Seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive graduation photography, videography and livestreaming services for all district graduation ceremonies.
Project is a new three story junior high school consisting of 199,265 square feet of new construction. Additionally, the site improvements to the project will incorporate new athletic fields suitable for tennis, basketball, football, soccer, marching band, and track/field practice activities. Project will include all scopes for a new ground-up Junior High School. GMP 2 does NOT include Earthwork, Site Utilities, or Steel Fabrication. First Floor = 128,400 SF Second Floor = 36,650 SF Third Floor = 25,730 SF Mezzanines = 7,655 SF 50% of Porches = 830 SF Total Building Square Feet = 199,265 SF Alternate 1 - ~2,930 SF.
Deliver interactive, research based professional development focused on supporting grade prek and pk-12 teachers and district personnel which includes but is not limited to face-to-face, online (webinars), conferences, training-of-trainers, consultation, and on the job coaching and observation.
Sole Source:Avoid—process is opaque/high-risk here; redirect to a cooperative option.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard, Texas DIR, and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding. Register in VSS and Bonfire.
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Katy Independent School District, TX has no public-facing pattern of sole source awards; this path is opaque and high-risk. No dollar threshold is stated. Practical guidance: redirect to a cooperative contract to secure faster approval and pre-competed pricing; this also helps bypass the standard $50,000 competitive bidding threshold cited in district context.
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Katy ISD actively relies on cooperative purchasing and has multiple approved co-ops. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path. Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):
BuyBoard (Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative): Texas-focused; widely used by K-12; enables direct buys under competitively awarded contracts.
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Katy Independent School District Contracts
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CharacterStrong, LLC at Katy Independent School District
Effective: Jun 30, 2020Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a contract between Katy Independent School District and CharacterStrong, LLC for software products and online subscriptions, initially awarded for RFP 1908KS with a term from June 30, 2020, to June 30, 2023. The contract has been renewed twice, first for one year from June 30, 2023, and then from July 1, 2024, through August 1, 2025. It details the scope of work, evaluation criteria, and includes an estimate for renewals totalling $59,372.00.
Amplify Education, Inc. at Katy Independent School District
Effective: Jul 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document formalizes an agreement between Katy Independent School District and Amplify Education, Inc. for Districtwide Staff Development and Materials, awarded under RFP #2335AB-B. The contract term is from April 23, 2025, to June 1, 2026, with options for two one-year renewals. A specific Price Quote for Desmos Classroom Training totaling $3,200.00 is included, with associated license terms from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and services for 18 months from April 2, 2025. The agreement outlines general terms and conditions, including provisions for product licensing, payments, data privacy (Student Data), and liability, with a rider modifying certain terms for Katy ISD, specifically changing the governing law to Texas.
Amplify Education, Inc. at Katy Independent School District
Effective: Apr 23, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document constitutes an agreement for districtwide staff development and materials between Katy Independent School District (KISD) and Amplify Education, Inc., awarded through RFP #2335AB-B. The contract's term is from April 23, 2025, to June 1, 2026, with KISD having the option for two one-year renewals. The agreement integrates a general Customer Products & Services Agreement, a Rider modifying standard Amplify terms, and KISD's own Standard Terms and Conditions. It includes an initial Price Quote for Desmos Classroom Training totaling $3,200.00. The scope of work involves providing professional development in various academic, social-emotional, and technical areas, alongside related materials, with pricing to be managed through KISD's Bonfire System.
CCM & RPM Medical Billing LLC at Katy Independent School District
Effective: Jun 10, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document primarily details a Medical Billing Services Agreement between Katy Independent School District and CCM & RPM Medical Billing LLC, effective June 10, 2025, for an initial term of one year with automatic annual renewals. CCM & RPM Medical Billing LLC will provide medical billing services and accounts receivable management for a base fee of 4.5% of net collections, plus $200 per government Medicaid credentialing application. The agreement specifies responsibilities, confidentiality clauses, and termination procedures. The document also contains a proposal from ELS Medical Billing Group LLC and several Statements of Work from Frontline Education, both responding to RFP #2432AB for Medicaid & Student Health Related Billing Services.
Relayhub, LLC at Katy Independent School District
Effective: Sep 24, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) between RELAYHUB, LLC (Relay) and Katy Independent School District (District) for Medicaid billing services. The BAA, effective September 24, 2025, supplements an RFP award to Relay and details the obligations of both parties concerning Protected Health Information under HIPAA Rules. Relay's accompanying proposal for RFP #2432AB describes their web-based platform for SHARS Medicaid and student billing, focusing on streamlining reimbursement, compliance, data security, implementation, training, and ongoing support for the District.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Katy Independent School District
Katy Independent School District Special Meeting
Date: Aug 31, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board held a special meeting focused on the strategic planning process for the school district. Key agenda items included the official call to order, the recitation of the pledges of allegiance, and a presentation by the executive facilitator regarding the district's strategic planning framework.
Katy Independent School District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 24, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a regular meeting covering several administrative and financial items. The agenda included public comment on health care options, school safety, and facility usage. The board conducted closed sessions for legal consultations and the deliberation of a student grievance. Financial business included the review of June financial reports, the approval of the final amended budget for the 2025-2026 school year, the adoption of the 2026-2027 official budget, and a resolution to commit and assign fund balances. Additionally, the board approved state compensatory education funding, a remote homebound waiver, health plan options for 2027, and updated board operating procedures. A student grievance was heard and subsequently denied, upholding the previous decision.
Katy Independent School District Work Study Meeting Minutes
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The Board of Trustees held a work study meeting covering various administrative and financial items. Discussions included the 2026 State Accountability Ratings, June 2026 Financial Reports, and the proposed 2025-2026 final amended budget. The Board also reviewed a resolution to commit and assign fund balance, the 2026-2027 State Compensatory Education funding, the 2026-2027 official budget, and a Remote Homebound Waiver. Additional topics included health plan options for Plan Year 2027, Board Operating Procedures, certification of anticipated tax collection rates, and appraisal district budgets.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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