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.C. Section 551.087 Economic Development Negotiations - Discuss or Deliberate Commercial or Financial Information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations.
II.C.1. Discussion on an agreement for a limitation on the taxable value of property for maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes with NRG Greens Bayou 6, LLC, Texas Comptroller or Public Accounts Application J0017.
III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
IV. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
IV.A. Dr. Kimberly Martin, Executive Director for Accountability and Academic Support, will present the 2024-2025 Annual Report to the Board of Trustees.
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. Employee:
IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the North Shore Senior High School Band Program, under the direction of Mr. Shane Goforth, for receiving the Earl D. Irons Program of Distinction award.  North Shore Senior High School is only the fifth school in Texas to receive the Earl D. Irons Program of Distinction in the award’s history.
IX.B. Student:
IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the North Shore Mustang Varsity Football Team for defeating the Duncanville Panthers on December 20, 2025, to win the 2025 UIL Texas Football 6A Division 1 State Championship. This is North Shore’s second state championship in five years and sixth state championship overall.
IX.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the top individual and team Geography Bee winners: 
Elementary Overall Top Scorer -
Matthew Pena, MacArthur Elementary
Middle School Overall Top Scorer -
Adrian Calderon, Woodland Acres Middle School
Elementary School Team Winners -
Corbin Kegler, Woodland Acres Elementary School
Antonio Luviano, Woodland Acres Elementary School
Nicholas Wong, Woodland Acres Elementary School
Middle School Team Winners -
Noah Anguiano, Woodland Acres Middle School
Adrian Calderon, Woodland Acres Middle School
Angel Fuentes, Woodland Acres Middle School
IX.B.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize the top individual and team Social Studies Bee winners: 
Overall Top Scorer and Ruby Gresham Scholarship Winner -
Estevan Garza, North Shore Senior High School
Team Winners -
Roberto Barrientos, CTE Early College High School
Luz Campos, CTE Early College High School
Jeshua Puente, CTE Early College High School
Alexia Saenz, CTE Early College High School
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. DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT
XI.A. Dr. Sherrhonda Hunter, Executive Director for School & Community Relations, will present the Board of Trustees Spotlight at the January 12, 2026, board meeting. In recognition of Board Appreciation Month, Dr. Hunter will highlight the Board of Trustees 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 of an agreement for a limitation on the taxable value of property for maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes with NRG Greens Bayou 6, LLC, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Application J0017.
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 December 8.
XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
XIV.B.1. Consider approval of Smith & Company Architects as the architectural firm for renovations and additions at MacArthur Elementary School.
XIV.B.2. Consider approval of Pfluger Architects, Inc., as the architectural firm for renovations and additions at Woodland Acres Middle School and Purple Sage Elementary School.
XIV.B.3. Consider approval of PBK Architects, Inc., as the architectural firm for renovations and additions at Galena Park Middle School.
XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the purchase of weights for the Galena Park High School Fieldhouse from ASB Sports Acquisition, Inc., dba Game One, via BuyBoard contract #766-25, at an estimated one-time purchase amount of $260,000.
XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of December 2025.
XIV.C.3. Consider approval of the award of RFP 26-003 Perimeter Security Fencing and Gates for the term of February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, at an estimated annual expenditure of $300,000 with the following vendors:
Foster Fence LTD
Kantara Fencing
Quality Fencing
Quinn Construction
Westco Ventures LLC
XIV.C.4. Consider approval of renewal RFP 22-002 Elevator and Wheelchair Lifts Maintenance, Repair, and Inspections for the term of February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, with Elevator Transportation Services, Inc. at an estimated expenditure of $100,000.
XIV.C.5. Consider approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial and Single Audit Reports for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, as presented.
XV. INFORMATION
XV.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
XV.A.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - November 2025
XV.A.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary - November 2025
XV.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer, presented:
XV.B.1. Tax Collection Report - November 2025
XV.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of November 30, 2025
XV.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of November 30, 2025
XV.B.4. General Fund Budget Summary Report for the Period of September 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025
XVI. ADJOURN
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Meeting: January 12, 2026 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.C. Section 551.087 Economic Development Negotiations - Discuss or Deliberate Commercial or Financial Information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations.
Item Recommendation:
II.C.1. Discussion on an agreement for a limitation on the taxable value of property for maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes with NRG Greens Bayou 6, LLC, Texas Comptroller or Public Accounts Application J0017.
Item Recommendation:
III. RECONVENE FOR POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION
Item Recommendation:
IV. CALL PUBLIC HEARING TO ORDER/ANNOUNCE QUORUM
Item Recommendation:
IV.A. Dr. Kimberly Martin, Executive Director for Accountability and Academic Support, will present the 2024-2025 Annual Report to the Board of Trustees.
Item Recommendation:
V. ADJOURN PUBLIC HEARING
Item Recommendation:
VI. REGULAR MEETING
Item Recommendation:
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
Item Recommendation:
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.
Item Recommendation:
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.
Item Recommendation:
VIII. INVOCATION, PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN AND TEXAS FLAGS
Item Recommendation:
IX. RECOGNITION
Item Recommendation:
IX.A. Employee:
Item Recommendation:
IX.A.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the North Shore Senior High School Band Program, under the direction of Mr. Shane Goforth, for receiving the Earl D. Irons Program of Distinction award.  North Shore Senior High School is only the fifth school in Texas to receive the Earl D. Irons Program of Distinction in the award’s history.
