October 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  Technology   
Background: Digital Learning will provide updates on initiatives that align with the Collaborative Vision and District Improvement Plan including Clear Touch implementation, 1:1 student device plan, progress towards earning Common Sense Media District recognition, Vex robotics and coding, and integration of digital tools into teaching and learning.   

Description:  Student Support and Safety 
Background: On September 10, 2024, an Intruder Detection Audit was conducted in Comal ISD which resulted in the need for corrective action. As part of the corrective action, the District is required to provide notice to the public at the next regularly scheduled board meeting that an Intruder Detection Audit will be discussed.
 

Description:  Employee Recruitment/Retention Update, Fall 2024
Background: Administration will present information on recruitment, hiring, and retention data for the 2024-2025 school year. Teacher certification information will be provided as well as class size information for elementary campuses in grades PK-4.

Description:  Transportation
Background: Administration will provide an update regarding the purchase and disposal of school buses and on current transportation staffing levels. Provide update on 2023-2024 student ridership and mileage as it relates to general education and service to students with disabilities. Review TEA allotment in comparison to actual cost per mile. 
 

Description:  Facilities/Growth and Planning
Background: The Purchasing Team in collaboration with the Technology Department issued a RFP for SIP Trunk Services. The Technology Team evaluated 3 proposals and determined that GVTC provided the best value for the District. 
 
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approves the evaluation and award to GVTC for SIP Trunk Installation Services as presented.
 

Description:  Facilities/Growth and Planning
Background: The Purchasing Team in collaboration with the Maintenance Department issued a RFP for HVAC Water Treatment Services. 
 
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the evaluation, award to Worth Hydrochem of San Antonio, and the aggregate expenditures associated with HVAC Water Treatment Services as presented.
 

Description:  Goal #6: Facilities/Growth and Planning  
Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Middle School # 9
Background: The 2023 Bond provided for a Middle School 09 in the Canyon High School feeder pattern to relieve capacity at Canyon Middle School. Drymalla Construction Company serving as the Construction Manager at Risk (CM-R), has prepared GMP #2

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve GMP #2 for Middle School #9 as presented.
 

Description:  Technology 1:1 
Background: The Technology Department is seeking approval for the purchase, delivery and services to continue the District’s 1:1 initiative. This purchase will allow the district to assign a Chromebook to every secondary student, with the exception of BMS and HCCPHS which are already on this program. Funding Source: Bond 23. 
 
Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of Chromebooks, accessories, and deployment services for the 1 to 1 program from Intech Southwest Services in an amount not to exceed $1,524,292.00. 
 

Description:  The attached North East ISD Regional Program for the Deaf Shared Service Arrangement requires amendment approval by each SSA Member. Comal ISD students who are deaf and hard of hearing and require deaf education services may access the RDSPD program located in North East ISD. The amendment to the document is related to a new member district joining the SSA. The amendment change to the agreement requires the School Board President’s signature.

Description:  Academic Success/Instruction
Background: The Education Agency requires an annual independent audit to be performed by an external auditor. The resulting audit must then be approved by the Board of Trustees and submitted to TEA within 150 days of the prior fiscal year's close.

Recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Superintendent that the Board of Trustees approve the 2023-2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report as presented.