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.

II.B.4. Consider and discuss possible approval of a written contract for administrators to receive a financial benefit for providing services outside of Galena Park ISD.

III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION

IV. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM

IV.A. Ida Schultze, Executive Director for Financial and Treasury, will conduct a Public Hearing to discuss the School's FIRST Annual Financial Management Report.

IV.B. Michelle Young, Director for Instructional Technology, will present the Technology Protection Measure and Internet Safety Policy.  The presentation will include the Acceptable Use Policy, Internet Filtering System, and Internet Safety Curriculum. The presentation will fulfill the E-Rate requirement.

V. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING

VI. REGULAR MEETING

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS
Patrons wishing to address the Board, may do so by registering by 9:30 a.m. the day of the meeting at: https://www.galenaparkisd.com/Page/1139

VII.A. Public Comment for Posted Agenda Items:
Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (LOCAL) may address the Board and make public comments on an agenda item before the Board's consideration of the item.

VII.B. Public Comment for Non-Agenda Items:
Patrons who have duly registered per policy BED (LOCAL) may address the Board regarding matters of concern/interest to the district, other than the character of any student, staff, or Board member. The Board may not act upon any matter that is not listed under the Action Item portion of the agenda. The Board will continue with the remaining agenda after the registered patrons have had an opportunity to speak.

VIII. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS

IX. RECOGNITION

IX.A. Business Partner:

IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Chick-fil-A Beltway 8 & Wallisville, Chick-fil-A I-10 & Uvalde, and Ashley Mendoza, Marketing Assistant, for their generous partnership in providing complimentary meals to all campus and administration building team members.

IX.B. Employee:

IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize Galena Park Middle School Coaches Thomas Boeckers and Rolando Lozano Jr. for immediately using an AED and administering CPR to an athlete in need of assistance.

IX.C. Student:

IX.C.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize former Woodland Acres Middle School and current Galena Park High School students Gabriela Bolanos, Catalina Espinoza, and Dayana Olguin for being featured as winners in the 2025-2026 Peter Piper Pizza calendar art contest.

X. BOARD COMMENTS
Any Board members may make a comment during this portion of the agenda, including reports and comments from Board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, campus visits, community and district activities, education programs, and current affairs related to public school without prior posting being required. Comment items may not pertain to the character of any student, staff or Board member and may not be discussed or deliberated upon at this meeting.

XI. ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT

XI.A. Lakeisha Washington, Principal of Green Valley Elementary School, will present the Academic Spotlight at the November 10, 2025, board meeting. Mrs. Washington will highlight some of the outstanding programs and initiatives at Green Valley Elementary School. The presentation will be in video format.

XII. REPORT

XII.A. Ed Martir, Director for Facility Planning & Construction, will provide a 2016 and 2024 Bond Program and Facilities Construction update.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION

XIII.A. Consider approving an amendment to Galena Park ISD’s District of Innovation Local Innovation Plan.

XIII.B. Consider approval to advance hire up to twenty-five (25) highly qualified teachers for the 2026-2027 school year during the second semester of the 2025-2026 school year.

XIII.C. Consider approval of a Board Resolution and a three-year contingent fee contract for the period of November 11, 2025, through October 31, 2028, with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP pursuant to Section 6.30 of the Tax Code, for the collection of delinquent government receivables owed to Galena Park Independent School District and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute contract on behalf of the District. Notice of said contract is posted with the agenda in accordance with Section 2254 of the Government Code.

XIV. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION

XIV.A. General Consent Agenda:

XIV.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on October 6.

XIV.A.2. Consider approval of the Early Resignation Incentive for retiring classroom teachers, nurses, and counselors.

XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:

XIV.B.1. Consider approval of the award of CSP 26-603 for the Galena Park ISD Multi-Use Facility/North Shore Fieldhouse Renovations and Addition (Project 1001/B106) to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., for an estimated amount not to exceed $8,944,000, including a $250,000 owner's contingency.

XIV.B.2. Consider approval of the award of CSP 26-603 for the Galena Park ISD Multi-Use Facility (Project 1001) to Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc., for an estimated amount not to exceed $20,484,000, including an $825,000 owner's contingency.

XIV.B.3. Consider approval of the selection EMA Engineering & Consulting, Inc., as the Professional Services firm for commissioning services at the Galena Park ISD Multi-Use Facility.

XIV.B.4. Consider approval of the selection EMA Engineering & Consulting, Inc., as the Professional Services firm for commissioning services at Galena Park High School.

XIV.B.5. Consider approval of the selection of Engineered Air Balance Co., Inc., as the Professional Services firm for testing and balancing services at Havard Elementary School.

XIV.B.6. Consider approval of the selection of Beam Professionals as the Professional Services firm for roof replacements at Becker Early Childhood Center and Tice Elementary School.

XIV.B.7. Consider approval of the HVAC chiller condenser coils replacement at the Galena Park ISD Agricultural Facility (Lifecycle Project #L261) by CFI Mechanical, Inc., via Choice Partners contract #22/049MF-05, for an estimated amount of $52,000.

XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:

XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs Grant in partnership with San Jacinto Community College District from the U.S. Department of Education to support Galena Park Independent School District student success through September 30, 3032.

XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the purchase of an out-of-state proposal for Galena Park High School choir students to travel to New York City, New York, for the term of March 6, 2026, through March 10, 2026, from Green Light Group Tours at an estimated cost of $110,000.

XIV.C.3. Consider approval of the award of RFP 26-002 Armored Courier Services for the period of January 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, from Loomis and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a final contract for an estimated annual expenditure of $200,000.

XIV.C.4. Consider approval of the Board Resolution relating to the approval and review of the investment policies and investment strategies for the District’s current Other Revenues Investments policies CDA (Legal) dated November 27, 2023, and CDA (Local) dated January 21, 2025.

XIV.C.5. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of October 2025.

XIV.C.6. Consider approval of investment brokers/dealers who have submitted certifications, if applicable, as required by CDA(LEGAL).

XIV.C.7. Consider approval of the purchase of updated school bus surveillance equipment for the term of November 11, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from 247Security, Inc., via TIPS contract #240801, at an estimated amount of $225,000.

XIV.C.8. Consider approval of the purchase of the annual subscription for Eduphoria! Inc. for the term of November 11, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from Eduphoria! Inc. via TIPS 220105 at an estimated amount of $69,000.

XV. INFORMATION

XV.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:

XV.A.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes September 2025

XV.A.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary August 2025

XV.A.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary September 2025

XV.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer, presented:

XV.B.1. Tax Collection Report - September 2025

XV.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2025

XV.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of September 30, 2025

XV.B.4. Annual Investment Report for the Period of  September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025

XVI. ADJOURN