May 20, 2025 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. Donation Report (Dee Jones, Business and Community Partner Coordinator)

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

8.1. 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.

8.2. 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.

8.3. Active Requests for Proposals for Procurement of Goods and Services (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

8.4. 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. Consent Agenda

9.1. Consider Approval of the Board Regular Meeting Minutes held on April 15th, 2025.

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

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

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

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

9.6. Consider Approval the Resolution for the Superintendent's Summer Hiring Authority (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

9.7. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Alief ISD and University of Nebraska-Lincoln to Participate in and Establish and Affiliation for the Purpose of Providing Student Teacher/Practicum Experinces for Education Students from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln  (Elizabeth Veloz-Powell, Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

9.8. 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.

9.9. Consider Approval of Tax Collection Report and Disbursements (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the District.

9.10. Consider Approval of RFP #2515 - Lamps & Bulbs (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.11. Consider Approval of CSP #2505 - RTU Replacements at Eight Classroom Addition Buildings (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.12. Consider Approval of the 2025-2026 Memorandum of Understanding for (JJAEP) the Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment. 

9.13. Consider Approval of contracts for Job Order Contract proposals for HVAC Upgrades – at ALC, Maintenance, Bush ES, and Liestman ES to Contractors via TIPS/TAPS Cooperative Contract. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.14. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Alief ISD and the Young Women's Preparatory Network (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction).
Board Goal #1:Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure all students meet their academic potential.

9.15. Consider Approval of contracts for Job Order Contract proposals for District-wide Site Paving and Sidewalk Improvements – Lockwood, Andrews, Newnam Work Package #2 to Contractors via Region 4 Purchasing Cooperative. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe & Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment.

9.16. Consider Approval of the Recommended Attendance Waiver (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction)
Board Goal #1:Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure all students meet their academic potential.

10. Non Consent Agenda

10.1. Consider Approval of Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal submitted by Bartlett Cocke General Contractors for construction of the Alief ISD New Agricultural Science Center. (Vinson Lewis, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services)
Board Goal #1: Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students reach their academic potential. 

10.2. Budget and Legislative Update (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

10.3. Consider Approval of Compensation Plan Modification for 25-26 (Pending Legislative Action) (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel. 

10.4. Consider Approval of the Alief ISD Academic Calendars for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction) 

Board Goal #1: Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students reach their academic potential. 

10.5. Consider Approval of the Alief ISD Professional Development Minutes Waiver for submission to the TEA (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction) 

Board Goal #1: Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students reach their academic potential. 

10.6. Consider Approval of the Alief ISD Optional Flexible School Day Program Application for the 2025-2026 school year. (Kathleen Jahn, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction) 

Board Goal #1: Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students reach their academic potential. 

10.7. Mathematics Instructional Framework and Assessment Audit Update 

Board Goal #1: Student Achievement: Alief ISD will close the achievement gap to ensure that all students reach their academic potential. 

11. 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.

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. Conduct Hearing on the Proposal to Nonrenew the Term Contract of an Employee at Olle Middle School Pursuant to Board Policy DFBB (Local) and Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

12.3. 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)

13. Consider, Discuss, and Potentially Take Action on the Term Contract of an Employee at Olle Middle School Pursuant to Board Policy DFBB (Local) and Chapter 21 of the Texas Education Code

14. Adjournment