November 9, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Business and Support Services Committee Meeting

1. 1.  Discussion and presentation to ratify the monthly disbursements for September 2023 at the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees.

2. 2.  Discussion and presentation to approve monthly reports and/or other updates/reports:

• Unaudited Financial Statements
• Donations Report
• Tax Collection Report

3. 3.  Discussion and presentation on the following budget amendments.

• 3A. BA #2324-10 Discussion and presentation to review the General Operating Fund (199) budget amendment in the amount of $30,815 as a result of transfers between functional expenditure categories.
• 3B. BA #2324-13 Discussion and presentation to review the Capital Projects Fund (616) budget amendment in the amount of $31,000 to allocate interest earnings for the technology needs of the Raymond & Tirza Martin High School Special Education relocation project. 
• 3C. BA #2324-14 Discussion and presentation to review the 2018 EDA Bond Series Fund (692) budget amendment in the amount of $24,000 to reallocate interest earnings from the Joseph W. Nixon Vocational to the Joseph W. Nixon ROTC project for the purchase of lockers. 
• 3D. BA #2324-15 Discussion and presentation to review the General Operating Fund (199) and ERATE Fund (180) budget amendments in the amount of $455,000 to de-appropriate the transfer-out from the General Operating Fund of the ERATE Fund to fund the fire alarm system assessment and student travel.

• 4A. Renewal of RFP 21-033: Mariachi Uniforms.  Estimated expenditures of $55,000
• 4B. Buyboard 664-22: Graduation Items.  Estimated expenditures of $55,000
• 4C. CTPA Katy ISD RFP 1840DF-D: Teaching/Instructional Materials, Supplies, Equipment & Services, Secondary Math Program Licenses.  Estimated expenditures of $50,000.
• 4D. RFQ 2023-004: Psychological Services.  Estimated expenditures of $230,000.
• 4E. Buyboard 653-21 & 667-22: Instructional Material and Furniture for Early Childhood Classrooms.  Estimated expenditures of $2,608,809.
• 4F. RFP 23-035: Plumbing Parts and Related Items.  Estimated expenditures of $125,000.
• 4G. Buyboard 670-22: Dust and Wet Mops.  Estimated expenditures of $60,000
• 4H. Buyboard 683-22: Large Kitchen Equipment Items.  Estimated expenditures of $208,143.
• 4I. RFP 23-037: Charter Bus Services.  Estimated expenditures of $50,000
• 4J. RFP 23-032: Trophies, Ribbons, Plaques and Medals.  Estimated expenditures of $120,000.
• 4K. TIPS 230105: Web Hosting Services.  Estimated expenditures of $67,800.
• 4L. RFP 23-036: School Bus Fleet Air Conditioning HVAC System Installation & Related Materials. Estimated expenditures of $339,707.
• 4M. RFP 23-039: Dental Equipment, Supplies, Accessories, Training and Related Services. Estimated expenditures of $225,853.
• 4N. Procurement Method - Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP): Metal Canopies - DD Hachar Elementary & Zachry Elementary.
• 4O. Procurement Method - Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP): Parking Lot Resurface at Laredo ISD Fixed Assets Facility.

5. 5.  Discussion and presentation on the Investment Report for the First Quarter ended September 30, 2023.
 

6. 6.  Discussion and presentation to review the Debt Service Fund (511) budget amendment in the amount of $20,325,693 to increase Other Financing Sources, Expenditures, and Other Financing Uses as a result of the Refunding Bond Series 2023.
 

7. 7.  Discussion and presentation on Proclamation 2024 for Foundation and Enrichment Subjects, including:

• Science, Grades K-12
• Technology Applications and CTE

8. 8.  Discussion and presentation on the Memorandum of Understanding between Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity, Texas A&M International University and Laredo ISD.

9. 9.  Discussion and presentation on the request for ESSER FTEs for Special Education, including:

• Educational Diagnostician
• Occupational Therapist 

10. 10.  Discussion and presentation on Laredo ISD Clear Bag Policy for District Facilities.

11. 11.  Discussion and presentation to amend Board Policy FNF (LOCAL) policy.

12. 12.  Discussion and presentation on amendments to the 2023-2024 Laredo I.S.D. Student Code of Conduct to align with House Bill 114 requirements and changes to current FNF (LOCAL) policy.

13. 13.  Communication and Updates

14. 14.  Adjournment