February 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Call to Order
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2. Pledge
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3. Invocation or Inspirational Remarks
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4. Public Comments on Posted Agenda Items
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5. Board Recognitions
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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. |
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7. Superintendent Report (Dr. Anthony Mays, Alief ISD Superintendent)
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8. Donation Report (Dee Jones, Business and Community Partner Coordinator)
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9. Other Reports (Information Only. No discussion at the meeting unless requested by a Board member.)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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9.4. 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.
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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.
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9.6. Quarterly Investment 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.
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10. Consent Agenda
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10.1. Consider Approval of Minutes Held on February 3, 2026.
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10.2. Consider Approval of New Hires (Dr. 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.
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10.3. Consider Approval of Resignation Report (Dr. 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.
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10.4. Consider Approval of New Administrator (Dr. 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.
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10.5. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between Alief ISD and 240 Certification (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.
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10.6. Consider Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between
Alief ISD and Houston City College (HCC) for the Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) (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.
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10.7. Consider Approval of an Agreement between Alief Independent School District and Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) for Providing After-School or Summer Educational Programs at Cummings Elementary, Liestman Elementary, Mahanay Elementary, Martin Elementary, Outley Elementary, and Miller Intermediate schools (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.
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10.8. Consider Approval of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Partner with Daybreak Medical to Provide Counseling Intervention Services to Support Student Mental and Emotional Health at No Cost to the District (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.
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10.9. Consider Approval of Library Materials for Acquisition (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.
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10.10. Consider Approval of Instructional Materials Adoption for Mathematics K-12 (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.
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10.11. 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.
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10.12. Annual Report of Cooperative Purchasing Contract Fees (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family: Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.
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10.13. 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 during Winter Storm Event of January 2026. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel.
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10.14. Consider Approval of CSP#2605 Paint and Supplies (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment. |
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10.15. Consider Approval of RFP#2607 Kitchen Equipment (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment. |
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10.16. Consider Approval of Resolution Expressing Intent to Finance Expenditures to Be Incurred. (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family: Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.
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10.17. Consider and Approve First Reading and Additions, Deletions, and Revisions to Board Policy CSA (LOCAL), CQD (LOCAL), DBD (LOCAL), DEC (LOCAL), EHBAF (LOCAL), FFF (LOCA), EEP (LOCAL), EFA (LOCAL), DH (LOCAL), EIA (LOCAL), FA (LOCAL), FEF (LOCAL), FFB (LOCAL), FFG (LOCAL), GKA (LOCAL), DFBB (LOCAL) for the Alief Independent School District (Dr. Jeannine Porter, Chief of Staff)
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 #2 Safe and Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment. Board Goal #3 World Class Employment: Alief ISD will recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified and effective personnel. |
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10.18. Consider and Approve Second Reading and Additions, Deletions, and Revisions to Board Policy DGBA (LOCAL), FNG (LOCAL), GF (LOCAL), CV (LOCAL), CH (LOCAL), CLE (LOCAL), CQB (LOCAL), FFAC (LOCAL), FO (LOCAL), CJ (LOCAL), CJA (LOCAL), BE (LOCAL) AND BED (LOCAL) for the Alief Independent School District (Dr. Jeannine Porter, Chief of Staff)
Board Goal #2 Safe and Secure Alief: Alief ISD will maintain a safe and orderly environment. Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the District. |
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11. Non-Consent Agenda
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11.1. Annual Investment Review and Consider Approval of Ordinance stating the Board's Review of the Investment Policy and Strategies and Consider Approval of Training Sources and List of Qualified Brokers (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services)
Board Goal #4 Alief Family: Alief ISD will continue to build strong relationships with all stakeholders.
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11.2. Budget Update (Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business)
Board Goal #5 Organizational Strength: Alief ISD will continue to improve the financial stability of the district.
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11.3. Presentation of the 2024-25 Annual Performance Report (APR) and Public Hearing (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.
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11.4. Consider Approval of the 2025-26 Targeted Improvement Plans (TIPs) and Public Hearing (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.
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11.5. Consider Approval of the 2025-26 Local Improvement Plans (LIPs) (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.
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11.6. Consider Approval of a Resolution Regarding Senate Bill 11 (Texas Education Code §25.0823) (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.
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12. Closed Executive Session
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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.
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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)
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12.3. Consider Level III Grievance by an Albright Middle School Teacher (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. |
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12.4. Consider Level III Grievance filed by an Elsik High School Teacher (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. |
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13. Consider Action on Matters Discussed in Closed Session, including the Level III Grievances (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. |
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14. Adjournment
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