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Meeting Agenda
1) Call to order Open Session in the Board Room of the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.
2) Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Texas flag.
3) Citizen's Request to Address the Board on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items.  Please complete sign-up sheets available in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting.
4) Declaration of Conflicts of Interest.
5) District Reports
5)A) Superintendent's Report
5)B) Galveston Education Foundation Annual Report
5)C) Board Committee Reports
5)C)1) Policy Committee Chair- Mr. David O'Neal
5)C)2) Facilities/Finance Committee Chair- Mr. Johnny Smecca
6) Financial Reports and Budget Update
7) REGULAR AGENDA- Action Items
7)A) Discuss and Consider Approval of GMP #3B for the Ball High School and Natatorium Project.
7)B) Schedule Public Meeting to Discuss the 2023 Proposed Tax Rate and the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
7)C) Consider Approval of 2023 Proposed Tax Rate to be Published in Notice of Public Hearing 
8) The Board may recess into Closed Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meeting Act Government Code Sections 551.071- 551.090 Subchapter D and E. 

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed meeting then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:
    A) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or
    B) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.
8)A) Personnel
8)B) Consultation with Attorney
8)C) Real Property
8)D) Security
9) Reestablish the open meeting of the Galveston ISD Board of Trustees.
10) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items
10)A) Consider approval of the minutes from the Special Meeting on June 28, 2023
10)B) Consider approval of personnel resignations and recommendations with contracts.
10)C) Discuss and consider approval of payment of attorney fees.
10)D) Consider approval of Budget Amendments
10)E) Discuss and consider the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Moody Early Childhood Center (MECC)
10)F) Discuss and approve the Student Code of Conduct for 2023-2024.
10)G) Discuss and consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (s) with Big Brothers and Big Sisters for Ball High School, Morgan Elementary, Weis Middle School, and Central Middle School.
10)H) Discuss and consider approval of the 2023-2024 Resolution sanctioning the Galveston County 4-H Organization as an extracurricular program and approval of adjunct faculty agreement to recognize Galveston County Cooperative Extension Agents as adjunct faculty members for the 2023-2024 school year.
10)I) Discuss and consider approval of an Instructional Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for Dual Credit/Early Admissions Enrollment
 
10)J) Discuss and Consider Approval of Agreement with Communities in Schools for Dropout Prevention Program
10)K) Discuss and consider approval of the 2023-2024 Juvenile Justice Alternative Educational Program (JJAEP), Funding Parameters and Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). 
10)L) Discuss and consider the Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for the Coastal Alternative Program (CAP) for the 2023-2024 school year.
10)M) Discuss and consider approval of the Interagency Agreement between Upward Hope Academy and GISD to provide educational services to students in a Drop-Out Prevention/Recovery Program.
10)N) Discuss and Consider Approval of the SHAC Committee Wellness Plan and Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment 
10)O) DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ATTENDANCE CREDIT, DELEGATING CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBLIGATING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER TEC, 11.1511(C)(4), SOLEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBLIGATING THE DISTRICT UNDER CHAPTER 49, SUBCHAPTERS A AND D AND THE RULES ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION AS AUTHORIZED UNTEDR TEC, 49.006 RELATED TO EXCESS LOCAL REVENUE
10)P) Discuss and consider the purchase of Central Middle School Computers for Labs
10)Q) Discuss and consider approval of the renewal of the Workers’ Compensation coverage with TASB 
10)R) Consider approval of Ricoh copier lease extension 
10)S) Consider delegation of authority to purchase white fleet vehicles up to $300,000.00
 
10)T) Discuss and consider the approval of a deductive change order to Hellas Construction Company for Courville Stadium GMP contract.  
10)U) Discuss and consider the approval of a change order for roof deck replacement at the Central Middle School Gymnasium. 
10)V) Discuss and Consider Approval of Change Order No. 01 to the Weis Middle School Renovations Phase-1 Project. 
10)W) Discuss and consider the approval of the proposal for materials testing for construction of the New Ball High School from Braun Intertec. 
10)X) Discuss and consider approval of the 2023-2024 Salary Structure 
10)Y) Discuss and consider approval of claiming “good cause exception” per TEC Section 37.0814(c) related to armed security at each campus.
10)Z) Discuss and consider the adoption of Local District Update 121 affecting the policies listed below.
10)AA) Update GKD-R – Use of School Facilities
10)AB) Public Funds Investment Act Annual Compliance
10)AC) Discuss and Consider Update of Post-Issuance Compliance Procedures for Tax-Exempt Debt
10)AD) Discuss and consider approval of the contract with Adaptive Behavior School (Harris County Department of Education) for 3 students in GISD
11) Suggested Future Agenda Items
12) COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, Trustees may report on any of the following items: 
1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 
2. Information regarding holiday schedules
3. Honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen
4. Reminders regarding GISD events
5. Reminders regarding community events
6. Health and safety announcements
13) Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 2, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
1) Call to order Open Session in the Board Room of the Lovenberg Administration Building, 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, Texas.
Subject:
2) Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag and the Texas flag.
Subject:
3) Citizen's Request to Address the Board on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items.  Please complete sign-up sheets available in the lobby prior to the start of the meeting.
Subject:
4) Declaration of Conflicts of Interest.
Subject:
5) District Reports
Subject:
5)A) Superintendent's Report
Subject:
5)B) Galveston Education Foundation Annual Report
Subject:
5)C) Board Committee Reports
Subject:
5)C)1) Policy Committee Chair- Mr. David O'Neal
Subject:
5)C)2) Facilities/Finance Committee Chair- Mr. Johnny Smecca
Subject:
6) Financial Reports and Budget Update
Attachments:
Subject:
7) REGULAR AGENDA- Action Items
Subject:
7)A) Discuss and Consider Approval of GMP #3B for the Ball High School and Natatorium Project.
Attachments:
Subject:
7)B) Schedule Public Meeting to Discuss the 2023 Proposed Tax Rate and the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget
Attachments:
Subject:
7)C) Consider Approval of 2023 Proposed Tax Rate to be Published in Notice of Public Hearing 
Attachments:
Subject:
8) The Board may recess into Closed Executive Session in the Library as permitted by the Texas Open Meeting Act Government Code Sections 551.071- 551.090 Subchapter D and E. 

Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the School Board with regard to any matter considered in such closed meeting then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either:
    A) in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or
    B) at a subsequent public meeting of the School Board upon notice thereof; as the School Board shall determine.
Subject:
8)A) Personnel
Subject:
8)B) Consultation with Attorney
Subject:
8)C) Real Property
Subject:
8)D) Security
Subject:
9) Reestablish the open meeting of the Galveston ISD Board of Trustees.
Subject:
10) CONSENT AGENDA - Action Items
Subject:
10)A) Consider approval of the minutes from the Special Meeting on June 28, 2023
Attachments:
Subject:
10)B) Consider approval of personnel resignations and recommendations with contracts.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)C) Discuss and consider approval of payment of attorney fees.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)D) Consider approval of Budget Amendments
Attachments:
Subject:
10)E) Discuss and consider the approval of the Memorandum of Understanding with Moody Early Childhood Center (MECC)
Attachments:
Subject:
10)F) Discuss and approve the Student Code of Conduct for 2023-2024.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)G) Discuss and consider approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (s) with Big Brothers and Big Sisters for Ball High School, Morgan Elementary, Weis Middle School, and Central Middle School.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)H) Discuss and consider approval of the 2023-2024 Resolution sanctioning the Galveston County 4-H Organization as an extracurricular program and approval of adjunct faculty agreement to recognize Galveston County Cooperative Extension Agents as adjunct faculty members for the 2023-2024 school year.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)I) Discuss and consider approval of an Instructional Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for Dual Credit/Early Admissions Enrollment
 
Attachments:
Subject:
10)J) Discuss and Consider Approval of Agreement with Communities in Schools for Dropout Prevention Program
Attachments:
Subject:
10)K) Discuss and consider approval of the 2023-2024 Juvenile Justice Alternative Educational Program (JJAEP), Funding Parameters and Interlocal Cooperation Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). 
Attachments:
Subject:
10)L) Discuss and consider the Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for the Coastal Alternative Program (CAP) for the 2023-2024 school year.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)M) Discuss and consider approval of the Interagency Agreement between Upward Hope Academy and GISD to provide educational services to students in a Drop-Out Prevention/Recovery Program.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)N) Discuss and Consider Approval of the SHAC Committee Wellness Plan and Wellness Policy Triennial Assessment 
Attachments:
Subject:
10)O) DISCUSS AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ATTENDANCE CREDIT, DELEGATING CONTRACTUAL AUTHORITY TO THE SUPERINTENDENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBLIGATING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER TEC, 11.1511(C)(4), SOLEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBLIGATING THE DISTRICT UNDER CHAPTER 49, SUBCHAPTERS A AND D AND THE RULES ADOPTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION AS AUTHORIZED UNTEDR TEC, 49.006 RELATED TO EXCESS LOCAL REVENUE
Attachments:
Subject:
10)P) Discuss and consider the purchase of Central Middle School Computers for Labs
Attachments:
Subject:
10)Q) Discuss and consider approval of the renewal of the Workers’ Compensation coverage with TASB 
Attachments:
Subject:
10)R) Consider approval of Ricoh copier lease extension 
Attachments:
Subject:
10)S) Consider delegation of authority to purchase white fleet vehicles up to $300,000.00
 
Attachments:
Subject:
10)T) Discuss and consider the approval of a deductive change order to Hellas Construction Company for Courville Stadium GMP contract.  
Attachments:
Subject:
10)U) Discuss and consider the approval of a change order for roof deck replacement at the Central Middle School Gymnasium. 
Attachments:
Subject:
10)V) Discuss and Consider Approval of Change Order No. 01 to the Weis Middle School Renovations Phase-1 Project. 
Attachments:
Subject:
10)W) Discuss and consider the approval of the proposal for materials testing for construction of the New Ball High School from Braun Intertec. 
Attachments:
Subject:
10)X) Discuss and consider approval of the 2023-2024 Salary Structure 
Attachments:
Subject:
10)Y) Discuss and consider approval of claiming “good cause exception” per TEC Section 37.0814(c) related to armed security at each campus.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)Z) Discuss and consider the adoption of Local District Update 121 affecting the policies listed below.
Attachments:
Subject:
10)AA) Update GKD-R – Use of School Facilities
Attachments:
Subject:
10)AB) Public Funds Investment Act Annual Compliance
Attachments:
Subject:
10)AC) Discuss and Consider Update of Post-Issuance Compliance Procedures for Tax-Exempt Debt
Attachments:
Subject:
10)AD) Discuss and consider approval of the contract with Adaptive Behavior School (Harris County Department of Education) for 3 students in GISD
Attachments:
Subject:
11) Suggested Future Agenda Items
Subject:
12) COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, Trustees may report on any of the following items: 
1. Expressions of thanks, gratitude, and condolences 
2. Information regarding holiday schedules
3. Honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen
4. Reminders regarding GISD events
5. Reminders regarding community events
6. Health and safety announcements
Subject:
13) Adjournment

If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any item on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the Board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapters D and E.  Before any closed meeting is convened, the presiding officer will publicly identify the section or sections of the Act authorizing the closed meeting. All final votes, actions, or decisions will be taken in open meeting.

The notice for this meeting was posted in compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act on ____________, at ____________

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For the Board of Trustees

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