April 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge

3. Invocation or Inspirational Remarks

4. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items

5. Board Recognitions

6. 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.

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

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

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

9.1. 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.

9.2. 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.

9.3. 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.

9.4. Active Requests for Proposals for Procurement of Goods and Services (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family:  Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

9.5. Tax Collection Report and Disbursements (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family:  Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

9.6. 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.

10. Consent Agenda

10.1. Consider Approval of Minutes Held on April 7, 2026

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

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

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

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

10.6. Consider Approval of Administrators Contract Renewals (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources & Professional Learning)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.7. Consider and Approve First & Second Reading and Additions, Deletions, and Revisions to Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL), FNG (LOCAL), GF (LOCAL), EB (Local) for the Alief Independent School District (Dr. Jeannine Porter, Chief of Staff)
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.
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Board Goal #4 Alief Family: Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

10.8. 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.

10.9. Consider Approval of Job Order Contract Proposal for Adding Standby Generator to Power Buildings at Main Transportation. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

10.10. Consider Approval of Granting Waterline Easement to West Harris County Regional Water Authority for Water Line Connection Along Bear Ram Road from Dairy Ashford to Cook Road. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family:  Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

10.11. Consider Approval of TEKS Certification for the 2026-2027 School Year (Dr. Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership)
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.

10.12. Consider Approval of the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to Partner With Texas State Technical College (Dr. Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership)
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.

10.13. Consider Approval of the Request to TEA for the Recommended PK Tuition Rate for Non-Eligible Students (Dr. Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership)
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.

10.14. Consider Approval of the Remote Homebound Instruction Waiver for Identified Students Who Receive Special Education Services (Dr. Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership)
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.

10.15. Consider Approval of the Baker Ripley Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Dr. Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership)
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.

10.16. Consider Approval of RFQ #2614 - Demographic Study Services (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the District.

10.17. Consider Approval of CSP #2606: Cafeteria Tables. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business).  
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief:  Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

10.18. Consider Approval of RFP #2615: Serving Lines at Hicks Elementary School (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business).  
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief:  Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

10.19. Consider Approval of Audit Engagement Letter (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family:  Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

10.20. Consider Approval of the "Low Attendance Days" waiver application to exclude attendance for campuses this school year (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business and Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

10.21. Consider Approval of the 2026-2027 Staff Development Waiver (Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment:  Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.22. 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)
Board Goal: #4 Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.23. Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between Alief ISD and Harris County for Housing and Urban Development Community Project Funding to support playground and sports area improvements at Miller Intermediate, Hearne Elementary, and Holmquist Elementary.
Board Goal #4 Alief Family: Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

11. Non-Consent Agenda

11.1. Consider, Discuss, and Potentially Take Action on the Administration's Recommendation to Propose the Nonrenewal of the Term Contract of a Klentzman Intermediate Employee (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources & Professional Learning)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

11.2. Bimonthly Construction and Bond Status Update (Vinson Lewis, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the District.

11.3. Consider Approval of House Bill 3 Board Adopted Goals 2026-2030 (Dr. Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership)
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.

11.4. Budget Planning Discussion (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

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

13. Adjournment