. FINE ARTS SPOTLIGHT
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| Item Recommendation: |
X.A. Sam Harris, Director of Fine Arts & Academic Enrichment, will present the Fine Arts Spotlight at the April 14, 2025, board meeting. Mr. Harris will highlight the Galena Park High School Banda and the North Shore Senior High School Folklórico dancers, who will perform live.
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XI. REPORT
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XI.A. Norma Hernandez, Board President, will report on Galena Park Independent School District Board Members' continuing education credits.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XI.B. 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: |
XII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.A. Consider approval of the 2025 summer school pay rates.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.B. Consider approval of the Schematic Design for Cimarron Elementary School replacement, as presented by S. Chu Architects, Inc.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.C. Consider approval of the Schematic Design for Galena Park High School Phase 3-5, as presented by PBK Architects, Inc.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A. General Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on March 10.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A.2. Consider approval of the On-Campus Compensatory Education Home Instruction waiver for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A.3. Consider approval of the Allotment and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Certification, 2025-2026.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A.4. Consider approval of the submission of waiver request to the Texas Education Agency for the following: Modified State Assessment Testing Days. Waiver application will be submitted to the TEA upon Board approval.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.A.5. Consider approval of the submission of a waiver request to the Texas Education Agency for the following: Staff Development Minutes Waiver. Waiver application will be submitted to the TEA upon Board approval.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.B.1. Consider approval of the selection of Salas O’Brien, as the Architect Engineer Assignment firm for the Havard Elementary School HVAC Modifications, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firm.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.B.2. Consider approval of the selection of VLK Architects Inc., as the Architect Engineer Assignment firm for the Galena Park ISD Multi-Use Facility, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected firm.
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XIII.B.3. Consider approval of the LED Lighting Upgrade at Normandy Crossing Elementary School by Excel Energy Group, Inc., via BuyBoard contract #681-23 for an estimated amount of $195,000.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.C.1. Consider approval to ratify the alternative transportation services through July 31, 2025, from HopSkipDrive, Inc. via Choice Partners Contract No. 23/014MR-03, at an estimated amount of $125,000, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XIII.C.2. Consider approval to ratify the purchases of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and Air Purification Filters through August 31, 2025, from Joe W. Fly Co., Inc., via Buyboard contract #720-23 at an estimated annual expenditure of $200,000.
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XIII.C.3. Consider approval to renew RFP 23-015 Garbage Collection Services, for the period July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, from Frontier Waste K2, LLC., at an estimated annual expenditure of $800,000.
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XIII.C.4. Consider approval of the extension and amendment agreement for RFP 22-012 Armored Courier Services with Loomis US and delegate authority to the Superintendent or designee to execute the amendment through December 31, 2025, for an estimated annual expenditure of $195,000.
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XIII.C.5. Consider approval to renew RFP 22-006 Fire Alarm Systems from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, for renewal with Koetter Fire Protection of Houston for an estimated expenditure of $250,000.
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XIII.C.6. Consider approval to renew RFP 21-003 Concrete Work for the period of May 1, 2025, through April 31, 2026, with Brooks Concrete, Inc. at an estimated annual amount of $250,000.
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XIII.C.7. Consider approval for award of RFP 25-007 Large Kitchen Equipment for the period of April 15, 2025, through March 31, 2026, for an estimated expenditure of $500,000 to vendors listed below:
Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Co A-Tex Restaurant Supply, Inc Jean’s Restaurant Supply Kijero LLC Kommercial Kitchens Mission Restaurant Supply Oswalt Restaurant Supply Stafford-Smith, Inc. |
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XIII.C.8. Consider approval for RFP 25-004 Addendum 1 Athletic Field Maintenance Services for the period of May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, to Greenscapes Six, LLC, and Rotolo Consultants, Inc., at an estimated annual expenditure of $85,000.
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XIII.C.9. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of March 2025.
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XIII.C.10. Consider approval of the purchase of four 78-passenger school buses and five special needs buses for student transportation from Thomas Bus Gulf Coast GP, Inc., for an estimated amount of $1,176,000 via BuyBoard Contract #722-23.
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XIV. INFORMATION
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XIV.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
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XIV.A.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - February 2025
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XIV.A.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary - February 2025
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XIV.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer presented:
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XIV.B.1. Tax Collection Report - February 2025
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XIV.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of February 28, 2025
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XIV.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of February 28, 2025
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XIV.B.4. General Fund Budget Summary Report for the period of September 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025
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XV. ADJOURN
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