Item Recommendation:
IX.B. Student:
Item Recommendation:
IX.B.1. Galena Park ISD will recognize the North Shore Mustang Varsity Football Team for defeating the Duncanville Panthers on December 20, 2025, to win the 2025 UIL Texas Football 6A Division 1 State Championship. This is North Shore’s second state championship in five years and sixth state championship overall.
Item Recommendation:
IX.B.2. Galena Park ISD will recognize the top individual and team Geography Bee winners: 
Elementary Overall Top Scorer -
Matthew Pena, MacArthur Elementary
Middle School Overall Top Scorer -
Adrian Calderon, Woodland Acres Middle School
Elementary School Team Winners -
Corbin Kegler, Woodland Acres Elementary School
Antonio Luviano, Woodland Acres Elementary School
Nicholas Wong, Woodland Acres Elementary School
Middle School Team Winners -
Noah Anguiano, Woodland Acres Middle School
Adrian Calderon, Woodland Acres Middle School
Angel Fuentes, Woodland Acres Middle School
Item Recommendation:
IX.B.3. Galena Park ISD will recognize the top individual and team Social Studies Bee winners: 
Overall Top Scorer and Ruby Gresham Scholarship Winner -
Estevan Garza, North Shore Senior High School
Team Winners -
Roberto Barrientos, CTE Early College High School
Luz Campos, CTE Early College High School
Jeshua Puente, CTE Early College High School
Alexia Saenz, CTE Early College High School
Item Recommendation:
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.
Item Recommendation:
XI. DISTRICT SPOTLIGHT
Item Recommendation:
XI.A. Dr. Sherrhonda Hunter, Executive Director for School & Community Relations, will present the Board of Trustees Spotlight at the January 12, 2026, board meeting. In recognition of Board Appreciation Month, Dr. Hunter will highlight the Board of Trustees in video format.
Item Recommendation:
XII. REPORT
Item Recommendation:
XII.A. Ed Martir, Director for Facility Planning & Construction, will provide a 2016 and 2024 Bond Program and Facilities Construction update.
Item Recommendation:
XIII. NEW BUSINESS - ACTION
Item Recommendation:
XIII.A. Consider approving an amendment to Galena Park ISD’s District of Innovation Local Innovation Plan.
Item Recommendation:
XIII.B. Consider approval of an agreement for a limitation on the taxable value of property for maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes with NRG Greens Bayou 6, LLC, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Application J0017.
Item Recommendation:
XIV. CONSENT AGENDA - ACTION
Item Recommendation:
XIV.A. General Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XIV.A.1. Consider approval of the minutes for the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on December 8.
Item Recommendation:
XIV.B. Construction Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XIV.B.1. Consider approval of Smith & Company Architects as the architectural firm for renovations and additions at MacArthur Elementary School.
Item Recommendation:
XIV.B.2. Consider approval of Pfluger Architects, Inc., as the architectural firm for renovations and additions at Woodland Acres Middle School and Purple Sage Elementary School.
Item Recommendation:
XIV.B.3. Consider approval of PBK Architects, Inc., as the architectural firm for renovations and additions at Galena Park Middle School.
Item Recommendation:
XIV.C. Financial Consent Agenda:
Item Recommendation:
XIV.C.1. Consider approval of the purchase of weights for the Galena Park High School Fieldhouse from ASB Sports Acquisition, Inc., dba Game One, via BuyBoard contract #766-25, at an estimated one-time purchase amount of $260,000.
Item Recommendation:
XIV.C.2. Consider approval of the proposed Budget Amendments for the month of December 2025.
Item Recommendation:
XIV.C.3. Consider approval of the award of RFP 26-003 Perimeter Security Fencing and Gates for the term of February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, at an estimated annual expenditure of $300,000 with the following vendors:
Foster Fence LTD
Kantara Fencing
Quality Fencing
Quinn Construction
Westco Ventures LLC
Item Recommendation:
XIV.C.4. Consider approval of renewal RFP 22-002 Elevator and Wheelchair Lifts Maintenance, Repair, and Inspections for the term of February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, with Elevator Transportation Services, Inc. at an estimated expenditure of $100,000.
Item Recommendation:
XIV.C.5. Consider approval of the Annual Comprehensive Financial and Single Audit Reports for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, as presented.
Item Recommendation:
XV. INFORMATION
Item Recommendation:
XV.A. Wanna Giacona, Chief Administrative Officer, presented:
Item Recommendation:
XV.A.1. Early Head Start Policy Council Meeting Minutes - November 2025
Item Recommendation:
XV.A.2. Early Head Start Update and Fund 205 Expenditure Report Summary - November 2025
Item Recommendation:
XV.B. Ben Pape, Chief Financial Officer, presented:
Item Recommendation:
XV.B.1. Tax Collection Report - November 2025
Item Recommendation:
XV.B.2. 2016 Bond Program Financial Report as of November 30, 2025
Item Recommendation:
XV.B.3. 2024 Bond Program Financial Report as of November 30, 2025
Item Recommendation:
XV.B.4. General Fund Budget Summary Report for the Period of September 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025
Item Recommendation:
XVI. ADJOURN

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