August 19, 2024 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. Consent Agenda 

7.1. Consider approval of Board meeting minutes of the Special Called meeting of July 10, 2024, the Regular meeting of July 16, 2024, and Special Called meeting of August 6, 2024.

7.2. Consider Approval of New Administrators (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal: #4 Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

7.3. Consider Approval of RFP #2416 - Small Group Instruction Services (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #5: Alief ISD will continue to build positive relationships with all stakeholders. 

7.4. Approval of MOU for Alief ISD and the Hobby Center of Performing Arts (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students meet their academic potential. 

7.5. Approval of MOU for Alief ISD and TXVSN: Texas Virtual School Network for Service and Provider (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students meet their academic potential. 

7.6. Approval of MOU for Alief ISD and One Goal (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students meet their academic potential. 

7.7. Approval of MOU for Alief ISD and UTPB -University of Texas Permian Basin for Academic Dual Credit (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students meet their academic potential. 

7.8. Approval of MOU for Alief ISD and All for Them Texas. (Dr. Porter, Chief of Staff)
Board Goal #1: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students meet their academic potential. 

7.9. Approval of MOU for Alief ISD and the Harris County Hospital District (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students meet their academic potential. 

7.10. Consider First, Second Reading and Adoption of Additions, Deletions, and Revisions to Board Policies FFAC (LOCAL), (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #3: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

8. Non-Consent Agenda

8.1. Public Meeting to Discuss 2024-2025 Budget and 2024 Proposed Tax Rate (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent for Business Services)
Board Goal #5: Alief ISD will continue to build positive relationships with all stakeholders. 

8.2. Consider Adoption of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent for Business Services)
Board Goal #5: Alief ISD will continue to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.

8.3. Consider a Resolution Setting and Levying School District Ad Valorem Taxes for the Alief Independent School District for the Year 2024 and Directing the Assessment and Collection Thereof (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent for Business Services)
Board Goal #5: Alief ISD will continue to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.

8.4. Consider Approval of an Order of Election to Order a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election and delegate authority to the Administration to contract with Harris County to Jointly Conduct a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election on the Uniform Election Date of November 5, 2024.  (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent for Business Services)
Board Goal #5: Alief ISD will continue to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.

8.5. Consider Approval of Alief ISD Board of Trustees Legislative Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session.  (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #5: Alief ISD will continue to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.

9. 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.

10. Closed Executive Session

10.1. Deliberate the duties, responsibilities, employment, and dismissal of personnel (Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.074)

10.2. Consult with 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)
 

11. Adjournment