Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly J. Williams, JD
Secondary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 2
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Adrian Garcia
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Contract - Award
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Aldine Independent School District
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a discretionary exemption from the competitive bid requirements and that the County Judge execute an agreement with Aldine Independent School District in the amount of $100,000 for Aldine ISD Financial Literacy and Career-Connected Learning Program initiative for Precinct 2.
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Background and Discussion:
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Ann. §381.004, as amended, Harris County Commissioner Precinct 2 desires to provide a financial literacy program for students of AISD, including integrating The Stock Market Game, to support comprehensive literacy programs for the benefit of County residents.
Expected Impact:
The financial literacy program would give students the opportunity to participate in learning how to manage their finances and savings. Per the Texas Education Agency (TEA), 86.8% of AISD’s student population is economically disadvantaged
Alternative Options:
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County Strategic Plan Goal: N/A
County Strategic Plan Objective: N/A
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): K3: Increase reskilling and upskilling opportunities by leveraging community colleges, nonprofits, and other training and resource providers.
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any): N/A
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Precinct(s): Precinct 2
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Anticipated Court Date: 8/25/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): Click or tap to enter a date.
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: David Chang, Senior Director - Finance & Budget. Precinct 2; Jessica Crowder, Buyer, Harris County Purchasing
Attachments (if applicable): Letter, Agreement