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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 and discuss possible approval of written contract for administrators to receive a financial benefit for providing services outside of Galena Park ISD.
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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 CLS Health Webster for its generous donation of 10 Automated External Defibrillator Backpacks.
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VII.B. Student:
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VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD would like to recognize Galena Park High School students Emalee Esquivel and Nina Ramos, as well as North Shore Senior High School student Alvaro Benavides, for earning commendable placements in their respective lamb classes and qualifying to participate in the auction at the 2025 Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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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. Sam Harris, Director for Fine Arts & Academic Enrichment, will present the Academic Spotlight at the December 8, 2025, board meeting. Mr. Harris will highlight the Costuming and Technical Theatre programs at Galena Park High School and North Shore Senior High School. The presentation will be in video format. The North Shore Senior High School Chorale will perform live.
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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 126 as presented for the Board of Trustees review and adoption at first and final reading.
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X.B. 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 the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on November 10, along with correcting a clerical error in the minutes for Construction Consent Agenda numbers 1 and 2 from CSP 26-603 to CSP 25-603.
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XI.B. 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 126 at first and final reading.
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XI.C. Consider approval of the Resolution of the governing body of Galena Park ISD casting its vote to appoint directors to the Harris Central Appraisal District’s Board of Directors, by casting 20 votes for Martina Lemond Dixon to serve on the board of directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District, for a term beginning January 1, 2026.
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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 Galena Park ISD amended list of appraisers for the 2025-2026 school year.
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XII.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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XII.B.1. Consider approval of the award of CSP 25-604 for the Cimarron Elementary School Replacement (Project B101) to Gamma Construction Company, for an estimated amount not to exceed $35,712,000, including an $850,000 owner's contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
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XII.B.2. Consider approval of the award of CSP 25-602 for the Galena Park ISD Batting Cage Package (Project B104) to Millennium Project Solutions, Inc., for an estimated amount not to exceed $2,858,000, including a $300,000 owner’s contingency.
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XII.B.3. Consider approval of the selection of EMA Engineering & Consulting, Inc. as the Professional Services firm for commissioning services at Cimarron Elementary School.
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XII.B.4. Consider approval of the selection of Braun Intertec Corporation as the Professional Services firm for special inspections and testing services at the GPISD Multi-Use Facility.
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XII.B.5. Consider approval of the selection of Braun Intertec Corporation as the Professional Services firm for special inspections and testing services at Cimarron Elementary School.
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XII.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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XII.C.1. Consider approval of the RFP 260001836 for E-Rate Eligible internal connections, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a final contract for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, from Netsync Network Solutions, at an estimated amount of $956,316.10. Leased Lit Fiber and an additional 10GB of internet access for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, from Comcast Business Communications, LLC, at an estimated amount $238,330.08.
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XII.C.2. Consider approval to ratify the purchases of Chromebooks, licenses, computer-related consumables, and network components for the term of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from CDW Government via TIPS 230105, TCPN/OMNIA R210401, DIR CPO 5093, and Choice Partners 25/018MF at an estimated amount of $500,000.
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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. 2025-2026 Gifted and Talented Enrollment Report
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XIII.A.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - October 2025
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XIII.A.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary - October 2025
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XIII.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer, presented:
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XIII.B.1. Tax Collection Report - October 2025
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XIII.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of October 31, 2025
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XIII.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of October 31, 2025
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XIV. ADJOURN
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | December 8, 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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| Item Recommendation: |
II.B.2. Consider Superintendent responsibilities.
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| Item Recommendation: |
II.B.3. Consider and discuss possible approval of written contract for administrators to receive a financial benefit for providing services outside of Galena Park ISD.
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| Item Recommendation: |
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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VII.A. Business Partner:
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VII.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize CLS Health Webster for its generous donation of 10 Automated External Defibrillator Backpacks.
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VII.B. Student:
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VII.B.1. Galena Park ISD would like to recognize Galena Park High School students Emalee Esquivel and Nina Ramos, as well as North Shore Senior High School student Alvaro Benavides, for earning commendable placements in their respective lamb classes and qualifying to participate in the auction at the 2025 Pasadena Livestock Show and Rodeo.
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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. Sam Harris, Director for Fine Arts & Academic Enrichment, will present the Academic Spotlight at the December 8, 2025, board meeting. Mr. Harris will highlight the Costuming and Technical Theatre programs at Galena Park High School and North Shore Senior High School. The presentation will be in video format. The North Shore Senior High School Chorale will perform live.
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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 126 as presented for the Board of Trustees review and adoption at first and final reading.
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| Item Recommendation: |
X.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: |
XI. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
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| Item Recommendation: |
XI.A. Consider approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting held on November 10, along with correcting a clerical error in the minutes for Construction Consent Agenda numbers 1 and 2 from CSP 26-603 to CSP 25-603.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XI.B. 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 126 at first and final reading.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XI.C. Consider approval of the Resolution of the governing body of Galena Park ISD casting its vote to appoint directors to the Harris Central Appraisal District’s Board of Directors, by casting 20 votes for Martina Lemond Dixon to serve on the board of directors of the Harris Central Appraisal District, for a term beginning January 1, 2026.
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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 Galena Park ISD amended list of appraisers for the 2025-2026 school year.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.B.1. Consider approval of the award of CSP 25-604 for the Cimarron Elementary School Replacement (Project B101) to Gamma Construction Company, for an estimated amount not to exceed $35,712,000, including an $850,000 owner's contingency, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a contract with the selected company.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.B.2. Consider approval of the award of CSP 25-602 for the Galena Park ISD Batting Cage Package (Project B104) to Millennium Project Solutions, Inc., for an estimated amount not to exceed $2,858,000, including a $300,000 owner’s contingency.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.B.3. Consider approval of the selection of EMA Engineering & Consulting, Inc. as the Professional Services firm for commissioning services at Cimarron Elementary School.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.B.4. Consider approval of the selection of Braun Intertec Corporation as the Professional Services firm for special inspections and testing services at the GPISD Multi-Use Facility.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.B.5. Consider approval of the selection of Braun Intertec Corporation as the Professional Services firm for special inspections and testing services at Cimarron Elementary School.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.C.1. Consider approval of the RFP 260001836 for E-Rate Eligible internal connections, and delegate authority to the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate and execute a final contract for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, from Netsync Network Solutions, at an estimated amount of $956,316.10. Leased Lit Fiber and an additional 10GB of internet access for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, from Comcast Business Communications, LLC, at an estimated amount $238,330.08.
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| Item Recommendation: |
XII.C.2. Consider approval to ratify the purchases of Chromebooks, licenses, computer-related consumables, and network components for the term of September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, from CDW Government via TIPS 230105, TCPN/OMNIA R210401, DIR CPO 5093, and Choice Partners 25/018MF at an estimated amount of $500,000.
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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. 2025-2026 Gifted and Talented Enrollment Report
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XIII.A.2. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - October 2025
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XIII.A.3. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary - October 2025
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XIII.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer, presented:
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XIII.B.1. Tax Collection Report - October 2025
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XIII.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of October 31, 2025
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XIII.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of October 31, 2025
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XIV. ADJOURN
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