September 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Board Meeting Workshop

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge

3. Invocation or Inspirational Remarks

4. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items

5. 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.

6. Consent Agenda

6.1. Consider Approval of Minutes of Board Meeting Held on  August 18, 2026

6.2. Consider Approval of Alief ISD Board of Trustees Legislative Priorities for the 90th Legislative Session  (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
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 #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the District.

6.3. Consider Approval of New Administrator (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.

6.4. Consider and Approve Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws under Texas Education Code 39.008, as enacted by Senate Bill 12 (89th Texas Legislative Session) (Dr. Jeannine Porter, Chief of Staff)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

6.5. Consider and Approve First Reading and Additions, Deletions, and Revisions to Board Policy BQA (LOCAL) and BQB (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 #4 Alief Family: Alief ISD will continue to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.

7. Non-Consent Agenda

7.1. Progress Monitoring: Accountability Update (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.

8. Closed Executive Session

8.1. 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)

8.2. 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)

8.3. Consider Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Executive Session, Including the Administration’s Proposal to Terminate the Term Contract of a Teacher at Holub MS for Good Cause (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources and Professional Learning)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

9. Consider Pension and Possible Action on Matters Discussed in Executive Session, Including the Administration's Recommendation to Propose. 

10. Adjournment