December 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge

3. Invocation or Inspirational Remarks

4. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items

5. Board Recognitions

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. Superintendent Report (Dr. Anthony Mays, Alief ISD Superintendent)

8. Donation Report (Dee Jones, Business and Community Partner Coordinator)

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

9.1. 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.

9.2. 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.

9.3. 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.

9.4. Active Requests for Proposals for Procurement of Goods and Services (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family: Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

9.5. Tax Collection Report and Disbursements (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family:  Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

10. Consent Agenda

10.1. Consider Approval of Minutes Held on December 2, 2025.

10.2. Consider Approval of New Hires (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.

10.3. Consider Approval of Resignation Report (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.

10.4. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Alief ISD and TeachWorthy, which establishes a collaborative partnership to support certification efforts for uncertified teachers and fulfills the TEA requirement for identifying an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) as part of the district’s application for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements (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.

10.5. Consider Approval of Submission of Application to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for Delay of Teacher Certification Requirements which provides the district with additional time to meet statutory certification requirements while implementing a strategic plan to reduce uncertified teachers and strengthen the teacher pipeline.  (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.

10.6. 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.

10.7. Consider First and Second Reading and Additions, Deletions, and Revisions and Approval to Board Policy FEF(LOCAL) for the Alief Independent School District. (Dr. Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family: Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.

10.8. Consider Approval of MOU Apprenticeship Partner Agreement Between Alief ISD and Houston City College. (Dr. Charles Garcia, Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction, and School Leadership)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.

10.9. Consider Approval of CSP#2602 Building and Replacement Glass (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment. 

10.10. Consider Approval of CSP#2603 - Districtwide Architectural Improvement Project - Martin Elementary School and Sneed Elementary School (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment. 

10.11. Consider Approval of RFP #2604 Specific Stop Loss Insurance Coverage. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business).  
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.

10.12. Consider Approval of Delegation of Authority to the Superintendent or Designee to Determine the Project Delivery/Contract Award Method for Construction and/or Maintenance Projects for 2026.  (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.

10.13. Consider Approval of mediated resolution agreement for SOAH Docket No. 701-26-00004. IDEA. (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.

11. Non-Consent Agenda

11.1. Strategic Plan 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.

11.2. Innovation 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.

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

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. 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. Adjournment