February 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge

3. Invocation or Inspirational Remarks

4. Board Recognitions(Dee Jones, Business and Community Partner Coordinator)

5. Superintendent Report (Dr. Anthony Mays, Alief ISD Superintendent)

6. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items

7. Donation Report (Dee Jones, Business and Community Partner Coordinator)

8. Consent Agenda

8.1. Consider and Approve Minutes of Regular Board Meeting January 23, 2024, November 28, 2023, Audit Committee Meeting January 23, 2024, and Board Workshop February 6, 2024.

8.2. Consider Approval of New Hires (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Recourse and Professional Learning)

8.3. Consider Approval of Resignation Report (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Recourse and Professional Learning)

8.4. Consider Approval of New Administrators (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Recourse and Professional Learning)

8.5. Construction Summary Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.6. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.7. Disbursement Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.8. Financial Activity Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.9. Tax Collection Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.10. Consider Approval of the interlocal agreement authorizing Alief ISD to participate with TASB Energy Cooperative in the forward-looking procurement of bulk electricity and authorization of Superintendent or designee to execute forward purchase using TASB Power Buy platform to procure electricity from 2025 through up to year 2033.  (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)

8.11. Consider Approval of CSP #2400 - HVAC Upgrades at Alief Ninth Grade Center (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.12. Consider Approval of CSP #2404 - Group 1 - Secure Open Libraries (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.13. Consider Approval of CSP #2405 - Group 2 Secure Open Libraries (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.14. Consider Approval of CSP #2406 - Group 3-Secure Open Libraries (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.15. Consider Approval of CSP #2407 - Group 4-Secure Open Libraries (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.16. Consider Approval of RFQ #2348 Construction Manager-Agent/Project Manager Services (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.17. Annual Report of Cooperative Purchasing Contract Fees (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.18. Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Additions, Deletions, and Revisions to Board Policies Included in TASB Localized Update 122 (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

8.19. Consider Approval of Personal Services Performed By The Superintendent, Including Speaking Engagements, Writing, Teaching and Other Consultation Activities In Accordance With Texas Education Code Section 11.201(e)
(Dr. Anthony Mays, Alief ISD Superintendent)

9. Non-Consent Agenda

9.1. Annual Investment Review and Consider Approval of Ordinance Stating the Board's Review of the Investment Policy and Strategies and Consider Approval of Training Sources and List of Qualified Brokers  (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

9.2. Budget Update (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

9.3. Consider Approval of First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between Harris County and Alief Independent School District for the Distribution of Funds through the Harris County Disparity Study Program (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)

10. Consider Approval of Resolution Regarding the Employment or Acceptance of Chaplains as Volunteers to Provide Support, Services, and Programs for Students
 

11. Student Enrollment Marketing Update (Dr. Julia Andrews, Chief of Staff)

12. Annual Performance Report and Public Hearing (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)

13. Consider Approval of the District Improvement Plan (DIP), Campus Improvement Plans (CIPs), and Targeted Improvement Plans (TIPs) Performance Objectives (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)

14. Consider Approval of the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Recommended Academic Calendars and Staff Development Waiver (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)

15. Board and Committee Reports
Reports and comments from board members regarding meetings and conferences attended, including board committee meetings; schools visited; community and district activities; new initiatives; education programs; and continuing education. The items may be discussed, but no final action will be taken on these items at this meeting.

16. Closed Executive Session 

16.1. Consultation with District attorneys on any matter in which the duty of the attorneys to the District under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meeting Act, including any matter listed on this notice/agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, and proposed settlement agreements (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071)

16.2. Intruder Detection Audit Findings (TEX GOV’T CODE §§ 551.076, 551.089) (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources & Professional Learning)

17. Adjournment