October 6, 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 September 15, 2026.

6.2. Consider Resolution Approving and Authorizing an Incentive Payment for Recruitment and Hourly Rate Increase for Retention of CDL Licensed Bus Drivers.  (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

6.3. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding Between Alief ISD and Lamar University Concerning High-Quality Experiential Experiences in Educator Certification Preparation Programs (Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

6.4. Consider Approval of Granting a Fire Water Line Easement at the Center for Talent Development (Vinson Lewis, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family:  Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.
 

7. Non Consent Agenda

7.1. Long Range Planning (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
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 strong relationships with all stakeholders.
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

7.2. Progress Monitoring: Beginning of the Year Academic 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)

9. Adjournment