April 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge

3. Invocation or Inspirational Remarks

4. Board Recognitions

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. Reports (Information Only.  No discussion at the meeting unless requested by a Board member.)

8.1. Construction Summary Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief:  Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

8.2. Financial Activity Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

8.3. Active Requests for Proposals for Procurement of Goods and Services (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

8.4. Quarterly Investment Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business) 
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the District.

 

9. Consent Agenda

9.1. Consider Approval of the Board Workshop Minutes held on  April 1st, 2025.

9.2. Consider Approval of New Hires (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

9.3. Consider Approval of Resignation Report (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

9.4. Consider Approval of New Administrator (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

9.5. Consider Approval of Teacher Contract Recommendations (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

9.6. Consider Approval of an MOU between Alief ISD and Relay Graduate School of Education (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

9.7. Consider Approval of Budget Amendments (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength:  Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

9.8. Disbursement Report (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

9.9. Consider Approval of RFP #2501 - Plumbing Contractor Services on an IDIQ Basis (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.10. Consider Approval of RFP #2504 - Cafeteria Tables (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.11. Consider Approval of contracts for Job Order Contract proposals (3) for ROOFING SERVICES FOR DISTRICT WIDE ROOF IMPROVEMENT PROJECT – Lockwood, Andrews, Newnam Work Package #2 to Contractors via HCDE Choice Facility Partners Cooperative and TIPS Cooperative (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.12. Consider Approval of RFP #2506 - Chiller Replacements at Multiple Campuses (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.13. Consider Approval of RFP #2510 - Grease Trap, Lint Trap, and Wastewater Lift Station Cleaning Services (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.14. Consider Approval of RFP #2511 - Telemedicine Services (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.15. Consider Approval of Instructional Materials Certification for the 2025-2026 School Year (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1 Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure all students reach their academic potential and improve student preparation for college and career.

9.16. Consider and Approve an Order Authorizing the Issuance of Alief Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025; Setting Certain Parameters for the Bonds; Authorizing the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent for Business to Approve the Amount, the Interest Rate, Price, including the terms thereof and certain other procedures and provisions related thereto. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent for Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.17. Consider Second Reading and Adoption of Additions, Deletions, and Revisions to Board Policies Included in TASB Localized Update 124 (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the District.

9.18. Tax Collection Report and Disbursements (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the District.

9.19. Consider Approval of Remote Homebound Instruction Waiver for identified Special Education Students (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1 Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure all students reach their academic potential and improve student preparation for college and career.

9.20. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Communities in Schools Agreement (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1 Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure all students reach their academic potential and improve student preparation for college and career.

9.21. Consider Approval of the CYS CARES MOU (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1 Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure all students reach their academic potential and improve student preparation for college and career.

9.22. Consider Approval of the FUSE Partnership for Professional Learning in Math/ The University of Texas at Austin INTERLOCAL COOPERATION CONTRACT (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1 Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure all students reach their academic potential and improve student preparation for college and career.

10. Non Consent Agenda

10.1. Budget and Legislative Update (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

10.2. Consider Approval of Staffing Plan for 2025-26. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business). 
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.
 

10.3. Consider Approval of Compensation Plan for 2025-26. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business). 
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.
 

10.4. Digital Learning and Technology Update (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction) 
Board Goal #1 Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure all students reach their academic potential and improve student preparation for college and career.

10.5. Consider Approval of the Alief Academic Calendar for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1 Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure all students reach their academic potential and improve student preparation for college and career.

10.6. Consider, Discuss, and Potentially Take Action on the Administration's Recommendation to Propose the Nonrenewal of the Term Contract of a Bush Elementary School Teacher. (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.7. Consider, Discuss, and Potentially Take Action on the Administration's Recommendation to Propose the Nonrenewal of the Term Contract of an Olle Middle School employee. (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

11. 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.

12. Closed Executive Session 

12.1. Consult with the District's attorneys on any subjects or matters authorized by law, including any matter listed on this meeting notice/agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, and proposed settlements.
(Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.071)

12.2. Deliberate the duties, responsibilities, evaluation, employment, and dismissal of personnel and officers, including the Board and Superintendent and as it pertains to any item listed on this notice/agenda. (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074)

12.3. District Vulnerability Assessment Full Report (TEX GOV'T CODE §551.076, 551.089)  (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

12.4. Discuss Districtwide Intruder Detection Audit Report Findings. (TEX GOV'T CODE §551.076, 551.089) (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

13. Adjournment