February 4, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Workshop

1. Call to Order

2. Invocation or Inspirational Remarks

3. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items

4. Consent Agenda - No Items.

5. Non-Consent Agenda

5.1. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Financial Audit Committee Meeting held on January 23rd, 2025 and the Regular Board Meeting held on January 23rd, 2025.

5.2. Consider Approval of resolution declaring a public purpose and authorizing payment for employees for lost hours and days and mitigation efforts preparing for and repairing facilities after Winter Storm Enzo event of January 2025. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal: #4 Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

5.3. Consideration and Adoption of Resolution Approving Contingent Fee Legal Services Contract, including Findings Needed for Submission of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement and Request for Expedited Review by the Texas Attorney General (Dr. Jeannine Porter, Chief of Staff)
Board Goal # 3 Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

5.4. Consideration and Adoption of Contingent Fee Legal Services Agreement with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O'Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC (Dr. Jeannine Porter, Chief of Staff)
Board Goal #3 Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.
 

5.5. After School Updates - Children Interactive After School will Update the Board of Trustees on the Program (Dr. Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal: #4 Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

5.6. College Career Military Readiness Updates (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students reach their academic potential.
 

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. Closed Executive Session

7.1. Deliberate the duties, responsibilities, employment, and dismissal of personnel and officers, including the Board and Superintendent
(Tex. Gov’t Code § 551.074)

7.2. 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)

7.3. To discuss participation in multi-district litigation involving youth social media usage and related litigation and entering into a contingency fee contract with Thompson & Horton, LLP, Eiland & Bonnin, PC and O’Hanlon, Demerath & Castillo, PC to represent the District (Tex .Gov’t Code §551.071)

8. Adjournment