July 8, 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. 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.

8.3. 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.

8.4. 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.

8.5. Quarterly Investment 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. Consent Agenda

9.1. Consider Approval of Minutes held on June 17th & June 23rd, 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 Memorandum of Understanding Between Grand Canyon University and Alief ISD for initial Teacher Licensure Scholarships for New Undergraduate Students for applicants who are currently working for an accredited school or district. (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 Memorandum of Understanding between Alief ISD and SMART (Dr. Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of 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

9.7. 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. Tax Collection Report and Disbursements (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 #2523 - Foundation Repairs on an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (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 Certification of Estimated Collection Rate and Excess Collections (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district. 

9.11. Consider Approval of Designation of Employee to Calculate No-New-Revenue and Voter-Approval Tax Rates (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district. 

9.12. Consider First and Second Reading and Adoption of Additions, Deletions, and Revisions to Board Policies FD (LOCAL), FM (LOCAL), AND FFAC (LOCAL), FDB (LOCAL) (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. Non Consent Agenda

10.1. Consider Approval of Order of Election for Board of Trustees Election for Positions 4, 5, 6, and 7 for November 4, 2025, and Contracting with Harris County to Conduct Joint Election (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family: Alief ISD will continue to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.

10.2. Budget 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.

10.3. Consider Approval of Date of Public Meeting for Budget Adoption and Tax Rate Adoption (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the District.

10.4. Consider Approval of Proposed Tax Rate for Publication (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district. 

10.5. Consider Approval of Design Development of Renovation of Crump Press Box and Stadium Lighting as presented by PBK Sports. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services) 
Board Goal #4 Alief Family: Alief ISD will continue to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.

10.6. Discuss and Consider Level III Grievance filed by a Taylor HS Teacher (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074)  (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. Deliberate the duties, responsibilities, evaluation, employment, and dismissal of personnel and officers, including specifically the evaluation, compensation, and contract of the Superintendent (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074).

12.2. Discuss and Consider Level III Grievance filed by a Taylor HS Teacher (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074)  (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.

12.3. 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)

13. Reconvene in Open Session and Consider Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session.

14. Adjournment