May 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM - Special Meeting
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1. Call to Order
Presenter:
Board President
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1.A. Roll Call
Presenter:
Board President
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1.B. Invocation:
Presenter:
Justin Schwausch
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1.C. Pledge:
Presenter:
Naomi A. Brown
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1.D. Mission Statement:
Presenter:
Ashley Molina
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2. Public Comments
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3. New Business/Action Items
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3.A. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve Apache Stadium Renovations and Associated Budget Amendment
Presenter:
Gene Kridler, Executive Director of Operations
Description:
Field evaluations were completed and pricing was received from Texas Multi-Chem to improve the safety, maintenance, and playability of the natural grass field at Apache Stadium. Work can begin June 2024 and is
expected to be completed in August 2024 if Awarded. The two options were: Option1 for 498,400 and Option 2 was 348,000. Proposed renovations include removal of existing grass, adding topsoil, regrading, a new irrigation system, and rolled sod installation. This item will be funded from fund balance and will utilize the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative if awarded. |
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3.B. Discuss and Consider Action to Approve the Purchase of Fencing to be Installed Districtwide
Presenter:
Erin Lindemann-LaBuhn, Executive Director, State and Federal Programs
Description:
As a component of the Texas Education Agency School Safety Compliance Requirements (19 TAC 61.1031), Gonzales ISD has procured a quote from Foster Fencing (through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative) in order to install TEA-approved safety fencing on all campuses and around additional district facilities such as Apache Field.
This purchase requires board action since the total cost exceeds $75,000. The cost of this purchase has been allocated in the Safety and Facilities Enhancement Grant (SAFE), and the SAFE Grant, Cycle 1. If approved, the goal is for this project to begin this summer. |
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3.C. Discuss and Consider Action on Board Policy EHBG
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Board policy EHBG (Local) outlines the tuition-supported prekindergarten program. Administration recommends the updates as outlined in the attached draft.
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3.D. Discuss and Consider Action on Purchase of Promethean Boards
Presenter:
Amanda Smith, Chief Financial Officer; Chema Chavez, Director of Technology; Dr. Elmer Avellaneda, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
The quote attached supports the purchase of 40 Promethean ActivPanels. If approved, these will be installed at Gonzales Junior
High School and complete the district’s equipment purchase and installation of Promethean Boards across all campuses. The purchase utilizes the TIPS purchasing cooperative. Board Policy CH (Local) requires the board to approve all purchases in excess of $75,000 before a purchase order can be issued to the vendor. |
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4. Adjourn
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